Largely unfunny.
by Chuck on 10/2/24The Wilbur - BostonLewis Black was very engaging talking about his late parents. But his riffs on Eric Adams, Mark Robinson and Trump were too tired and predictable.
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Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
Two-time Grammy award winning comedian/actor/writer Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at life's hypocrisies and the insanity he sees in the world. He has performed throughout the world and the US, where he performed at Carnegie Hall and had two successful Broadway runs.
His latest stand-up special, Tragically, I Need You, released earlier this year and has already surpassed 1.3 million views on YouTube. The brand-new special explores topics including his ways of coping with the pandemic, his frustrations with the evolving world, and of course his thoughts about the chaos of America these last few years.
Adding a unique element to podcasting, Black delivers audience-written Rants which have been submitted from fans around the world on his podcast, Rant Cast.
Black is the longest-running contributor on Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW and his stand-up specials have appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, and Epix.
In 2020, he released Thanks for Risking Your Life. In 2015, Black notably voiced the character "Anger" in the Pixar Academy Award-winning film, Inside Out. His other notable films include Universal's Accepted co-starring Jonah Hill, Blake Lively and Justin Long, and also Man Of The Year opposite Robin Williams, Christopher Walken, Laura Linney, and Jeff Goldblum.
The comedian has released eight critically acclaimed comedy albums including the 2007 Grammy Award-Winner, The Carnegie Hall Performance. He won his second Grammy in 2011 for his album, Stark Raving Black, and has a total of 6 Grammys nominations. He has published three bestsellers: Nothing's Sacred (Simon & Schuster, 2005), Me of Little Faith (Riverhead Books, 2008) and I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas (Riverhead Books, 2010).
A published playwright, he's written over 40 plays and has found his work performed throughout the country, including at the A.C.T. Theatre, the Magic Theatre, The Williamstown Theatre Festival, and The Public Theatre.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Lewis is dedicated to a number of charitable organizations including the Luv U Project, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and The 52nd Street Project.
He's also deeply committed to supporting our troops. A seasoned USO tour veteran, he's performed for the troops on three Christmas tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Lewis is currently on his 2023 Off The Rails Tour. For dates and more info go-to: www.Lewisblack.com.
Lewis Black was very engaging talking about his late parents. But his riffs on Eric Adams, Mark Robinson and Trump were too tired and predictable.
I can do without the continuous F-Bombs.. A few here and there would be OK. I only laughed once during the entire show…. Maybe I need to drink more.
The venue was perfect. Good seats Not disappointed with the night
Lewis Black never fails to deliver the laughs. He is one of my favorite comedians and I could watch him over and over. Maybe this will not be the last tour or maybe he can record specials to watch on TV, may he guest appear on TV. Don't go Lewis, don't go!
Mostly using the news just as it was written, Black exposed its contradictions, supercilious assumptions, and just plain stupidity. He got us to laugh at even the most banal of political skullduggery, while making us consider
Lewis Black was amazing and his opening act was hilarious as well!
We enjoyed Ticketmaster for the reminder and ease of entering the show. This is the second time we saw Lewis Black and the satire he tells about the crazy people, events, and what is happening around our world. It’s funny to see his informative way that he presents the crazy world and makes us laugh and at the same time these are true facts that he reads about in life. I had to see Lewis one more time on stage in New Hampshire . Thanks
Lewis was on point as usual and spared no one. Current events have reached a new level of crazy that he says he'll never be able to top. He's not wrong!
So glad we got to see LB before retiring! Laughed for 2 straight hours! Go see him before it’s too late! You won’t be disappointed
If you are a fan of Lewis Black, don't miss his final tour. I saw him in 1996, before he became a 'star' and he was amazing. He's slowed down a bit, (the aging process), but he is still amazing. You'll really regret not seeing him again.