Garrison Keillor Tickets

It was like I was sitting with friends in a living room enjoying a holiday evening. We had carols, sing -a -longs, stories, laughing, and the most fantastic band. What a joy. NOTE: I was exhausted from working a long day and was very happy I didn't fall asleep - you know - with that lulling Keillor voice. AUDIENCE NOTE: did so many of you REALLY need to be texting????? Note to GK: I do go to PA from NYC for the holidays - it was like you were in my life. <3

I came to the 50th anniversary performance at The Town Hall with expectations that this would be a likely final opportunity to celebrate ofA Prairie Home Companion, with appearances of some of its oldest and best remembered special guests and original cast members as well as revisits of time-honored sketches that would be both inventive and truly entertaining in witty, animated and well-conceived scripting. However, what we got was a moribund Garrison Keillor who just phoned in his performance, even in his signature pieces like the Lake Wobegone story. Instead of honoring 50 years as an American institution, Keillor’s myopic vision was to turn the entirety of the event over to a trio of singers (including the overlong and repeated use of an opera soprano) and orchestra who carried Keillor through an extended and very lackluster, tired and tiresome paen to Christmas in New York, as he slowly paced along occasionally lifting his arm to the other performers, without establishing a scintilla of rapport with the audience or even with his fellow performers. It confirmed sadly, what often happens when a narcissist is uncovered- a retreat into self-involved animus. This show was exploitative and I resent that Mr. Keillor did little to honor those that loved his show instead of using their allegiance and affection to recoup his legal bills. Some things are better left in memory. Lastly, The Town Hall needs to renovate its seating; I am not the first person to note this, but I will not be returning to The Town Hall until they fix this untenable problem.

Fantastic show! Witty, funny, touching and very talented

It was a fun night for all, with singing, laughter, and fond memories. I can't waitn untillm next year

I’ve seen Garrison thrice, and he and his co-performers haven’t missed a beat. The first time was in Minnesota in the 90s; the second and third times were in NYC this year and the last. This was the radio show “my parents forced me to listen to,” but I was so glad they did. I listened to the Guy Noir album about 50 times (it’s only my phone now). As for the show? GK doesn't miss a BEAT. I mean, not one beat. He’s the only one who seems to have the whole show almost completely memorized. And when he was searching for his script onstage, he still didn’t miss a single line. Everything is timed exquisitely. The funniest thing is that GK claims to be “just an author.” He’s got a wide selection of books, audiobooks, and show recordings. He’s not only an author; he’s got the fantastic trademark voice that we all love and a knack for storytelling that’s unparalleled anywhere else. Add that to his marvelous singing voice, and you have someone who can entertain you for hours or rock you to sleep. One of the more fun parts was the sound effects guy teaching us how he did a few of his sound effects. I had no idea he was inhaling on some of his SFX, and although half the time I cough when I try it myself, it was still a terrific tool, as I’ve never seen that done before on his or any other show. If you can see this legend, GOAT, OG, THE Master storyteller, do it. You needn't pay a premium; anywhere you sit will still be entertaining.

excellent show! loved all of it! very much ! He is amazing to be performing at that level at his age. We love him!!

Went to NYC from Mpls to see his show with a girlfriend. His story telling g is the best. And his vocal voice was also “above” average. I would have liked more of “Him” and less of the other show cast. The pianists were also amazing and the band:orchestra was outstanding.

Garrison Keillor's 2-hour presentation was a masterful and thought-provoking journey into the life and times of a fantastic storyteller. The audience was treated to some a capella singing as well as Keillor's insights into life today in this crazy world. It was a wonderful two hours, despite the theater being arctic cold that left me feeling like a popsicle. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

This performance exceeded my most hopeful expectations. Garrison Keillor is still sharp and witty at age 80! His monologue gave me a sense of community and hope for a future where people can look at similarities rather than differences. He used his music, humor and storytelling to create a wonderful collective experience.

Thoroughly enjoyed the show. Enjoyed the return to Lake Wobegon.

A great performance by one of the greatest storytellers of our time!

We really enjoyed Garrison Keillor! He is a storytelling delight! We enjoyed Prairie Home Companion for many years. Audience participation, involving singing some wonderful old hymns and other songs from days gone by, was so fun! At 80 years old, he’s still putting on a good show. So glad we went!

Garrison Keillor’s performance was a wonderful, interactive experience. There were stories, poems, and collective singing opportunities. Memorable.

I am so happy I went to the show. There will never be another voice/speaker like Garrison Keeler. The Minnesota theme and the humor was so familiar to one who listened to him every Sunday afternoon until he went off the air.

Garrison Keillor is a favorite. He did not disappoint! We felt very lucky to have attended the show. Well done, Avalon👍

Garrison Keillor is an American icon. Such a wonderful night.

Humor, storytelling and audience sing-a-longs. What a 'feel good' evening of laughter.

As always, his stories are funny, often about the Scandinavian population in Minnesota and about Lake Wobegone. He enjoys singing and includes the audience. His humor is upbeat and positive. We enjoyed the evening and if he comes back to GJ, we'd would most likely go to see him again.

So sweet to have Garrison Keillor on the stage at the Avalon. Remember listening to Prairie Home Companion when I hosted the time slot on the fledgling KPRN community radio station back in the 1980’s. He carried off a memorable solo performance on Friday night, wrangling the audience in with sing-alongs and his signature storytelling.

Garrison Keillor is well worth seeing. Not necessarily for kids, as some stories were more risqué, but all the grey haired members of the audience enjoyed it greatly! At 80 years he is still going strong.