Pioneering comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer celebrates 25 years on stage on Friday, August 9 at 7:00 PM at the Green Room 42. Westenhoefer, known for groundbreaking, stereotype-shattering and brutally honest comedy, will present her new show Fearless, Bold, Unapologetic and Freaking Hilarious for her debut at the venue. She was the first openly lesbian comedian with an HBO Special, which earned her a Cable Ace Award nomination, and the first openly lesbian comedian on “Late Night with David Letterman.”
Westenhoefer, from Amish Country, began her comedy career on a dare. She appeared on “Sally Jesse Raphael” in 1991 on a show called “Breaking the Lesbian Stereotype—Lesbians Who Don’t Look Like Lesbians.” She also starred as a panelist on GSN’s 2006 remake of “I’ve Got a Secret,” and her comedy special and documentary, “A Bottom on Top,” aired on Logo Television in 2007. She was featured in the film Laughing Matters along with Kate Clinton, Marga Gomez, and Karen Williams. Her stand-up comedy appeared on Comedy Central’s “Short Attention Span Theater.” Her GLAMA Award-winning specials “Nothing in my Closet but my Clothes,” “I’m Not Cindy Brady” and “Guaranteed Fresh” are all available on DVD, in addition to her most recent specials, “Live from the Village” and “A Bottom on Top.”
Suzanne Westenhoefer will perform on Friday, August 9 at 7:00 PM. Cover charges are $20-60. There is no food and drink minimum. For tickets, please visit www.TheGreenRoom42.com
The Green Room 42 is located at 570 Tenth Avenue at 42nd Street, on the 4th Floor of the Yotel.
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