Review of Esthers Follies Show

"Energizer bunny factor non-stop entertainment."

Eve K. Sunnyvale, CA-
Billed as the quintessential Austin show, it's prat SNL, part improv, part Vegas magic and off-Broadway. Lucky for them this combination results in a fabulously hilarious production. For you bay area folks, it's similiar to Beach Blanket Babylon minus the big hats. LOVED ESTHER'S FOLLIES! Best laughter medicine in these gloomy times.
Highlights:
Energizer bunny factor non-stop entertainment: Most times you see a show, there are lulls, here and there. This show started off strong with a fast paced medley and just kept going and going. Laugh a minute doesn't even portray accurately the continuous laughter it provided.
Variety: I expected comedy but didn't anticiapate the music and magic. Pure unadultered fun. Magician with big overplayed smile even delivered pretty impressive tricks. Even in the comedy skits themselves they touched on a variety of current topics from politics to gender difference (man and female remotes) to Martha Stewart (maxi craft art) and Cat in the hat (one of the best.)
Feel: Quirky, fun, kitchy, and politcally incorrect, cheesy at times but never fake or forced. Casual and comfortable, a small venue that could be your friend's house.
Use of sidewalk: Brilliant idea to state part of the show outside with the audience seeing it through the window as well as onlookers getting a part as well. Also gives the opportunity for improv comments with the pedestrians as the butt of a few jokes.
Evolving show: They change it every so often so return visitors can experience fresh bits.
Lowlights:
If you're seated on the side by the exit you may get interrupted with people exiting for a drink or bathroom break (probably one related to the other.) This was truly was one of the highlights of my most recent trip and I'm telling all my friends. I'd love to return! I don't remember the last time I laughed that much. Thanks Esther's!!

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