Lavin, most widely known for starring as the title character in the 1976-1985 television series “Alice,” also honed her performing skills in Broadway and off-Broadway plays, and through telefilms, sitcoms and other television appearances.

In addition to her Tony Award for best actress in “Broadway Bound” and two Golden Globe Awards for her performances in “Alice,” Lavin won Drama Desk Awards for “Little Murders” and “Broadway Bound,” a Theatre World Award for “Wet Paint,” the best actress Obie and Lucille Lortel awards for “Death-Defying Acts,” and the best actress Outer Critics and Saturday Review awards for “Little Murders.”

More recently, Lavin performed in “Hollywood Arms” in 2002 and appeared on the television series “The O.C.,” “Law and Order: Criminal Intent” and “The Sopranos.” She has taught master’s classes at New York University’s performing arts department and created an arts school for girls in Wilmington called The Linda Lavin Foundation.

The Sept. 8 show, titled “Songs and Confessions of a One-Time Waitress,” is a one-woman theatrical concert that reflects on Lavin’s career and personal life, including an audience question-and-answer period.

Season subscriptions for the 2007-2008 Galaxy of Stars: Something for Everyone Series are on sale now.

Individual tickets will go on sale Monday, Aug. 20, at $25 for adults ages 18 and older, $20 for senior citizens ages 60 or older, $20 for WCU faculty and staff, $15 for groups of 15 or more, and $5 for students.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Fine and Performing Arts Center box office at (828) 227-2479.

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