booze…food…work…coffee…dope…TV…phone…sex…money…shoes…

Comedian Mark Lundholm, America’s favorite ex-drug addict (after George W. Bush), is bringing his fiercely funny, severely dysfunctional, and critically acclaimed new play Addicted…a comedy of substance to theaters around the country. Written and performed by Lundholm and directed by Bob Balaban (The Exonerated) Addicted…a comedy of substance is an autobiographical one-man theater presentation about chances, choices and our relationship to our needs. Lundholm takes the audience on a tumultuous trek through childhood, adolescence, addiction, crime, fatherhood, homelessness, rehab and a successful stand-up comedy career. “I’ve never heard anyone expose their life as a comedy routine like this, so honest and moving,” says Balaban, who was drawn to the play by its universal themes. “The show is about overcoming obstacles.” Don’t miss this extraordinary new talent in an insightful and hilarious new play that is nothing less than addicting.

Critics EVERYWHERE Are Hooked On “Addicted.”

“Lacing his dialogue with great one-liners Lundholm is an observant, clever writer… a terrific performer, aggressive, funny and charming. He uses humor to tell his story but he never ignores the pain and anger underneath.”
   — The Chicago Sun-Times

“Addicted was an unexpected little hit because it spoke directly to people struggling with addictions ranging from drugs to sex to food to work to the Internet, as well as general theater audiences who were entertained by its pointed comedy and provocative observations.”
   — Denver Post

Wall Street Journal/ZAGAT Theater Survey
   — January 16, 2004

"Has an urgency and dark hilarity missing from most such theatrical endeavors."
   — Hollywood Reporter, January 2, 2004

"... a tall cool "drink" of a show ... it's addicting."
   — In-NYC.com, January, 2004

"Riveting. Terrifyingly theatrical. Dark and funny."
   — New York Times, December 24, 2003

"This is a show that stays with you."
   — New York Post, December 22, 2003

"Very funny, compelling, fresh and worthwhile!"
   —Associated Press, December 15, 2003

"Eye-opening, funny, and powerful."
   —Broadway, December 15, 2003

"... achieves peaks of hilarity."
   —Wolf Entertainment Guide, December 15, 2003

"A deeply funny, illuminating story."
   —Curtain Up, December 14, 2003

"... the tale is harrowing and hysterically funny."
   — New York Post Preview, December 11, 2003

Running Time
80 minutes. No intermission.