Happy Birthday Doug
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Happy Birthday Doug
79

Happy Birthday Doug NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%
(78 Ratings)
Positive
87%
Mixed
12%
Negative
1%
Members say
Funny, Entertaining, Great acting, Clever, Cliched

About the Show

In this new solo comedy, Doug is turning 41. He's visited by friends, nightmares, a few exes, and a ghost. Imagine a gay Christmas Carol/modern day exorcism set in a wine bar in Silverlake. Welcome to the party!

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Show-Score Member Reviews (78)

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139 Reviews | 20 Followers
100
Tour de force, Hilarious, Dizzying, Clever

See it if you like "Buyer & Cellar," hilarious non-stop monologues, one-man shows, multiple characters, pop culture, contemporary gay humor

Don't see it if you don't like fast & furious one-liners & party people stereotypes, you prefer plot to crazy characters drinking & rambling Read more

360 Reviews | 76 Followers
95
Pretension-spoofing, Great writing, Great acting, Hilarious, Energetic

See it if you need a really good belly laugh or just need to witness this high-powered energy on stage. It's clever, stinging at times, but honest!

Don't see it if you don't appreciate gay humor or gay themes in general. Read more

57 Reviews | 4 Followers
91
Dizzying, Great writing, Hilarious, Great acting, Clever

See it if you enjoy an actor's tour de force channeling characters both wildly exaggerated and hilariously true-to-life

Don't see it if you can't take one-person shows or raw lightning-fast comedy or explicit gayness

68 Reviews | 15 Followers
90
Great acting, Funny, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever

See it if you like gay-themed theater that explores issues of gay relationships, drugs/alcohol in a humorous way

Don't see it if you're not into one man shows Read more

443 Reviews | 146 Followers
90
Positive, Refreshing, Great acting, Hilarious, Delightful

See it if Side-splitting solo act paradoxically pulls off 2-way dialogue (no monologues, omniscient narration). At all times wicked, gracious, humane.

Don't see it if you’re a saint; have seen Droege before & know you don’t like his shtick. Sideswipes at married life, prim & “beige” ppl, reverential youth. Read more

90 Reviews | 6 Followers
90
Great acting, Clever, Funny, Entertaining

See it if Clever, witty writing. Amusing characterizations, Accomplished character delineation Talented actor Fun show

Don't see it if Humor is entirely gay so if you don't appreciate that you won't like this show.

712 Reviews | 401 Followers
90
Refreshing, Great acting, Entertaining, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You want an enjoyable evening of belly laughter and remarkable comedian actor. Drew Droege has proven that he is here and presence.

Don't see it if You don't like LGBT humor, this won't be your kind of show.

88 Reviews | 14 Followers
90
Delightful, A romp, Clever, Funny, Entertaining

See it if You are a fan of Drew Droge’s work. Snappy dialogue and solo performance work.

Don't see it if You are not Interested in solo work, or if you crave the other person on the other side of the conversation. Read more

Critic Reviews (6)

The New York Times
February 16th, 2020
For a previous production

"Here’s a Vodka Stinger.: Drew Droege’s solo show is a laugh-out-loud funny social sendup, but it doesn’t add up to more than a series of vignettes."
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Lighting & Sound America
February 13th, 2020
For a previous production
TheaterScene.net
February 16th, 2020
For a previous production

"As an actor, the animated and immensely skilled Droege is peerless. Without any costume changes, by just utilizing his own talents and with the aid of artful strategic lighting fluctuations...Droege manages to continually look and sound totally different during this hour-long tour de force."
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Theatre is Easy
February 13th, 2020
For a previous production

Best Bet. "Both a scathing take-down and sweet celebration of white gay male culture, 'Happy Birthday Doug' is an uproarious gathering…execution is everything. And this is where the show shines…most important is Droege's expertise with a character's energy."
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Front Row Center
February 14th, 2020
For a previous production

Score: 75% "These characters blend together in a slow current, albeit often hilarious, looking for a destination. It is light fare delivered by a master story teller. I was hoping for something more layered."
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Off Off Online
February 17th, 2020
For a previous production

"Some of the characters rotate in and out of the action, and others have only a single scene, but Droege assumes their personae and projects their individuality with ease."
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