| I'M NOT A COMEDIAN...I'M LENNY BRUCE Transfers Downtown | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 10:34 am EST 02/19/19 | |
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| Controversial Comic Moves Back to His Downtown Roots I’m Not A Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce Written by and Starring RONNIE MARMO Directed by JOE MANTEGNA Transfer of Hit One-Man Show to Play World-Famous Theatre of Varieties THE BOX 189 Chrystie Street Performances Resume March 8 Following multiple extensions at his original Midtown home, America’s most outspoken comedian is heading right where he belongs—the toast of downtown nightlife. Producers Just Words Productions, LLC, in association with Theatre 68, and Lenny Bruce’s daughter, Kitty Bruce, are thrilled to announce that I’m Not A Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce will begin an eight-week engagement at the provocative vaudeville theatre The Box, with performances set to resume Friday, March 8. Performances will be Thursday and Friday at 8pm; and Saturday at 3pm and 8pm. For full performance schedule and to purchase tickets, ranging in price from $59-$149, please visit www.LennyBruceOnStage.com. Please note, I’m Not A Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce runs approximately 90 minutes, explores mature themes and includes strong language & nudity. An advocate for free speech and fiercely supportive of the artistic expression that graces its stage, The Box established itself as a downtown institution the moment it opened its doors over ten years ago. This exclusive cabaret stage is will be the new home for the transfer of I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce, directed by multi award-winning actor and director Joe Mantegna. Starring Ronnie Marmo as the most controversial comedian of all time, I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce chronicles the comedy, alleged obscenity, and untimely death of Lenny Bruce—the perfect companion piece to the no-holds-barred entertainment audiences have to come to expect at The Box. An undisputed comic legend, Lenny Bruce was one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. His life and work have had an impact on poetry, politics, music, film and, of course… comedy. Lenny’s tempestuous personal and professional life was marked by great passion and great pain. His unwavering commitment to free speech led to numerous obscenity charges and arrests, fighting all the way to the Supreme Court. Lenny has not yet been surpassed at his particular brand of art, and if he were around today, he would be in as much trouble as when he was alive. Previews for I’m Not A Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce began October 23; official press opening was Sunday, November 4. It played its final performance at The Cutting Room on February 9. Performances will resume at The Box on Friday, March 8 with the following schedule: Thursday and Friday at 8pm; and Saturday at 3pm and 8pm. Please note: there will be no performances on Thursday, March 8; Thursday, March 15; Saturday, March 30; Thursday, April 11; Friday, April 12; and Saturday, April 20. For more information and to purchase tickets, ranging in price from $59-$149, please visit www.LennyBruceOnStage.com. Couple and group packages, including bottle service, are also available, ranging in price from $269-$599. A portion of this shows proceeds will go to the Lenny Bruce Memorial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity. We provide the funds for those who have no insurance or enough money to get treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. For more information please go to www.lennybruce.org. All contributions are tax deductible. ABOUT THE ARTISTS RONNIE MARMO (Playwright and Actor). Ronnie Marmo has starred in more than 60 feature films and television shows, most recently guest starring in Criminal Minds and Lethal Weapon. He also starred in “Ammore E Malavita (Love and Bullets)” an Italian musical film which just won the David di Donatello for best picture (the Italian equivalent to an Academy Award). Other credits include “Back In The Day” (on Netflix now), Deuces Wild, Crocodile Dundee in LA, West Of Brooklyn, Pizza With Bullets, Truck 20’s Location, Death Of A Tree, Irish Eyes (aka Vendetta), and Limbo Lounge. He has guest starred in several hit television shows including “JAG,” and “Young And The Restless.” He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor by the Indie Soap Awards for his role as Crotch in the series, “Adults Only.” Ronnie enjoyed a three-year run on ABC’s “General Hospital” as Ronnie Dimestico. On stage, he has starred in more than 40 plays. A few of his favorites include Bill Wilson in Bill W. and Dr. Bob, Silva in Baby Doll, Earl in the Los Angeles Premiere of The Late Henry Moss, Danny in Danny and The Deep Blue Sea, and Satan in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. Ronnie recently completed an audio book in which he portrays Lenny Bruce in Lenny’s autobiography, “How to Talk Dirty and Influence People.” The audio book is on sale now through Hachette publishing. As a director, Marmo has staged over 50 stage productions and produced upwards of 100 in Los Angeles and New York. Ronnie was the Artistic Director and Producer of the critically acclaimed first ever 13 by Shanley Festival; which enjoyed a six-month run. He received the Robert Pastorelli Rising Star Award for achievements as an actor, writer, director and producer at the 2010 Garden State Film Festival. He continues to serve at the Artistic Director of Theatre 68 (68 Cent Crew Theatre Company) in Los Angeles and New York City. JOE MANTEGNA (Director) was awarded the Tony and Joseph Jefferson Award for his acclaimed performance as Richard Roma in David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross. Some of Joe’s film and television highlights are; House of Games, Searching for Bobby Fisher, Godfather III, his Emmy and Golden Globe nominated role of Dean Martin in The Ratpack, his Emmy nominated role of Pipi Delana in “The Last Don,” and the voice of Fat Tony on The Simpsons. For two seasons Joe stared with Mary Steenburgen and Amber Tamblyn in the critically acclaimed CBS drama Joan of Arcadia, winner of the 2004 People Choice Award for best new drama as well as picking up three Emmy nominations. In 2008 Joe reprised his Emmy nominated role of Lou Manahan opposite Debra Messing in USA Network series The Starter Wife. Joe has also lent his voice to the Disney/Pixar film, CARS2 and continues his 23-year run as Fat Tony on The Simpsons. In April of 2011 Joe received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Joe lends much of his free time to a number of philanthropic endeavors. In May of 2012 Joe was appointed the National Spokesperson for The U.S. Army Museum, to lead the fundraising campaign to build the long-planned National Museum of the United States Army. He’s also an ambassador for the Gary Sinise Foundation, which builds homes for wounded veterans. His passions also include various autism related charities as well as being a long-time supporter of the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children. In 2014 Joe received the Lifetime Achievement award from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for his dedication to the community and craft of acting. Currently Joe stars as FBI Special Agent David Rossi in season twelve of the Hit CBS Drama Criminal Minds as well as hosting and producing duties for six seasons on “Gun Stories” for the Outdoor Channel. His newest collaboration is Hollywood Weapons: Fact or Fiction? Joe resides in Los Angeles with his wife of 40 years Arlene, and their two daughters Mia and Gia. |
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