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October 12, 2007 12:42 pm

Lenny Bruce: Still Dead at 82

posted by: Matt Tobey

Legendary stand-up comedian and free-speech advocate Lenny Bruce would be 82 years old this month, and to celebrate the occasion, Gotham Comedy club in New York is playing host to the 2nd Annual Homage to Lenny Bruce & Free Speech. Here are the details:

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4th Annual New York Jewish Music & Heritage Festival + HE'BREW Beer Presents…

2nd Annual "Homage to Lenny Bruce & Free Speech"

Gotham Comedy Club

208 W. 23rd Street (Between 7th and 8th Avenues)

Tickets: $25
Ticket Info: 212-367-9000

Showtime: 9 pm

Last year's sold-out event featured Sarah Silverman, Lewis Black, Jeff Garland, Todd Barry and several other top comedians. This year's line-up will include Bonnie McFarlane (HBO Comedy, Late Show w/ David Letterman), Eugene Mirman (Late Night w/ Conan O‚ÄôBrien), Paul Mecurio (The Daily Show) and others soon to be announced. Please stay up to date at www.oyhoo.com regarding final confirmations for the event. A portion of the proceeds will directly benefit PEN Writers and CCR (Center For Constitutional Rights).