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by CL on 11/13/22Town Hall - New YorkShe wasn't necessarily bad, but I felt like her jokes weren't very sophisticated. Seemed like she didn't put a lot of thought into the structure of the show. Could use more rehearsing
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Critically-acclaimed actress, comedian, and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Jenny Slate is one of the most versatile creators working today. Slate is best known for her starring role in A24's OBVIOUS CHILD and for A24's Academy nominated MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON.
Slate most recently released her new comedy special, JENNY SLATE: SEASONED PROFESSIONAL on Prime Video. The one hour special proves that being brave for love is worth it--even when it comes to pushing out a baby, stalking your therapist, or trusting your partner to not destroy you. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios and A24, the special premiered worldwide to rave reviews on February 23, 2024.
Her next book, LIFEFORM will be released on October 22, 2024. LIFEFORM is a collection of essays that focuses on her singular, strange and beautiful experience of motherhood, after giving birth in 2021. The book shares all of the thoughts, feelings, and occurrences that happen with love and motherhood that are better fit for the written form as opposed to the standup stage.
Slate recently wrapped production on FX's new miniseries "Dying for Sex" in which she stars opposite Michelle Williams. The series is based on the popular podcast series of the same name by Nikki Boyer in which a woman diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer leaves her unhappy marriage and embarks on a series of sexual adventures to help her feel alive.
In Summer 2022, Slate co-created, co-wrote, co-produced and voiced the titular character of Marcel in A24's Academy Award nominated film MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON. The film was released on June 24, 2022 and has gone on to receive widespread acclaim including the NBR Award for "Best Animated Feature" and a New York Film Critics Circle Award for "Best Animated Feature" in addition to Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Critics Choice Award nominations. The film is an extension of the widely popular online short film of the same name, which Slate co-created in 2010 with Dean Fleischer-Camp. The short has been viewed over 30 million times to date. It was then turned into a NEW YORK TIMES best-selling children's book series.
In Spring 2022, Slate was seen in A24's Academy Award winning EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, a science fiction film written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. Slate appears in the film opposite Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Harry Shum Jr., James Hong, and Jamie Lee Curtis. She won a 2023 SAG Award in the category of "Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture" for her role in the film. The film was released in theaters on March 25, 2022 and received an Academy Award for "Best Picture."
Slate made her feature film debut in 2014 in A24's critically acclaimed OBVIOUS CHILD. Slate starred in the film as Donna opposite Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffman, Gabe Hoffman, and David Cross. Slate won a Critics' Choice Award for "Best Actress in a Comedy" and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for "Best Female Lead Actor" and a Gotham Award for "Breakthrough Actor" for her role in the film.
Slate's other major starring film credits include a starring turn in Amazon Prime's hit romantic comedy I WANT YOU BACK as Emma, the aimless but lovable partner in crime and love interest of Charlie Day's Peter. Along with Day, Slate starred opposite an incredible cast including Gina Rodriguez, Scott Eastwood, Manny Jacinto, and Clark Backo. I WANT YOU BACK premiered on Amazon Prime on February 11th, 2022. Other films include Sony's VENOM with Tom Hardy, A24 and AppleTV+'s ON THE ROCKS with Bill Murray and Rashida Jones, Amazon's comedy LANDLINE with John Turturo and Edie Falco, FOX Searchlight's GIFTED, Netflix's THE POLKA KING.
In November 2019, Slate published her latest book LITTLE WEIRDS. LITTLE WEIRDS, released by the Hachette Book Group and excerpted in The New Yorker twice, is a critically acclaimed collection of non-fiction, personal pieces, which became an instant New York Times best-seller.
In October 2019, Slate's comedy special JENNY SLATE: STAGE FRIGHT was released on Netflix. The special was nominated for a Critics' Choice Award for "Best Comedy Special." Slate's first stand-up special, JENNY SLATE: STAGE FRIGHT is a mix of stage time, funny stories about adulthood and conversations with family in her childhood home.
Slate is also well known for much of her animation work. Her major voice credits in television includeFOX's "Bob's Burgers," Fox's "The Great North," and Disney's "Muppet Babies."
In film, Slate's major voice credits include Illumination Entertainment's THE LORAX, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS and THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 as Gidget, DESPICABLE ME 3, and Disney's ZOOTOPIA as Assistant Mayor Bellwether.
Slate is known for her roles on NBC's "Parks and Recreation" as Mona Lisa-Saperstein, ViacomCBS's "Kroll Show" as Liz B., as Tally Shifrin on HBO's "Girls". Her comedic talent made her a beloved guest star on of these shows. From 2009-2010, Slate was a featured cast member on NBC's "Saturday Night Live."
Slate is a graduate of Columbia University and currently resides between Los Angeles and Massachusetts.
She wasn't necessarily bad, but I felt like her jokes weren't very sophisticated. Seemed like she didn't put a lot of thought into the structure of the show. Could use more rehearsing
Warm-up comic was fun. Jenny did about an hour and a quarter. She started off with 20 minutes on the Lion King and Beauty and the Beast which, as she said, if you haven't seen them you'll lost. I hadn't and I was. I enjoyed the rest of her set, but have an issue with the venue. They had the heat cranked up crazily and, after a long day walking the city, it made it very hard to stay awake. Not good conditions to laugh.
Her bit is not meant for stand up. Please stick to what you’re brilliant at and leave stand up to the pros.
Really boring, easily the worst show I have seen in years. So disappointed. She read aloud from her book, and it wasn't funny, but it also wasn't inspiring or interesting. I would suggest you not go to her show and instead watch an episode of Reading Rainbow, where at least the books are good.
laughed, cried, lost 10 pounds (just kidding). this show was incredibly touching. would see again and again. i can't wait to get the book. i will always see Jenny when she's in Boston (and love that she's from the area, too!)
Probably the most disappointing live show I’ve ever paid for, her stories were not funny, compelling, or interesting. My wife and I had to walk out after an hour were we just waited patiently for a moment of entertainment, but just didn’t get a single one.
Jenny Slate is a delight, full of humor, kindness, and wit. She always puts on a great show and it was fantastic to hear her read from her new book, which is pure wonder. She is a talented person and we love her! Go see her and you will love her too!
Thought it would be funnier, more stand up! It was just her reading from her book.
After watching her Netflix special I was expecting a little more silliness and over the top performing, but Slate was grounded, vulnerable, and delightful as she read from her new book, accompanied by a fancy harp. I appreciated the q&a session, and her honest, self reflective answers. The audience was with her through the funny, surprising, weird, and personal excerpts she read from the book, and it showcased that she might be known for her comedy, but her writing is very special too.
I have been to many comedy shows, concerts, book launches, etc. Nothing has ever bored me in the way that this event bored me. Truly ridiculous. Usually a huge fan of Jenny Slate but this event didn't make me laugh once!