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Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, writer, director, and actor who has performed his award-winning solo shows worldwide--from the Sydney Opera House to the West End of London to Broadway. His five solo shows Sleepwalk With Me, My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Thank God For Jokes, The New One, and The Old Man & The Pool enjoyed successful runs on and off Broadway and became hit Netflix comedy specials. The shows merge storytelling and comedy in a way that The New York Times has called "Birbiglian." Birbiglia also wrote, directed, and starred in the films Sleepwalk with Me and Don't Think Twice. As an actor, Birbiglia has appeared in the films Trainwreck, The Fault in Our Stars, Popstar, A Man Called Otto as well as TV roles in Orange Is the New Black and Billions. He hosts the podcast Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out.
I had seen Mike last year in Old Man in the Pool. I like that format better. I love his story telling. Christmas Parmesan felt more like a straight up stand up comedy show. I did not have tears streaming down my face like at Pool. The ending of Pool was remarkable.
Mike was absolutely fantastic. The seats at the Wilbur were among the priciest and we needed to strain to see. Our view was of the people sitting directly in front of us.
We paid top $ for seats. We were sitting next to (almost under) the stage, at a table, with our backs to center stage. The act was behind us!! Someone needs to rethink this setup.
Mike Birbiglia is the world's best story teller/comedian. His honesty and vulnerability brings me to tears everytime I see him. When he's in town - I'm there!!!
Mike has many wonderful shows, but this was my absolute favorite. Hands down. I laughed the entire time — and at once point, I was laughing so hard that I had tears streaming down my face. Do not miss this show!!
This is the third time I’ve seen Birbiglia live and I always have a great time. I don’t usually laugh out loud but his comedy always makes me laugh. A very fun evening!
Mike Birbiglia is even better in person that he is on his TV specials! His storytelling is both funny and heartwarming. This is a show I would recommend to anyone. The Wilbur in Boston, however, is very tired. It's easy to forget about the atmosphere once the show gets started, but don't look around too closely while the lights are still on.
Very smart and observant guy. This night in particular Mike lacked a little energy. He was great, but seem a little tired
Sooooo it was a little disappointing but, since Birbigs is so funny, it was always gonna be good. The two openers were REALLY funny (Gary Simons and Alex Edelman) and an excellent addition. Birbiglia’s set was rather short in comparison and given that he’s the headliner. He repeated quite a few jokes (some REALLY old jokes, including the full and long version of his sleepwalk/jumping out of the window story). With the amount of repeats, even though they’re really funny, the actual new stuff was maybe 40 mins. Don’t get me wrong, this was STILL funny and a good time.
I love Mike Birbiglia. He is an amazing storyteller. That's why i go to him. However, I get the feeling like he's doing more one liners rather than telling his complex stories. I wasn't wowed by him as I usually am. Slightly disappointed and wanted his in depth and thoughtful and complex layering of comedy as his past 3+ Netflix specials have demonstrated. Will always love him but hope he's not playing to the masses with quick one-liner type of humor.
This show was awesome. Started very promptly. Opening act was very funny. Mike came on a performed for well over an hour and a half. His show was hysterical, very put together and smart. I haven't laughed that hard and that consistently in quite awhile and we see a lot of comedians.
Mike Birbiglia is a master storyteller and a wonderful comedian. His insightful humor and gentle delivery warm my heart. I never stopped laughing during the show and I smiled for days afterward as I remembered a joke or a witty phrase from his performance. I’m eagerly anticipating more from Mike and will go see him every time he is in my area.
The Taft was a great venue. Easy in, easy out, and friendly employees. The show, as is always the case with Mr. Birbiglia, was the perfect blend of humor and heart. Personal and connective, self-deprecating without pitying, every sentence loaded with laughs. Since first catching him on Premium Blend, Mr. Birbiglia has been in my top 5 list of entertainers.
Never a dull moment with Mike B. He continues to rule the comedy world.
We really had a great time--the venue was awesome and Mike Birbiglia delivers some great, down-to-earth funnies that we all can relate to. Well, maybe not the sleeping bag and mits, but most of the other stuff we can relate to! :) I really appreciate his clean humor too--some comedians cannot get through a joke without multiple profanities or constantly talking about sex. But Mike can deliver a 5-star show without the junk. Can't wait for him to come back through Cincinnati!
This was an awesome show. It was hilarious, but wholesome at the same time. You don't have to swear to put on a funny show. The Taft Theatre was intimate and inviting. I definitely want to go to another show here.
Bold and fearless. A comedy show about death. Mike killed it.
I’ve listened to Birbiglia for years, and enjoyed his acting roles. First live show for us— thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing! He’s a master at telling great life-experience stories and making them sound spontaneous.
The venue was perfect and Mike was extraordinary! We had seen this show earlier in the year and it was wonderful to watch it grow into what it is now! Bravo!
We were treated to a vintage Mike Birbiglia performance of "The Old Man And The Pool" at The Fillmore in Detroit MI. The show had all the elements of an act that we've come to expect of him with Mike expertly weaving a number of seemingly unrelated stories together, leaving the audience in stitches one minute and inducing pin drop silence from the theater the next with another anecdote. Less a traditional stand-up and more a one man show similar to the likes of Chappelle/Hasan Minhaj, it was well worth the price of admission. Highly recommended.
