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This show could have been good, but the cast was terrible. We saw some YouTube clips from this show at other venues and they were really good so we had high expectations. Those expectations fell far short. I would not recommend seeing this production of the show, even if you get the tickets for free!
Perhaps the first 10 minutes were humorous, otherwise way too predictable. Marginal acting- a very average performance/content.
Awesome performance. Great acting. Very smooth and super entertaining.
I went with my husband as it was his birthday present even though I was not looking forward to going. I am not Jewish so thought I would not enjoy the humor. I was so wrong. From the first joke until the last joke 1 1/2 hours later I never stopped laughing. Since seeing it I can not stop telling people about it.
The Internet has really changed the way humor is exchanged. Great jokes of all kinds in this performance. Unfortunately, I knew most of them as the jokes are floating around the Internet. Heard that one.........was familiar.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I went to see "Old Jews Telling Jokes" but I was delightfully entertained. I know it's good when they take their bows and I can't believe it's been 1 1/2 hours already!! A bit raunchy at times but hilarious too!! I would highly recommend "Old Jews Telling Jokes" to anyone who isn't afraid to hear quite a few sex jokes but in the funniest way possible!!
Old Jews Telling Jokes was fun from beginning to end. When we left the theater we remarked about how long it had been since we had gone to a cabaret and just laughed. How sad we were to find that the show closed that weekend as we had plans to bring lots of people. Theaters need to rethink their ideas of relying on extended box office to survive. Not just sure how they are going to do that, but young people do not do advance sales, and this show wasn't up long enough to get a huge word-of-mouth. I know it's been a tough winter for the Arts in general, but why you didn't do this show in Sarasota in the Winter, then Chicago in the summer, I don't know.
Laugh the whole 85 minutes! Not stop fun, go and see it next time it's around.
Not your gramma's Henny Youngman! Very clever, funny and fast paced. Left us laughing so much. we have already recommended it to many of our friends and family. Great entertainment for the price!
I had heard many of the jokes before, but these were told very well. I loved the show and laughed out loud for almost 2 hours straight.
Lowbrow humor--the best kind when dealing with Midwest weather--delivered in the most professional manner. Great fun.
Many recycled jokes but still a fun night of laughs!
Very enjoyable presentations of great jokes whether you're Kosher or not! Performers had the audience in stitches not only with their delivery, but with their body language and timing a well. They seemed to delight in audience reaction to the more risqué jokes as much as the audience loved hearing them!
It was GREAT!!! The cast did a fantastic job and were truly into their roles. We loved it. A great way to spend a little time away from the "real world".
I was not sure I would understand all the joke as I am a "gentile". But as soon as the performers began it was one great laugh after another. I love to laugh and this show hit the mark!! Everyone shoud see it!
Old Jews Telling Jokes Whoa! While laughing and giggling as we always do while minding our own business, somehow we were selected, based on some unknown agenda, to move to a front-row table just off the left footlight. Delightful! My old ears appreciated being that much closer to the stage. Not that the audio was a problem… Oh no, it was perfectly amplified: no feedback, no overdramatic reverb, and nice clear sound. We laughed hysterically throughout the whole show. I thought the play name should have been "Jews Telling Old Jokes", as there were only 2 old Jews, 1 middle-aged Jew and 2 young Jews, although all wonderful as they poured themselves through a host of Jewish persona. Jokes were well-delivered, funny & clever; whether or not I had heard them previously. I'd guess I heard about 50% prior, but I wasn't keeping a running total, just my impression (and I’m an older guy who’s been telling jokes his whole life, “When mom first went to breast-feed me, I said, ‘I’ll take 2’”). The jokes I was familiar with, I hadn't heard in a long time, as to say, they really were old jokes (25+ years old); not groaners, but really funny jokes. Even the Old Jewish Jokes although frequent, were not offensive and still funny. I thought the comedic timing between jokes was a bit quick at times, as the audience (and myself) were still laughing at the last joke and would miss the start of the next joke, which can ruin the joke. I thought they (actors) needed to wait a little longer until the audience laughter started to die off before starting the next joke. Perhaps their hands were tied because they had to stay abreast with the techtronics; which means the show was even funnier that then sound designer expected! (S)He didn’t allow enough time for the laughter; and we really were “hanging on every word” and didn’t want to miss the next one.
All five of the comedians kept my girlfriend and I in stitches the whole time. Very talented and worth the ticket prices!
I was so looking forward to this show, especially having read the very strong reviews it has received - while there were a handful of pretty funny jokes, for the most part this was a disappointing experience. The players are all obviously strong talents with great timing - they get an "A" for effort. The problem is the material - weak and tired - in many cases, there was no reaction from the audience (had to be tough on the players). At these prices, I'd rate this a "skip it"
This was truly 90 minutes of fun! We were amazed at the way these 6 people could entertain us. The jokes just kept on coming. Highly would recommend if you need some laughs in your life.
very well done. including young jews in with the old ones balanced the act. would hav eliked it to be about 15 minutes longer
