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DAVID SEDARIS ON TOUR:
Beloved humorist and perennial New York Times best-seller David Sedaris has been bringing his signature self-deprecation to both the page and the stage ever since his comic debut in the late-'70s. Sedaris's live shows are equal parts touching and uproarious, taking his childhood trials and tribulations as a starting point and going on to tackle everything from his eccentric family to American politics. Fans of witty, irony-laden anecdotes are in for a treat as Sedaris hits concert halls around the country with his latest show An Evening with David Sedaris.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Born to a large family in Binghamton, NY, Sedaris experienced a turbulent childhood that has informed his comedy ever since. After being discovered at a Chicago comedy club in the late '70s by Ira Glass, Sedaris began appearing regularly on Glass's weekly radio program The Wild Room, making a name for himself with his wry, self-effacing stories . In 1992 he made his National Public Radio debut with a reading of "SantaLand Diaries", a hilarious recounting of his days working as a holiday elf at a department store. Since then he has been a regular guest on NPR's This American Life, landed on the New York Times Best Seller list with five essay collections, and received a Grammy nod for his 2004 comedy album Live at Carnegie Hall. Back on tour, the ever-gracious Sedaris will treat fans to another round of laughs at his expense.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"We expected it to be great and he exceeded our expectations. I have not laughed so much in ages. Wonderful! "
"I laughed so much I almost missed what was being send in between punch lines! He has a true gift and I'm so grateful he shares it with the world on these tours! Hands down worth every penny!"
"The best part is that for everyone who has read all of his published work, the shows are always full of new material that has yet to be published; so, it never feels like you've paid just to hear a reading of something that's on bookstore shelves."
Electronic only tickets surpassed my expectations. Ushers were helpful in determining which access doors were closest to seats; nice! Bars kept up with demand but Latte bar was slammed. Book signing was well orchestrated. Program was as expected.
David Sedaris met all the expectations I have grown to have for him - funny, insightful, downright hilarious. He managed to keep the packed audience enthralled for an extended period of time touching on many of the key cultural issues from the downright hilarious habits of dog owners (which meant he had me laughing at myself) to challenging American perspectives of international travel. DeVos loge seating was perfect for the show.
The story spinner did not disappoint. Wonderful wit, word choices, and whimsy.
We first saw David Sedaris some years ago in a bookstore and found him witty, entertaining, and outrageously funny. When we discovered he would be appearing near us once more, we jumped at the chance to see him again. Without a doubt, this evening was even more entertaining than the first, with some incredible, hilarious, anecdotes that only he could have experienced first-hand. I do have one teeny quibble... contrary to his assertion, I listen to audio books. His audio books, in fact. We highly recommend seeing Mr. Sedaris if he appears anywhere near you, and listening c-a-r-e-f-u-l-l-y - he's been known to bring up certain subjects when signing his books afterward!
I love David Sedaris and was pleasantly surprised to hear all new essays. Great crowd and environment at the Michigan Theater. I was hoping for a little longer show. Maybe one more essay as I did not intend on having a book signed. Those getting something signed definitely got a bigger bang for their buck. Overall, a great evening.
We've seen numerous Sedaris performances @ other venues over the years, and this was weakest. Acoustics were poor and his commentary was not very humorous. Plus, he started over 15 minutes late.
I'm certain Sedaris was funny, brilliant, and entertaining but I can't be sure since the sound system was too narrow in it's range that his relatively high voice came out muffled instead. I heard almost NOTHING!
Mr. Sedaris is a great essayist and great presenter of his own work. Humor, pathos, commentary, all done in his inimitable style. Everything I could have wanted EXCEPT the sound could have been a bit louder to compensate for his soft, low key voice. On the other hand, that forced the audience into rapt, noiseless attention except when laughing and applauding, so maybe it was a good thing. Bottom line: a thoroughly enjoyable evening, well worth the time and money!
After years reading and listening to David Sedaris on the radio, I finally had the opportunity to see him in person and it didn't disappoint! From the anticipation of seeing what he would wear to getting to hear the intertisal comments between essays, I couldn't have asked for more. It was a truly memorable night.
David Sedaris was funny and entertaining with some somber and sad stories. He is also very gracious and kind, signing books before and after the show, plus answered questions from the audience. He seems to genuinely to be interested in people.
It was amazing to see David Sedaris in person! He was so personable at the signing after the event as well.
This was my first experience with David Sedaris. I’ve not read his books nor watched his interviews. My girlfriend, however, has been a super fan of his since the 90’s. This trip to see him began as a gift to her, but ended up being just as much a gift to myself. Mr. Sedaris’ voice and manner of speaking are disarming and endearing. His sense of humor is both subtle and sharp, and he doesn’t shy away from the controversial or the offensive. He doesn’t use either of those things merely for comedic effect or a cheap laugh. He’s just refreshingly honest and open. He doesn’t soften his own edges or hide his own vulnerability. His essays took me back to my own childhood, and made me nostalgic for my own memories and experiences. Afterwards, he signed his books for over two hours until everyone who stood in line had a chance to meet him. The line wasn’t that long, but Mr. Sedaris took a very generous amount of time with every visitor, truly engaging with them and refusing to let them go until he had connected with them on some personal level. Those few minutes were the highlight of the evening. Cannot wait to get home and begin reading my first David Sedaris book.
So much funa nd laughter for days. Thought provoking and highly entertaining! I would absolutely go see him again.
David is amazing! He signs books (talking to each signer) both the event, reads for nearly an hour and a half, and then signs and talks to each person in line after the show! Best of all is how personal, how moving, and how funny his material is. What an experience!
This was a gift for my husband and we had such a fun date night out. We both love David Sedaris. We listen to him on NPR and read his writings, so it was a wonderful experience to get to see him in person. We laughed all night long. Much needed and much appreciated. Thanks David!
David Sedaris is a literary genius he’s so good, I’ve seen him twice now and this was the best one.
I laughed the entire evening, except when I was crying. (First Love) The outfit, the delivery, the timing, the irreverence… priceless. Food for the soul. Much appreciated. I did not use ChatGPT to write this.
We sat in row 6 center, and we could not hear him for two reasons. 1. He is soft-spoken and his microphone was not loud enough, and 2. Many attendees seemed to anticipate his punch lines and started to laugh before he spoke them. Very disappointed. We had friends in another location farther back and had the same experience.
David Sedaris is awesome. He took time to sign everyone's book and even have a moment with them. He has the best wit and outlook on life.
Our party of six all enjoyed the show! David is so gracious as he signs books. A real gem!
