LORENZO NYC Reviews and Tickets

70%

(4 Ratings)

Positive

75%

Mixed

25%

Negative

Members say

Thought-provoking, Quirky, Funny, Mannered, Absorbing

About the Show

Comic cares for mischievous uncle, navigating life's absurdities with humor and carpentry.

The absurdities of life becomes a remarkable journey in "LORENZO," a unique tale of intergenerational roommates grappling with their individual challenges.

In this extraordinary narrative, multi-award-winning stand-up comedian Ben Target makes a courageous decision to relinquish his thriving career and become the live-in caretaker for his beloved elderly uncle, Lorenzo. As frustrations surface in the dynamics between Ben and the mischievous octogenarian, the story unfolds as a life-affirming exploration of death, caregiving, and grief, presented with both bravery and lightheartedness.

Target's signature witty and energetic style guides the narrative through the unconventional combination of storytelling and live carpentry, a rare blend not witnessed on the world stage since Nazareth (circa 30 AD).

Show-Score Member Reviews (4)

Quirky, Refreshing, Thought-provoking, Entertaining, Great writing

See it if you want to see an honestly written one-man show infused with humor that deals with grief & death.

Don't see it if you are not in a space to confront the realities of dying and/or do not enjoy quirky performances.

A bit dull, Earnest, Mannered, Disappointing

See it if you're ok w/a work that tries to engage, amuse, be philosophical, but misses the mark. "I could see what he was trying to do." He tries hard

Don't see it if you want a gr solo show (like Edelman's). Ben's mannered delivery grates. Tedious detail abt caretaking. I was bored. Could've skipped it.

Quirky, Overrated, Banal, Dizzying, Cliched

See it if Just wasn't a good story. Tries to be everything for everyone.

Don't see it if If you don't like 1 person shows. Plot is fair.

During previews

Thought-provoking, Great staging, Great acting, Funny, Absorbing

See it if Ben Target, a multitalented comedian, performs a compassionate and funny play about love and loss on a simple but effective stage.

Don't see it if A heartfelt hour on death,grief, caregving&askig yourself,"What's your fantasy death?"isn't your thing,tho all the above is mixed w humor. Read more

Critic Reviews (1)

Ben Target wrote and stars in Lorenzo , a love letter to a dying favorite uncle.
Read more

Trailer

Creative team