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The Jackie Mason Musical: 72 Punchlines & Pregnant

Opening Date: Sep 8, 2010
Closing Date: Aug 23, 2015
Running Time: 01:40
The Jackie Mason Musical: 72 Punchlines & Pregnant

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Playing @
The Davenport Theatre
354 West 45th Street, New York City, NY 10036

Both Sides of a famous love affair between  legendary comic Jackie Mason and a belly-dancing-playwright  as seen through the eyes of lovechild Sheba Mason, starring Ian Wehrle as Jackie, and a Hilarious Cast of eight. Live singing, original  Score includes.:. “Ode to the Early Bird Special”  and “I Never Met this Yenta"

It begins at the bustling Rascal House delicatessen in Miami Beach 1977.....
  Jackie Mason (played by Ian Wehrle), spots Ginger sitting with her mother, Mrs.Olivier, among the pastrami platters and pickles, and sends his lackey over to her table. Mrs. Olivier, Ginger’s glamorous, overbearing mother, is overjoyed to introduce her daughter to the much older comedian. The fawning mother answers every question Jackie directs to Ginger, whereupon he says: 

"She must also be a ventriloquist. I ask her a question and every answer comes out of your mouth!"  

As they leave the Rascal House she advises Ginger not to rush into bed with him immediately but to "make him suffer a little." Fascinated by Jackie’s brilliant comic routines and dynamic charisma, Ginger falls hopelessly in love. She finds herself waiting for his calls and rushing out at all hours of the night to be with him  -  under the strict guidance of Mrs Olivier,  who monitors every detail of the affair down to the negligee!

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY @ 8 PM - AUGUST 8 & 22
SUNDAY @ 3 PM - AUGUST 9 & 23

Off BroadwayPlay - ComedyMusicalPerformance Art
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16

Performance Schedule



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Reviews

  • WOW - we came to this show by default - long story - but what a wonderful surprise! The best we have seen in years - and we have seen many shows!
    This show has HEART and a little piece of all of us in it. Dont let the description fool you - it is NOT a Jackie Mason stand up comedy show - it s a TRUE book musical with two acts that will actually make your day like it did ours! Direction, Choreography, Costumes , Music and Lyrics are top notch as is the talented cast! and you do not have to be Jewish to love it -the show is transparent to all - go and enjoy it - it will stay with you for years to come. Rating: 5 stars!

    ------TheatreMania
  • WOW - we came to this show by default - long story - but what a wonderful surprise! The best we have seen in years - and we have seen many shows!
    This show has HEART and a little piece of all of us in it. Dont let the description fool you - it is NOT a Jackie Mason stand up comedy show - it s a TRUE book musical with two acts that will actually make your day like it did ours! Direction, Choreography, Costumes , Music and Lyrics are top notch as is the talented cast! and you do not have to be Jewish to love it -the show is transparent to all - go and enjoy it - it will stay with you for years to come. Rating: 5 stars!

    ------TheatreMania
  • WOW - we came to this show by default - long story - but what a wonderful surprise! The best we have seen in years - and we have seen many shows!
    This show has HEART and a little piece of all of us in it. Dont let the description fool you - it is NOT a Jackie Mason stand up comedy show - it s a TRUE book musical with two acts that will actually make your day like it did ours! Direction, Choreography, Costumes , Music and Lyrics are top notch as is the talented cast! and you do not have to be Jewish to love it -the show is transparent to all - go and enjoy it - it will stay with you for years to come. Rating: 5 stars!

    ------TheatreMania
  • WOW - we came to this show by default - long story - but what a wonderful surprise! The best we have seen in years - and we have seen many shows!
    This show has HEART and a little piece of all of us in it. Dont let the description fool you - it is NOT a Jackie Mason stand up comedy show - it s a TRUE book musical with two acts that will actually make your day like it did ours! Direction, Choreography, Costumes , Music and Lyrics are top notch as is the talented cast! and you do not have to be Jewish to love it -the show is transparent to all - go and enjoy it - it will stay with you for years to come. Rating: 5 stars!

    ------TheatreMania

Accessibility

  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator
  • Entrance

    Main floor of a townhouse
  • Folding Armrests

    No
  • Assisted Listening System

    None
  • Restroom

    2nd floor and basement via wheelchair accessible.
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Visual Assistance

    None
  • Water Fountain

    None available.
  • Seating

    The house requires six steps up and then a step down every row to get to the seats.
  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair accessible

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