(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes New Jersey native Fran Lebowitz to Newark on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 3:00pm for conversation, sass, and wits! Lebowitz,known for her sardonic social commentary on American life as filtered through her New York sensibilities, was born and raised in Morristown. Some reviewers have called her a modern-day Dorothy Parker, and now Fran invites you to discover the woman behind the name in this evening of intimate conversation.

Born and raised in New Jersey, Fran Lebowitz began her career by writing book and movie reviews for a small magazine called Changes. From there, the iconic artist, Andy Warhol, hired her to be a columnist for his magazine, Interview. After gaining recognition for her "I Cover the Waterfront," Lebowitz moved on to Mademoiselle before publishing her first two books, 'Metropolitan Life' and 'Social Studies.' In between writing books, Lebowitz is a guest editor and occasional columnist for Vanity Fair.

Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of today's most insightful social commentators in a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads. Most recently, Fran starred in the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary series Pretend It's a City, directed by longtime pal Martin Scorsese (who also directed Public Speaking, Fran's 2010 HBO documentary). Join us for an evening of wit and wisecracks with the raconteur herself in essays, interviews, and live appearances—a show not to be missed.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting NJPAC.org or calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office. 

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located at One Center Street in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States.  It is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey — where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day.  As New Jersey’s Town Square, NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the State’s and the world’s best artists, while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city.  Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts.  NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors (including almost two million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.