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If Ira Glass creates an event, I go. So simple. HE has a great talent for mixing artistry and talents in a way that works, even if it's difficult to describe. This show was memorable, enjoyable and I look forward to Ira's next creative collaboration. Loved it!
This show opened with the acknowledgement that no one ever asked to see radio and dance merge. But it was going to happen anyway. The show was profound, funny, and accessible. Was it worth the ticket price? Absolutely not. But that money goes to supporting NPR anyway, so I guess that makes it acceptable. :)
You've heard radio and seen dance, but you've probably never experienced a rousing, touching and laugh-filled combination of both. Ira Glass mixes his wit with the clever choreography of two professional dancers, who say nothing but add a full new dimension to This American Life. I had grave doubts about the concept before the show started, but two minutes in I was hooked.
Ira Glass, Monica and Anna pull of a great show on stage. Subtle, funny, entertaining.
The stories and themes were great, and the dances were a rich complement to the audio content. The dancers did a superb job of bringing the tone to life and evoking deep feelings. some funny, some tender, all great.
It seemed like Ira Glass was fulfilling his dream of becoming a dancer. My favorite parts of the show were the dancers and, separately, Ira playing clips from his radio interviews...which I could have listened to at home online.
Ira Glass dances, along with the Monica Bill Barnes dance company (which seemingly consists of Ms. Barnes and another dancer, Anna Bass). The latter two are professional dancers, and Ira Glass is not. If you've always wanted to see Ira Glass dance, well, this is your chance. I did find the show charming overall because I find Ira Glass charming; I would have been similarly charmed by seeing my beloved niece dance, or do anything, on stage. Would you pay $80 for this privilege, though? I can see why some people would think this self-indulgent, because it is self-indulgent. But if you're in an indulgent mood, you would be entertained. Favourite moment (too long for the below field): That said, when Ira Glass does his thing (narration) and the MBB company do their thing (dance), the two can be compelling - as in an MBB dance set upon a tabletop, as Eno's "Deep Blue Day" plays, as Ira talks to Donald Hall about his wife dying. Beautiful, entrancing stuff.
Pretty self-indulgent. I get the "minimalist" production values, but it was annoying to watch him make a big production of his pushing the button on his tablet every time he started or stopped a recording. Dancers were great. I guess hard-core Ira Glass fans would like this. I found it marginally entertaining, but really there was not much to it. Not particularly funny; not particularly informative; not particularly thought-provoking; not particularly anything.
This show had the Ira Glass trademark blend of humor and pathos but with a twist (literally). The choreography was fabulous as were the dancers. I had no idea what I was getting into - went on blind faith - so glad I did.
Thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Both delightful and devastating but all good.
This show never seemed to really jell for me. It was amusing, and the dancers were good, but the concept seemed a little half-baked. Kind of a gumbo of all that "This American Life" listeners hold dear, without the emotional or intellectual payoff. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it like I thought I would.
I'm still not sure what I saw, but it was incredible. Who knew dancing could contribute and add to a radio show instead of serving as a distraction? 100% recommend even if you don't quite understand what you're getting into.
This was one of the most unique and inspired pieces of theatre!! All three performers are the best at what they do and I guarantee you have never seen a show like this! As it came to its Spectacular Finale, I simply didn't want it to end! I guess that is my only complaint, that it had to end at all!!
Fun to mix storytelling with dancers! I had no idea what I was gonna get but bought my ticket as soon as it went onsale as I trust Ira and love KCRW! Powerfully emotional and sparkly fun! The dancers are excellent and add another dimension to the show that gets even Ira doing the two step!
I've always been a fan of Ira Glass and TAL but this was the first time I've ever been able to make it to a live event. This did not disappoint. Ira is just as charismatic as his on air personality and I was blown away by the staging, dancing and storytelling. Did I mention the dancing? Heaven help me but Ira danced!! It ran the gamut of emotions from funny, sad, touching and awe inspiring. I wish the production had gone on longer - I could have stayed there all night.
Really cool show. Very unexpected and unique. Note about parking at Royce Hall - it's very slow getting into the lot. Arrive an hour early if possible. We were 30 minutes early and 10 minutes late to the show due to parking. Luckily, the show did not start on time. Probably waiting for the majority of the crowd to be seated.
Loved the show. Very entertaining mix of storytelling and dance and dance as storytelling.
Ira Glass tried his best and the show had some highlights but basically I thought it was disjointed. If the show was about dance, then the portion on love seems off point. After a while the dances seemed the same. A few were cute and unique, but there were just too many of them. We went with another couple. The two women enjoyed the program but didn't love it; the men were bored.
This was an unbelievable event. The dancing was incredible, and Ira Glass, normally the main attraction, was just the icing on the cake in this event. Well done!
Ira Glass and the dancers really made two completely different things work. Fun evening. Monica Bill Barnes dancers were exceptional, as always! Liked most the "background" story of the MBB dancers.
