Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein moderates a conversation with actor and comedian Robert Klein. Klein is known for his performances in Broadway musicals, films, and stand-up comedy specials. He starred in Wasserstein’s 1992 play, The Sisters Rosensweig. Klein discusses his upbringing in the Bronx, the influence of New York City on his life and work, his training as a classical actor, and his career as a stand-up comedian. Klein emphasizes the role of his family on his sense of humor and his love for New York– "the biggest of everything.” The discussion is followed with questions from the audience.
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