Griffin at TPAC for Sept. 22 show
“Kathy’s visit to TPAC last year was overwhelmingly successful,” said Kathleen O’Brien, TPAC’s president and CEO. “Based on ticket sales and feedback, we know that she is viewed as nothing but A-List in Nashville and we’re thrilled to have her back to share the scoop on what really happens in the celebrity world.”
The Emmy-nominated Chicago native with a rapid fire wit, is a multi-faceted performer probably best known for her four-year stint on the NBC sitcom “Suddenly Susan” as Vickie Groener, Brooke Shields’ acerbic colleague.
After moving west and joining the famed Los Angeles Groundlings comedy improvisational troupe, Kathy began building her resume with guest starring roles on such series as “ER” and “Seinfeld” ‘ where she created recurring character Sally Weaver.
After her various TV guest spots, she began gaining notice as a stand-up comedienne and landed her own “HBO Half-Hour Comedy Special.” In 1998, HBO gave Kathy her own One-Hour Special, “A Hot Cup of Talk.”
Kathy has supplied voices for characters on the animated series “Dilbert” and “The Simpsons,” and she appeared in a dual role on the “X-Files” as well as in Eminem’s video, “The Real Slim Shady”, which was co-directed by Dr. Dre.
Kathy has co-hosted The Billboard Music Awards three years in a row; and appeared on numerous talk shows including “Late Night with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Howard Stern” and “The View,” as well as having been featured in the films “It’s Pat” and “Four Rooms,” among others.
She has a great passion for reality TV. She participated in, and won “Celebrity Mole” on ABC, and then hosted the NBC reality series “Average Joe” as well as the MTV series, “Kathy’s So-Called Reality.”
In August 2005, Kathy’s reality show, “Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List,” debuted on Bravo to rave reviews. The second season of “Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List” has just been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Reality Program.
Tickets for Kathy Griffin range from $40-50, depending upon seat locations. For tickets, visit the TPAC Box Office (Downtown or at Davis-Kidd Booksellers in The Mall at Green Hills), online at www.tpac.org, or any Ticketmaster outlet, including local Kroger Stores and Macy’s locations. Tickets may also be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 615/255-ARTS (2787).
This performance is recommended for mature audiences.