William Shatner

Saw this tonight and don't have a whole lot to say. Shatner is charismatic and I enjoy his brand of humor, but the show was about 15 minutes too long.

I've never seen an episode of Star Trek, and there was lots of Star Trek talk. I adore Boston Legal and Shatner was honestly hysterical on that show. The best part of the night was watching one of the balcony clips with Spader.

Shatner is a likable guy, and if you're a Star Trek fan don't miss this.

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I thought there wasn't enough star trek to be honest...

As for merch they have a shirt and a mug and a window card and then stuff like his CD's

Something disappointing he did not and will not sign at the stage door the entire run, however the stage door security guy said starting friday if you leave a donation at the theater for shatners charity he will send you a signed playbill....

Updated On: 2/15/12 at 12:54 AM

When will Charlie Sheen be opening his one-man show on Broadway at insane prices? Is this what it's come to? Give me Hugh Jackman and talent, not this waste of time and money.

Being a Star Trek fan...I am AGOG at my disinterest in his one-man show.

I wanted to ask: does he do any of his music? I'm kind of obsessed with his version of Blur's "Common People," and that would likely land me in a seat. Any word on this is much appreciated!

Thanks, Jacob!

I did enjoy how he told the human side of his life, the story about the horse, the ski trip with his kids, it wasn't just a did trek, I did tj hooker, I did rescue 911, I did boston legal, I did music (the end) The story about his dad and the coffin was great too

Yep, actually there is.


I just saw the show and it certainly was one of the "coolest" things I've ever seen. I mean, it's William F*CKing Shatner and I'm a big ol' nerd, so....

We just need one more show to use them, and we can declare this the "seasons of the rolling office chairs" on Broadway. Maybe Evita can swap them in for the "Art of the Possible" sequence?

Updated On: 2/20/12 at 06:42 PM

I COMPLETELY agree with After Eight...

Shatner is 81 years old, and his age was quite apparent at his performance on Sunday. It was obvious he was struggling to get his stories out, let alone remembering what story he was telling. Many times, he would repeat sentences, with no recollection that he already said that line, in order to try to remember what comes next... the 90 minute show labored on for 2 whole hours, because he couldn't articulate the tales of his own life! MANY of his jokes fell flat, because he didn't hit the punch lines.... I think he was just happy he made it through the story!

And that rolling chair!! Nothing but distracting! Many times he was mindlessly swiveling it back and forth while speaking. Every time he sat down, the chair wanted to roll him further upstage than his lighting and blocking would allow, and watching him try to roll himself back to his mark with his little legs was painful! He fumbled with the switches and dials every time he wanted to "lay" down in the chair, and every time, he would forget where he was in his story! I see alot of theatre, and a rule of thumb I've learned from other productions, and wise directors, is "NEVER give an actor a rolly chair...

I dont understand how he performs this show 8x/week... I cant imagine having to pay full price for that show! I ALREADY felt I wasted 2 hours of my life that I can't get back!

lightGuy - you're right about these "details", however, he's so likable that the audience was "with him" all the way. What I really loved was reading the Title Page of the PLaybill "About tonight" written by Shatner. Very nice indeed. If you're 80 yrs. old, no matter how many yrs. youv'e been in show biz, it's TRES difficult to roll around, spin, lean back in that damn chair, remembering where the levers are, and that you're NOT going to tip over AND remember your lines/stories. Did I wish it were more polished? Yes. Entertaining, yes, for the most part. OK, you know, I'm more forgiving...anyway, nice Jewish boy, that Shatner.