Reliving The Round Table: Cocktails, Comedy and Culture at the Historic Algonquin Hotel May 16, 2006

WHO: Humorist Nat Benchley, Grandson of Legendary Round Table Wit Robert Benchley

WHAT: Nat Benchley will perform Benchley Despite Himself, a hilarious one-man stroll through the glory period of literate American humor, from 1920s New York to 1940s Hollywood. It presents much of Robert Benchley's best material in a live, ludicrous look at a unique life.

WHEN: May 22. Cocktail hour from 6?7 p.m. Performance from 7?7:45 p.m.

WHERE: The second floor of the Algonquin Hotel, 59 West 44th Street (between Fifth and
Sixth Avenues).

TICKETS: Tickets are $25 each, including hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar available. Following the program, an optional $65 per person prix fixe dinner (includes wine, tax, and gratuity) is offered at the Round Table Room. To reserve, call 212-840-6800.

ABOUT: Nat Benchley?s droll manner bears an uncanny resemblance to his grandfather Robert, whose innovative style is venerated by modern humor writers from Woody Allen to Dave Barry. The Washington Post called the show ?delightful? and ?seductive?; Theatre Spotlight Review said ?the rare joy of experiencing the work of not only a fine actor, but also an intelligent and literary one, makes this production a must-see.?

Official Website: http://www.algonquinhotel.com/dining-lecture.asp