Un-Cabaret @ M Bar - 8/18/07
Line-Up:
Beth Lapides
Lauren Weedman
The Sklar Bros.
Greg Fitzsimmons
This was my first time attending Un-Cabaret…although I’ve heard of it and have been meaning to go. And since M Bar is such a great venue and Fitz was in the line-up…we decided to check it out. The format was interesting…although the participation of the host from off stage didn’t work all the time. The show is a part stand-up…part story telling…part performance.
Beth Lapides -
Beth does not appear to be a stand-up comedian by trade. She’s a “performer” from my observation. So from an expectations stand point…I wasn’t really getting her act. Also, as the host of the show…she went on entirely too long and made it about her. Again…I have all the respect in the world for someone who takes the mic…I’ve done it…it’s impossible…but I also know there are roles to play.
Lauren Weedman -
Lauren was fantastic. Lauren just went up and told great stories…and was a riot. Not really in the set-up…punchline format…or even the “new” Dane Cook-style…but more like the Cosby-style. Just a little more spastic. Her tale of her husbands meditations was stellar. The fact that he kept coming out of the meditation to tell her things is priceless (I meditate…so it hit home). I’d love to see a club give her a shot and see how it goes over with the crowd…I think the right audience would dig her.
The Sklar Bros. -
This was my first time seeing the famous Sklar Bros. Tons of hype around these guys and they were fresh off their appearance on Entourage. I dug their style…the back and forth chemistry was really cool. I mean…I think Jimmy and Joey are funny…but their act is clearly written. The Sklars seem to just flow…they may have material…they may not…but it’s all good.
Greg Fitzsimmons -
I’ve written about Fitz a million times here…he is one of my favorites. He is a comedian’s comedian. A great joke writer. The great thing about Fitz’s last few shows is that he’s doing all new material. I love watching the process. Although…I have to say…he doesn’t seem to be fully committing to the new jokes at times. He’ll cut them off in the middle. But you know what…he’s the professional…I’m the blogger…what the fuck do I know.
Tags: Beth Lapides, Greg Fitzsimmons, M Bar, Sklar Brothers, Uncabaret