My Mother's Italian My Father's Jewish & I'm In Thera

Fan Reviews

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Hicogal

We had the biggest laughs we have had in a long time. Steve Solomon is amazingly talented. His family antics are hysterical to listen to. He has great timing and covers so many phases of aging parents and the complex dynamics of a mixed Italian and Jewish family. We recommend it highly to anyone wanting an entertaining, enjoyable evening out.

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center - Aventura, FL - Sat, Jan 14, 2017

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Maureen318

Jokes about pee, poop, and farts? What are we, six? We left at intermission. Wish I'd read reviews before spending $90 on this drivel for my husband and me.

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center - Aventura, FL - Sat, Jan 14, 2017

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VanessaPico

the actor was incredible and the play really really funny

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center - Aventura, FL - Sat, Jan 14, 2017

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Kittkaboo

Thought it was very entertaining and funny. Felt like home to me. I am 50% Italian and the rest is mostly German/Irish mix..Very funny, especially when he talks about his cousins/aunts, uncles, friends. I though the bit about the dog was very funny as well. My husband is from New Jersey and can relate also to the east coast comedy. I would recommend this show to any one, any age!

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center - Aventura, FL - Sat, Jan 14, 2017

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PKFGS

Over all very good. The time flew by...I thought I was only there a 1/2 hour. There was probably more he could have said. Most of us are from diverse ethnic backgrounds and CAN relate. Thank you. Wish I could have got the discount offered by e-mail but didn't understand ONLY by e-mail. Hope you have better attendance most of the seats were empty...the show deserved much more.

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center - Aventura, FL - Sat, Jan 14, 2017

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swerdl6659

Had a great time. Very relax. He just talked to us and told his story.

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center - Aventura, FL - Sat, Jan 14, 2017

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Chicago58

Show was very funny. Was really worth the price of the tickets. Show was meant for an older crowd, young people would probably be lost in the script. Very talented, voices were great.

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center - Aventura, FL - Sat, Jan 14, 2017

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Anonymous

My mother-in-law and husband enjoyed this very much! Laughter is the best medicine indeed!

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center - Aventura, FL - Sat, Jan 14, 2017

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StarGazer10

Our community loved his performance. Laughed literally at every joke. He is genius!!! Especially recommended for anyone who understands Jewish/Italian upbringing.

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center - Aventura, FL - Sat, Jan 14, 2017

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Anonymous

I did catch some old lines interjected into his performance (e.g. some Henny Youngman lines)...but what makes a good comedic performance is the delivery and behavior of the performer. Steve's timing was excellent; his emphasis was perfect, his body language just right....made BOTH listening and watching so comfortable. If you presented him again...I would go again...and this time with more family and friends. very nostalgic

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center - Aventura, FL - Sat, Jan 14, 2017

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Kfjfhdjdjsjsididjdjsjsjs

The play was flat, and for the most part boring. A few funny lines but very forced and "cliche" tired worn out jokes.

Lincoln Theatre - COLUMBUS, OH - Wed, Jul 6, 2016

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TheSquaw

The show was just OK, but the price was very high in my opinion. Not worth the money spend.

Lincoln Theatre - COLUMBUS, OH - Wed, Jul 6, 2016

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MrMet14

Overall Ok Nothing to pay big bucks for seats. Great theater and you can sit anywhere and have no problem seeing or hearing. Consider that when buying tickets. 2nd act better than the first!

Lincoln Theatre - COLUMBUS, OH - Wed, Jul 6, 2016

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Anonymous

Title of this is very appealing, the actual performance was not. It's a one man show with overacting, predictable stereotypes that repeated for the first 45 minutes of the show. I can't review the remainder of the show because we left at intermission. Truly, the theme of this show could have been made into a really cute play with additional actors and a bit more of a story line. It was a lot of money to spend on, what felt like, too long of a comedy stand-up act. Would not recommend to others.

Lincoln Theatre - COLUMBUS, OH - Wed, Jul 6, 2016

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Pangur

What a wonderful afternoon. Everyone was laughing and enjoying themselves. Highly recommend seeing this!

Lincoln Theatre - COLUMBUS, OH - Wed, Jul 6, 2016

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Newfmomx2

We enjoyed this night out. The actor was very talented and did a great job as a monologue performance.

Lincoln Theatre - COLUMBUS, OH - Wed, Jul 6, 2016

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liagmaster

A tame Jackie Mason overview of life. Made for a cute/fun evening

Lincoln Theatre - COLUMBUS, OH - Wed, Jul 6, 2016

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BarbyNken

With all the sorrow in America right now. Everyone should go to this show. Sit back relax and just LAUGH! It will do your heart and soul good. Don't miss it!! Great time!!!

Lincoln Theatre - COLUMBUS, OH - Wed, Jul 6, 2016

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Storyteller1963

Below average show. Literally a few real laughs over a 2-hour period, but mostly a lot of old jokes and over-used cliches. One man shows are tough anyway, so the dialogue definitely could have been sharper and funnier. It probably would benefit from having more characters and actors.

Lincoln Theatre - COLUMBUS, OH - Wed, Jul 6, 2016

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Tpfj

I guess I missed the part that this was a stand-up comedian show - thought we were attending a play. But it didn't matter - I was gradually sucked in, started laughing, and then my breath flew away as I laughed TOO hard! Very cute show - I could relate to so much of it, but the talent of "Steve" was amazing. He played so many parts - so many nuances. Great job!

Lincoln Theatre - COLUMBUS, OH - Wed, Jul 6, 2016

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Carmelasantalucia

I thought this was on target...growing up in an Italian family...now I know I was not alone. LOL I laughed from the beginning to the end and we talked about the play all evening. So funny a MUST see.

Rochester Auditorium Theatre - Rochester, NY - Thu, Mar 26, 2015

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Anonymous

I laughed the entire time and so did everyone around me. There are so many funny lines.

Rochester Auditorium Theatre - Rochester, NY - Thu, Mar 26, 2015

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Ohio59

This one man show is engaging from beginning to end! The theatre is lovely and easily accessible from I71; free parking is ample. Peter Fogel capably incorporates a variety of voices and accents as he tells the audience about his life while he waits to see his psychiatrist. The play was written by Brooklyn native Steve Solomon. It may help if you're familiar with Jewish or Italian culture, but it doesn't matter, because anyone can relate to problems with aging parents, a troublesome marriage and quirky relatives. I highly recommend the show.

Rochester Auditorium Theatre - Rochester, NY - Thu, Mar 26, 2015

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Hotdot20

We were really looking forward to a funny afternoon out. Our family left during intermission because none of us were enjoying it. The attempted humor was bawdy and crass. Also, actions like crotch-grabbing were unexpected and distasteful. Our daughter and her daughter were just offended by the language and actions. The advertisement for the play did not indicate it was R-rated.

Rochester Auditorium Theatre - Rochester, NY - Thu, Mar 26, 2015

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Anonymous

Steve was incredibly right on target on the situations, accents, beliefs, growing up in Brooklyn, etc. He was amazing. Our brother-in-law, Richard Knox sends best regards again.

Rochester Auditorium Theatre - Rochester, NY - Thu, Mar 26, 2015

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5600union

We laughed from beginning to end. and in between. Steve is very funny.

Rochester Auditorium Theatre - Rochester, NY - Thu, Mar 26, 2015

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katzr

This play was wonderfully put together! There were four of us and we had great seats, the only problem was at times he was hard to hear - Through no fault of the actor but probably the acoustic of the Auditorium Theater. If you have a hearing problem, then it was harder to hear. There were so many things he said that we related to, we laughed through most of the play. We are hoping he brings his other plays back to Rochester as we would see him again and next time recommend more friends join us. Fabulous evening!

Rochester Auditorium Theatre - Rochester, NY - Thu, Mar 26, 2015

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LittleDoc

Well-done one man show, with many fine one-liners, many of them old but recounted with fine accents and delivery. I don't think you need to be Jewish or italian (or in therapy) to enjoy this, but it helps!

Rochester Auditorium Theatre - Rochester, NY - Thu, Mar 26, 2015

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U9R80

We were really looking forward to a funny evening out. Our family left during intermission because none of us were enjoying it. The attempted humor was tired and old. My husband and I are in our 50's, and our daughter is in her 20's.

Rochester Auditorium Theatre - Rochester, NY - Thu, Mar 26, 2015

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1dawn

This man is so talented and funny. I don't go to performances like this but it was a gift for my step mother and this was her choice. I couldn't be more delighted that she chose this. It was so nice to forget the world for two hours and step into his years growing up. I would definately go see it again. I am sure there is something I missed . If you have the chance to go , don't miss it. Well worth the $$.Try to sit up front , close and personal it's more fun.

Rochester Auditorium Theatre - Rochester, NY - Thu, Mar 26, 2015

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goorange2

If you want to put a smile on your face for two hours.....this is the show for you. A very relaxing evening!

Scherr Forum-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts - Thousand Oaks, CA - Fri, Oct 25, 2013

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Anonymous

Hysterical. Laughed all evening! Steve Solomon is so talented. Wonderful voices and dialects of his dysfunctional family. Loved the informal atmosphere of a one man show. Never a dull moment!

Scherr Forum-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts - Thousand Oaks, CA - Fri, Oct 25, 2013

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zypa

I expected a show, a play but it was a nice surprise. He (I do not know the man's name) was incredible. Funny, pertinent and very wise.

Scherr Forum-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts - Thousand Oaks, CA - Fri, Oct 25, 2013

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mb1947

Absolutely loved this show! So true to life, everyone could relate to the show. Even if you were not Jewish or Italian, most people know a person of this ethnicity. Would love to see one of his other shows

Scherr Forum-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts - Thousand Oaks, CA - Fri, Oct 25, 2013

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mrc49

I thoroughly enjoyed the show. A laugh a minute. Just the right amount of time, not too long. Well worth the price to have an evening of laughter.

Scherr Forum-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts - Thousand Oaks, CA - Fri, Oct 25, 2013

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SarhSarh

I didn't think that this was very funny, sorry to say. There were a lot of fart jokes, and poop jokes. You want to laugh and the guy is nice enough, but it just was so so to me. Not bad, not good either.

Scherr Forum-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts - Thousand Oaks, CA - Fri, Oct 25, 2013

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Justwhatthedoctorordered

Enjoyable way to spend the evening in Thousand Oaks. And I was reliving my youth which each story. Reminiscing as an art form!

Scherr Forum-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts - Thousand Oaks, CA - Fri, Oct 25, 2013

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Anonymous

We thought it was a great show. It was very funny and the actor was great

Scherr Forum-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts - Thousand Oaks, CA - Fri, Oct 25, 2013

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pudgy68

I enjoyed the performer who was able to engage the audience and able to elicit laughter without using the F word. I enjoy watching comedians who have the ability to make people laugh without using bad language...... a little bit is okay when used in the context of a joke but going over-board with bad language just bores me. I liked that a matinee show was available, gave us enough time to have dinner at a reasonable time afterward, in all a great day!

Scherr Forum-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts - Thousand Oaks, CA - Fri, Oct 25, 2013

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s2na

The audience seemed to love this show and I heard someone saying they were seeing it for the second time. I personally found it to include too much bathroom humor. Not funny enough for me and too long as well.

Scherr Forum-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts - Thousand Oaks, CA - Fri, Oct 25, 2013

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forroz

Gave these tickets to my dad as a gift. We do a lot of theater , mainly musicals and this was a change of pace and venue. The theater is easy to get to and comfortable. Thousand Oaks has a lot of good dinner choices but deli (Brent's) was appropriate for this 'My mothers Italian My father is Jewish performance. They loved the show and would see another by the play write A good laugh is a perfect way to end the day!