Jackie Mason

Jackie Mason was on time. Jackie was very funny with his jokes.

I took my 17-yr-old daughter, Krys, and a close friend of our's, Diane, to see Jackie. I saw him perform in Manhattan on and off Broadway almost 30yrs ago and loved his shows. Krys and I loved this show. She said she did not expect to like it so much... as in laugh so much. She was surprised and said repeatedly, when we first arrived at the theater, that she was "the youngest one" there. I told her that somebody had to be the youngest, and promised her she'd laugh; and she did... a lot, as well as I. I sat between Krys and Diane and kept looking side to side to see their reactions. I was having a great time, and wanted them too, as well. Krys and I are Gentiles; Diane is Jewish, and she didn't laugh as much as we did, because she said Jackie was talking about the "extremes" (when he joked about Jewish people) and the "icing on the cake was when" Jackie joked about her "beloved Starbucks"; go figure. She took some of the jokes personally, unfortunately, but still said she enjoyed the show and had a good time. BTW, he didn't only talk about Jewish people. Jackie is very funny, I think, because he is a master in his "delivery" of his jokes. He said during the show that he had Laryngitis; he did seem to be battling something similar to a cold, but kept on going and never wavered. He did his Ed Sullivan moves just as he did decades ago. I love Jackie, and will see him again... I hope. He joked that many of us were there because we figured he may not be around much longer and wanted to get in one last show, and that others were there, because if he passed during the show, they'd be looking for a refund. Doesn't read funny, does it? Actually sounds sad. But the audience really cracked up... because it's his DELIVERY... :)

Not funny, his views on politics became a diatribe that had people yelling, angry and walking out. I wanted my money back couldn't get it. Never again

We needed some laughs and Jackie Mason was the one to do it. This was the first time we had seen him and we thoroughly enjoyed the show. Non-stop jokes, lots of laughing out loud. He was candid and told it like it is, no holding back. We had a fun night out.

I last saw Jackie in 1994 on Broadway. I thought he was hilariously funny then although I had to excuse his crudity and prejudices (political and racial) as his way of getting to the truths of life. This time I found it much harder because he doesn't know when to stop. OK sometimes he hits the nail on the head but once you've made your point, enough already yet. I was shocked by the audience's enthusiastic response to his political diatribe. Frankly I was not entertained although I did come away forced to face up to prejudice -- my own and of my fellow citizens.

Very funny! Loved it! I thought that he was hysterical and I would go again.

I haven't laugh like this in a long time, tears were coming out my eyes of so much laughing, thank you Mr. Mason, may God bless your sense of humor, it is healthy to laugh, the show was funny.

Loved the showed. Laughed all night. Jackie Mason is a classy, funny, entertainer.

Jackie Mason is awesome. My sides hurt from laughing so hard. Jackie takes no prisoners in his political, ethnic, comedy

Jackie Mason with his usual repertoire of jokes pointing out who's Jewish v who's Gentile-was hilarious! He threw in some Obama jokes and anti-French jokes too-disturbing some for a moment-but as he pointed out-"It's a show!"

I LAUGHED SO HARD, I THOUGHT I WOULD PASS OUT. MY 4TH TIME AND HIS MATERIAL IS ALWAYS DIFFERENT AND HYSTERICAL .AT HIS AGE, HOW DOES HE REMEMBER ALL OF THAT MATERIAL? GREAT SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2 hours of solid laughing. Very funny, and entertaining.

I have seen Jackie Mason in the past and was VERY disappointed in his Friday night performance. His material was somewhat dated. He complained about the sound system. Why wasn't that checked prior to the show? Also, I don't understand why the lights had to be flashed and the spotlight moving around to notify him that the first act was completed? In my opinion, It appeared rather amateurish. Also, as was totally offended that he called a Jewish person a Nazi bastard.. REally????? There were NO other insults he could have hurled at the audience. I would expect insults, but that was over the top. I would not plan to see Jackie Mason again and I would seriously consider whether I would return to the Wilbur for a similar show. Thank you

Was dissapointed in Jackie Mason on Friday night. His humor was very funny at times and had great moments. But his political rants on Obama nd democrats got boring and personal. He tried to roll it into comedy but for the most part was long drawn out rants. I am a Obama supporter but cna poke fun of all but his rants seemed very personal and over the top. I ahve heard this is how his acts is now so I would forego it for the 60 bucks..

I'd never seen Jackie Mason perform live, and I was a little apprehensive that he might not be that sharp or funny at his age, but he's definitely still got it. The material was all new, right up to the minute current and very funny.

I thought Jackie Mason was very funny. There was a little bit too much talk about politics, but otherwise it was hilarious.

I am sure we would have enjoyed the show much more were it not for the seating/venue. 6 ppl to a 16" round table ridiculous and since we were near the bar, loud and couldn't hear the entire show - VERY disappointed. We paid as much as others but the quality of these seats versus the other seating a big zero. Couldn't wait for show to be over to get out of there. It was a shame because we didn't get the full umph of the show - we've seen Jackie before and KNOW he was probably great that night but with the distractions and noise around us we didn't get to fully enjoy him.

I have seen Jackie Mason three or four times on two continents. Each time, I thought he was hilarious. I used to listen to tapes of his shows as a teenager many years ago. I count myself a fan. This show, however, was awful. The jokes were lame and past their sell by dates. There was far too much political content - most of it puerile talk radio style trash - and not enough observational comedy. I guess it was brave to come before a Boston audience and tell right-wing anti-liberal jokes, and clearly some in the house like them, but even though I am no Democrat I thought the jokes stunk. The theater was half full, the applause after the break luke warm. Professionally the show seemed very threadbare and shoddy - the mic didn't work properly, the show started 15 minutes late and the interval overran to 30 minutes. I wont bother seeing Mr Mason live again.

There were long periods of subtle laughter and short periods of extreme laughter. Jackie has become self important. His opinions, especially on politics and world events, seem to have strayed into preaching with little humor to support the subject matter. As much as some were visibly offended by the Obama lampooning (which is appropriate for a comedian to use as material), Jackie seemed to have taken more than usual delight in negativity. The crowd was in great laughter when Jackie talked about marriage, delis, food, French restaurants,...all common threads of humor. No, Mr. Mason was far more entertaining in his Broadway one-man show a decade ago, when he delighted us with his Ed Sullivan routine. Now, he's probably nothing more than viewing a self-centered veteran. Jackie has seen my last attendance or television viewing.of his career. Sorry. If I wanted to attend a lecture, I'd go to school. i kind of paid for a comedy show. By the way, the Jewish song chants in front of a silent audience is a great example of a bad show and a comedian that seemed unprepared to entertain.

I have been a huge Jackie Mason fan my whole life. I even met him (briefly) a couple of times, as well as his brother. It has been a while since I have seen him perform and I realize he is 86 years old, but I was somewhat shocked to see him like this. He was very unsteady with his material, repeating some of the material when he seemed to forget where he was in his act. At one point he was so disoriented that he was talking into the wrong end of the microphone. To be fair, I still enjoyed seeing him again, and some of his material was very funny. I just feel he is not the sharp cutting edge comedian he once was, and that is sad to see. He is very likeable and a 'mensch' but I think his stand up days are coming to a sad end.

Horrible! Mason needed a cheat sheet, repeated the same joke 3 times, went silent several times, almost fell 2 times and could not find his way off stage 2 times, breathing was difficult for home and it was loud from the mike... wish I could be refunded

As stated by other reviews, when Jackie goes off on a political bent, the show flatlines. I'm not bothered by political humor on either side (goodness knows there is plenty of material on either side to mine). However, Jackie just spouts his opinions and THERE ARE NO JOKES. The audience just goes dead until he starts up his timeless schtick about everything under the sun. Then the real laughter begins again. Mr. Mason, please leave the political comments to the talking heads on tv and stick to the material that has garnered you countless fans over the years.

It was fun to see and laugh at Jackie Mason's jokes and see him in person

First half very political and not funny... Many people left...we stuck it out because we had good memories of long ago Shows... Second half was funnier

I would have never bought the ticket or even entertained the idea of going to this concert if I had known Jackie Mason's political leanings. I have enough of Trump news all day long and the last thing I wanted to hear was someone singing his praises. TRULY A BUMMER.

I have been a fan of Jackie's for many years. This performance was awful. Nothing but bad political commentary and dated jokes. I wanted to leave but stayed till the end hoping it would get better. It didn't!!!

He is 85 yrs old and still got it, funny, clever, my face was hurting from laughing, thanks!

old material-nothing new, too political, appears in favor or the Muslim ban. Did not expect nor enjoy any part of his show.

Wonderful. Jackie is so enjoyable. Extremely funny. Never fails to make you laugh.

We've seen Jackie Mason years ago, as well as on TV, and we always were hysterical. Unfortunately, this performance was not at all good, below par, and certainly not what we expected. The beginning was very political, not all that funny, and a huge turn off. Jackie is to the right politically and though we're not and we can laugh with either side, this was over the top and alienating. We expected to hear the old Jewish shtick, some of which followed, but the routines were old, repetitive, and by that time, we'd had it.

So funny with material current and older material as well

Jackie Mason can still captivate his audience, and I suspect always will be able to do so. Glad to see him again.

Still going strong. Young couple next to me laughing as hard as I was

He is soooooooo funny, I almost pissed my pants! It's totally amazing he Jackie Mason can turn something so common, normal and mundane into somethings to completely hilarious... it defies description.....

He was funny, hilarious, relevant to the times we are living through, and a true gentleman. Incredible show that I could recommend to people of all ages, genders, demographics, and political party affiliations! He is a living legend!

There is no one funnier than Jackie Mason! He's Sharp, Witty and Truly Funny. I have been to at least 100 of his shows and have his CD's. **Warning** Don't Drive while listening to his CD's, I almost crashed from Laughing! Clean Humor, Witty and just a Plain Old Riot!! If you have a chance, look up a some of his old shows on YouTube for instant Laughs! I've gotten to know him personally over the years and he's really a down to earth person who Truly Appreciates his Fans. Love him!!! Jackie is Brilliant, there are very few Comedians who come close!

Yet it still works Catskill borscht belt jewish humor at its best No politician is safe and your side hurts from laughing so loudly

fun for all laugh till the tear come out. absolutely hilarious

still strong over 80 + years old. A true classic. Me and my family met him behind the theater and he was very nice. He said that he thought it was very sweet for my sister to draw him a self portrait.

Just love the guy , one of a kind! Last time I had the pleasure to watch Jackie live was many years ago at his one man Broadway show, ,he is still the best

He's still got it! We never stopped laughing. No notes, no cards, all from memory and straight off the cuff. He had us hysterical the whole time. Jackie Mason is the best!

Mostly all old jokes....some new sprinkled in about Trump....but still funny!

My husband and I saw Jackie Mason show at Bergen Performing Art Center in Englewood, NJ. Show started on time and if it was even twice long we don't mind. We laugh so hard, as well as other people in the audience. And we were energize by 86 years old Jackie Mason be able to do such a great job. Hopefully he will be able to perform some more shows next year. We will treasure a memory of this and previous his shows for years to come. Thank you, Jachie Mason.

The Good:He's on for about 45 minutes, then takes a 20 minute break, then comes out again for about 40 minutes - so he gives you more time than the usual comedian does. The Bad: the first 45 minutes were completely about bashing Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. "They never accomplished anything before (or after) they were elected" was his basic theme, which he revisited many times. The Good: The 40 minutes were better - he stayed off of politics, which, in my opinion, "is none of his business", as he said about other things.

Although a comic icon, Jackie seemed to forget where he was going with some of his jokes-never got to the twist or part that made the narrative funny. Too political. Some parts funny, other parts offensive/racist. Not my kind of humor. Disappointing as I like his CDs/DVDs. Sorry Jackie.

I love Jackie Mason but I think he needs to hang up the hat. He wasn't good. He did a lot on politics which for 15 minutes it was funny but the rest was not and he took a long intermission and came back and did something that wasn't funny on Ferguson. He did none of his old jokes which are funny and it's obvious he's getting very old and it was tough for him. This will be my last Jackie Mason show.

I love Jackie Mason and enjoyed most of his show at the Bergen PAC. My only complaint was that he spent too much time on his political views, over and over and over. I would have liked to have heard more of his "take" on everyday life.

In thought Jackie Mason's performance was disgusting filled with exaggerated comments of political events. His total disrespect of the President of the United States & the first lady showed his ignorance of the office. He has gotten too old to be funny and therefore relies heavily on his biased views of the democratic system. He should be banned from every venue in the future. His career should end.

This program was terrible. I never expected it to be so political and repetitive. The first half of the show just kept going over and over the same material. Obviously he is to the right politically and i can laugh with either side but this was over the top.

If you want to see an 83 year old man rant about blacks, Hillary and Obama, go see the show. If you want to hear humorous takes on people and their experiences, find an old video of Jackie Mason

We had seen Mr. Mason on Broadway and thought he was hysterical. This time however he was disgusting!!! He ranted nonstop from the moment he walked on the stage about how bad Obama (using his race as the subject quite often)& Hillary Clinton are. Now I know everyone is entitled to their opinion but when he then went on to malign what happened in Ferguson- as the cops being justified-that was the last straw. He used racial epithets that were extremely offensive. WE WALKED OUT before the first intermission & when we did there were Many people walking out with us!!! All of them disgusted!!! One woman was fighting to get her money back. Horrible!!! Never Gain. He should retire!

Jackie Mason used to be a hysterical evening. I'm afraid that our old friend is just that, old! His voice was weak, he rambled, he forgot his lines, and I was embarrassed to have brought my friend. Jackie, sit down and enjoy your old-age.

There was no communication between performer and the audience. He just came on stage and started talking in his rapid fire style.There was no opening act which was surprising. The show started 15 minutes late, Mason was on for 35 minutes, then came a 30 minute intermission, and he came back for another 30 minutes. It just seemed a total waste of time. The show started 8:15pm and ended at 9:45pm. Not good planning for a Saturday night. I know I went there for nostalgic reasons, for what I remembered of Jackie Mason from years ago and to see what he looked like now. I know he is in his eighties but he certainly does not belong on a stage anymore. This unfortunately, was a true waste of my money.

He was terrible. Couldn't hear him. He mumbled a lot. He is doing the same material from 20 years ago. He forgot some of his jokes. Lost his train of thought. He is to old to do live shows anymore.

So disappointed. Did not realize he was so political. Maybe if you are a republican you would have liked that material. Knocking Obama, Clinton's and others. His other topic, being gay. Enough. At one point I almost yelled out, enough...you need to change your topic, but I didn't want to embarrass my husband.

Jackie was great as always - however Westbury NYCB did not do right by him by not testing the microphones beforehand and letting him appear to be going down hill! Many people were rude to him and kept calling out that they couldn't hear him and after intermission, the microphones were fixed!!! I think he was upset and embarrassed and it all could have been avoided if the microphones were tested and adjusted for his act! He is a real showman and the last of his breed!!!

Jackie Mason was funny as usual. We enjoyed it very much. At the first half of the show it was hard to hear him speak because of the sound system volume not up enough. But the second half you could hear him clearly. Loved the show.

Jackie mason is still a very funny comedian. At 83 he has the energy of a 40 year old. He proves that you don't have to be dirty to be funny.

Jackie Mason is a national treasure and if you get a chance to see him, take it .

VENUE SAME, REALLY DUE FOR RENOVATING. SOUND QUALITY HORRIBLE. AUDIENCE YELLING FOR VOLUME, SOUND CREW NOT DOING ANYTHING. DISAPPOINTED SINCE ITS JUST NOT FUNNY IF YOU CAN'T HEAR THE JOKE.

Jackie is still great. But his voice was off, a touch of laryngitis maybe. The sound system was poor. Everything should have been checked out before the show. No one in the theater should have had an issue hearing everything that Jackie said.

Still funny in fact funniest show I've seen all year. not afraid to skewer anyone! funny old time Jewish humor that anyone under 30 has not experienced get it while you can ....hope I can catch him again if he schedules another performance in the New York area!

Mr. Mason does much better on a cd than in person. He is very hard to understand. Also, his choice of subject matter left many in the audience scratching their heads. I remember him being much funnier, but by going to a show and being disappointed is the way most of us learn.

My only complaint was that Jackie didn't give me a minute to catch my breath from the non- stop laughing. Funny from beginning to end. From know on whenever I hear a meteorologist mention "barometric pressure" I will always think of Jackie Mason

Very entertaining and insightful humor by a great comedian. I have seen him numerous times over the years and he still has me laughing even at 81. Impressive.

The act was great. He did his usual rapid fire satire for 1.5 hours with an intermission. Sound system was off a little in the first half. 2nd half was much better He is definietly worth the price if he comes to your town. enjoy !!!

Jackie was sick but performed anyway. His show was funny at times. It was quite short. He performed for one hour 15 minutes. He could have used a warm up. I brought my dad and he seemed to like it but I could not relate.

a classic-never goes out of style- never disappoints

Jackie Mason began his Westbury show saying that he had a cold and laryngitis. He appeared more frail and slight than I had seen him before. Unclear whether he was just sick that night, or is simply aging. Despite the ad of an "all new show," most of his jokes were old ones. But my group laughed and laughed and enjoyed him nonetheless. He has updated his material to include Obama and even the NYC mayor's race. But his standard jokes about ethnicity were, once again, hilarious. His timing is great, and he appears so comfortable on stage.

I realize he may have been under the weather , as he stated, but the show was approximately only 40-50 minutes long and it was difficult to hear him. Too much money for such a short show,maybe he should have a warm up.

Jackie Mason was hilarious - really needed the laughs as life has become so maudlin these days. First act was stronger than the second - but it was still a sensational night.

Belly Laugh after Belly Laugh. Jackie's humor will be enjoyed by young and old. A real true master at his craft !

Jackie Mason was amazing! Please bring him back soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've had the pleasure of seeing Jackie Mason three times in my life. The first in London many years ago and he was so hysterical, he brought the house down. His material at that time was very much based on Jewish culture but he mocked all religions and races. The second time was very funny but I found some of the first material repeated. It was still well worth the price of admission. The final time was this past November 9th. I was concerned about his age and whether his material would be different. I was pleasantly surprised at his ability to still command the audience. His material was new and modern. He never missed a beat and had the audience laughing the whole show. He is a master at his craft and I would consider him one of the greatest comedians of our time. His imitations at the end of the show were outstanding. Sitting between my elderly parents and watch them laugh was a treasure. Bravo!

I am glad that he is still alive--he kept us laughing for an hour and a half!!

As a long time fan im here to say he is as funny now as he was then. Dont lisen to the ney sayers he is funny he is on top of his game and its two hours of laughing till u cry

Horrible Embarrassing Insulting Rude Absurd Arrogant Hateful and NOT the slightest bit funny, politically or otherwise. Now that I know he found Clint Eastwood's Chair Debacle at the Republican Convention hysterical, it all makes sense. He has turned off two life-long fans. Never again.

The Jackie Mason concert was so much fun. I took my entire family, and everyone enjoyed his show. I heard that this was his last stand up show, and I am hoping that it is not. He is so talented and kept the audience laughing throughout.

Bad taste. Bad judgement on his part. He was too political and disrespectfully political at that, and anyhow, no one goes to a comedy show to hear a political lecture. Jackie needs to retire before he blows whatever goodwill he's accrued over the decades. He's boring now and forgetful and has earned a long, quiet retirement, which in my opinion he should begin immediately. You want to laugh at Jackie Mason? Buy the recordings, at least they're still funny. The live Jackie Mason? Not so much...

Took my father to see Jackie Mason for his 70th. He loved the show and so did I!

His type of humor is to tell the truth about life (at least in his perspective) and make it funny. I laughed so hard at times my sides hurt. Some people took his political views too seriously; remember this is a comedy show.

I have seen Jackie Mason quite a few times and he seems to get funnier as he gets older, there were times I could not catch my breath I was laughing so hard!

With all new material, Jackie Mason kept the audience laughing all thru the night while he did his shtick.

Jackie Mason was everything I expected and more. He was funny, he was topical, his material was new and I don't remember when I laughed more or had a better time. Bring him back and I will definitely be back. I recommend his show to all my friends.

I walked out of the show. I was horrified by this man and could not even believe how disgusting he was. I was not alone in my thoughts. Half of the audience walked out of the show. His show was by far the WORST show i have EVER seen. I even went to the box office and told them that they should be careful because there my be a problem due to the ignorant statements he was making and the uproar he was creating. VERY NEGATIVE AND DOWNRIGHT AWFUL! HE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PREFORM.

Real good show if you like his shtick, which I do. Material is up to date and he is funny as ever.

We love Jackie Mason and go to most of his shows, so maybe that is the reason that we found his material to be basically stuff we heard again and again. Of course his delivery is hysterical so it easy to laugh again at the old jokes. He did add some new stuff at the beginning, but very little.

Jackie mason is as funny as ever! I took my husband to see him for the first time and he LOVED him. It was non-stop laughing the entire time! A must see show!

Classic Jackie Mason. My wife and I never stopped laughing.

Jackie Mason was so much better than I thougnt he would be. I would recommend his show to my friends and family if they are looking to see a great comedian. Enjoyed him very much. .

Jackie Mason provides a night of extremely entertaining commentary on life, love, politics, sex - everything! He glides smoothly from one subject to another with his signature style of saying the thing a dozen different ways, each funnier than the last. I would have given him 5 enthusiastic stars, except that his sprinkling of the f-word throughout detracted from the impact of his humor. It's unnecessary - he's so funny, he doesn't need to add that kind of offensive "spice." We will go to see him again, but hope that he tones it down.

Jackie Mason is still funnier than ever,sharp and current. I saw him about 20 years ago, loved him then and love him now.

Crude, rude, and soo funny! Second half funnier than the first mainly because of political content of first half. Also, his memory is fading a bit but you really have to forgive him due to age....Hey, what's his age???? He's still very current. Just go and relax and let yourself enjoy this evening of off-color, sometimes vulgar language, but right-on humor %95 of the time.

Jackie Mason is an amazing man. Just saw him last year...really just about the same show ...liked him a little better last year. But trust me the show is great. He speaks his mind. He makes his major complaints heard ...and still so funny. He has so many people laughing at themselves. I laugh from the time he comes out on stage till we get home.

This was a delightful afternoon of laughs. It made you laugh at yourself

i did not personally see the show - i gave the tickets to my parents and they absolutely loved him. they said they laughted their butts off.

A master of social commentary. We laughed through the whole show. Jackie is still THE entertainer.

Jackie never disappoints! His tour is called "no holds barred" : No kidding! We laughed every second since the opening of the show. This is the 3rd time we've seen him in person. He's not in L.A. very often. So whenever we get a chance to get tickets we do!

Jackiie Mason was funny as ever at the perfomance. We laughed & enjoyed his new material. I laughed so much my cheeks hurt. Sadly, they did not have the cd for sale to keep laughing at home. Also the theater needs to be more specific about directions. It was not clear that the theater was in the Veteran's Center, we kept driving around & were just frustrated.

I attended Jackie's 1/24/10 show in Los Angeles. The material (from Tweeting to politics) was smart and fresh. His trademark delivery left everyone, except the hapless front row shmos, convulsing in laughter. Great performance!