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With wisecracking charm, iconic humorist Erma Bombeck takes us through her journey from homemaker, to popular syndicated columnist, to feminist crusader and more. Starring Louisville-based performer Jessica Wortham, this one-woman show is a frank, poignant look at Bombeck’s ambition to define herself beyond the roles of wife and mother—while still embracing how these “ordinary” things can bring extraordinary joy.
Three weeks only!
Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End streams through January 28 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Purchase your virtual tickets by January 28 at 11 a.m. EST.
Originally developed for the stage with David Esbjornson.
Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
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Join Executive Artistic Director Robert Barry Fleming and Jessica Wortham, who plays the title role, for a conversation about the making of Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End.
In this interview with Jessica Wortham, the star of Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End talks about her process and breaks down why Bombeck’s wit resonates today.