19 min listen
Lenny Bruce Comes Alive On Chicago Stage
Lenny Bruce Comes Alive On Chicago Stage
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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Nov 21, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Controversial comic Lenny Bruce talked about taboo subjects from the stage in the 1960’s. From religion to sex to race relations, Bruce attacked what he saw as hypocrisy, and forced his audiences to confront uncomfortable truths. Reset sits down with actor and writer Ronnie Marmo about his one-man play "I’m Not A Comedian...I’m Lenny Bruce," which highlights what Bruce means to him and where he thinks Bruce fits into today’s conversations about free speech."I'm Not A Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce" is playing at The Royal George Theatre through Jan. 5.
Released:
Nov 21, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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