“Gilda Radner: A Comedy Legend”
In 1979, Gilda Radner hosted a summerlong party at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre that was attended by a star-studded cast of characters including Lisa Loopner, Judy Miller, Emily Litella, Rhonda and the Rhondettes, Candy Slice, and Roseanne Roseannadanna. The event attracted thousands of cheering theatergoers who were there to celebrate Gilda’s hilarious and unforgettable Broadway debut. Directed by the legendary Mike Nichols, Gilda Live captured the comedienne at her best, showcasing her Saturday Night Live alter-egos in edgy and outrageous material that even the Not Ready for Prime Time Players weren’t prepared for. The show also featured Paul Shaffer from Late Night with David Letterman, who played straight man and rocked the stage with his musical talents, as well as Father Guido Sarducci, the irreverent reverend. Join this talented cast as they pay tribute to the late, great Gilda Radner and her unparalleled ability to make audiences laugh out loud.