John Oliver

Excellent show, simply hilarious. Would highly recommend. Love the Fox Theater too!

Kind of boring...not enough politics like the show~

John Oliver was terrific! Even his opening act, and I'm ashamed to admit that I forgot her name, was great! My wife, son, and I laughed outloud. Oliver was brilliant and very topical. He gave quite a bit of attention to Chicago- we have a lot to laugh at. Thanks for a great show! On the other hand, the venue, while having a great stage, has the absolute least comfortable seats for the audience imaginable.

John Oliver gave a fantastic, fun-filled, 2 hour performance. I would go see him again in a minute and am recommending his show to all my friends.

His British accent says it all. I could stand being insulted as an American whilst listening to his accent. Very topical humor, and love that he could be witty on the fly (our audience was shouting things back to him, which made him crack up). Best night of comedy ever!!

Seeing John Oliver live was absolutely amazing. His stand-up is even better than his reports on The Daily Show. I would love to see him perform again some time.

John is a very funny man. I thoroughly enjoyed this show.

I am still laughing from the outstanding job John did. Great show....great venue!

John Oliver was smart, witty and ironic. It was a great show.

The recent performance of John Oliver at Houston's House of Blues was incredible. I've enjoyed him greatly on the Daily Show and seen his one-man show on TV, but to see him live in an intimate venue like the House of Blues was very special. Much of his material seemed new, although there was one story about the teddy bear his friend gave him, that I had heard before. And he did a great job of interacting with the audience (trying out his best "y'all"; and almost getting it down) and dealing with a particularly obnoxious and drunk patron who was heckling him. Al in all, he really delivered the goods and it was the highlight of my weekend to see him.

John Oliver is just one of the best comics out there. THis was the third time I've seen him at Cobb's and he is just the wittiest person ever! Best political humor and never a dull moment! He's just awesome!!

Two opening comedians and a good long set by Oliver. It wasn't the funniest show I've ever seen (that honor would go to Paul F. Tompkins or Maria Bamford) but we were happy and got our money's worth.

John Oliver is even funnier in person than on the Daily Show. There's more breadth to his material when he's on his own, although political and social commentary remains a core theme. I love his deadpan sarcastic insightful views that poke fun at everyone, including us, the audience. His timing and delivery are impeccable.

I was a bit worried that after 7 or so shows, that John Oliver's last show might be a bit weak, but I needn't have been concerned, he is a consummate professional, a gifted, witty, talented, incredibly smart performer with a generous spirit. Thank you, Cobb's, for bringing him to SF! What a great gift and wonderful way to start the New Year. I might be old enough to be his mother, but now also have a huge crush on him. Any man who can make me laugh that deeply is irrisistable. Thank God my husband laughed just as hard and holds the same admiration! Lilly Wong was also great, I would love to see her again. Leon, the Daily Show producer, seemed pretty low key in comparison to the others, he might have been tired. His material was good, but his energy was not as vibrant. Being a recovering TV producer myself, I would say it is a good trait to have a mellow personality on staff of a show as intense as the Daily Show, and seeing him boosted my opinion of the behind the scenes show culture. My face still hurts from laughing so hard, and it sure felt good!!!

The show was great! We went for New Years Eve with a group of friends, and were not disappointed. John did about an hour, plus there were three openers. Definitely would recommend seeing him.

His comic commentary on life in 21st century America, from a British perspective, is absolutely hilarious and right on target. I'd go see him any time.

What a great way to ring in the new year! John Oliver was sooooo funny - I'd love to see him again.

Oliver is funny and interacts with the audience in a pleasant manner.

John Oliver was super funny. Cobb's was packed but we got good seats. The only bad point was the random chick attempting to ironically boo behind me. But that was neither John nor the venue's fault.

Oliver has a gentle way of poking fun at American eccentricity, while at the same time complimenting us for it. His observations can be droll, witty, incisive or obscure, but he delivers them in a positive upbeat manner. He's the Brit we'd all like to call "friend".

Absolutely hysterical. Great material, great command of the audience.

His assessments of the United States failings are spot on. He's smart to balance these truths with some observations about his own county. I really appreciate Cobb's no heckle policy. The few in the audience that did get weird were well handled by Mr. Oliver.

Funniest comedy show I've seen in decades. The theme is basically Brits vs. Yanks. He does it ten different way which all work wonderfully.

John Oliver has been a favorite of mine since the first time I saw him as a correspondent on The Daily Show. During his stand-up routine at Foxwoods, his brilliant sense of humor and impressive intellect were reflected in full force. Though I wouldn t hesitate to buy tickets to once again see John Oliver perform live, I will never again attend any event at the smoke-filled Foxwoods Grand Theater. John Oliver deserves 5 stars, but the venue, only 1.

Jon and his opener were both extremely funny. My face hurt by the time the show was over. He is 100% worth going to see.

This show was awesome! If you re a true John Oliver fan, you know his political views and although he did touch on politics and this crazy world we live in now, his show left us with a message to focus on the simple funny moments in life because they will get us through these times. Great storyteller. Would definitely see him again.

We saw this show in 2015 and loved it, so when we saw it was coming back to our general area, we knew this was how we would be spending NYE 2016! The Fox Theatre is ridiculously gorgeous. This show is such a great way to bring in the new year because it's so fun and upbeat. Most of the stories were the same as last year (much of the content here is from the tv show John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show), which was my expectation. Who doesn't love watching their favorite things over and over? John Oliver also brought in local material and current events. My favorite part from last year was when he was looking up about weird things on his phone. In the Dec 31 show, someone mentioned the former Detroit mayor's convictions and John Oliver went with that and segued into the history of Chicago mayors. This highlights his adaptability and ability to engage with the audience. It sounds like the Dec 30 show had sound issues, so I'm glad we went for the 31st because I really liked the opening person Brooks Wheelan. Super relatable and funny! I like how John Oliver's stories meld together and have a positive message. John Oliver always seems like he enjoys his work, which makes it that much more enjoyable! I guarantee you will leave feeling great!

Totally enjoyed the Show. John Oliver brought the city and the audience into the show. He clearly enjoys performing stand up!

John Oliver was absolutely hilarious! We laughed the whole time. What a great stand up comedian!

I am a huge fan of Last Week Tonight and was nervous that his stand up would not live up to my expectations but I was definitely wrong. John Oliver was amazing live and I was laughing through the entire show. I would love to see him again.

very, very funny. highly energetic and witty, and... john oliver.

I anticipated much more from him. He had a few funny moments, but not at all what I had hoped for. Kept waiting for something really BIG but it never came.

Show started late( about 30 minutes), but was a hit once it began. John Oliver was really good but for the price I expected more than an hour and 15 minutes...

As we have come to know, John Oliver performed with energy and enthusiasm, reaching out to his audience with his tremendously likeable personality. It was a pleasure to be there. Theater was beautiful, staff was friendly. If there was any complaint, it would be the wait time for parking, but it was obvious that staff were working to keep things running smoothly. Fabulous performance!

Seeing John Oliver's standup is a lovely complement to what we see of him on This Week Tonight. The show is full of outrage and f-bombs. My 13-year-old son loves the show and it's been an interesting conversation starter and introduction to our country's issues and how we consider them. Standup John Oliver is completely different and surprisingly appropriate for a 13-year-old and a 46-year-old. He is self-effacing, tells stories that keep the narrative thread very well, and convey both whimsy and a bit of wisdom. Moreover, we celebrated NYE 2016 by laughing harder than I've laughed in a really long time.

John Oliver did NOT disappoint! My first impression was that the show was on schedule! The first comedian was hilarious and without delay lead straight into John Oliver. Oliver was in classic form combining new material about recent events with some of his usual stories. I love his down-to-earth vibe and smooth delivery. It made me want to grab a beer with him afterwards! Great show!!

Great show. Still laughing...days later. If you like his tv show, you will love him live.

Not only did he include many local references in his routine- all very funny, he added timely wit to the current events of 2016. Even had a long-running theme with the people working the show as signers for the hearing-impaired. Opener Brooks Wheelan was funny as well. A really great show.

I knew John Oliver would be great, and I was not disappointed. The show was brilliant.

He was so damn funny. Definitely worth it. However, the sound needs much improvement at the theatre, esp. for their gallery seating. It was garbled for several minutes. Oliver was at his best and I'd go see him again.

It seemed as though John felt right at home doing stand-up. While some of the bits sounded a bit familiar, he nevertheless built a strong connection with the audience and made the show very unique. Quite funny overall, and desperately needed at the end of an abysmal year.

laughed from the first word until the last. even the translator for the deaf was a hilarious part of the show

He had me laughing the entire time. At times I was laughing so hard that I was crying.

The show was great but there was a horrible reverb for the opening act and first 5-10 minutes which made understanding Jon impossible

If you are vaguely interested in seeing John Oliver perform live, GO SEE HIM. We have seen other stand up legends like Jerry Seinfeld perform live, but John Oliver was better. He doesn't just stick to a few classic bits--his show is flexible and unique and embraces the spontenaity of the live audience. And he can't help but laugh at himself. It was a truly enjoyable evening--we were in tears from laughing!

He preformed a lot of local humor and not only political

I haven't laughed so hard in years. Oliver is a genuine performer. The FOX could've done better getting people into the building, but once in things were handled well.

John Oliver was hilarious. I love his show and his stand up was even better. He is one of the funniest humans on earth. He's a great improviser, reacting to EVERYTHING. He even interacted with the sign language interpreter. I highly recommend this show.

John Oliver did a great standup routine. He clearly enjoyed himself. He was extremely responsive to the audience. Unfortunately, the sound was not properly set up so there was an echo for the first 15 minutes of his act (and all of the warm up act). Consequently, we could hardly understand anything until it was fixed.

John Oliver's stand-up was even better than I had expected. I'm a big fan of his show on HBO, and I'd seen a few of the stand-up specials that he hosted on Comedy Central, but this show blew me away. The way he mixed stories about his life with discussions about politics and current events kept the show fast-paced, and always going in unexpected directions. I would highly recommend going to see John Oliver to anyone who's a fan of his show because his stand-up might be even better than Last Week Tonight.

John Oliver is brilliant. I didn't know what to expect with a stand-up gig, and I was ecstatic and smiling through every minute.

John Oliver is brilliant, quick witted and thought provoking! What a wonderful evening of laughter! Hope to see the taping of one of his HBO shows next!

John Oliver's stand-up performance exhibits his ability to both convey and portray fun, clever, meaningful stories to create an enjoyable and immersive experience. He showcases his mastery of communication through verbal imagery, repartee, and a personable stage presence. His innate ability to gauge and engage the audience enhances the natural cadence of the show. His material is very positive and devised in such a way that it easily stands alone and transcends, with no need to resort to contentious material. We went to the late New Year's Eve show, and it was a great way to bring in the new year!

Full 90 minutes will not disappoint. Something for everyone.

John is a highly intelligent comedian - need I say more. He surpassed my expectations. 'Bog Snorkeling' - what a hoot. Even the guy who warmed up the crowd was extremely funny.

John Oliver was FANTASTIC! I've never seen a comedy show in a larger venue like this, but it still felt pretty intimate. We had a wonderful time.

John Oliver's hilarious performance was the highlight of our trip to Baltimore. He is incredibly funny and smart, certainly a bright light in our currently dim world.

The opening act comedian had me laughing until I cried and then John Oliver came on stage to perform and I had the best night!!! He is hilarious and incredibly intelligent. His ability to make on the fly jokes that seem so effortless are awesome. We need more of him in this country now!

John Oliver was fantastic! He was funny, interesting, inspiring and just plain old fun. It wasn't only about politics and Trump, it was more. The headliner was hysterical and a great way to start the show. I would see them both again!

The long wait in freezing cold on New Year's Day was well worth it! His standup felt much more personal, and revealed much more about him than his show at HBO (Last week tonight). I highly recommend seeing him.

This event was fan-freaking-tastic. You could tell he was getting sick, but he powered through. We watch Last Week Tonight, and his stand up was hilarious. Worth it!

I am a big fan. I saw the show last year in DC and loved it. When I saw that John Oliver was back in the same area a year later I assumed this was a new show. I was wrong. Most of the show was the same material as last yeaar. Very disappointing.

John Oliver was hilarious, and so was his opening act. The venue staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the seats are comfy, and the view was great. I've seen numerous shows at the Hippodrome and have never been disappointed with the quality of either the performance or the theater.

John Olliver was just as funny in person as on his show. He did a little less political stuff and shared some stories about himself. Several times I laughed until tears came rolling down. I would definitely go again. Only problem the whole night was getting into the theatre. Like most, we came in the side entrance connected to the garage. The line was snaked around 3 times and backing up the exit to elevator and stairs. When we got closer, saw there was only ONE GUY for security checking bags and wanding everyone. It took so long that we started hearing the warning bell for seating. Finally they sent two others people over to help. Better planning on the theatre's part would have prevented this terrible mess. Fortunately, most everyone was good natured about the delay and the show started a few minutes late so noone missed anything.

I was so excited before going to this show. I was actually a little worried that because I was so excited, the show wouldn't live up to my expectations. I was wrong. It was so good. Brooks Wheelan was the opener for this show and he was hilarious. I was crying because I was laughing so hard. And John Oliver is probably the funniest person on the planet. While he is super silly, he is very "smart" funny. He knows what he's talking about and can roll with whatever is thrown at him.

Great venue and John Oliver was spectacular! Funnier than anticipated and I was expecting a llot!

Times are tough and we all need more laughter. John Oliver truly delivered just that with excellent ability and grace. Very well done.

I went with a few friends and we all had a great time. The opener was decent but unprepared so his set didn't flow all that well. Going into the show, we had a mixed group - two of us love John Oliver and watch his show religiously, one of us is liberal and find him funny but hadn't seen his show, and one of us is conservative and had never seen any of his work. All four of us left laughing and had a great time. His set wasn't overly political and appealed to a broad audience.

The show was so funny. We loved it. John Oliver is a genius.

Meh. It was okay. It wasn t a solid set. And surprisingly, a lot of pigeon jokes.

John Oliver delivered the goods. The opening act was funny too.

John Oliver was hysterical! Can t remember when I ve laughed so hard! Would have given it a 5 star review, but the casino was so smokey, I left feeling like I had smoked an entire pack of cigarettes.

What can I say? If you know and enjoy John Oliver's distinctive humor, you will love the show. However, the security procedures left a LOT to be desired, especially at this particular venue. The audience had to wait in the extreme cold for 45-50 minutes while each person was wanded, and some were searched, Yes, we were out of the wind, but essentially still in the parking garage, even though there was a nice warm vestibule (WITH BATHROOMS) that could have been used. Being half-frozen reduces ones' enjoyment, and the show started about 30 minutes late since it took so long to get everyone inside.

John Oliver was utterly fantastic. Even though I'm sure he had a set of material, he rolled with the audience, interacting as a best friend out for a night of fun and laughs. He had the audience enraptured from the moment he stepped on stage. Code Word: PENGUINS

I took my 18 year old son to the show and we had a blast. I did not expect an opening act, but the opener was great. He was funny with great timing. John Oliver was great with his current references and personalized accounts of events. He is a gifted story-teller and very funny guy.

We had the most amazing experience. John is funny and spectacular. He interacts well with the audience and this was a truly fun experience.

John Oliver s brand of comedy is rare in that it doesn t sloppily rely on raunch to shock laughs out of the audience in order to keep his jokes afloat. He is relevant, observant, and silly, all while reminding the audience that we can all do better, without sounding preachy or caustic in his delivery.

I wish I could give him 1 billion stars ⭐️. We laughed so hard we cried.

Solid event. My only gripe is that it's not like a typical comedy show where you would find yourself laughing out loud in stitches for minutes. It was funny though. Typical John Oliver with his political banter and whatnot.

I only know John Oliver from his tv show. I was worried he might be the sum of all his writers and that his standup would be lacking, but I was pleasantly surprised. It s the same guy with the same deliver and the same humor. I enjoyed it very much. Even with all the digs he tossed at Boston. Foxwoods venue was underwhelming tho, and my clothes all smell like cigar smoke now.

The venue is perfect, all seats seem to allow a great view and audio is exceptional. Mr. Oliver and the opening act were entertaining and funny.

John Oliver was great! Super funny, my face hurt at the end. However, The Grand Theater at Foxwoods was not great. The smell of cigarette smoke was almost overwhelming. The odd thing was that it smelled more smokey in the theater then walking past the gaming floor where people were smoking.

Great fun! We enjoy watching his show in TV, but in person he is positively electric!

What a treat this show was. Oliver's humor was as great as I expected it to be. No disappointments. His humor flows easily; the time flew by. It was hard not to ask for "More".

loved the show, great fellow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The "tired young father trying to make his 20s clothes work because it'sbeen laundry day for weeks, and god damn it they may be wrinked and stink of pot and thats probably shit on your shoe but mybe I can just rub in in the grass real hard." look. Opener was a bit cliched Party Gurll, but could have honest potential.Keep doing what you need to get there, wherever it ends up you'll enjoy it...

John Oliver is great; however, he said the same things the last time he was in Chicago. I had hoped for more topical jokes, commentary given the crazy year.

John Oliver was amazing -- great pacing, amazing observations.

Even being a hardcore Oliver fan and having seen almost all his comedy, I still enjoyed his performance as if it were the first time I was seeing it. John Oliver brings an energy like no one else. No one does comedy like him. I heard great comments from patrons of all ages. Absolutely great show.

While I'm a huge fan of his show, Last Week's News Tonight, I was a little worried about how he would be with a live audience. I shouldn't have worried, John was awesome! Great show, laugh out loud funny - worth every penny!

I saw John Oliver on New Year's Eve and thoroughly enjoyed his show from the moment he stepped on the stage until the moment he stepped off. His style of humor is both clever and witty; I truly did not want the show to end. As for the opening comedian, her acts where crude, not funny, shocking, but not humorous. I say this not as a prude, but as someone who appreciates a bit more clever humor over raunchy material.

I laughed until I was hoarse. John is absolutely a treasure.

He had my wife and i crying he was so funny. I would love to see him back in Chicago

Everything we had hoped for - very funny, intelligent humor, good timing, A real pro but also a nice guy. Humor is great when it is honest, up to date, and well delivered - all of these apply. My only complaint is that he never said all people named Oliver can come on the stage and say hello. As Oliver in my first name, it would have been a good thing if he had an Oliver-related event. I am willing to overlook the lack of Oliver solidarity, as the rest of the show was good.

Awesome as always. Always personalizes his show to the town he's visiting. And he's fricken funny.

I have watched Last Week Tonight for a while now, so when the opportunity arose to see John Oliver live, I couldn't turn it down. He did not disappoint. The opening act was funny, but Oliver had me laughing from the moment he set foot onto the stage. His witty commentary on modern events and politics is spot on. It was an honor to ring in the new year with him.

John Oliver is very funny and he did not disappoint in his stand up routine. This was a great way to spend New Years Eve.

Having seen his show Last Week Tonight, I was wondering if he would only make political, topical, and current event jokes. But his stand up gig was evenly different, showing the breadth of his comedy. Among the best stand up events I have ever seen, live or on TV.

Classic John Oliver. We saw the 10:00 New Year's Eve show. I am not sure who selected the opening act. Unwatchable in every way. Maybe they pick someone really awful to distinguish Oliver's material and quick wit. She should go back to Naperville and stay.

John Oliver was great with his incisive wit. He tackles sensitive issues like police shootings and pointing out the absurdities of politics. My only complaint was the opening act; she was not funny. Crudeness and vulgarity are not a substitute for wit. That is why I did not give the show five stars.