An Evening with Kelly Bishop

About this event

Theodore’s Books and The Madison Theatre are proud to present an evening with the actress best known for her role as Emily Gilmore in the beloved Emmy Award–winning show Gilmore Girls,Kelly Bishop! Bishop will be discussing her memoir, The Third Gilmore Girl, and her incredible career as a beloved dancer, performer, and actress. Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to hear Bishop speak about her life and how she came to be the actress we all know and love. Registration is required for this event. Each ticket comes with a paperback copy of The Third Gilmore Girl. Books will be provided by Theodore’s Books. Additional copies of The Third Gilmore Girl will be available for purchase at the event courtesy of Theodore’s Books. ABOUT THE BOOK: “Come for the Gilmore Girls anecdotes, stay for the revealing truths about what it takes to build a lifelong career in and out of Hollywood” (The A.V. Club) in this candid memoir from beloved actress KellyBishop, spanning her six decades in show business in A Chorus Line, Dirty Dancing, Gilmore Girls, and much more. Kelly Bishop’s long, storied career has been defined by landmark achievements, from winning a Tony Award for her turn in the original Broadway cast of A Chorus Line to her memorable performance as Jennifer Grey’s mother in Dirty Dancing. But it is probably her iconic role as matriarch Emily in the modern classic Gilmore Girls that cemented her legacy. Now, Bishop reflects on her remarkable life and looks towards the future with The Third Gilmore Girl. She shares some of her greatest stories and the life lessons she’s learned on her journey. From her early transition from dance to drama, to marrying young to a compulsive gambler, to the losses and achievements she experienced–among them marching for women’s rights and losing her second husband to cancer–Bishop offers a rich, genuine celebration of her life. Full of witty insights and featuring a special collection of personal and professional photographs, The…