Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking (2010)

A show where one woman reconciles herself to being Carrie Fisher.

Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking (2010) poster

"Wishful Drinking" is based on Fisher's memoirs of the same title. The stage adaptation had its world premiere in 2006 at the Geffen Playhouse in L.A. It later played at Berkeley Repertory before opening on Broadway in October at Studio 54. The show takes audiences on a comic tour of Fisher's messy personal life and career. The actress-writer recounts stories about her work on the "Star Wars" series as well as her relationship with her parents Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. She also discusses her much-publicized problems with alcohol and drugs.

Director: Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Benjamin Steinberg
Cinematography: Teodoro Maniaci
Editing: Marc Cohen
Production: World of Wonder, HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights

Keywords

concert, biography, one-woman show

Trailer

Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking about?
"Wishful Drinking" is based on Fisher's memoirs of the same title. The stage adaptation had its world premiere in 2006 at the Geffen Playhouse in L.A. It later played at Berkeley Repertory before opening on Broadway in October at Studio 54. The show takes audiences on a comic tour of Fisher's messy personal life and career. The actress-writer recounts stories about her work on the "Star Wars" series as well as her relationship with her parents Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. She also discusses her much-publicized problems with alcohol and drugs.
Who directed Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking?
Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking was directed by Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey.
Who stars in Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking?
Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking stars Carrie Fisher.
How long is Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking?
Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking?
Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking is a Documentary, Comedy film.
Where was Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking produced?
Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking?
The themes of Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking include: Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights.