On Friday, April 17, 2026 from 2-3:30pm on Zoom and streamed to our Kingsley Room, join us for a virtual program and learn more about the comedian Joan Rivers.
This Brooklyn native defied the odds to become one of the first successful stand-up comics. What inspired her dazzling career, and how did she rise above the tragedies of her private life? Listen as John Kenrick shares the story of this American comedian, actress, writer, producer and television host.
Entertainment historian John Kenrick has worked in the theatre at every level from amateur to Broadway, eventually serving as personal assistant to six Tony Award winning producers, including the team behind the original production of Rent. He has taught musical theatre history courses at New York University’s Steinhardt School, The New School University, and Philadelphia’s University of the Arts.
Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this program is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. Registration is required. Zoom invitation links will be sent via email on the day of the program. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.
Registration Link:
Zoom https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/zoom-joan-rivers
In Person https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/person-joan-rivers