Is Colin Quinn worth seeing?

[bwayfan7000]

Posted: 1/12/11 at 11:41pm

I just realized that there is a 5pm Saturday performance that I'd be able to squeeze in between my Saturday matinee and evening when I go to the city this weekend. Is this show worth seeing in the first place?

[tking001]

Posted: 1/12/11 at 11:45pm

Im wondering the same thing

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 1/12/11 at 11:49pm

I think it depends on the fact if you are a fan or Quinn or not?

[bwayfan7000]

Posted: 1/13/11 at 12:10am

I actually really know nothing about him or his show. It just seems like it'll work out to see it, since it's cheap for rush and very short.

[CockeyedOptimist2]

Posted: 1/13/11 at 12:22am

I didn't know much about Quinn, but just saw it tonight and found it very funny. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed it and I would recommend it, especially if it'll allow you a 3-show Saturday! We did student rush about 2 hours before curtain and were placed far house left in the 3rd row...not at all bad seats. I say give it a try and see how you like it! I'm glad I did.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 1/13/11 at 12:40am

I haven't seen this show yet but I have seen him a few times at the Comedy Cellar. He's very funny and I do hope to see the show on Broadway.

[irememberitwell]

Posted: 1/13/11 at 9:44am

a brilliant 75 minutes by Quinn although you need to be somewhat educated in the nistory of Western Civilization to really get it all. Very, very funny.

[MadonnaMusical]

Posted: 1/13/11 at 10:13am

OMG I laughed so hard it hurt and my throat was sore the next day. Sooooooooo freaking funny. He basically uses anthropology as a means of racial stereotyping and profiling, or rather uses it to explain the origins of said stereotypes...

friggin hilarious!

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 1/13/11 at 10:17am

I really enjoyed it. There's a bit about England's obsession with France that is hilarious.

[HummingAlong]

Posted: 1/13/11 at 12:39pm

It was a bit funny, but Eddie Izzard has done similar things to much greater effect, I think. Sometimes the jokes felt slow in coming and Colin seemed to stumble over words quite a bit.

To be fair, I think I saw him early in his run, so he could really have it down by now. Seems like, based on what others have said here, it might be worth checking out!

[bwayfan7000]

Posted: 1/13/11 at 12:59pm

It sounds like I'll like it, then. I really enjoy intelligent comedy, and it seems like I'll be able to pick up rush seats easily before showtime. I'd imagine a 5pm show wouldn't be too popular, what with it being at such an odd time.

[HummingAlong]

Posted: 1/13/11 at 1:04pm

If you can rush it, TOTALLY do it. If we were magic 8 balls, then all signs would point to yes. You'll enjoy.

Have fun!

[lightguy06222]

Posted: 1/13/11 at 1:21pm

I also wasnt familiar with Colin Quinn's comedy, and I decided I would give the show a shot.

I was bored. I had a few chuckles, a couple laughs, but overall, the show and comedy fell flat for me... I guess you have to be a fan of his comedy to enjoy it, because alot of the audience was cracking up.

What made it even more tedious was I couldnt decide who was more bored with the evening, myself or Colin Quinn. He seemed to not give a sh*t about his blocking or direction, and hap-hazardously delivered the jokes as if he was more focused on the television in the background.

[gravity87]

Posted: 1/13/11 at 1:23pm

have never been the biggest Quinn fan, but was offered comps to see it in previews when it was still Off-Broadway last summer and LOVED IT! Such a funny show and the perfect length - have fun!!

[quizking101]

Posted: 1/13/11 at 4:57pm

I ended up seeing it on a whim after BBAJ in December. You'll love it...It's friggin' hilarious.