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URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/joan-rivers-can-we-talk/
SUMMARY:Joan Rivers\, Can We Talk?
DESCRIPTION:with John Kenrick\n\nThis Brooklyn native defied the odds to be
 come one of the first successful stand-up comics. What inspired her dazzli
 ng career\, and how did she rise above the tragedies of her private life? 
 Listen as John Kenrick shares the story of this American comedian\, actres
 s\, writer\, producer and television host.This Brooklyn native conquered B
 roadway\, Hollywood and television with his zany comic performances. Behin
 d the laughs\, there was a complicated private life. We recall the amazing
  life and career of a man whose performances still charm the world three d
 ecades after his passing. Sponsored by the Mazursky Family and donations m
 ade in loving memory of Shirley Mazursky.\n\nPlease register in advance.&n
 bsp\; Zoom link will be shared a few days before each program.\n\n\nAbout 
 John Kenrick\n\nJohn served as personal assistant to six Tony-winning prod
 ucers\, working on such productions as the Pulitzer Prize-winning hit&nbsp
 \;Rent&nbsp\;and the first revival of&nbsp\;Grease. He also assisted in th
 e management of numerous national tours\, including&nbsp\;Damn Yankees&nbs
 p\;with Jerry Lewis\,&nbsp\;Crazy for You\,&nbsp\;Victor/Victoria\,&nbsp\;
 Jekyll &amp\; Hyde&nbsp\;and&nbsp\;Busker Alley.\n\nJohn was lyricist for 
 the short-lived but acclaimed Off-Broadway production&nbsp\;Bats\, wrote a
 nd produced cabaret shows that appeared at The Duplex and The Five Oaks\, 
 and provided special material for performers at Caroline's\, Eighty-Eights
 \, Don't Tell Mama and other top New York clubs. He was Associate Producer
  for the Celebration '86 Gay Arts Festival\, and worked in various capacit
 ies for The Glines\, The Vineyard Theatre\, PACE Theatrical\, NAMCO\, The 
 Booking Office and The New York Theatre Workshop.\n\n&nbsp\;
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