Jay Pharoah

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Jay Pharoah

Jay Pharoah returned to Studio 8H for his second season on Saturday Night Live. Pharoah is most known for his wide array of uncanny celebrity impressions including Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, Denzel Washington and Kanye West. Pharoah developed his comedy skills at a young age in local comedy clubs. He went on to tour in the UK, the US, and Montreal, and participated in the sketch comedy series, "Charlie Murphy's Crash Comedy.

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Fan Reviews

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Lauren113
Jay was so hilarious! Completely refreshing with new material, personal stories and SNL impressions (OF COURSE!) I truly enjoyed hearing him ,and even got a picture with him!!! Hope he comes around again!!!
Wilbur Theatre - Boston, MA - Sat, Aug 20, 2011
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Lauren113
I am an SNL addict, and love Jay Pharoah as a cast member on SNL. His impressions are outstanding and so hilariously accurate! I could NOT resist seeing his stand up. He was perfect. Every line was relatable and the show as overall fantastic. He had a great crowd and was even so gracious as to allow photos taken with him!! I would see him again and only makes me love his talents even more!
Wilbur Theatre - Boston, MA - Sat, Aug 20, 2011
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Poolycoo
Jay Pharaoh was great!!! Jokes, impersonations, creativity. It's all there. Me and my wife had a great time. Jay is going to be big!!! I would definitely recommend that you go see him. Even the opening acts were hilarious.
Wilbur Theatre - Boston, MA - Sat, Aug 20, 2011
Nghtmre :: Bell Biv Devoe :: 106.1 KISS FM Jingle Ball :: Alicia Villarreal :: Anderson Cooper
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JayWasGreat
This guys is definitely underrated. I was glad to see him this early in his career, I think his future is bright! He did a great job of mixing comedy bits with his trademark impressions. I can recall him doing: Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, Will Smith, Steven A Smith, Shaq, 2 Chains, Lil Wayne, Drake, Denzel Washington, and some more that I've forgotten. I would definitely recommend this guy!
Wilbur Theatre - Boston, MA - Sat, Aug 20, 2011
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Adrianna09
Hilariously hilarious! Filled up the entire venue.
Wilbur Theatre - Boston, MA - Sat, Aug 20, 2011
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Anonymous
Jay Pharoah was great at his stand up show that I saw in Sacramento, Ca! He was hilarious and really nice! Such an fun evening! I would definitely see him again and again.
Wilbur Theatre - Boston, MA - Sat, Aug 20, 2011
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Jagrmeister
Jay Pharoah was a class act; meeting people on the way out and shaking people's hands. His impressions were great- especially Obama and Chris Tucker.
Wilbur Theatre - Boston, MA - Sat, Aug 20, 2011
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adrillew
As expected, he doesn't just do voices as he's been pigeonholed on SNL. He is multifaceted multitalented and terrific. don't miss the opportunity to see this very funny guy.
Wilbur Theatre - Boston, MA - Sat, Aug 20, 2011
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MoMo78
Jay's impersonations were on point. The Dipset songs were awesome! hahaha
Wilbur Theatre - Boston, MA - Sat, Aug 20, 2011
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Anonymous
Jay Pharoah does impressions so perfectly and he's also hilarious!
Wilbur Theatre - Boston, MA - Sat, Aug 20, 2011
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JonesNation
Unbelievable ability to impersonate many different people and incorporate it into a stand up act. He kept it entertaining throughout and had our entire table rolling. I'd highly recommend seeing this guy and seeing how talented his impression skills are.
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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WhinyMcGee
Having enjoyed his limited work on SNL, I wanted to see what Jay Pharoah's stand up was like, and it turned out to be quite funny. While there were a plethora of impressions (his Denzel Washington is fantastic), he also did bits about his life as well, which was very entertaining.
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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cbwilson25
Jay Pharoah was so funny in person! While integrating many of the impressions he has done on Saturday Night Live into his set, his non-impression material was even better. He did a great job of mixing impressions, including a few great musical blurbs and pieces, and typical stand-up jokes with setups throughout the show. Additionally, he interacted with the audience, without being mean or discouraging, a rarity for most comedians. He stayed after the show shaking hands and taking pictures with anyone who waited, and showed gratitude to all in attendances with a genuine feeling of sincerity. I have been to over 10 stand up shows in the past year, and Jay's is one of 2 that I can absolutely say, "I would love to see that comedian again, in the near future."
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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unclejj
Show was ok ...with 2 acts. Wait staff very slow service all evening
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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LaNenaDiva
Very Funny Comedian... Definitely would see him again. Huke Lau was a great venue plus food was on point. Drinks were weak not worth the $10. Stick to beer or soda.
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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Anonymous
Jay Pharaoh was entertaining when he stuck to his act, but he was constantly going off script and interacting with hecklers. It got boring after a while because he wouldn't just ignore them, and essentially egged them on. Otherwise, the material he did do was good. I honestly liked his opening act better - he had a great setup and handled hecklers way better than Jay did - quick, and back to the point.
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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Steve61616161
He's known for his impressions, but his standup absolutely killed. I've seen him at Caroline's in NYC, and now in downtown Boston. I'm watching the next Eddie Murphy or Chris Rock. (He'll never accept that complement, but it's true.) It's rare. Very very rare. Ps- His most underrated impression is Louis CK. -Steve Schwartz
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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BBRocks
Jay was on his game tonight. One of the funniest guys I've seen in a long time. He's a great comic and also a sincerely warm individual. See him when you have a chance you won't regret it. Much more dynamic in person than on SNL.While he does his thing on the Lorne show he really opens up in his stand up routine!
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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PharoahFan
Jay was great. He had a ton of material and eased into his impressions very well. Had a great time and will definitely see him again.
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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LSB617
I love him on SNL, but seeing him live was so much better. He did all of the impressions I love especially President Barack Obama. Jay is an amazing entertainer and I would definitely see him again.
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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EricaRey
Jay is amazing! His set was hilarious, his delivery flawless, and being able to hear him perform a little bit of his own music, after hearing his impressions of other musicians for so many years on SNL, was a gift. I was also extremely impressed with the way he dealt with any negativity from an individual in the audience; he was respectful and quickly shifted to other topics but still maintained his positivity and high energy level. I see shows at the Wilbur a few times a month and Jay is my favorite person I have seen there in years. I hope he comes back to perform here again! Thank you, Jay Pharoah, for the happiness.
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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Phatbasey211
Great show! Jay and his opener AJ were fantastic, unfortunately he had to put up with a lot of crazy annoying people in the Audience who liked to scream at the stage but he handled it well. Why people have to get wasted to see a comedy show at 8pm is beyond me.
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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HugeMarcoFan
Brought me to tears!! The hubby and I laughed so much at both Jay and his opening act. Can't wait for the next show in Beantown!
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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BIGDOG4444
He is in the right direction. Great show! I laughed my azz off. He wanted some critics from the audience. I would say that he should get a little better in the transitions of jokes. But his impressions are off the chain and that what makes this show amazing. Respect!!!
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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JK93
So so funny. Opening act was great, really got the crowd in the right mood. Jay, as expected, was phenomenal, stringing together different pieces and impersonations. At times it did get a bit touchy (Caitlyn/Bruce Jenner) but overall it was a hilarious show, would see it again in a heartbeat.
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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Anonymous
Both Jay and AJ Foster who opened for him were hilarious! Great venue and location, as well!
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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Silvermix
I gotta say, I didn't know what kind of show Jay Pharoah would do since I had only seen him on SNL before, and that is mostly scripted. Here he seemed to have a certain act in place, and certain impressions and jokes to make, but he improvised a lot, played with the audience and gave us a pretty awesome performance. I have to also acknowledge the guy who opened for him. Really funny, a lot more scripted but great jokes.
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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Bethwoman
Lot's of laughs! Jay does great impersonations! Obama and Eddie Murphy were right on.
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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Anonymous
Jay puts his heart into his show. He is very genuine and that creates a real connection during the show. His jokes were funny and his impersonations are hysterical.
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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SM1981
Jay rocked it - great show! The only negative was the idiots that kept yellin stupid sh*t out of the crowd, but huge props to Jay for how he handled them and continued on with his set
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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XJuno
When the opener is good you know its going to be a good show! (AJ) Jay Pharoah is amazing! This is the 3rd time Ive come out to see him and it is never the same material. The voice impressions are ALWAYS 100% spot on accurate, you never know who is gonna be on stage next! Definitely comic mastermind!
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - 04/26/2014
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ColinMc
Jay Pharoah put on a hilarious show. It was definitely in my top five for live stand up shows that I have been too. All the impressions were spot on. Thanks Jay
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - 04/26/2014
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MannyES
I loved the show. Jay's jokes were more funny then I expected. Great impression of so many comedian.
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - 04/26/2014
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Neriah
I loved his show! While it didn't last too long, it was still completely worth it. He was beyond funny and interacted with the audience so well you felt really connected. He was lively, silly and even got a bit serious to share some of his insight. I would see him perform again in a heartbeat. I loved it
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - 04/26/2014
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NipmucNancy
This is a show you don't want to miss! BARS!! (see the show to find out what that means)
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - 04/26/2014
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Anonymous
The entire show was hilarious! Jay was very very funny with all his impersonations from SNL - Kept us laughing the entire time.
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - 04/26/2014
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Fabielle
It was a good show. The opening acts did a good job.
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - 04/26/2014
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DB68
Line-up was great. All three comedians kept us laughing throughout the ~2 hour show. Reggie Steele was a welcomed surprise. Jay was energetic, funny and kept us engaged. Good stuff!. The staff at Cobb's did a great job of getting our drinks and food very quickly throughout the night. Service was excellent.
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - 04/26/2014
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FrankRamblings
Jay puts on one heck of a show. All your favorite SNL impressions make an appearance, plus a few more!
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - 04/26/2014
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Marissa210
Funniest comedy show I have ever been to!! My face hurt afterwards from laughing so hard. Would definitely go see again. The opener was funny too!
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - 04/26/2014
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MassHoleo
Seriously this show was amazing. I have seen so many people there and this was one of the best, if not the best. Bring back Jay again!!
Punch Line Philly - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jun 9, 2018
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Anne12344
Jay Pharoah was extremely funny! Made great impersonations and brought in pop culture to his skit. Kept the audience engaged and would recommend to anyone!
Punch Line Philly - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jun 9, 2018
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YellieB
So funny, talented and down to earth. Very entertaining! The BEST Obama impression hands down!
Punch Line Philly - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jun 9, 2018
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OohliviaS
Jay Pharaoh was hilarious and his openers were great too! There's nothing better than when comedy is so relatable and that's definitely true with Jay Pharaoh's set. Go see his show! He'll have you dying.
Punch Line Philly - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jun 9, 2018
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Yoaries42
Had a great time! This was my second time there. The first time the waitress was kind of slow....this time....A+!!!
Punch Line Philly - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jun 9, 2018
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Babygurlnromeo
This was absolutely the best show ever!!! We go to a lot of comedy shows. And I have to say jay is brilliant. Funniest ever from beginning to end. And he gives u a bit of everything!!!
Punch Line Philly - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jun 9, 2018
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Kiyyah127
I swear Jay Pharoah didn't disappoint. He was hilarious and had the whole audience laughing from start to end. I can't wait for him to come back to Philadelphia again.
Punch Line Philly - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jun 9, 2018
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Hensy
Jay Pharoh is off the hook. Had an amazing time at his show in Philly. Would definitely recommend that jawn fo real. 100%
Punch Line Philly - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jun 9, 2018
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AERN
The show was awesome! Jay was very funny! The venue pick up line is in need of more wait staff!!! It was overall great though!
Punch Line Philly - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jun 9, 2018
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RiRi8
I never saw him in person before, only on tv, and I thought he was funny. His two opening acts were also funny. I am glad I came to the show and Punchline is a great addition to Philly funnies!
Punch Line Philly - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jun 9, 2018
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LC39
Jay put on a really good show. He did a lot of the impersonations he did on SNL and worked them well into his set. He went off the cuff a few times and that was also hilarious.
Neptune Theatre - Seattle, WA - Thu, Mar 8, 2018
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Ashwilli
It was everything I expected plus more!! Jay Pharoah and everyone else were hilarious
Neptune Theatre - Seattle, WA - Thu, Mar 8, 2018
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Anonymous
Great, great, great! Funny, funny, funny! I highly recommend!
Neptune Theatre - Seattle, WA - Thu, Mar 8, 2018
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LC3rd
I really looked forward to seeing this comedian live. I had only seen snippets of his impersonations before which we re outstanding. Unfortunately his excessive use of the historically dehumanizing term of Nig__r detracted from his appeal greatly for some obvious reasons and some not so obvious!!! I truly hope that Jay modifies his speech in order not to; consciously or subconsciously; dehumanize the African American comedians whose shoulders he stands on and African American customers that pay his salary.
Neptune Theatre - Seattle, WA - Thu, Mar 8, 2018
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BlueKia
Jay was awesome and had an amazing time I had enjoyed the characters and acts he performed
Neptune Theatre - Seattle, WA - Thu, Mar 8, 2018
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Studdookie
It was an incredible show!!! I had to hold my girlfriend up from falling on floor with laughter
Neptune Theatre - Seattle, WA - Thu, Mar 8, 2018
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tracival
Jay was amazing! So funny! We are still laughing about it.
Neptune Theatre - Seattle, WA - Thu, Mar 8, 2018
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Lars64
This was an unbelievable comedy show! I would highly recommend!!
Neptune Theatre - Seattle, WA - Thu, Mar 8, 2018
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GirlsNightOutMN
I was left with sore cheeks and memories of a hilarious night. Jay weaved his impressions into hilarious stories, giving us everything we wanted. I would highly recommend his show to anyone who enjoyed watching him on SNL.
Neptune Theatre - Seattle, WA - Thu, Mar 8, 2018
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HoneyBme
Outside of the uncomfortable jammed in there seating the talent was good. His impressions spot on. His use of the N word in a predominately white audience not so good. To be surrounded by people laughing at a word that represents generations of pain made me feel some type of way that I wasn t even prepared for. Overall he was a little all over the place wit his humor and towing the line of funny and inappropriate like he was playing double dutch, maybe now maybe now. He is WAY better than the Neptune. He should ve been at the Moore Theatre or done multiple shows at the Parlor.
Neptune Theatre - Seattle, WA - Thu, Mar 8, 2018
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Kittyhasclaws
His jokes were great. Great energy ! AJ whi was on before him was also great !!!!
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - Sat, Oct 24, 2015
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TeachPeach
Jay Pharoah was really great! Had us laughing and clapping all night. His impersonations were excellent!
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - Sat, Oct 24, 2015
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Margiev1
The show was awesome he was funny and really had the crowd going. Great Show
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - Sat, Oct 24, 2015
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NicoleQ
Jay Pharoah show was a blast. You will laugh from the minute he goes on stage. His impressions are amazing and spot on. You won't be disappointed!!
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - Sat, Oct 24, 2015
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ErickaD
from the opening act to the headliner, awesome. Great venue, cool staff
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - Sat, Oct 24, 2015
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UptownJay
Jay and his crew were hilarious. I was laughing the next day about his jokes.
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - Sat, Oct 24, 2015
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MissAnita12
Great time. Awesome performer. All acts were great. !!!
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - Sat, Oct 24, 2015
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Jramos986
Three comedians who made us all forget the bad stuff happening outside of the venue doors for a few hours. Jay, AJ, and Skeet Carter killed it. I haven't laughed so hard for so long in quite some time. If they come to your city, don't think twice. Buy the tickets, I promise you won't regret it.
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - Sat, Oct 24, 2015
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JT1999
Jay Pharaoh was superb, every moment funny and entertaining. A nice surprise was Jay's warm up act - AJ Foster. AJ was as entertaining as JP and I'd gladly pay to see AJ as a headliner.
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - Sat, Oct 24, 2015
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Anonymous
Cool had fun. First time out in a while without the kids. Hubby birthday date.
Hu Ke Lau - Chicopee, MA - Sat, Oct 24, 2015
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RFAF
Jay was awesome-- funny and entertaining-- his impersonations are of out sight. Loved it!!!!!!
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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Kiss200
The show was funny....it just seemed to go by really fast. The comedians weren't on stage that long.
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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jdixxxxxxxxxxxxx
Absolutely hilarious! I would definitely recommended seeing him!
The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Fri, Oct 23, 2015
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