FREDERICK, Md. - Marylandian -- Pat Hazell, one of the original writers for NBC's Seinfeld and a veteran of The Tonight Show, brings his critically acclaimed one-man show The Wonder Bread Years to New Spire Arts for two performances—Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at 8:00 PM. In addition, aspiring writers and comedians can take part in a Comedy Writing Workshop led by Hazell on Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 PM at the Maryland Ensemble Theatre.

Tickets are $35 for the show and $20 for the workshop and may be purchased online at WeinbergCenter.org, by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 West Patrick Street. Discounts are available for students, military, and seniors.

A fresh and funny salute to Americana, The Wonder Bread Years is a fast-paced, hilarious production that gracefully walks the line between stand-up and theater. A comic bullseye for Baby Boomers, the show mines the familiar rites of passage from childhood—sitting at the kids' table, riding in the way back of the Country Squire Wagon—with heartfelt hilarity. Jerry Seinfeld calls it "milk-snorting funny," and the Los Angeles Times raves it's "pure unpasteurized nostalgia." The show, which aired on PBS, has been hailed as "a grand salute to the baby-boomer generation."

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With over three decades in the entertainment industry, Hazell is regarded as "one of the five funniest people in America," according to Showtime. As Chief Creative Officer of Sweetwood Productions, he's been at the helm of several successful national tours and hosts the popular podcast Creativity in Captivity. His genuinely funny Americana humor and keen observations on pop culture have made him a go-to voice in American theater.

A complete listing of artists and performers scheduled for the 2024-25 season can be found at https://weinbergcenter.org/

ABOUT WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS & NEW SPIRE ARTS
The Weinberg Center for the Arts and New Spire Arts are two of the region's premier performing arts venues, offering a diverse lineup of film, music, dance, theater, and family programming. Housed in the historic Tivoli movie theater, the Weinberg Center provides world-class entertainment while preserving its rich architectural heritage. Just steps away, New Spire Arts serves as a dynamic space for intimate performances and community engagement. Both venues are committed to making the arts accessible and affordable, with support from the City of Frederick, the Maryland State Arts Council, Plamondon Hospitality Partners, and other corporate and individual donors.