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   <updated>2008-07-24T22:33:41Z</updated>
   <subtitle>The official Sandra Bernhard website!</subtitle>
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   <title>Project Runway</title>
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   <published>2008-07-24T22:13:42Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-24T22:33:41Z</updated>
   
   <summary> Make sure to catch Sandra as the guest judge on Episode 3 of Project Runway which airs on Bravo July 30, 9pm ET/PT You can also chat with Sandra live immediately after the episode when she appears on &quot;Watch...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[<center><img alt="ProjectRunway.jpg" src="http://www.sandrabernhard.com/ProjectRunway.jpg" width="262" height="113" /></center>
 <br><br>Make sure to catch Sandra as the guest judge on Episode 3 of <strong>Project Runway</strong> which airs on Bravo July 30, 9pm ET/PT 

You can also chat with Sandra live immediately after the episode when she appears on "Watch What Happens After the Sew" at 10pm on <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/5/watch_what_happens/previews.php">BravoTV.com</a>]]>
      
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   <title>New Year&apos;s Eve 2008 in New York City</title>
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   <published>2008-07-19T21:54:36Z</published>
   <updated>2008-07-19T21:56:05Z</updated>
   
   <summary> Sandra will be celebrating New Year&apos;s Eve 2008 at Joe&apos;s Pub in New York City! She will be performing a total of 7 shows as part of this very special week: December 26 - 31 Friday December 26: 9:30pm...</summary>
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Sandra will be celebrating New Year's Eve 2008 at Joe's Pub in New York City! She will be performing a total of 7 shows as part of this very special week:

December 26 - 31
Friday December 26: 9:30pm
Saturday December 27: 9:30pm
Sunday December 28: 9:30pm
Monday December 29: 9:30pm
Tuesday December 30: 9:30pm
Wednesday December 31: 9pm & 11pm

Get your Tickets NOW! These shows SELL OUT every year!
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   <title>Toronto Pride!</title>
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   <published>2008-06-06T18:44:09Z</published>
   <updated>2008-06-06T18:54:08Z</updated>
   
   <summary> We are thrilled to announce that Sandra will be headlining this year&apos;s Pride Toronto! Join Sandra as she celebrates Pride Toronto on Sunday, June 22nd at 8PM at Massey Hall. All proceeds are going towards making Pride Week 2008...</summary>
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We are thrilled to announce that Sandra will be headlining this year's Pride Toronto!
Join Sandra as she celebrates Pride Toronto on Sunday, June 22nd at 8PM at Massey Hall. All proceeds are going towards making Pride Week 2008 happen and continue annually!

Ticket and Event information are available <a href="http://www.pridetoronto.com">http://www.pridetoronto.com</a>

See you there!]]>
      
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   <title>Queer Up North: Manchester, UK</title>
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   <published>2008-05-06T23:44:33Z</published>
   <updated>2008-05-07T02:13:13Z</updated>
   
   <summary>SANDRA BERNHARD TO OPEN MANCHESTER’S QUEER UP NORTH FESTIVAL, FRI 9 MAY 2008 In her only UK performance, SANDRA BERNHARD - opens the 2008 Queer Up North International Festival with a World Premiere … It’s twenty years since Sandra Bernhard...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[SANDRA BERNHARD TO OPEN MANCHESTER’S QUEER UP NORTH FESTIVAL, FRI 9 MAY 2008


In her only UK performance, SANDRA BERNHARD - opens the 2008 Queer Up North International Festival with a World Premiere …

It’s twenty years since Sandra Bernhard hurled Without You I’m Nothing at an unsuspecting world. Two decades since the show that influenced everyone from John Cameron Mitchell to Placebo. Twenty years since that unique combination of glorious entertainment and stingray-barbed satire.



And now it’s back.



To mark that twentieth anniversary, Sandra Bernhard’s coming to Manchester Opera House on Friday 9th May to open Queer Up North 2008: it’s the world premiere of a new version of Without You I’m Nothing, backed by her band, The Rebellious Jezebels and supported by the wonderful Tina C.



It’s the only UK performance there’ll be, and tickets are selling fast.



Tickets from £10 online at www. queerupnorth. com via Ticketmaster (24 hours) <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1700404D84A84BE6">Online</a> or call 0844 847 2295.



More info can be found at www. queerupnorth. com]]>
      
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   <title>Baltimore</title>
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   <published>2008-04-21T07:55:56Z</published>
   <updated>2008-04-21T07:58:33Z</updated>
   
   <summary>We are so happy to announce that on Friday, May 2, 2008, AIDS Action Baltimore and The Hippo will host two performances by Sandra Bernhard. The shows will be held at The Hippo, One West Eager Street, at 8pm and...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[We are so happy to announce that on Friday, May 2, 2008, AIDS Action Baltimore and The Hippo will host two performances by Sandra Bernhard. The shows will be held at The Hippo, One West Eager Street, at 8pm and 10pm. A Champagne Reception will be held at 7pm, preceding the 8pm show. Tickets for the Champagne Reception, which will feature an appearance by Ms. Bernhard, will include reserved seats for the 8pm show and are available for $100. Reserved seating and standing room tickets are available for both the 8pm and 10pm shows. Tickets for either show are available for $55 for reserved seating (sold in tables of four), or $30 for standing room. To purchase tickets, log onto <a href="http://www.aidsactionbaltimore.org">www.aidsactionbaltimore.org</a> or call AIDS Action Baltimore at 410.837.2438. Proceeds will benefit AIDS Action Baltimore.]]>
      
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   <title>Chelsea Lately</title>
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   <published>2008-04-07T03:38:47Z</published>
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   <summary>Be sure to catch Sandra appearance on Chelsea Lately this Thursday, April 10th at 11:30PM! (please check your local listings) Visit the Chelsea Lately Web-Site for complete up-to-date information....</summary>
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      <![CDATA[Be sure to catch Sandra appearance on Chelsea Lately this Thursday, April 10th at 11:30PM! (please check your local listings)

Visit the <a href="http://www.eonline.com/on/shows/chelsea/index.jsp?sid=nav-shows">Chelsea Lately Web-Site</a> for complete up-to-date information.


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   <title>It&apos;s About Life Expo</title>
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   <published>2008-03-11T04:42:01Z</published>
   <updated>2008-03-11T04:48:10Z</updated>
   
   <summary> Kick off Gay Pride week with the only Exposition and Extravaganza of its kind on the West Coast. Because 2008 is an election year, the expo will revolve around a political theme and will highlight political speakers as well...</summary>
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Kick off Gay Pride week with the only Exposition and Extravaganza of its kind on the West Coast. Because 2008 is an election year, the expo will revolve around a political theme and will highlight political speakers as well as key legislative issues and concerns.

"It’s About Life" is not just a business & consumer expo, it is also an event that combines international music with authors and speakers that are geared toward the issues that affect the LGBT community.

Join Sandra for the first annual It's About Life Expo in Seattle on June 21, 2008.
Sandra will be performing "Without You I'm Nothing" at 7pm & 10pm

For more information on the Expo and How To Purchase Tickets visit the <a href="http://www.itsaboutlifexpo.com/seattle/index.html">Official 
It's About Life Website </a>

What's that? 
Oh yes, "Without You I'm Nothing: 20th Anniversary" Performances begin this Summer. Stay Tuned!]]>
      
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   <title>Vanity Fair</title>
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   <published>2008-03-03T22:56:55Z</published>
   <updated>2008-03-03T23:15:28Z</updated>
   
   <summary> Be sure to catch April&apos;s issue of Vanity Fair! Sandra is featured as part of their cover story, &quot;Who Says Women Aren&apos;t Funny?&quot; The issue hits the stands this week. You can read the entire feature on the Vanity...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[<center><a href="http://www.sandrabernhard.com/VanityInside.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.sandrabernhard.com/VanityInside.jpg','popup','width=800,height=537,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.sandrabernhard.com/Cover.jpg" width="300" height="426" alt="" /></a></center>

Be sure to catch April's issue of Vanity Fair!  Sandra is featured as part of their cover story, "Who Says Women Aren't Funny?" The issue hits the stands this week. You can read the entire feature on the <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2008/04/funnygirls200804">Vanity Fair's Website.</a> You can also catch a <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2008/04/funnygirls_slideshow200804">Behind the Scenes Slideshow</a> as well as <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/video/2008/funnygirls_video200804">Video From The Shoot!</a> Sandra's gorgeous pictorial may be viewed by clicking the above cover image. 

It's all happening in <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com">Vanity Fair!</a>]]>
      
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   <title>New York Post</title>
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   <published>2008-03-03T20:17:23Z</published>
   <updated>2008-03-03T22:39:40Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Sandra appears in today&apos;s edition of the &apos;New York Post&apos; featured as part of their coverage on the April issue of Vanity Fair:...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[Sandra appears in today's edition of the 'New York Post' featured as part of their coverage on the April issue of Vanity Fair: 

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<entry>
   <title>2008</title>
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   <published>2008-02-27T07:09:56Z</published>
   <updated>2008-02-27T07:11:30Z</updated>
   
   <summary>A New Website. A Classic Show Revived. Stay Tuned... Because, Without You I&apos;m Nothing! Love, Sandy...</summary>
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      A New Website.
A Classic Show Revived.
Stay Tuned...

Because, Without You I&apos;m Nothing!

Love,
Sandy
      
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   <title>Atlanta: Reschedule</title>
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   <published>2007-12-23T02:34:16Z</published>
   <updated>2007-12-23T02:38:08Z</updated>
   
   <summary>We are sorry to have to announce that the December 29th and 30th performances in Atlanta at the 14th Street Playhouse have been postponed. The promoter for these appearances has been taken gravely ill and out of respect Sandra has...</summary>
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      We are sorry to have to announce that the December 29th and 30th performances in Atlanta at the 14th Street Playhouse have been postponed. 

The promoter for these appearances has been taken gravely ill and out of respect Sandra has decided to reschedule her show for early next year. 
You may contact your point of purchase for a refund. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing everyone in 2008! Stay tuned for the new date!
      
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   <title>Camille Paglia Moments</title>
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   <published>2007-12-13T21:09:56Z</published>
   <updated>2007-12-13T21:15:20Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Once again, the brilliant Camille Paglia gives it up to the lady: Let&apos;s end with a bang. A Salon reader in Germany who signs himself Bougle Fragts sent this amazing video of Sandra Bernhard and Tom Jones on Bernhard&apos;s 1992...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[Once again, the brilliant Camille Paglia gives it up to the lady: 

Let's end with a bang. A Salon reader in Germany who signs himself Bougle Fragts sent <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z01XzcT42LA">this amazing video</a> of Sandra Bernhard and Tom Jones on Bernhard's 1992 HBO special, "Sandra After Dark." (WARNING, as per Perez Hilton: If you are easily offended, then do not click here!)

Fragts says of the clip, "This is like when sex was provocative instead of being a given, and Bernhard still is. So much so, Tom Jones can't keep up and looks too slow." Bernhard's parodic, scantily clad, randy showgirl turn is a mind-boggling demonstration of sheer sassy athleticism.]]>
      <![CDATA[I asked Sandra for permission to use the video here. (I've known her for years and interviewed her onstage this fall at the University of the Arts, where she was a smash success.) Giving her imprimatur, Sandra mused about "Sandra After Dark":

can you imagine that now? with all the dumbed down, crystal methed, paris hiltoned, britney speared, one note american idol deal or no dealed fucked up shrunken world view people wandering around in some prescription stupor

i want sexy upscale fun angie dickinson, burt bacharach martini whispering in red velvet banquetted steak houses burt reynolds in the centerfold of cosmopolitan magazine

oh i've got to slow down before i freak out!

Mega-dittos from me in Philadelphia!

You can read the entire article <a href="http://www.salon.com/opinion/paglia/2007/12/12/bush_flowers/index3.html">HERE</a>]]>
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   <title>New Year&apos;s Eve Cross Country Weekend!</title>
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   <published>2007-11-28T20:13:45Z</published>
   <updated>2007-11-28T20:40:49Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Sandra&apos;s New Year&apos;s Eve celebration has been announced...and this year it&apos;s major! She&apos;s hitting both sides of the country for her annual New Year&apos;s Eve extravaganza! It is not to be missed! December 29th &amp; 30th: ATLANTA, GA 14th Street...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[Sandra's New Year's Eve celebration has been announced...and this year it's major! 
She's hitting both sides of the country for her annual New Year's Eve extravaganza!
It is not to be missed!

<a href="http://www.sandrabernhard.com/SANDRA%20ATLANTA.html" onclick="window.open('http://www.sandrabernhard.com/SANDRA%20ATLANTA.html','popup','width=550,height=850,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.sandrabernhard.com/SANDRA%20ATLANTA-thumb.jpg" width="129" height="200" alt="" /></a>         <a href="http://www.sandrabernhard.com/SandraBernhardPoster.html" onclick="window.open('http://www.sandrabernhard.com/SandraBernhardPoster.html','popup','width=396,height=612,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.sandrabernhard.com/SandraBernhardPoster-thumb.jpg" width="129" height="200" alt="" /></a>


<strong>December 29th & 30th</strong>: 

<strong>ATLANTA, GA
14th Street Playhouse Main Stage</strong>

$55 Regular Admission
$80 Limited Golden Circle Tickets (premium close-up seating)
$100 Meet & Greet with Sandra (only available after Saturday show and must be purchased with a Golden Circle ticket). Please call (404) 733-4738 for the Meet & Greet tickets, which are $20.00 each (plus sales tax). Seat locations for Golden Circle are Rows A-D.

Show times:
Saturday, December 29th @ 7:30pm
Sunday, December 30th @ 7:00pm & 9:00pm
<a href="http://www.woodruffcentertickets.org/center/ticket/production_detail.aspx?perf=16850">TICKETS ON SALE NOW - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE</a>

<strong>DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR'S EVE
SAN FRANCISCO
CASTRO THEATRE
11PM 
ONE SHOW ONLY!</strong>

Tickets: $35 - $100
<a href="http://www.cityboxoffice.com/ordertickets.asp?p=3639&backurl=%2Fdefault%2Easp%3FSearchMonth%3D%26monthsubmit%3D%26SearchText%3Dsandra%26Go%2Ex%3D0%26Go%2Ey%3D0%26pg%3D1%23abc">TICKETS ON SALE NOW - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE</a>]]>
      
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   <title>Black Friday Moments!</title>
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   <published>2007-11-23T22:10:14Z</published>
   <updated>2007-11-23T22:15:16Z</updated>
   
   <summary>&quot;DARLING! WE HAVE TO GET UP AT 4AM! CHANEL DOOR BUSTERS SALE!!!!!&quot; Check out Sandra&apos;s wish list and holiday gift recommendations at: ThisNext.com/by/SandraBernhard/ Happy Holidays, Stay Healthy &amp; hope to see you soon xoxo Sandy...</summary>
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      <![CDATA["DARLING! WE HAVE TO GET UP AT 4AM! CHANEL DOOR BUSTERS SALE!!!!!"

Check out Sandra's wish list and holiday gift recommendations at:
<a href="http://www.thisnext.com/by/SandraBernhard/">ThisNext.com/by/SandraBernhard/</a>

Happy Holidays, Stay Healthy & hope to see you soon
xoxo
Sandy]]>
      
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   <title>Hot Off The London Presses!!</title>
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   <published>2007-11-21T20:34:15Z</published>
   <updated>2007-11-21T20:37:26Z</updated>
   
   <summary>After a sold out London run the reviews are in and they are smashing! &quot;Dipping in and out of different tunes, mocking racism, sexism, talent-free talent shows and also – always – herself, this isn’t just camp or ironic: this...</summary>
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      After a sold out London run the reviews are in and they are smashing!

&quot;Dipping in and out of different tunes, mocking racism, sexism, talent-free talent shows and also – always – herself, this isn’t just camp or ironic: this is something almost holy...&quot;
      From The Times
October 24, 2007
Sandra Bernhard
Dominic Maxwell at Huddersfield Town Hall

4 STARS

“This is all like a dream,” coos Sandra Bernhard, gazing around a half-empty Victorian town hall, “coming to Huddersfield.” But if the irony of her lo-glam surroundings isn’t lost on Miss Bernhard – irony is rarely lost on Miss Bernhard – she still performs as if she were at Carnegie Hall.

Having seen this American comedy diva only in clips and on talk shows, I’d somehow supposed that she was not the full deal: a half-decent singer, a half-decent comic, relentlessly overselling herself. Reader, I was a schmuck. Stalking the aisle for her opening number, she takes the room by force. “You’re going to love me!” she sings, OTT yet controlled. And she&apos;s right.

Live comedy is about the power of personality. It’s how Ricky Gervais can make a great show from OK material. And it’s how Bernhard can make West Yorkshire feel like Broadway.

Like Gervais, she celebrates and satirises her exalted status. She moans about her flight but manages to mention that she was in a Premier Lounge before she took off. Unlike Gervais, she brings us in on the joke: talking about her famous friends, her “low-to-midrange luxury lifestyle”, she mocks her own – and our own – desire to buy into such dreams.

“You know,” she tells us, “Chrissie Hynde is a very good friend of mine . . . crazy bitch!” Marianne Faithfull? “Mad as a hatter.” Even Madonna – reputedly her ex – appears to get an oblique but cheerful dissing.

Through the showbiz smoke and mirrors, the lace mini-dress and the $600 heels, Bernhard’s anger keeps her honest. She spits at Sex and the City for theme-parking New York; she hates spurious luxury but mourns the death of chic; her contradictions are part of the joke. “I’m going to try this here,” she spits, “because if you guys don’t think it’s funny, then I won’t do it in London.” Wow: insulting and flattering, all in the same breath.

Falling in love with this strikingly youthful 52-year-old means ignoring her flaws. The way that her show peters out into a karaoke rock medley, her four-man band pounding out riffs as she changes into a saucy policegirl costume. The way that she raises inspiring ideas about identity and authenticity but doesn’t always follow them through. The way that, apparently unaware that she was contractually obliged to have an interval, she sends out her unprepared bassist for a woeful warm-up set.

If she joined all the dots, Bernhard would be world-class. She’s already got star presence, and she’s got the ire and the imagination to turn out the odd thing as amazing as her Nina Simone tribute. Dipping in and out of different tunes, mocking racism, sexism, talent-free talent shows and also – always – herself, this isn’t just camp or ironic: this is something almost holy.
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