Two decades after its triumphant off-Broadway premiere, The Kingfish is back, with a special engagement of the one-man play depicting the life and times of famed Louisiana Gov. Huey P. Long at the location he called home in New Orleans – The Roosevelt New Orleans Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. in the world-famous Blue Room. Featuring actor John “Spud” McConnell, the performance also will celebrate Long’s 119th birthday. McConnell has received national acclaim for his on-stage portrayals of Louisiana’s most colorful characters, including Long (The Kingfish), brother Earl K. Long (Earl Long in Purgatory) and Ignatius J. Riley (A Confederacy of Dunces). His career also has taken him to Hollywood for three seasons on ABC’s hit television show Roseanne. In addition, he can be heard weekdays on The Spud Show on WWL 870 AM.

General admission for the show is $65 per person, and VIP preferred seating is available for $80 per person, exclusive of tax. For reservations, call The Roosevelt at +1 (504) 335-3138. Complimentary valet parking is available for those who attend the show.