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John Oliver is an Emmy and Writer's Guild Award-winning writer, comedian, and host of the HBO show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. On his occasional breaks from television, John returns to his first love of stand-up, performing to sold-out venues around the world.
From 2006-2013, he was a correspondent on the multi-award winning The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, guest-hosting the show for two months during Stewart's absence in 2013.
After co-hosting the weekly satirical podcast The Bugle with Andy Zaltzman until 2015 and starring in his first stand-up special John Oliver: Terrifying Times, John went on to host four seasons of his own stand-up series for Comedy Central, John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show, which featured a handpicked selection of his favorite comedians.
Oliver voices the character Zazu in the 2019 Disney film The Lion King and will voice a character in the 2019 Paramount film Amusement Park, following previous guest roles including Danger Mouse, Community, The Smurfs, The Smurfs 2, Bob's Burgers, The Simpsons, The Detour, and Rick & Morty.
John Oliver was on point -- as always, delivered wit and a "tsk-tsk", packaged in just the right way so that you felt that we're all in it together in the journey. Seth Meyers was approachable and likable -- wouldn't have minded for him to pack a bigger punch. Overall, they balance each other well and have you laughing from start to finish.
John Oliver’s stand up performance is even better than Last Week Tonight! Can’t wait to see him again!
John Oliver and Seth Meyers are such amazing comedians. The show was very enjoyable and hilarious. They had their unique styles, which made it even better. It was like going to two different shows in one night. I highly recommend it - you'll get double the laughs and entertainment, more bang for your buck ;).
Both comedians did a great job, their jokes and comments were funny, current and they seemed to connect well with the audience. Each of them had a different theme for their portion of the show, so it did not feel like we heard the same stuff the entire show. Highly recommended.
This show was postponed, but John delivered! Totally funny, we had a great night!
So funny Not great parking I don't like being forced to write a review that is a certain length
We had an amazing time seeing John Oliver. He was so engaging and funny, laughing so hard we were crying at times. We would see him live any chance we get. Luckily we will have his show to tide us over.
great dialog. entertaining and enjoyable on events that are happening.
We were so glad that the writer’s strike ended but, that meant that John Oliver had to go back to work. We were thrilled that he didn’t cancel the event and rescheduled. We waited eagerly for the rescheduled date! We had a wonderful time and so enjoyed the opening act and of course, John Oliver! He made us laugh and makes us look at the world from a different perspective. Just like the Akron Civic theater, he is one of a kind!
I didn't really know what to expect coming in to this show, & then when it got rescheduled, almost didn't go, but the opening act was great & Oliver was amazing, from his initial riff on the theater & his time in Akron, through his prepared material. What a wonderful evening of thought provoking entertainment! We thoroughly enjoyed it.
The show was hilarious. We had a great time. And, yes, Akron is weird, and the Akron Civic Theatre is...unique. :)
Best comedian I've seen! He was thought provoking and hilarious! He had great audience rapport! Can’t wait till he comes back to NE Ohio
John Oliver's stand up was fantastic. His timing is perfection and he did not have one disappointing joke. It was even better than I had expected. Somehow his deliveray made it seem like I was at the kitchen table with a friend who was telling me one funny story after another. I was however, is a room of 3000 who all laughed all the time. It was perfect comedy.
I’m a regular viewer of Last Week Tonight, so I knew he was funny. However, this was my first time seeing him doing stand up. He was hilarious! Everyone around me was laughing non stop. This was definitely one of the best comedy shows I’ve seen in my life.
I had high expectations for John Oliver’s comedy and was surprised he surpassed them. He rewards the intelligent audience member.
The warm up act was very funny. John had us all rolling. Such a great time.
I laughed so hard I had a headache for hours afterwards.
Loved the joking about the local references Relatable humor and loved the insights.
John Oliver and Seth Myers were absolutely phenomenal! They each performed about an hour and then they came out and did a question and answer session with the audience. And they had to leave in the morning to get to LA for the Emmys! They were both hysterical and so personable. John Oliver is a comedy GOD in our house and we specifically planned our trip to New York just to see him live:) He did not disappoint!!!
If you are a fan of their shows, you are in for a treat. The show could not have been any funnier. John & Seth are both truly likeable and enjoyable to watch. We loved the whole show, including the opening act comedian. Awesome show.
