Few Laughs In Starry Tomes
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "Celebrity Autobiography," a show where celebrities read autobiographies of other stars, made its Broadway debut but struggled to deliver consistent humor and felt better suited to smaller venues.
- The cast included notable performers like Scott Adsit, Mario Cantone, and Andrea Martin, with some highlights, but overall the show was described as threadbare and lacking in laughs.
- The autobiographies chosen for the readings were criticized for being either easy targets, stale, or outdated, and the production felt hastily assembled with minimal staging.
- Ticket prices range widely from $49 to $329, raising questions about the show's value given its limited scope and ambition.
- A rotating cast of well-known celebrities is scheduled for upcoming performances, and success may depend on selecting material and performers that resonate better with audiences.