Why is Oprah's chai tea obsession on Broadway? 🫖

'Celebrity Autobiography' proves that even the rich and famous can't stop oversharing.

Scott Adsit, Keenan Thompson, and Jackie Hoffman on opening night of “Celebrity Autobiography.” Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade.

“Celebrity” is subjective. In a 24/7 news cycle, where many of us get our virtual thrills from a swipe or click, even the most mundane can go viral. But when top entertainers, athletes, and changemakers decide it’s worth documenting their travails, anything is possible. As Celebrity Autobiography, the latest Broadway money grab proves, that’s not always a good thing.

Created, co-developed, and co-directed by Eugene Pack, the concept of reading direct excerpts from ridiculous memoirs dates back nearly 30 years, with performances in Los Angeles, Off-Broadway, and elsewhere. The migration to Broadway’s Shubert Theatre raises the stakes with a rotating roster of talent from the stage and screen.