The People vs Lenny Bruce
The play takes place in New York, in 1964 when famed comedian Lenny Bruce was facing obscenity charges. Marty Garbus, who represented Bruce, decided to add conservative journalist and television personality Dorothy Kilgallen to his list of witnesses testifying on Bruce's behalf. The reason? Kilgallen happened to be a great fan of Bruce's and could speak to his talent. Kilgallen and renowned cartoonist and writer Jules Feiffer are part of this cast of incredible characters.
PREVIEWS: May 7-13
RUN: May 14 -June 28 @ Theatre Row
"Johnny Anthony is a gifted mimic, capturing Bruce’s distinctive inflections and cadence, conveying the authentic voice of the intelligent hepcat troublemaker from beyond the grave. The scenes in which he is temporarily allowed to perform his character’s act feel like watching a young Lenny Bruce—still funny all these years later." ~Theatre Mania
"Johnny Anthony's take on the eponymous comedian is much deeper than simple imitation; he is smooth and liquid yet focused...Anthony's performance captures Lenny's urgency..." ~ Stage and Cinema
"Johnny Anthony turns in a stellar performance, capturing his demeanor, voice, and styling of his stand-up routines, visibly and vocally reacting to the contradictory testimonies..." ~Deb Miller, DC Theater Arts