The Surprising Gravitas Of 'Cousin Larry' Comes To The Stage

BEDFORD, NY — Those attending the Katonah Classic Stage production of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" should, perhaps, be forgiven if they best know the evening's stars of the stage for their turns as beloved TV heroes.

The one-night-only benefit performance features Mark Linn-Baker. Though he is best known for his long-running role as the affable, yet curmudgeonly Larry on "Perfect Strangers," his reputation as Broadway talent outstrips his fame as a favorite TV character in many circles.

Carolyn McCormick's fame as a stage performer rivals her notoriety as a "Law and Order" franchise star. Those lucky enough to be in the audience at the Bedford Historical Hall on Dec 9. will have the chance see exactly why in person.

Jared Zirrili, renowned for his role in the Broadway production "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical," and Evy Ortiz, who played Maria in the Broadway National Tour of "Westside Story," aren't a part of television history like their formidable co-stars, but the pair are more than ready for prime time.

The one chance to see this one-0f-a-kind ensemble reading is on Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 for cocktails and refreshments) The Bedford Historical Hall is located at 608 Old Post Rd. in Bedford. This is a fundraiser, so ticket prices are a suggested minimum. Tickets and more information are available here.