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Event Program
TUE, JUN 10
DISCUSSION
Bridget Everett, Murray Hill, and Jeff Hiller
A CONVERSATION WITH THE AUDIENCE
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Bridget Everett is a comedian, actor, singer, writer, and producer living in New York City. She is the star, writer, and executive producer of HBO’s critically acclaimed, Peabody Award–winning, Critics Choice–nominated, and AFI “Program of the Year” comedy series Somebody Somewhere, which is now streaming on Max. Inspired by her own life as an actor, singer, and Midwesterner, Everett plays Sam Miller, a true Kansan still struggling to fit into the hometown mold, grappling with loss and acceptance, and leading her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders who don't fit in but don't give up. Variety called her performance “dazzling,” Rolling Stone as “hypnotizing,” and Collider praised Bridget as "masterful...brilliant...compelling and effortlessly funny.” The Boston Globe declared the series as a “revelation” that “exudes compassion” with a “nuanced take on the everyday.” Bridget was recently nominated for her second Critics Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series and received her first Writer’s Guild of America nomination for Best Episodic Comedy. She has received nominations for a TCA Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Comedy, Spirit Award for Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series, and a Hollywood Critics Association Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. Everett’s breakout TV success proves that “dreams don’t have deadlines.” Bridget’s other television/film credits include Patti Cake$, HBO’s Camping, Trainwreck, and her comedy special Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder can be seen on Comedy Central. Bridget Everett and The Tender Moments regularly perform her acclaimed cabaret show at Joe’s Pub in New York City and headlined The Beacon Theater to a sold-out crowd. Bridget’s legendary and take-no-prisoners live act is a perennial sold-out hit and has garnered a faithful cult following. Her in-your-face comedy is mixed with one outrageous rocking and original song after another. Dripping with hard-earned sweat in her sparkling and revealing House of Larréon dresses, she swigs from a bottle in a paper bag while telling stories about her dysfunctional family and her struggles.
Bridget Everett is a comedian, actor, singer, writer, and producer living in New York City. She is the star, writer, and executive producer of HBO’s critically acclaimed, Peabody Award–winning, Critics Choice–nominated, and AFI “Program of the Year” comedy series Somebody Somewhere, which is now streaming on Max. Inspired by her own life as an actor, singer, and Midwesterner, Everett plays Sam Miller, a true Kansan still struggling to fit into the hometown mold, grappling with loss and acceptance, and leading her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders who don't fit in but don't give up. Variety called her performance “dazzling,” Rolling Stone as “hypnotizing,” and Collider praised Bridget as "masterful...brilliant...compelling and effortlessly funny.” The Boston Globe declared the series as a “revelation” that “exudes compassion” with a “nuanced take on the everyday.” Bridget was recently nominated for her second Critics Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series and received her first Writer’s Guild of America nomination for Best Episodic Comedy. She has received nominations for a TCA Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Comedy, Spirit Award for Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series, and a Hollywood Critics Association Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. Everett’s breakout TV success proves that “dreams don’t have deadlines.” Bridget’s other television/film credits include Patti Cake$, HBO’s Camping, Trainwreck, and her comedy special Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder can be seen on Comedy Central. Bridget Everett and The Tender Moments regularly perform her acclaimed cabaret show at Joe’s Pub in New York City and headlined The Beacon Theater to a sold-out crowd. Bridget’s legendary and take-no-prisoners live act is a perennial sold-out hit and has garnered a faithful cult following. Her in-your-face comedy is mixed with one outrageous rocking and original song after another. Dripping with hard-earned sweat in her sparkling and revealing House of Larréon dresses, she swigs from a bottle in a paper bag while telling stories about her dysfunctional family and her struggles.
Murray Hill is an NYC legend, comedian, TV host, MC, and international entertainer. He plays Fred Rococo in HBO’s acclaimed series Somebody Somewhere. He hosted the competition show Drag Me to Dinner and is featured in Life & Beth both on Hulu, and is in Welcome to Flatch on FOX, and Paul Feig’s film Jackpot starring John Cena and Awkwafina. His forthcoming memoir, Showbiz! My Life as a Middle-Aged Man, will be released by Simon & Schuster’s Gallery Books this year. Murray was a special guest correspondent for ABC News and Hulu’s live historic Pride Across America, which featured Pride marches in San Francisco, New York City, and Chicago. NBC News selected him as one of the 30 most iconic and influential drag performers in modern history. “His ability to effortlessly cast a warm, festive glow about him feels akin to a superpower.” – The Hollywood Reporter IG: @MurrayHill
Murray Hill is an NYC legend, comedian, TV host, MC, and international entertainer. He plays Fred Rococo in HBO’s acclaimed series Somebody Somewhere. He hosted the competition show Drag Me to Dinner and is featured in Life & Beth both on Hulu, and is in Welcome to Flatch on FOX, and Paul Feig’s film Jackpot starring John Cena and Awkwafina. His forthcoming memoir, Showbiz! My Life as a Middle-Aged Man, will be released by Simon & Schuster’s Gallery Books this year. Murray was a special guest correspondent for ABC News and Hulu’s live historic Pride Across America, which featured Pride marches in San Francisco, New York City, and Chicago. NBC News selected him as one of the 30 most iconic and influential drag performers in modern history. “His ability to effortlessly cast a warm, festive glow about him feels akin to a superpower.” – The Hollywood Reporter IG: @MurrayHill
Jeff Hiller is an actor, writer, and comedian who has appeared on TV shows such as Somebody Somewhere, American Horror Story: NYC, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, 30 Rock, and Law & Order: CI, among numerous others. His film roles include Greta, Morning Glory, Ghost Town, and Set it Up, and he has performed on Broadway, off-Broadway, in Shakespeare in the Park, Disney musicals, and regional theater. Jeff regularly performs solo shows at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater and improvises at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in LA and NYC. Actress of a Certain Age was published today.
Jeff Hiller is an actor, writer, and comedian who has appeared on TV shows such as Somebody Somewhere, American Horror Story: NYC, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, 30 Rock, and Law & Order: CI, among numerous others. His film roles include Greta, Morning Glory, Ghost Town, and Set it Up, and he has performed on Broadway, off-Broadway, in Shakespeare in the Park, Disney musicals, and regional theater. Jeff regularly performs solo shows at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater and improvises at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in LA and NYC. Actress of a Certain Age was published today.
This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of Susan Bay Nimoy, Seedlings Foundation, Howard Gilman Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller Fund, Charina Endowment Fund, The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, PECO Foundation, Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, Michael Tuch Foundation, Jody and John Arnhold and the Arnhold Foundation, The Grodzins Fund, and The Isambard Kingdom Brunel Society of North America.
This program is also made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
Symphony Space thanks our generous supporters, including our Board of Directors, Producers Circle, and members, who make our programs possible with their annual support.
Kathy Landau Executive Director
Peg Wreen Managing Director
Isaiah Sheffer*
Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director (1978-1990)
Artistic Director (1990-2010)
Founding Artistic Director (2010-2012)
Allan Miller
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