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Dalace

Seat was great, could hear everything. Paula Poundstone was extremely funny would definitely recommend seeing her!

Carolina Theatre - Durham, NC - Fri, Jan 20, 2012

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Nanime

Paula Poundstone was AMAZING!! She entertained us non-stop for two and a half hours. She had no opening act, no video, no back up dancers or singers. She even did her own introduction from backstage. She was sharp, funny, thoughtful, personable, and surprising. Then she stayed after the show to meet us, sign autographs, and take photos. I LOVED IT!! Thank you Paula, I know you were't feeling well either. Nevertheless, you were GREAT!

Carolina Theatre - Durham, NC - Fri, Jan 20, 2012

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Olgafakyrzelf

My eyes stung I cried so much laughing, and yes I wasn't just wet up top from shrill giggling. Will break my neck to see her when she comes back this way again. We may have lost Robin Williams, but we still have Paula Poundstone thank God\u2026

Carolina Theatre - Durham, NC - Fri, Jan 20, 2012

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TPKK

Putting aside the overly-priced and salty food, and the most horrific opening act I've seen (he was loudly booed by the crowd), it was a great evening! We had comfortable seats with a clear view, an amazing waitress who really did care about her customers, and - of course - the AMAZING Paula Poundstone! Her comedic outlook on life - past and present - is still smart and fresh. She took on everything from her past court experience, getting older, her kids, the Twilight series, and even made remarkable witty jokes about the location of The Coach House. She is truly a gem; they don't make comedians like her anymore. She entertained us for over two hours, which went by too fast. Watching Paula Poundstone live - instead of listening to her on the radio (Wait Wait Don't Tell Me) or a watching a rerun on comedy central - is worth every penny spent. Thank you, Paula, for the best family evening!

Carolina Theatre - Durham, NC - Fri, Jan 20, 2012

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Onaf

My stomach muscles still hurt the next morning from laughing so hard for so long. This woman is just naturally funny, and her easy-going delivery allows the audience to laugh at themselves as much as they laugh at her.

Carolina Theatre - Durham, NC - Fri, Jan 20, 2012

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Arearess

We have seen Paula half a dozen times and have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves each and every time. She is smart, clever, funny, quick-witted, topical, and down to earth. Her humor is based on her observations of the world around us all and ordinary, day-to-day life. She talks about the same sorts of things we all talk abut with family and friends, only she is funnier. Her conversations with audience members is so quick and smart. She is the best!

Carolina Theatre - Durham, NC - Fri, Jan 20, 2012

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pensacola37

I have loved Paula Poundstone since the '80s and she delivers today just as she always has and will. Her intelligent delivery keeps one interested and excited about what she will say next. I love her humor, kindness and mind!!! What a great way to spend some valuable time!!!!!

Carolina Theatre - Durham, NC - Fri, Jan 20, 2012

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WarnerLove

Paula was absolutely hysterical!!!! My stomach hurt from laughing so hard. Hadn't laughed like that in a long time. My first time seeing her, but will definitely go see her again!

Carolina Theatre - Durham, NC - Fri, Jan 20, 2012

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TNPeytonfan

Had a great time! Laughed til I cried. Paula was even gracious enough to sign autographs after the show and speak with fans. So down to earth, so relevant and so funny.

Carolina Theatre - Durham, NC - Fri, Jan 20, 2012

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Anonymous

A great show, and a great venue for this type of comedian. About a third of the show is classic stand up, about a third of the show are stories recounted from her own life and the other third is centered around conversations with the audience. But it was all funny!

Carolina Theatre - Durham, NC - Fri, Jan 20, 2012

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Squidward777

As always Paula was phenomenal! This was the tenth performance I have attended and I am never disappointed. If you love brilliance and improvisation you will love Paula Poundstone. Her routine is not scripted, but pure improv as she spends the night interacting with the audience. I can't wait for her to come back to the area for my eleventh time seeing her.

Uptown Theatre Napa - Napa, CA - Sat, Jul 14, 2018

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LarryLare1

There are a lot of smart people, but very few brilliant people. Paul is brilliant because she knows she has a unique view of herself and us. I went not only because I also have a sense of humor and so appreciate hers, but because I wanted to support her. You see, for a few years Paul would come to our camp on the California AIDS Ride (now known as AIDS LifeCycle) at the Lompoc fairgrounds. By that time many of us were so exhausted on that third day of seven riding a bicycle from SF to LA that we really needed a laugh. She delivered and so many of us love her for doing so.

Uptown Theatre Napa - Napa, CA - Sat, Jul 14, 2018

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comedyfan08072010

Her show was SO funny! She was also very gracious in signing autographs and taking photos with the audience after the show.

Uptown Theatre Napa - Napa, CA - Sat, Jul 14, 2018

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MrsM09

Paula was at the top of her game last night at Mohegan Sun Cabaret. Along with her always slightly-off-center take on her kids, her pets, politics, the economy and more, Paula bantered with the audience about contract administrators, finance management in the state criminal justice system, the woes of special education and the progression of Griswold, CT from milltown to bastion of small gift shops, interplaying the topics with the facility of George Balanchine. One exchange with an audience member led to the creation of an epic drama starring Goldie and Biscuit, rescue dogs who pull their injured mistress from a trench while ineffectual humans remain on the sidelines. Bravo, Paula. Thanks for another great night. Come back to the Nutmeg State soon!

Uptown Theatre Napa - Napa, CA - Sat, Jul 14, 2018

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fifibrains

They say 'laughter is the best medicine' and, if so, I am going to have a very healthy year. Paula Poundstone is so facile with humor that she can turn the most mundane occurrence into a laugh riot. I've always loved her humor on radio (Wait Wait Don't Tell Me) and on TV, but seeing her live was delightful. I hope she's back in the Hub soon.

Uptown Theatre Napa - Napa, CA - Sat, Jul 14, 2018

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kepfree

Paula told stories, joked, and interacted with the audience for almost 2 hours...then a meet and greet after the show. What a great night!

Uptown Theatre Napa - Napa, CA - Sat, Jul 14, 2018

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HayleythePickle

I last saw Ms. Poundstone in the 80s in San Francisco. She was hysterical then and hasn't lost a thing now. She delights in engaging the audience and having a little fun at their expense, but is not mean-spirited about it. She makes her "target" feel like s/he's in on the joke as well. She still wears wacky suits and tells crazy cat lady stories (she owns 14). She talks about politics a little and about being an Atheist, but even a God-fearing Republican would enjoy her show. Most of the two hours I laughed non-stop. Well worth the trip to see her.

Uptown Theatre Napa - Napa, CA - Sat, Jul 14, 2018

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Bryan99

Wonderful to see PP again after many years. Saw her at the Punch Line in SF in the 80s, and her act is as good as ever. I particularly liked the way she told stories about her life and wove that into asking people in the audience about theirs. A nice mix! Only complaint would be that she went on almost right at 8pm, the listed showtime and acts usually give a bit more buffer time, and so we just walked in as she was going on. But, a very minor grievance, and I highly recommend this show.

Uptown Theatre Napa - Napa, CA - Sat, Jul 14, 2018

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Anonymous

Paula Poundstone was terrific.................................................

Uptown Theatre Napa - Napa, CA - Sat, Jul 14, 2018

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MistyBrown

I haven't laughed so much since I met my husband lol. Paula's material was fresh and right on target with what is going on and wrong in our society and country with a hilarious spin on it. I laughed so much that my mouth muscles hurt the next day. Would definitely see her again!

Uptown Theatre Napa - Napa, CA - Sat, Jul 14, 2018

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MarinRob

This gal is absolutely top-notch. She's witty, quick thinking, and entertaining. My husband didn't really want to attend and I hoped he'd be amused - he's laughed all through the performance and has been raving about it to friends. See her if you have the chance.

Chevalier Theatre - Medford, MA - Sat, Jun 23, 2018

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Anonymous

Glad I wasn t in the front rows! Funny people only Paula can find

Chevalier Theatre - Medford, MA - Sat, Jun 23, 2018

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Oaklandbilly

Paula continues to demonstrate the ability to develop stories from her life and on the fly from audience participation. Her quick wit and intellect and her unique take on life are entertaining and uplifting.

Chevalier Theatre - Medford, MA - Sat, Jun 23, 2018

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gisprof

Two hours of true entertainment - the time literally flew by .... a constant stream of fun and mirth.

Chevalier Theatre - Medford, MA - Sat, Jun 23, 2018

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SalBigGuy

Paula Poundstone didn't warm up. She came out at full speed and didn't stop for two hours. Very funny. She engaged the audience and did a number of iimpromptu exchanges which made the evening fly by.

Chevalier Theatre - Medford, MA - Sat, Jun 23, 2018

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Anonymous

She's great, but went on a little long. That sort of long form would be better for a more bar/restaurant-ish theatre (such as 2nd City). Or she could have us get up and stretch.

Chevalier Theatre - Medford, MA - Sat, Jun 23, 2018

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Anonymous

Best. Show ever. One funny lady.shes. So funny and. No stop laughs all night.

Chevalier Theatre - Medford, MA - Sat, Jun 23, 2018

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PREDDY

event was enjoyable but parking for this venue is not good nor the check in process to get into the hall was tedious

Chevalier Theatre - Medford, MA - Sat, Jun 23, 2018

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Sangol

Paula was her usual wonderful self. Very funny and went on for more than 2 hours. The venue was a disappointment since the seats in the orchestra section have no slant and we could not see the stage.

Chevalier Theatre - Medford, MA - Sat, Jun 23, 2018

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NancyRick

Oh my god- Paula was outrageously hysterical. After five days, I m still laughing. No audience member is safe- but it is so worth it.

Chevalier Theatre - Medford, MA - Sat, Jun 23, 2018

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MsCDB

Paula Poundstone keeps you laughing non-stop for almost 2 hours!

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza - Thousand Oaks, CA - Sat, May 5, 2018

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clarefrommedford

Paula Poundstone delivered a 2+ hour non-stop monologue that had the audience in stitches the entire time - just what we all needed!

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza - Thousand Oaks, CA - Sat, May 5, 2018

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Buzzbay

Paula was hilarious. The material ranged from every day situations to political commentary. Her engagement with fans in the audience is always spot on and very funny, without humiliating the subject. She did a two hour show that was fresh and insightful. She even stayed afterward for meet and greet with fans. She is fantastic!

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza - Thousand Oaks, CA - Sat, May 5, 2018

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AfanofJBs

Paul Poundstone was great! We were not disappointed.

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza - Thousand Oaks, CA - Sat, May 5, 2018

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Ninkster

Second time we've seen Paula live and again she did not disappoint! Our faces hurt from laughing so much when the show was over. Laughter is the best medicine and she is tops as a comedy doctor specialist! Highly recommend catching her show when she is in your area if you can!

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza - Thousand Oaks, CA - Sat, May 5, 2018

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Anonymous

Every time I see Paula Poundstone I laughed my ass off! I ve seen her many times and every show is fantastically funny. Every joke is funny. She s real and doesn t pretend to be anything different. In my next life, I d like to come back as Paula Poundstone!

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza - Thousand Oaks, CA - Sat, May 5, 2018

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Peganator

Paula is an exceptional quick witted humorist. She did not miss a beat in her delivery, and played with a few audience members to draw on her spontenaity . A few late arrivals to her performance were used as ploys to draw the audience in. She was not a "laugh a minute", but rather a laugh every second. She performed stand up comedy and kept the audience engaged the entire time. The only part i felt uncomfortable about was when she used her grown children to make fun of in parts of her performance. Other than that, on a scale of 1 to 10. 1 dull and humorless and 10 being on fire, She is a 10. Brillant!

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza - Thousand Oaks, CA - Sat, May 5, 2018

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Thatsjusthogwash

I was nervous about going because I ve had this nagging cough that makes a big appearance when I get laughing hard. The cough came out in full force. She was just as hilarious as ever. I love the crowd interaction and her quick wit.

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza - Thousand Oaks, CA - Sat, May 5, 2018

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Judy90403

Probably the funniest show I've ever seen. The whole audience was in stitches for the two solid hours of her performance. Incredibly witty.

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza - Thousand Oaks, CA - Sat, May 5, 2018

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dafanfan

I love how she weaves stories around audience responses . Clever and spontaneous.

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza - Thousand Oaks, CA - Sat, May 5, 2018

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Anonymous

Paula Poundstone kept everybody laughing for two hours! She combined prepared material with lots of impromptu comedy based on interactions with the audience. Fabulous!

Genesee Theatre - Waukegan, IL - Thu, Apr 12, 2018

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SoCalScott

Paula Poundstone is brilliant! She did a two-hour set, and at least half of it was improvised with her interacting with the audience. Truly a fantastic performance. We would see her again in a heartbeat!

Genesee Theatre - Waukegan, IL - Thu, Apr 12, 2018

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indyJoemama

I laughed a lot and could identify with many things she said. She has a lot of energy and engaged with the audience well.

Genesee Theatre - Waukegan, IL - Thu, Apr 12, 2018

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YaGottaBeKidding

Paula Poundstone is a master at quick quips. She takes audience participation to a new level with her funny comebacks. We had so much fun with Paula.

Genesee Theatre - Waukegan, IL - Thu, Apr 12, 2018

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IndyConcertFan

2 hour non stop show that kept us entertained and laughing the whole time.

Genesee Theatre - Waukegan, IL - Thu, Apr 12, 2018

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cdez45

My husband and I needed a good laugh and Paula didn't disappoint. She is funny without being vulgar. She engaged the audience and has a knack for finding humor in about anything. I would like to read her new book.

Genesee Theatre - Waukegan, IL - Thu, Apr 12, 2018

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Stella33

Counting minutes until Paula is back in town. So talented. 2 FULL hours of fun! I have not laughed that long in ages. You rock, Paula!

Genesee Theatre - Waukegan, IL - Thu, Apr 12, 2018

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Dawsonleary

Paula was hysterical !! Such quick humor and engaging the audience! Never skipped a beat!

Genesee Theatre - Waukegan, IL - Thu, Apr 12, 2018

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RifeWithStandards

Paula's witty banter with audience members is hilarious. And how she weaves the conversations throughout the show is impressive. But it's her intelligent and clever commentary that bring me back to see her.

Genesee Theatre - Waukegan, IL - Thu, Apr 12, 2018

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AliChgo

It was our first time at one of Paula Poundstone's shows. She engaged the audience and was so quick in her observations. Not only was she funny but she was smart funny -- clearly well-read and on top of current affairs. Most comedians perform about 1.5 hrs. She worked so hard to entertain us that she stayed on for nearly 2.5 hrs. We were truly impressed. We'll see her again and again!

Genesee Theatre - Waukegan, IL - Thu, Apr 12, 2018

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Kimmykam

PP had unique style and tailored her set to this audience. Very Witty!

Kraushaar Auditorium - Towson, MD - Fri, Mar 23, 2018

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csc51

Paula Poundstone was terrific her show lasted almost 2 1/2 hours. Her interaction with the audience was spontaneous and very funny. She covered a range of topics and was funny with deep social insight; especially about electronic media. She wove the humor from the audience back into the skits later in the show seamlessly ;but with very good effect. She had to keep track of all the things she had said and to weave into the up coming material. That showed an uncanny grasps of everything that was going as it happened. We stayed for the meet and greet after the show and Paula was very friendly and easy to talk with. I would highly recommend her show to any one.

Kraushaar Auditorium - Towson, MD - Fri, Mar 23, 2018

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JimBrickmanfan

Paula Poundstone is very quick witted and funny! Had a great evening and would see her again.

Kraushaar Auditorium - Towson, MD - Fri, Mar 23, 2018

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Anonymous

Really an entertaining show and her ability to do funny ad libs is amazing.

Kraushaar Auditorium - Towson, MD - Fri, Mar 23, 2018

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Westminsterwoman

Paula's political jokes were very funny ,but in audience participation it sounded like she was disparaging people, especially the man who didn't want to speak. If she had made 450 fewer uses of the F word, would have been better. Show was a little long.

Kraushaar Auditorium - Towson, MD - Fri, Mar 23, 2018

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Frksdec

Paula was witty and really funny for over 2 hours!!

Kraushaar Auditorium - Towson, MD - Fri, Mar 23, 2018

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Ange312830

I enjoy Paula's endless talking. She's very witty and good at getting the audience involved. I get her humor and always have!!

Kraushaar Auditorium - Towson, MD - Fri, Mar 23, 2018

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dijok

12th time seeing Paula Poundstone and she did not disappoint. One of her best shows. Great time had by all.

Kraushaar Auditorium - Towson, MD - Fri, Mar 23, 2018

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TowsonSteve

I had feared that she was going to just recount the live versions of noteworthy events already detailed in one of her books, but she wasn't even that prepared. Instead she spent the two hours picking out several members of the front audience and carrying on an amusing spur of the moment conversation with each. Clearly her quick witted sarcasm was on-display as she made easy fun of each person's responses to her standard questions. One reply to "What do you do for a living?" was to vague but then the next was too specific making both the topic of a somewhat amusing rant of ridicule by Ms Poundstone as the audience victim stumbled through further explanations of the first reply. This would have been okay as a start before she went on to her prepared material, but after a while we realized that this ad-lib bit was all there was to the performance. After one hour it became clear she was watching the clock with an eye to cutting it off as soon as she met some minimum threshold of stage time. About the same time I too started checking my watch looking forward to this show being over.

Kraushaar Auditorium - Towson, MD - Fri, Mar 23, 2018

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SteveSmith

Paula 's performance was fantastic, exceeded our expectations. She is very funny and does a great job at improv; highly recommend seeing her!

Kraushaar Auditorium - Towson, MD - Fri, Mar 23, 2018

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mp106

What can I say about this woman other than she is by far one of the quickest-witted comics out there. Her performance clocked in a more than 2 hours but honestly it didn't feel like it. I could listen to her talk all night. Highly recommended !

The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Sat, Jun 24, 2017

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tinatalker

It was my first time at Parker Playhouse, and it was a perfect, intimate venue to see Paula Poundstone. What an amazingly funny person with wry, honest views on life. I will definitely see more shows at the Parker; it is a great small space.

The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Sat, Jun 24, 2017

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awsupermom

Paula Poundstone was So Wonderful! She talked for 2 full hours and we never stopped laughing. She did not miss a beat, so clever and engaging - I have not stopped raving about her. Parker Playhouse is a great venue - every seat is a good one and the prices were surprisingly affordable.

The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Sat, Jun 24, 2017

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MockingBirdSinger

If laughter is the best medicine then Paula Poundstone is the best doctor. She spoke for two hours straight and I laughed until I was exhausted in a good way.

The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Sat, Jun 24, 2017

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Coateddi

Paula Poundstone is fantastic! I would go see her anytime!

The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Sat, Jun 24, 2017

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Sunshineson

It was our first time visiting Parker Playhouse when we saw Paula Poundstone on Saturday. She is so talented. I m not a prude but admire a comedian that can make an audience bust out laughing without using cheap profanity as the punchline. Surprisingly she was not political which now gets easy laughs too. I have always loved her and enjoy listening to Wait Wait Don t Tell Me when she is on. I especially enjoyed meeting her after the show. Parker Playhouse is a very intimate venue. The lobby ceiling is beautiful and parking is easy.

The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Sat, Jun 24, 2017

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TomRtheKinksFan

Paula Poundstone was as funny as ever, both in her prepared material and in her trademark spontaneous interactions with the crowd. She was also more political than usual, probably because she seems to share the utter frustration that most of her fans feel (judging by the crowd reaction) over having Trump as President. Sample one-liner: "So now the Republicans have a new version of their health plan - it's just going to cover . . . Trump. If he's feeling o.k., it'll trickle down." She also was even more vehement than usual about her concerns about cell phone and device use by young people, especially in schools. She called on, engaged with but then didn't give much time to a well-meaning special education teacher who was trying to explain that, in some ways, devices can be helpful to some children if used with guidance. But that was the rare serious moment. Mostly she was just hilarious in her unique way. I like seeing her every year or two and plan to keep doing so as long as she keeps touring.

The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Sat, Jun 24, 2017

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Achalasia

The theater, unfortunately, presented obstacles to enjoying this show! The room was stiflingly hot and there was practically no leg room in front of my mezzanine seat!

The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Sat, Jun 24, 2017

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eaeaea

Really hung up about a couple things (e.g. screen time), too much politics, preaching to the choir. I like that it wasn't a canned set though.

The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Sat, Jun 24, 2017

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Jcbe

Paula Ooundstine was amazing, but the venue was sweltering. Even she complained.

The Wilbur - Boston, MA - Sat, Jun 24, 2017

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SecondCityLover

Two plus non-stop hours of very funny routines, including a lot of improvisation. This is probably the best comedy show I've ever seen.