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Yes, I Can Say That!

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Overview

Produced by:
Primary Stages in association with Jamie deRoy
Dates:
March 04 - April 16, 2023
Run Time:
1 Hour, 30 Minutes
Intermission:
No
Theater:
Showing in Theater
Tickets:
$60-125 (59E59 Member price: $50)

Show Info

Judy Gold stars in

YES, I CAN SAY THAT!

Written by Judy Gold and Eddie Sarfaty
Directed by BD Wong

Judy Gold knows the value of a good joke – and the steep price of silencing comedians. Unnerved and infuriated, Judy shares her reverence for the intimacy of collective laughter and her passion for the vital work comedians do to bring us together, make us think, and speak truth to power.
 
Based on her book “Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come for the Comedians, We Are All in Trouble,” the comedy veteran is taking the stage to tell the fascists and crybabies to shove their hate and political correctness up their respective asses. This wickedly funny new one-woman show is a big-mouthed and big-hearted call for truth, kindness, common sense, and most of all, laughter.

Lead support for Yes, I Can Say That! is provided by Dasha Epstein, the Garfield Family Fund in memory of Johanna Garfield, Jim Kierstead, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, Carol Roaman, and Lynn Bartner-Wiesel and Elisha Wiesel.
Additional support provided by Riki Kane Larimer, Daryl Roth, and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. 

Post-performance talkbacks with Judy Gold and led by Erin Daley, Associate Artistic Director at Primary Stages, will be held after the following performances:

  • Friday, March 24 with special guest Sandra Bernhard
  • Friday, March 31 with special guest BD Wong
  • Friday, April 14 with special guest Mary Trump
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Producing Company

Primary Stages

Primary Stages is dedicated to inspiring, supporting, producing, and sharing the art of playwriting. We operate on the strongly held belief that the future of American theater relies on nurturing playwrights and giving them the support they need to fully realize their vision. Primary Stages is the Resident Off Broadway Theater Company at 59E59 Theaters.

Read more at: www.primarystages.org


Reviews

"A deliberately uncomfortable, laugh-packed show seeded with stealth missiles." – The New York Times

★★★★ "Funny and furious... a testament to the importance of speaking one's truth, expecially for comedians." – Time Out

★★★★ "Gold is so naturally funny, her delivery and comic timing so impeccable, that belly laughs are to be had in abundance." – NY Stage Review

"An unflinching defense of free speech" TheaterMania

★★★★★ "Comedy gold!"
"Not only is it provocative, thought-provoking, and moving, it's continually hilarious" 
The Queer Review

"The jokes fly fast and furious and decidedly unfiltered." Talkin' Broadway

"One of the strongest and most vital works of political theatre I've ever seen" – OnStage Blog

★★★★★ "Blunt and fearless"
"An unforgettable evening of comedy and entertainment" 
– All About Solo