Rich Little is still very funny
by thecav on 1/4/15Bergen Performing Arts Center - EnglewoodThe show was very good, some of the impersonations were a little dated and you have to be of a certain age to get them. Overall a very good show.
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Rich Little on Tour
A show business legend for over 50 years, Rich Little lives up to his reputation as "The Man of a Thousand Voices" with performances that never fail to delight audiences. The master mimic returns to the Las Vegas Strip to present Rich Little Live!, an autobiographical one-man show at the Laugh Factory in the Tropicana Las Vegas.
The show features Little's impersonations of many of the actors, singers and politicians he has known — and pretended to be — throughout a storied career that began in his native Canada. After honing his skills with his performances onstage, on radio and on television in Canada, he made his American television debut on The Judy Garland Show in 1964. He soon became a regular on TV shows and nightclub stages on both sides of the border.
Rich Little's incredible repertoire of impressions includes Hollywood stars like Humphrey Bogart and his friend Jimmy Stewart along with many American presidents, starting with his iconic impersonation of Richard Nixon. They're just a few of the special people that audiences will meet in Rich Little Live!, along with the man who's as memorable as anyone he's played.
Rich Little Background
Rich Little's legendary career as a master mimic began in the late 1940s when he was a teenager in his hometown of Ottawa, Canada, where he entertained himself during his job as a movie theater usher by imitating the actors on screen. After finding fame as a comedian and impersonator on Canadian television and radio, Little came to the attention of American audiences when he landed a guest spot on The Judy Garland Show in 1964. He soon became a regular performer on such shows as The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast, The Julie Andrews Hour and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
Little also became one of the top entertainers in Las Vegas, performing at such fabled venues as the Golden Nugget, The Sands and Caesars Palace. Little's later shows on the Strip included The Kopykats, an impressionist revue performed at the Sahara, and The Presidents, a show at Paris Las Vegas and the Suncoast that featured the incredible range of presidential impressions beginning with Little's spot-on take on Richard Nixon.
Since 2015, Little has shared stories of many of the famous actors, singers and politicians he's known in his career in Rich Little Live! at the Laugh Factory in The Tropicana Las Vegas.
The show was very good, some of the impersonations were a little dated and you have to be of a certain age to get them. Overall a very good show.
Fantastic performance! Sitting there was like watching and listening to so many famous performers from years gone by. Fabulous time!
He tried hard but was mostly disappointing. I am a senior and remember his dead-on celebrity impersonations back in the day, but must remember from now on never to see acts that are older than I am.
Rich Little was excellent and at his best even today. His sidekick and singer Lori was superb! Rich even came out after show to sign his lithographs. I bought the pic of Ronald Reagan which Rich signed and pictures were taken with him!
Excellent !! Great to see such a legend! Would love to see him together w don rickles.
Rich Little was as amazing as ever. It was an unforgettable evening in Atlantic City.
Laughed the entire time. I love all the different impressions. Rich Little incorporates alot of voices into the show nicely. Would recommend the show to all.
Rick Little gave a great performance highlighting the life of Jimmy Stewart.
I took my mother to see the Rich Little show in Atlantic City on Saturday night, August 10th. Because the ticket price was so reasonable I didn't expect such a great show. But I knew I was in for a treat when I saw the homey stage set and the 2 side screens showing pictures of Mr Little from the past. Clearly, a lot of work went into this show. Mr Little performed for almost 2 hours! The show was very well conceived. The life of Jimmy Stewart is interesting in and of itself, but using that narrative allowed Mr Little to perform 43 of his impersonations during the show. Who knew that Rich Little was also an artist? As each famous person received their stage time, a sketch of them by Rich Little was shown on the 2 side screens. There were many very funny moments, but also a few that were touching and nostalgic. After the main performance Mr Little graciously took questions from the audience. DVDs and copies of the sketches were on sale with all proceeds going to the Wounded Warriors fund. I would highly recommend this show. Hopefully there will be opportunity to see it again soon!
This 2 hr show kept you entertained throughout. Rich Little did over 40 impersonations...sounded just like Jimmy Stewart, et al...as well as morphing into the characters so much that he actually would look like them, act like them. Even if you didn't have a great seat...there were 2 Big screens as he told the story of Jimmy Steward & Friends, he covered the entire stage so everyone could see him and came out afterward to greet & give autographs, etc. A must see...would see it again! Interacted with the audience, shook hands at the end. He's very humble. He sold mdse from he show, T-shirts, CD's, pictures, etc. afterward, sat and autographed things, shook hands, took pictures with people AND ALL the proceeds from the show mdse was going to "Wounded Warriors". Very patriotic and supports our troops! Only $20 for a Fantastic Show!! Said he may be taking this show to Broadway...would make a GREAT Broadway show!
We have been trying to get to see Rich Little in person on the East Coast for years. Finally had the chance . . the show was fantastic! Rich is still in great form and the format of the show provided a clever plot to use his many impersonations. So glad we finally got to see him!
The show was great from start to finish. Mr.Little's jokes were in good taste and very funny,and I loved his impersonations.
I must say, this was one of the most boring shows I have ever seen. I think it is time for Rich to settle back and enjoy retirement. His jokes have not changed in 40 years. Frankly, if I had not been so close to the front, I would have walked out.
greatest show ever,would go back to see show again
Rich is funny with his dead on impersonations; he has the manerisms down pat also. I do think that he would not connect as well with the younger than 40 year old crowd because he does not do very many new voices that are current celebs; not that many people under 40 would remember Jack Benny or even my favorite impersonation of John Wayne. It was enjoyed by the mostly older crowd though.
Rich Little as I remember him years ago on TV. Maybe better, because you didn't get the stand up comedy and singing on the TV show. An enjoyable evening.
I saw Rich Little the last time he performed at the Skagit. Again, I am still at awe at his talent and showmanship! He came across to the audience very well and did a great job of taming a heckler during the entire show. Some of his material was the same, yet very funny and welcomed. The new material was well accepted. He is very a professional and sincere legend!! I would love to see him in the future.
Rich Little was wonderful. Entertaining and funny. My husband and I very much enjoyed the show. We will come back in the future when there is a show we wish to see. The only negative we have is that the casino was very smokey and we did not want to spend a lot of time there because of it.