. . . I’m Lenny Bruce – Ronnie Marmo & Rikki Lee Travolta

Rikki Lee Travolta interviews Ronnie Marmo appearing in “I’m Not a Comedian….I’m Lenny Bruce” under the direction of multi-award-winner Joe Mantegna at the Biograph Theater in Chicago. This production produced in partnership with Lenny Bruce’s daughter Kitty Bruce tells the story of the life and early passing of one of the most legendary comedians of all time. The play originally opened to rave reviews in Chicago in October 2019 and is returning as a part of an ongoing national tour.

Rikki Lee talks with Ronnie Marmo about the development of the work and his association with actor and Chicagoan Joe Mantegna who agreed to direct the show.

This is part 2 of a longer interview Rikki Lee conducted with Ronnie Marmo that can be heard in its entirety at Rikki’s website also be sure to listen to part 1 right here at CBN .

Additionally you can immerse yourself entirely in the mid-century club scene by listening to our podcast review of Live at Mr. Kelly’s . The film is being featured at an exhibit about the club at Chicago’s Newberry Library.