RAW: Dave Bloustein’s Complete History of Western Philosophy @ Tuxedo Cat (Attic)
*Unfortunately, our reviewer was sent into the wrong show on a preview night. He was supposed to see Tommy Little’s Afterthoughts this night, but was ushered upstairs to the Attic to the wrong room. Tuxedo Cat, please take note.* -Ed
About as funny as it sounds, sadly.
This show essentially feels like a lecture run by a kind of goofy professor. His knowledge of his material is impressive, and his jokes aren’t bad. The problem is that they are too few and far between. There are several moments in the show that are genuinely funny, and his closing is solid. It’s a shame that this standard is not maintained throughout the performance.
If you’re looking for intellectually stimulating material, this may be right up your alley. For the rest of us tho, this act is as it sounds – smart, but not that funny.
If you’re going to see this show, catch it toward the end of its run. Given time to find its feet, this show will improve with age.
Kryztoff Rating: 2.5K
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about 14 years ago
While I appreciate you taking the time to review my show, please be aware the show you saw was not open to media. You walked into the wrong theatre (looking for Tommy Little in the Studio, I believe) and reviewed a trial show. Not very professional of either of us.
The Advertiser did the same thing, and not just to me. It’s quite damaging to less established acts who only have those (heavily discounted) preview seasons in which to workshop their material.
I’d appreciate it if you made that clear in the body of your review, or took it offline. Thanks.
btw: if you would like to come review the actual show, for better or worse, by all means pop by.