Lisa Lampanelli's Stuffed extends limited engagement
The WP Theater's (formerly known as Women's Project Theater) production of Stuffed - the debut play by two-time Grammy-nominated comedian Lisa Lampanelli - has extended its limited off-Broadway engagement by one week. Directed by Jackson Gay, previews began at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre on 23 September 2016, before an official opening on 7 October and a limited engagement now through to 13 November 2016.
Synopsis: "A bulimic, a compulsive eater, a confident overweight gal, and a chronically thin chick walk into a play and... what happens next could only be told by comic mastermind Lisa Lampanelli. With signature wit and razor-sharp insight, Lampanelli's famously irreverent voice comes to the New York stage with Stuffed, bringing together four women's disparate stories to paint an acerbically witty and ultimately poignant portrait of the insanity of a world that forces women to address hard-hitting issues like: Is eating an ice cream sandwich in the shower an emotionally fulfilling activity? When it comes to blue jeans, should one opt for a camel toe or a muffin top? And the ultimate question: can food and body-image issues ever truly be conquered or are we all just destined to be 'stuffed'?"
The cast of Stuffed includes Ann Harada (Stacey), Zainab Jah (Katey), and Jessica Luck (Britney), alongside Ms Lampanelli herself as Lisa.
Lampanelli previously released the following statement:
"As a first-time playwright, I can say that I am completely blown away by this cast. To attract such accomplished, passionate actresses to this piece is enormously humbling, and I'm literally pinching myself that I get to work with Ann, Zainab, and Jessica. Just looking at their Broadway, off-Broadway, and TV credits leaves me speechless, but I'll try to find my voice by opening night!"The comedy play also features additional material by Ashley Austin Morris. Lisa Lampanelli in Stuffed
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