Margaret Cho... absolutely amazing
by Krisystar on 9/20/09The National - RichmondThe show was absolutely unforgettable. I would love to see her again anytime!
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Comedian. Actor. Musician. Advocate. Entrepreneur. Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee. Margaret Cho's strong voice has been lighting the path for other women, other members of underrepresented groups, other performers, to follow. Her recent television appearances - guest star on Season 2 of The Flight Attendant (HBO Max), guest star on Season 2 of Hacks (HBO Max) and two Netflix is a Joke comedy specials: Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration and Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live - have expanded an already wide-ranging career, and her role as the 'mother hen' in the well-reviewed movie Fire Island solidifies why we all love Margaret in the first place.
As a comedian Margaret has been named one of Rolling Stone magazine's 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time, one of Vogue magazine's Top 9 Female Comedians of all time, while CNN chose her as one of the 50 People Who Changed American Comedy. Thankfully, Margaret has more stories to tell, and her production company, Animal Family Productions, has multiple scripted shows in development for 2022 and beyond.
The show was absolutely unforgettable. I would love to see her again anytime!
Margaret sometimes can be heavy handed with the political commentary but this show focused on relationships and sex and family and was funny from beginning to end, I loved it.
This was my first time seeing Margaret Cho. I thought she was very funny and it was definitely worth the movie!
Margaret was painfully hysterical and charming and over-the-top. The opening act, Ian, was very funny and super charming and Margaret had us rolling in the aisles. She has such a talent for vulgar, honest, insanely ridiculous humor and I would see her again in a heartbeat. Go. GO see this show!
Margaret Cho @ the NorVa was AWESOME!!!! She was really funny (wasn't to impressed with John Roberts tho) and the venue was great. We went to Kelly's Backstage Cafe for dinner before hand so we were able to get in to the show earlier than the general public (a little perk for dinning there) so we had great seats. Third row!!! I would recommend this show to anyone who likes to laugh!
Margaret Cho is no doubt the queen of comedy. Her material is fresh and funny! THe show is adequately timed. If I have a bone to pick, it would be the opening act with John Roberts as there is definitely opportunity to bring his material up to par with Margaret's. Nevertheless, it was a fun-filled night.
Excellent concert and openers (john Roberts and Ian ___?) Hysterically funny (my face hurt from laughing) and great music. Margaret Cho, besides being funny as hell, is a talented song writer w/ a great voice!
The show was super! John Roberts was pretty annoying, but the first guy who was not named was very funny. And of course Margaret was hilarious!
Last night I took a date to see Margaret Cho's show at the National Theater in Richmond, VA. I have seen some of Ms. Cho's comedy on televison and was expecting something quite different than what I got. I don't remember the name of the young man/lady? that opened the show his/her comedy was marginal at best and would be improved by the addition of some elements of comedy and less stress on his/her transgender status. I had never heard of John Roberts before tonight and hope to never hear of him again. He changed wigs during his act and had them lined up on a table on the stage. I found myself counting them to see how much more I had to indure until he got off the stage. Finally Ms. Cho came on stage and started her act. The billing for the show on Ticket Master was, "A Comedy and Music Experience" there was a sign as we entered the theater that stated, " Warning Mature Content." I am not a prude, nor am I offended by comedy with a mature theme, and having spent over 20 years in the Army I have heard and used profanity. However I found myself a bit shocked and somewhat disgusted by Ms. Cho's brand of comedy, and after the show found myself apologizing to my date for having taken her to the show. More over as a straight male I found that as with her opening acts that much of the comedy content went over my head and I didn't understand what others were laughing at. Ms. Cho had several guitars lind up on stage and as with Mr. Roberts wigs I found myself counting them to see just how much more there was until the act would finally end. The most positive thing I can say about her act was that at least she was wearing panties so that every time she bent over to pickup and put down one of her guitars we did not have to see whether or not she really had bleached her, "hole."
Hands down the funniest comedian alive! I love the new thing of music in her show. Go see her if she comes anywhere near around you.
I had high expectations going into this show. I've enjoyed her show on VH1 and past stand up comedy. This was very weak for Magaret Cho. There was way too much singing and no real killer jokes. Overall, I felt let down when it was all over.
This show was amazing I was laughing all the way through. I have been a fan of Margarets for years, so it was great to be able to see her in person. If you want a good time, or a great date, this is a must go
You just don't understand! The best show I've been to in years! It actually tops her last show in norfolk! The audience was in laughter the whole time!
Margaret and Co were phenominal last night. It was not only the first time I saw her live but it was also the first comedy show I have ever been to. I used to watch her sitcom when I was a kid. The first comedy album that I bought of hers was Notorious Cho and she was just as funny now as she was then. Met some wonderful new friends in the proccess. I can't wait until the next time she tours over here again.
OK, first I am a huge Margaret Cho fan. I am also a huge fan on the NORVA for bringing a lot fo good quality shows into Norfolk (Hampton Roads), Virgina. It just wasn't clicking for me last night. The show seemed to lack something, but it had many wonderful moments which made going worth while. I absolutely love the diversity in the crowd and thats what attracts me to Cho besides her wit and take on life. I would go see her again this tour in hopes that maybe it would come together a little better. I would never make a good reviewer because I believe that a show is 50/50 with what the performer brings and what the person brings. Somehow last night, we both came in about 25/25.
The very first comedian on stage was funny but I did not enjoy John Roberts. I read he was a youtube comedian and I personally think people should stick with what they know. Once Margaret Cho took the stage all was forgiven! Her show was so funny, I laughed the entire time!
This was a terrific show that kept us laughing. Hopefully she visits this area again. I'd spend money to see her a second time. I would like to see it at a different location. The Norva was not a great venue.
As my first time seeing Margaret Cho in person, this was the ultimate belly buster a comedian has ever given me. I almost fell out of my chair several times. What makes her performance even funnier is the fact that everything she talked about was true for her mixed audience of gay and straight. And there were some topics many of us think about doing or saying but never follow through on. So to hear Margaret talk freely on stage about these things made it extremely hilarious and very entertaining, especially with how she acts everything out and all the facial expressions.
Margaret Cho is an amazingly talented person. Aside from her comedic genius, she is also a "gifted" musician and songstress. Last night's show started off quite interesting with a female to male transgendered comic named Ian, who was awesomely funny. The downside to Ian's performance was he only had a 5 to 10 minute dialogue. Definitely one to keep an eye on in the future. Next up was John Roberts, who can only be described as a sprinter on crack. His energy on stage changing from one character to another was tiring and hiliarious all at the same time. Then it was Margaret's turn on stage. She rocked the house! Too much to describe! As always, you have to see her live to appreciate her true genius.
The show was absolutely fantastic. Ian and John were great and when Margaret Cho finally came out the laughs never stopped. This was my first Margaret Cho but it certainly won't be my last.