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I Shudder by Paul Rudnick
I Shudder by Paul Rudnick
For more than twenty years, Paul Rudnick has been one of Americas most prominent and beloved humorists. From his acclaimed, much performed plays to his screenplays of wildly popular films to his regular contributions to Premiere magazine and The New Yorker, he has established himself as a comic genius whose talents transcend any one genre. Now, in this much overdue essay collection, he trains his wickedly perceptive eye on all manner of side-splitting subjects, from living in a series of increasingly bizarre, altogether fabulous apartments in New York City; to cavorting with a cast of colorful artists who have to be read to be believed; to dealing with some of the most perplexing yet endearing personalities in show business; to handling the finer points of putting up with, and loving, ones family, however out of their gourds they may be; and, above all, to keeping ones tongue sharp in the midst of lifes many obstacles and hilarities.
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Theater Talk: Dana Ivey and Paul Rudnick
Theater Talk: Dana Ivey and Paul Rudnick
Actress Dana Ivey and playwright Paul Rudnick discuss the 19th century British playwright Oscar Wilde and his classic work "The Importance of Being Earnest." Also, AndrewAndrew report from a press preview of "Priscilla Queen of The Desert." Theater Talk is a series devoted to the world of the stage. It began on New York television in 1993 and is co-hosted by Michael Riedel (Broadway columnist for the New York Post) and series producer Susan Haskins. The program is one of the few independent productions on PBS and now airs weekly on Thirteen/WNET in New York and WGBH in Boston. Now, CUNY TV offers New York City viewers additional opportunities to catch each week's show. (Of course, Theater Talk is no stranger to CUNY TV, since the show is taped here each week before its first airing on Thirteen/WNET.) The series is produced by Theater Talk Productions, a not-for-profit corporation and is funded by contributions from private foundations and individuals, as well as The New York State Council on the Arts. Watch more at www.cuny.tv/series/theatertalk
2:15
Reasons to Shudder by Paul Rudnick
Reasons to Shudder by Paul Rudnick
Paul Rudnick, author of I Shudder: And Other Reactions to Life, Death, and New Jersey
2:48
My Husband, by Paul Rudnick, Preview from STANDING ON CEREMONY
My Husband, by Paul Rudnick, Preview from STANDING ON CEREMONY
Watch footage from My Husband by Paul Rudnick, which is part of Standing on Ceremony. My Husband puts a hilarious gay twist on the stereotype of the Jewish mother desperate to marry off her children. Two little words, and suddenly your whole world changes. Don't miss this evening of new short plays by an A-list lineup of writers with 2 Pulitzer Prizes, 4 Obies, 1 Emmy® and 3 Tony® nominations. Be there as they offer their unique takes on the moments before, during and after "I do." Witty, warm and occasionally wacky, these plays are vows to the blessings of equality, the universal challenges of relationships and the often hilarious power of love.
1:37
The Gay Agenda, by Paul Rudnick, Preview from STANDING ON CEREMONY
The Gay Agenda, by Paul Rudnick, Preview from STANDING ON CEREMONY
Watch a preview of The Gay Agenda, by Paul Rudnick, which is part of STANDING ON CEREMONY. The Gay Agenda is a sadly hilarious plea for understanding by an Ohio homemaker and member of Focus on the Family. Two little words, and suddenly your whole world changes. Don't miss this evening of new short plays by an A-list lineup of writers with 2 Pulitzer Prizes, 4 Obies, 1 Emmy® and 3 Tony® nominations. Be there as they offer their unique takes on the moments before, during and after "I do." Witty, warm and occasionally wacky, these plays are vows to the blessings of equality, the universal challenges of relationships and the often hilarious power of love.
4:28
Paul Rudnick's "I Hate Hamlet"--Ryan Devlin
Paul Rudnick's "I Hate Hamlet"--Ryan Devlin
Vashon High School student Ryan Devlin performs a scene from Paul Rudnick's play, "I Hate Hamlet." June 11, 2010
26:47
Theater Talk: Writers Moisés Kaufman, José Rivera and Paul Rudnick.Playwright David Henry Hwang
Theater Talk: Writers Moisés Kaufman, José Rivera and Paul Rudnick.Playwright David Henry Hwang
Our guests are writers Moisés Kaufman, José Rivera and Paul Rudnick, all contributors to "Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays," which just opened in New York City at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Also on the program, playwright David Henry Hwang who's critically acclaimed new comedy/drama, "Chinglish," about the linguistic and cultural difficulties of Americans visiting China, is now on Broadway. Taped: 11-26-11 Theater Talk is a series devoted to the world of the stage. It began on New York television in 1993 and is co-hosted by Michael Riedel (Broadway columnist for the New York Post) and series producer Susan Haskins. The program is one of the few independent productions on PBS and now airs weekly on Thirteen/WNET in New York and WGBH in Boston. Now, CUNY TV offers New York City viewers additional opportunities to catch each week's show. (Of course, Theater Talk is no stranger to CUNY TV, since the show is taped here each week before its first airing on Thirteen/WNET.) The series is produced by Theater Talk Productions, a not-for-profit corporation and is funded by contributions from private foundations and individuals, as well as The New York State Council on the Arts. Watch more Theater Talk at www.cuny.tv/show/theatertalk
2:27
Jeffrey Trailer
Jeffrey Trailer
In this comedy adapted from Paul Rudnick's off-Broadway hit play, a young, gay actor/waiter (Steven Weber) finds "Mr. Right" after becoming celibate -- a move inspired by his fear of AIDS. Struggling with the notion of commitment after learning his perfect mate is HIV positive, he relies on his best friend (Patrick Stewart, as an interior decorator), and a hilariously lascivious priest (Nathan Lane) to help him find the way.
1:45
Paul Rudnick - The Addams Family Values
Paul Rudnick - The Addams Family Values
Paul Rudnick - The Addams Family Values
2:11
Richmond Triangle Players "The New Century" by Paul Rudnick
Richmond Triangle Players "The New Century" by Paul Rudnick
Andrew Cothern from Richmond.com previews the production which played from Oct 2-25. Directed by John Knapp, with Annie Zanetti, Michael Hawke, Matt Hackman, Jacqueline Jones and Colleen Walsh.
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Clip from "Mr. Charles, Currently of Palm Beach" by Paul Rudnick
Clip from "Mr. Charles, Currently of Palm Beach" by Paul Rudnick
Enjoy the second half of one of the funniest plays around! "Mr. Charles, Currently of Palm Beach" by Paul Rudnick was performed as a pre-show "cartoon" before the main feature "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told." This performance was on Nov. 8, 2009 in Wichita, KS at the First Metropolitan Community Church. The stars are Randy Ervin as the title character, and Eric Rovenstine as Shane. Keep your eye out for scenes from the main feature "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told" coming soon!
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Gay Marriage Plays' Playwrights on Their Own Marriages
Gay Marriage Plays' Playwrights on Their Own Marriages
Paul Rudnick, Moisés Kaufman and José Rivera, three writers with work in STANDING ON CEREMONY: THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS, discuss the status of their own marriages, gay and straight.
1:17
NCTC Presents The New Century
NCTC Presents The New Century
The New Century by Paul Rudnick and Directed by George Maguire. From the playwright who brought us The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told, Valhalla, and I Hate Hamlet comes a rollicking evening of inter-related stories turning gay stereotypes into bullet-deflecting armor and jokes into an inexhaustible supply of ammunition. Now Playing through July 11, 2010! www.nctcsf.org
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Valhalla: a behind the scenes look at rehearsal
Valhalla: a behind the scenes look at rehearsal
Southeastern Premiere of Paul Rudnick's hilarious comedy VALHALLA, a wild historical fantasy about Ludwig, the Mad King of Bavaria. Rudnick is the author of I HATE HAMLET, JEFFREY and one of our favorite past Essential shows, THE MOST FABULOUS STORY EVER TOLD. "Paul Rudnick's most ambitious and...his strongest work yet." —The New Republic. "You can be sure that a winsomely wicked bon mot will fly by every minute or so." —NY Times. "...a juggling act skillful enough to revive vaudeville." —Village Voice.
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ODIO A HAMLET de PAUL RUDNICK en GUINDALERA
ODIO A HAMLET de PAUL RUDNICK en GUINDALERA
Montaje estrenado por la compañía GUINDALERA en octubre de 2006 en la sala GUINDALERA, dirigido por Juan Pastor. www.guindalera.com REPARTO: ANDREW: Raúl Fernández BARRYMORE: Josep Albert DEIDRE: María Pastor GARI: Alex Tormo FELICIA: Ana Alonso LILLIAN: Ana Miranda EQUIPO ARTÍSTICO: VESTUARIO: Lupe Estévez ESPACIO ESCENICO: Juan Pastor MÚSICA: Pedro Ojesto/Marisa Moro ILUMINACIÓN: Sofía Pérez Arrabal COREOGRAFÍA COMBATE: Raúl Fernández/Josep Albert COREOGRAFÍA BAILE: Elvira Sanz PRENSA: Juana Escabias DISEÑO cartel y programa: Ldtlab COLABORACIÓN: Violeta Fernández, Mónica Royo, Fátima Nieto y Ana Díaz REALIZACIÓN VIDEO: Nanofilms PRODUCCIÓN: Teresa Valentin-Gamazo DIRECCIÓN: Juan Pastor
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Jeffrey (1995) Movie Trailer
Jeffrey (1995) Movie Trailer
Director: Christopher Ashley Writers (WGA): Paul Rudnick (play) Paul Rudnick (screenplay) Release Date: 4 August 1995 (USA) 4 March 1997 (Italy) Genre: Comedy, Drama Tagline: Love is an adventure when one of you is sure... and the other is positive. It's Just Sex! Plot: In this comedy adapted from Paul Rudnick's off-Broadway hit play, a young, gay actor/waiter (Steven Weber) finds "Mr. Right" after becoming celibate -- a move inspired by his fear of AIDS. Struggling with the notion of commitment after learning his perfect mate is HIV positive, he relies on his best friend (Patrick Stewart, as an interior decorator), and a hilariously lascivious priest (Nathan Lane) to help him find the way. Awards: 1996 American Comedy Award Nominations as Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (Nathan Lane) 1996 Chlotrudis Award Nomination as Best Movie and Best Supporting Actor (Patrick Stewart) 1995 Fun Radio Trophy Award to Christopher Ashley and Grand Special Prize Nomination to Christopher Ashley, (Deauville Film Festival)
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I Hate Hamlet second half scenes
I Hate Hamlet second half scenes
The Friends of the Broadway present Paul Rudnick's "I Hate Hamlet" for two final performances on September 18 and 19th 2009 @ 7 pm each night. The Broadway Theatre in Downtown Mt Pleasant is owned by the 501c3 organization, Friends of the Broadway. Learn more about the group at www.friendsofthebroadway.org.
24:52
"Theater Talk 10th Anniversary Special" Highlights from the First Decade 2006
"Theater Talk 10th Anniversary Special" Highlights from the First Decade 2006
Legendary actress ELAINE STRITCH, humorist PAUL RUDNICK, MICHAEL MUSTO of The Village Voice and JEREMY McCARTER of New York Magazine join co-hosts MICHEAL RIEDEL of TheNew York Post and series producer SUSAN HASKINS to celebrate THEATER TALK's 10th Anniversary on Thirteen. Riedel and Haskins look back at highlights from interviews with some of their favorite guests including: playwright EDWARD ALBEE, actors EILEEN ATKINS and the late ALAN BATES, composer/pop icon BOY GEORGE, critic BEN BRANTLEY of The New York Times, actors DICK CAVETT, LEA DeLARIA and BRIAN DENNEHY, "Sweeney Todd" director JOHN DOYLE, "WIT" playwright MARGARET EDSON, Tony Award winners HARVEY FIERSTEIN and RICHARD GRIFFITHS, playwright DAVID HARE, ventriloquist JAY JOHNSON, performance artist SARAH JONES, composer JOHN KANDER and the late lyricist/librettist FRED EBB, writer/director ARTHUR LAURENTS, actor FRANK LANGELLA, producer CAMERON MACKINTOSH, playwright ADAM RAPP, the great actress MARIAN SELDES, British critc MARK STEYN and writer/performer BRUCE VILANCH. The program also pays tribute to the recently deceased press agent, BOB FENNELL, with a scene from the 1997 Hegedus/Pennebaker documentary "Moon Over Broadway" in which Fennell, a beloved member of the theater community, figures prominently. Theater Talk is a series devoted to the world of the stage. It began on New York television in 1993 and is co-hosted by Michael Riedel (Broadway columnist for the New York Post) and series producer Susan <b>...</b>
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gaylifenc.org chats with the playwrights of Standing on Ceremony plus scenes from the play
gaylifenc.org chats with the playwrights of Standing on Ceremony plus scenes from the play
Gaylifenyc.org chats with some of the amazing contributing playwrights for Standing on Ceremony - 9 short plays about gay marriage. On November 7th these plays will be performed at fifty theatres around the country. Check out our interfviews with Paul Rudnick, Dave Wright, Mois'es Kaufman. Plus some super funny scenes from Paul Rudnick's Play from Standing on Ceremony. The plays will play in NYC at the Minetta Theatre. Previews start November 7th and then opens on November 13th. Plus an interview with the president of Freedom To Marry. Please check it out.
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I Hate Hamlet--Audition Piece
I Hate Hamlet--Audition Piece
A piece from Paul Rudnick's I Hate Hamlet. Andrew tries to tell Barrymore that it may not have been such a good idea to accept the role of Hamlet.
10:01
Jeffrey (1995) Part 1 of 9
Jeffrey (1995) Part 1 of 9
In this romantic comedy, Jeffrey (Steven Weber), a young gay man in New York, decides that sex is too much and decided to become celibate. He immediately meets the man of his dreams and must decide whether or not love is worth the danger of a boyfriend (Michael T. Weiss) dying. Meanwhile, his best friend Sterling (Patrick Stewart) deals with his partner (Bryan Batt) slowly succumbing to complications from AIDS. Written by Paul Rudnick and directed by Christopher Ashley.