Author and theatre critic Martin Gottfried will read from "Balancing Act," his new biography of stage, screen and television actress Angela Lansbury, on March 25, 5-7 PM, at the Drama Bookshop (723 Seventh Avenue, NYC). Admission is free. Gottfried is the author of several theatre biographies, including "All His Jazz: The Life and Death of Bob Fosse." "Balancing Act" is Lansbury's authorized biography, published by Little, Brown and Company.
The 73-year-old Lansbury has performed in such classic Broadway productions as Sweeney Todd, Mame, Dear World and Anyone Can Whistle. Her next project will be a musical adaptation of Duerenmatt's The Visit by John Kander & Fred Ebb.
For information on the reading, call (212) 944-0595.