Alcoholism is a powerful subject. As the backdrop for movies like “A Star is Born”, “Leaving Las Vegas”, and “Barfly”, it is apparent that alcoholism can make for vivid storytelling. It’s also the storytelling device behind the theatrical warhorse “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” and the current Broadway hit “Days of Wine and Roses.”
Alcoholics Anonymous is an organization that has saved the lives of millions of addicts by helping them to get and stay sober. “Bill W and Dr. Bob” is a renowned play coming to Chicago that captures on stage the very start of AA – as two alcoholics come together to support each other and then offer that support out into the world for all others who want to get sober.
On a new episode of “It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee”, actor and director Ronnie Marmo joins host Rikki Lee Travolta to discuss what is expected to be a big hit in Chicago. The show opens March 7, 2024, at the Biograph Theater in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood (2433 N. Lincoln Ave.)
Marmo will be playing the role of Bill W. with Steve Gelder starring alongside him as Dr. Bob. Katherine Wettermann will play Bill W.’s wife Lois Wilson while Elizabeth Rude will take on the role of Dr. Bob’s wife Anne Smith. Sharing the stage with them are Phil Aman in the role of Man and Bill W. understudy, and Marla Seidell as Woman. Additional understudies include Joe Red (Dr. Bob), Cynthia Suarez (Anne Smith), Sara Copeland (Woman), Joe Bushell (Man) and Janelle Marmo occupying an understudy role for Lois Wilson.
In addition, on his nights off, Marmo will also appearing in the smash hit “I’m Not a Comedian….I’m Lenny Bruce” under the direction of multi-award-winner Joe Mantegna and produced in partnership with Lenny Bruce’s daughter Kitty Bruce,
“I’m Not A Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce” tells the story of the life and early passing of one of the most legendary comedians of all time. The play opened to rave reviews in Chicago in October 2019 and is returning as a part of an ongoing national tour. The production is also at the Biograph Theater.
During the “It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee”, Marmo and Travolta also connect on their shared history with “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding”. The episode features many valuable insights into the torments of addiction, the saving grace of AA, and the art of capturing these windows of reality in the form of live entertainment.
The “It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee” podcast featuring the interview with Ronnie Marmo is available online at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rikkileetravolta or whereever you get your podcasts.
Those interested in tickets and further information for “Bill W. and Dr. Bob” go to www.BillWandDrBobOnStage.com
For tickets and information for “I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce” go to www.LennyBruceOnStage.com.
“It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee” serves as a backstage pass to the world of entertainment, providing access to the stars of Broadway, Hollywood, and the recording industry intermixed with human interest stories about up-and-coming artists.
On a new episode of “It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee”, actor and director Ronnie Marmo joins host Rikki Lee Travolta to discuss what is expected to be a big hit in Chicago. The show opens March 7, 2024, at the Biograph Theater in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood (2433 N. Lincoln Ave.)
Marmo will be playing the role of Bill W. with Steve Gelder starring alongside him as Dr. Bob. Katherine Wettermann will play Bill W.’s wife Lois Wilson while Elizabeth Rude will take on the role of Dr. Bob’s wife Anne Smith. Sharing the stage with them are Phil Aman in the role of Man and Bill W. understudy, and Marla Seidell as Woman. Additional understudies include Joe Red (Dr. Bob), Cynthia Suarez (Anne Smith), Sara Copeland (Woman), Joe Bushell (Man) and Janelle Marmo occupying an understudy role for Lois Wilson.
In addition, on his nights off, Marmo will also appearing in the smash hit “I’m Not a Comedian….I’m Lenny Bruce” under the direction of multi-award-winner Joe Mantegna and produced in partnership with Lenny Bruce’s daughter Kitty Bruce,
“I’m Not A Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce” tells the story of the life and early passing of one of the most legendary comedians of all time. The play opened to rave reviews in Chicago in October 2019 and is returning as a part of an ongoing national tour. The production is also at the Biograph Theater.
During the “It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee”, Marmo and Travolta also connect on their shared history with “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding”. The episode features many valuable insights into the torments of addiction, the saving grace of AA, and the art of capturing these windows of reality in the form of live entertainment.
The “It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee” podcast featuring the interview with Ronnie Marmo is available online at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rikkileetravolta or whereever you get your podcasts.
Those interested in tickets and further information for “Bill W. and Dr. Bob” go to www.BillWandDrBobOnStage.com
For tickets and information for “I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce” go to www.LennyBruceOnStage.com.
“It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee” serves as a backstage pass to the world of entertainment, providing access to the stars of Broadway, Hollywood, and the recording industry intermixed with human interest stories about up-and-coming artists.
