Hoffman, Wong, Urie, Dratch Take Part in Celebrity Autobiography Pride Edition June 26

By Adam Hetrick
June 26, 2009

The Gay Pride edition of Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words, featuring Jackie Hoffman, Michael Urie and Rachel Dratch, plays the Gramercy Theater June 26.

Scheduled to appear in the 9:30 PM gay-themed evening are Hoffman (Xanadu, Addams Family), Urie (The Tempermentals, "Ugly Betty") and Dratch ("SNL," Minsky's) as well as Tony winner B.D Wong (Madame Butterfly, Pacific Overtures), Kristen Johnston (The Women, "3rd Rock from the Sun"), Frank DeCaro ("The Daily Show," "The Frank DeCaro Show") Dayle Reyfel and series creator Eugene Pack.

Pack created the popular series that features a rotating cast of talent reading the real words of the famous and infamous. Celebrity Autobiography also continues its open-ended Monday-night run at the Triad Theater.

Celebrities whose personal stories have been presented include Elizabeth Taylor, Mr T, Tommy Lee, Sylvester Stallone, Ivana Trump, Vanna White, Star Jones, 'N Sync, Zsa Zsa Gabor, David Cassidy, Neil Sedaka, Britney Spears, Madonna, Kenny Loggins, Burt Reynolds, Loni Anderson, Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.

Tickets for Celebrity Autobiography: Gay Pride Edition, ranging $25-$40, are available by phoning (212) 352-3101 or by visiting SpinCycleNYC. A VIP package including a post-show reception with the performers is available for $125.

The Gramercy Theater is located at 127 East 23rd Street in Manhattan.