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by Klaus Kinski
Will Franken @ Rock n ROFL (more by Ryan Muir)
Holy Toledo. If ever there was a night when the NYC comedy scene presents you with two extremely tough choices of live entertainment, Wednesday April 16, 2008 is a doozie.
On the one hand, you've got the opportunity to see the truly brilliant comedic performance artist Will Franken unleash an HOUR-LONG SET at the Sidewalk Cafe (94 Ave A @ 6th Street) at 9:00pm. Will delivered a short, powerful and completely mesmerizing set at the last Rock n' ROFL that left me ready for a much longer, more involved performance. Tonight's our chance people. Oh, and it's ABSOLUTELY FREE!
Cripes, but on the other hand you've also got the opportunity to check out the latest installment of Rififi's (332 11th St. b/t 1st and 2nd Ave) new Wednesday night staple Gelmania. The show will be hosted by German entertainer Klaus Von Funn (not to be confused with Klaus Kinski), who I endorse completely and without hesitation. The roster of comedic guests makes me weep at the majesty of their caliber; guests include David Cross, Reggie Watts, Chelsea Peretti, Bobby Tisdale, Neil Casey and Anthony Antaminuik. Yes, all of them. Doors for this show are at 8:00pm and costs a mere $5.00.
It's stressful picking which show to go to, but no matter which one you choose, you will have chosen wisely. Gelmania flyer below....
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I heard David Cross canceled.
Posted by Anonymous | April 16, 2008 2:23 PM
Is that true?
Posted by Anonymous | April 16, 2008 2:24 PM
Yeah, that's what I've heard from a few people, too. Sucks.
Posted by Anonymous | April 16, 2008 2:28 PM
can anyone confirm?
Posted by Anonymous | April 16, 2008 2:51 PM
Hello,
I book Gelmania. David confirmed Monday morning and has not cancelled. I don't know who posted these 2 comments but they are mistaken.
Posted by Jeremy Levenbach | April 16, 2008 2:53 PM
David is a good friend of mine. he will not be there for personal reasons
more to follow
thanks
Posted by Anonymous | April 16, 2008 3:43 PM
i wish i could make it tonight
but i can't!
*FART*
Posted by David Cross | April 16, 2008 4:35 PM
STOP
According to the people who run this show, David Cross will be there.
Posted by brooklynvegan | April 16, 2008 4:39 PM
only I can say who will be where and when.
so anyway, check out the Pope's new outfit when he hits NYC...it totally awsum!!
Posted by GOD | April 16, 2008 4:48 PM
who cares if David Cross will be there. The show is good even without him!
Posted by Anonymous | April 16, 2008 4:48 PM
Every concert you want to go to for the rest of your life has been canceled, so don't bother trying to buy tickets.
Posted by Kurt C. | April 16, 2008 5:28 PM
Cross showed.
Posted by Tito | April 16, 2008 11:33 PM
Chelsea Peretti didn't.
But Greg Johnson did!
Posted by Anonymous | April 16, 2008 11:38 PM
security in the basement?
Posted by nick | April 16, 2008 11:59 PM
Gay television. Sorry about that.
Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2008 12:07 AM
David Cross is an asshole
Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2008 8:51 AM
Will Franken gave an awesome performance last night!
Posted by Stealth Johnson | April 17, 2008 3:45 PM
David Cross is a really nice guy. I had a nice chat with him after an "Invite Them Up" a few years back.
Posted by Anonymous | April 18, 2008 12:39 AM
"STOP"
HAMMER TIME
Posted by Anonymous | April 18, 2008 1:52 AM
i wish i had an asshole
Posted by Anonymous | April 25, 2008 9:08 PM
Islam is a religion of peace
Posted by منتديات | February 23, 2011 12:53 PM