Renée Taylor takes the stage in the World Premiere of Dying is No Excuse, a hilarious and heartfelt new play directed by the legendary Elaine May. Known for her quick wit and larger-than-life presence, Taylor—an Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning actress, writer and comedian—infuses her signature humor into this deeply personal journey through love, marriage and loss. More than just Taylor’s story, this play is a tribute to her extraordinary partnership with her late husband, Joe Bologna. With warmth, wit and unflinching honesty, she reflects on their whirlwind romance, creative collaborations and the humor that sustained them through life’s highs and lows. From their unconventional TV wedding to Bologna’s rise as a leading man and his final days battling cancer, Taylor paints a portrait of enduring love. Dying is No Excuse is a celebration of a life well-lived, proving that even in loss, love and laughter prevail.