Broadway's 'All In: Comedy About Love' Disappoints with Disjointed Humor and Sky-High Ticket Prices

December 23, 2024
Broadway's 'All In: Comedy About Love' Disappoints with Disjointed Humor and Sky-High Ticket Prices
  • 'All In: Comedy About Love' is currently running at the Hudson Theatre and will continue until mid-February 2024, with ticket prices soaring up to $800.

  • The show features a lineup of 14 celebrities, including notable names like John Mulaney, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Richard Kind, and Fred Armisen, who perform seated with binders in hand.

  • While there are moments of scattered laughter, the humor often relies on repetitive jokes and anachronisms, which ultimately diminish its comedic impact.

  • Despite its title suggesting a focus on romance, the review indicates that the show misleads audiences, presenting a series of disjointed comedic bits instead.

  • Adapted from humorist Simon Rich's short stories, the performance has been criticized for resembling a simple staged reading rather than a fully realized theatrical production.

  • Director Alex Timbers attempts to enhance the experience with original music and a coffee house-style set, but the execution falls short of what is expected from a Broadway show.

  • The initial performances are described as quirky and self-satisfied, yet they lack a coherent comedic structure, leaving audiences wanting more.

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