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The performance was a very stripped down version of Prairie Home Companion. At 81, Garrison can still hold his own telling stories, but it's hard to fill 2 hours w/o the variety that characterized PHC. No "Guy Noir", sound effects, sponsor messages, pr various folk groups. The accompanying pianist is a real talent, following Garrison around poetic rambles.
Two hours of classic Keillor! First hour a celebration of April as Poetry Month: second hour rendition of Lake Wobegon interspersed with a singing intermission. Garrison peppered his commentary with humor about the Lutherans (although I doubt there were many in the audience as Boise is not the Midwest) and a few jabs at the GOP (of which Idaho is full)…but both in a lightness that was not offensive. I was a bit surprised at the ribaldness of some of his sexual humor—perhaps this is part of his stick sans Prairie Home Companion.
What a wonderful show! Garrison Keillor is such an amazing raconteur. His ability to weave stories with poetry and music is awe inspiring. How an 81 year old man can put on a 2 plus hour performance and then go to front of the theatre and speak with audience members afterwards is mind boggling. Truly phenomenal!
Great venue at the Egyptian Theater, It was really good. Songs were excellent really enjoyed the sing along and of course the dialogue.
Amazing performance by Mr. Garrison Keillor!!! We laughed, We sang, his performance was as always a night to treasure!!
This show and this man are part of my genetic makeup. This show took me back to my roots. Looking forward to dreamy Saturday mornings listening to Prairie Home Companion and cleaning house. Nothing better. Thank you Mr. Keillor, for being fabulous. Always.
Enjoyed everything but his use of GD. It only subtracted from his show.
A bit tottering and wandering, but still a master of his craft.
Absolutely loved the show and so thankful Boise was one of his stops. Thank u for coming. Loved going on your cruises😘🙏
I have long enjoyed Garrison Keillor. I was hoping he would have more of his troup, but he was amazing.
