Shatner's World - we just live in it...

Monday, January 7, 2013 - 7:30pm
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Explore this 90 minute one-man show with television and movie legend, William Shatner on a voyage through his life and career, from Shakespearean stage actor to internationally known icon and raconteur, known as much for his unique persona as for his expansive body of work on television and film.

Meet William Shatner with a VIP Meet & Greet Charity Pass. In addition to your show ticket, you may purchase a $40 post-show pass, which will allow you to meet William Shatner, snap his photo and get his autograph. Your purchase benefits The All Glory Project, a non-profit campaign of consciousness to thank our wounded heroes and their families, founded by Elizabeth Shatner to promote, foster and support programs that utilize animal-assisted therapies in aiding military veterans and their families.

William Shatner is an award-winning actor, director, producer, writer, recording artist, philanthropist, and horseman. In 1966, he originated the role of Captain James T. Kirk in the TV series, Star Trek, which spawned a film franchise where he returned as Kirk in seven of the movies, one of which he directed.

He played the title role in the hit series T.J. Hooker before hosting TV's first reality-based series, Rescue 911. He won Emmys and his first Golden Globe for his portrayal of Denny Crane on The Practice and Boston Legal and received four more Emmy Nominations as well as a Golden Globe and SAG Award Nods.

His interview series, Shatner's Raw Nerve, aired on Bio, and he recorded the critically acclaimed album Has Been. The Milwaukee Ballet performed "Common People," which was set to songs from the record; the event is featured in the documentary Gonzo Ballet. Seeking Major Tom, featuring a number of heavy metal covers and songs by U2, Frank Sinatra, Queen and Pink Floyd, was recently released.

Shatner has authored nearly 30 Best-Sellers. His autobiography, Up Till Now, was a New York Times Best-seller, and Shatner Rules was released in 2011. His comic book series, William Shatner Presents is based on his novels Tek War, Man O' War, and Quest For Tomorrow, along with a new title: Chimera.

He has also been successful in another area - horse breeding. A dedicated breeder of American Quarter Horses, he has had enormous success with the American Saddlebred, developing and riding world champions and has won numerous world championships in several events. He united his passions for horses and philanthropy with the Hollywood Charity Horse Show, benefitting L.A.-based children's charities.

He appeared on Broadway in A Shot In The Dark, The World Of Suzie Wong, and Tamburlaine The Great.