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21/One
Another Ugly Duckling Tale
BabyLove
Before the End- A Boy Called Noise
cruel & unusual
Curriculum Vitae
Eating Skeletons
Exiles
Fall and Rise of the Rising Fallen
Flamenco con Fusion
Fuse
Get It? Got it. Good!
Get Laughs or Die Tryin'
Irma at the Movies & Frozen
Just For Laughs
Kingdom of Not- Neon Man and Me
- nEO sURREALIST sYSTEMS
Pomp & Circumstance
Readiness is All
Revolving Madness
sally: MIA / Sheepish
Secret Ruths of Island House
Sisyphus on Vacation
Stone Trilogy, Three Tales
Thanatics - A Rock Opera
This Lily Was (Fontana)
Thrilling Adventures of Elvis in Space
Tilting at Transformations
Visiting Bertha
Waiting for Bordeaux
Where the Sun Don't Shine
Woof, Daddy
Yellow Fever Express
Yorick & Co.
Play: Just For Laughs
Reviewer: Bruce Kuban
5 Stars
Who says the Esoterics left the stage in the 60's?? I laughed, I cried and
then I laughed some more. The Esoterics brand of humor is every bit as relevant,
witty, funny and charming as it was in the 60's. I loved this show! Brought
to us by several of the original Esoterics, this show engages the audience
from the Chaplin warm up act through Charmen the Wonder Duck's amazing leap
to the Whoopee Cushion finale. While I laughed at Nellie, (aka Richard Farshler)
ringing that bell I was touched at the emotional connection I felt while
Laurie Burke sang of love lost. Dennis Freeh (an original member of the
"The Plumbers") reminded me of that master of ceremonies I use
to welcome into my home every Sunday evening while watching those family
variety shows. He makes you feel welcome and entertains us with his wit.
Elaine Burke demonstrates to the audience how a muscian can be as much a
part of the show as the writing and performances on the stage itself. I
particularly enjoyed!
Jeffrey Weissman and his pre-show antics as well as his larger than life
characters that filled up the performance area and made us laugh almost
till we wet. If there had never been a Chaplin or a Groucho, this is the
guy who would have been them. This show is a wonderfuly, funny and moving
stroll down the memory lane that everyone has no matter what their age.
I see it as the standout show of the Fringe Festival and my five stars are
posted here in urging you all to find your way to 965 Mission Street before
September 17 is here and gone, along with this gem. If your experience is
anything like mine, be prepared to laugh till you cry and then laugh some
more. And don't worry about bringing your own cushion; the show comes with
a Whoopee for everyone. See the show and you'll know what I mean.
Play: Just for Laughs
Reviewer: annika
5 Stars
a completely charming, innocent recreation
of classic vaudeville, with a very talented group acting their hearts out.
At 90 minutes of non-stop action (except for intermission)this show is a real bargain.
A few people walked out after the first few minutes - I guess it wasn't "edgy" enough for them.
Play: Just for Laughs
Reviewer: Allie
5 Stars
I went into the show hoping to have a few laughs and a good time. I left
with a smile that lasted for two days and an evening to remember forever.
Trust me, after this show; you'll never look at a hula dance without laughing
your ass off!!
Play: Just For Laughs
Reviewer: Mark Ungar
4 Stars
The old jokes are the good ones, right? This show is like an episode of
Laugh-In, or something from an earlier time, that somehow lost its way and
has been drifting on a raft until now. Make no mistake about it: much of
this show is stupid, and I mean that in the best possible way...my face
hurt from laughing by the end. Though the material is dated (and far from
high-brow), what makes it really work is the talent - the cast includes
some seriously funny people, especially writers Richard Farshler (Mambo)
and Jeffrey Weissman, as well as Misha Frenklak and music lady Elaine Burke.
Highlights include Weissman's pre-show Charlie Chaplin audience interaction
goofery, the "Magic Plumbers" bits, and the Fabulous Flames singing
the doo-wop classic "You're Mature".
Play: Just For Laughs
Reviewer: Mark Ungar
4 Stars
The old jokes are the good ones, right? This show is like an episode of
Laugh-In, or something from an earlier time, that somehow lost its way and
has been drifting on a raft until now. Make no mistake about it: much of
this show is stupid, and I mean that in the best possible way...my face
hurt from laughing by the end. Though the material is dated (and far from
high-brow), what makes it really work is the talent - the cast includes
some seriously funny people, especially writers Richard Farshler (Mambo)
and Jeffrey Weissman, as well as Misha Frenklak and music lady Elaine Burke.
Highlights include Weissman's pre-show Charlie Chaplin audience interaction
goofery, the "Magic Plumbers" bits, and the Fabulous Flames singing
the doo-wop classic "You're Mature".
Play: Just For Laughs
Reviewer: Chris
5 Stars
A wonderful evening of fun entertainment. Lots of laughs and jokes, and
great music and singers. It is a must see for the Fringe Festival. Take
the whole family and laugh through an evening of magic, songs, dancing ducks,
and method acting toilets.
Play: just for laughs
Reviewer: miko
4 Stars
great fun! this is like a slice of vaudeville: funny jokes, silly songs,
music, dance, bird-poop running gags, impersonations of charlie chaplin
& groucho marx, whoopie cushions, and even a live duck who quacks on
cue. what more could you ask for? no social issues: just a pure review of
old shtick and new.
Play: Just for Laughs
Reviewer:
5 Stars
This was an excellent show. From start to finish I really enjoyed the show.
The singing was great, physical comedy was superb and all in all just a
fun show.