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My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! Reviews - Broadway

My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! Reviews
Based on 33 audience reviews
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Westside Theatre Downstairs New York
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Acting: Acting on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Music: Music on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Production: Production on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Good
Story: Story on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Good
Recommended For:
Seniors:  grade 70
Adults:  grade 40
Tourists:  grade 30
Romantic Date:  grade 30
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1 SAVE YOUR MONEY, STAY HOME  Review by: Normally Love Comedy, Aug 17, 2012
Stay Home. My guess, doing anything besides going to this show, would be more fun. If you ever attended middle school where there were boys, then you have heard every joke in this show. Out of respect to the few people who laughed at some of the jokes, it kept me from yelling out the punch lines, which I remember from grade school and middle school. My wife and I have been to a lot of plays, and last night just happen to be my 65th birthday, ... read more
My recommendation:
Don't go
Acting: Acting on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
Production: Production on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
Story: Story on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
I saw this show with:
Spouse/Partner
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2 Italian and Jewish a tiresome mix  Review by: Ben, May 15, 2011
This show is best for unsophisticated seniors who have spent a lifetime watching mediocre sit-coms on TV. The "actor" does 90 minutes of tired jokes on Italian and Jewish themes -- one right after another, with nothing holding ot all together. Just 90 minutes of Borscht Belt gags that most of us have already heard -- plus the Italian schtick. The day I endured this performance, most of the audience laughter came ... read more
My recommendation:
Don't go
Acting: Acting on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
Production: Production on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Good
Story: Story on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
I saw this show with:
Spouse/Partner
Recommended for:
Seniors
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3 A great show and lots of laughs. Very talented.  Review by: Marcy, Oct 6, 2010
Steve Solomon was the greatest comedic act I have seen in a long time. I laughed so hard I was crying. Definitely and great show to see.
My recommendation:
must see!
Acting: Acting on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Music: Music on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Production: Production on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Good
Story: Story on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
I saw this show with:
Large Group
Recommended for:
Seniors
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4   Review by: Rick, Jul 31, 2009
This was an enjoyable night out........it brought tears of laughter as Steve Solomon parades through his cast of characters as he explores the culture and humor of Jews and Italians.
My recommendation:
must see!
Acting: Acting on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Music: Music on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Production: Production on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Story: Story on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
I saw this show with:
Spouse/Partner
Recommended for:
Romantic Date, The Entire Family, Business Assoc.
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5 "DON'T WASTE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY'  Review by: Just wants to have fun, Aug 15, 2008
these people who liked the show and couldn't stop laughing, must either be over 65 or never get out. This guys show was, "SO NOT FUNNY", He was boring and not entertaining at all. I had more fun going to the bathroom meeting new people who were just as bored. I was so pest that I had wasted my money that I wanted to go back and ask to be reimbursted. I know for next time read the reviews.
My recommendation:
Don't go
Acting: Acting on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
Music: Music on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
Production: Production on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
Story: Story on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
I saw this show with:
Large Group
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6 Funny Night  Review by: George, Jul 14, 2008
A very funny evening, lots of laughs just sit back relax and enjoy no thinking just fun.
My recommendation:
Make an effort to see
Acting: Acting on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Production: Production on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Story: Story on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
I saw this show with:
Alone
Recommended for:
Adults
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7 A fun night out  Review by: Janice, Jun 25, 2008
Most humor is found in every day occurrences, which commonly happen to all of us, but is seldom spoken about. We tend to find things funny that we can relate to. Well, it doesn’t matter if you are Jewish, Italian or derived from any other background, as long as you have a mother you should be able to laugh at what goes on in this show. I left there wanting to remember several lines to re-tell. It’s hard to image that any one man talking about ... read more
My recommendation:
Make an effort to see
Acting: Acting on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Music: Music on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Production: Production on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Story: Story on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
I saw this show with:
Large Group
Recommended for:
Romantic Date, Seniors, Adults
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8 Tired jokes! Find another show!  Review by: Girlfriend, Feb 3, 2008
What tired, recycled jokes! I wanted to sleep, it was so bad, but the theatre was as cold as it was outside, maybe to keep the audience awake. Don't waste your money and time like I did!
My recommendation:
Don't go
Acting: Acting on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Good
Production: Production on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Good
Story: Story on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
I saw this show with:
Large Group
Recommended for:
Seniors
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9 A few laughs but mostly old and low-level schtick  Review by: brainyjane, Jan 14, 2008
I took my elderly (Jewish) father to see this play and I'm very sorry I did. I thought it would be "theater" but it was a stand-up comedy routine. I thought the material would be funny and poignant and bring out truths we could all identify with. Instead it was mostly "schtick", old worn-out jokes with predictable punch-lines about farting dogs, hanging breasts and turbaned taxi drivers in NYC. Very puerile. I thought the author, Steve Solomon,... read more
My recommendation:
Don't go
Acting: Acting on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
Production: Production on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
Story: Story on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
I saw this show with:
Family
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10 Would have walked out if we weren't in the middle of a row  Review by: llaurra, Jan 3, 2008
This show is not meant for anyone under 65... and even those over should proceed with caution. I'm in my late 20s and went with two friends of mine in the same range, and we agreed it was a waste of a night (even with discount tix). The jokes were not clever, and the characters were cliche. The only positive was the acting--talented guy, but nothing could have saved this play.
My recommendation:
Don't go
Acting: Acting on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Production: Production on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Story: Story on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
I saw this show with:
Spouse/Partner
Recommended for:
Seniors
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11 My family went to Theropy  Review by: hil, Dec 26, 2007
The guy tells his story about his life before the theripist comes. It was so funny I was crying in my seat. Even details that you would not think the guy would say. It was sad when he played the piano and his nana diea. So you want to see something off-broadway. Don't wait til another strick.
My recommendation:
Go see if you get a chance
Acting: Acting on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Music: Music on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Good
Production: Production on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Story: Story on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
I saw this show with:
Family
Recommended for:
Business Assoc., Seniors, Tourists
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12 Save your Money!  Review by: Weena, Dec 8, 2007
STAY CLEAR! Old boring, heard them all before jokes! Not funny (except to the older jewish community). One man show needs another man! Sorry....

NYC has sooo much more to offer than this.
My recommendation:
Don't go
Acting: Acting on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
Production: Production on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
Story: Story on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
Recommended for:
Seniors
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13 Racist humor  Review by: cw, Nov 25, 2007
I was very disappointed with the show! My friend and I thought it would be more of the "Seinfeld" type of humor. Instead, we sat through raunchy bathroom jokes and bad sexual humor. This one man show belongs in the Catskills or in the senior sectors of Florida.

In additional to the bad jokes, there was much racist humor towards Asian American groups. The comedian calling Chinese people "chinks" multiple times was equivalent to using ... read more
My recommendation:
Don't go
Acting: Acting on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
Music: Music on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
Story: Story on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Poor
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14 1 man Comedy Show that will make your face hurt!!!!!!!!  Review by: PeppiLongStocking, Oct 15, 2007
I wanted to see this show since it came out. Finally MY cuzin said I'll get ticket's! I was so excited until I read that it was a 1 man show?#@? So I resolved myself to say, OK I'm going to a comedy act. If you do that, you won't be disappointed.
Anyway it was very funny; we laughed the entire 1 1/2 hrs.!
The only suggestion I have is that he could do more Italian gesture's & the good old fashioned slang words.
There was so much story ... read more
My recommendation:
Go see if you get a chance
Acting: Acting on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Music: Music on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Good
Production: Production on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Story: Story on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
I saw this show with:
Family
Recommended for:
The Entire Family
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15   Review by: Sharmila, Sep 21, 2007
Opening night of previews, is my favorite time to first see a Broadway show. The bugs are still undiscovered and this provides an element of surprise for both the performers, and the audience. The cast provided high energy to a story based on a movie, but had elements of originality...
The acting was superb, with Steven Lynchs' Robbie being an original- not just an Adam Sandler copy. Laura Benantis' Julia, had the kindness and sweetness- with ... read more
Acting: Acting on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Music: Music on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Production: Production on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
Story: Story on the My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy! has been rated as Excellent
I saw this show with:
Family
Recommended for:
Seniors, Tourists
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