The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (155)
See it if A history of drinking with three free drinks included. A musical about alcohol.
Don't see it if You don’t like musicals or are offended by stereotypes. Or you do not drink
See it if You enjoy drinking and want to see a creative musical and learn the history of drinking
Don't see it if You don't like alcohol or do not want to drink
See it if You love to get your drink on! This is a fun, quirky musical about alcohol's origins. It's extremely well crafted, much like the cocktails!
Don't see it if You struggle with alcohol, or you just don't like to drink (no shame). This show is all about the drinks, but it's a lot of fun too.
See it if you are looking for a show that is fun, unpretentious and doesn't take itself seriously. 3 genuine alcoholics drinks comes with the ticket.
Don't see it if you are a teetotaler or you must have an epic performance. Read more
See it if you like to watch something new..
Don't see it if if you don't drink
See it if A must for information junkies-the history & craft of beer, cocktails & alcohol. Told with humor & songs, plus 3 free drinks. Good times.
Don't see it if You don't like drinking or information. There is a quiz.
See it if you like trivia, enjoy drinking
Don't see it if you don't like various types of liquor, aren't into small theater shows that aren't performed on a traditional stage
See it if Want Fun evening out. Very cute- with even some education included. And the included drinks and popcorn ( albeit salty) did not hurt.
Don't see it if You dislike alcohol or alternatively, you are misguided and think ( wrongly) this could be a binge
Critic Reviews (18)
"By infusing Anthony’s knowledge of the cocktail, his charming personality, and an in-depth but also hilarious look at the history of alcohol, with music and a lighthearted, vaudevillian vibe, 'The Imbible' becomes a singularly unique, immersive theater experience that you will not want to miss. Plus: getting wasted is included in the price of the show!...Trust me that you will leave the Green Room educated, entertained, and buzzing with spirit!"
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"An entertaining evening...An in-depth review of the 10,000-year history of alcohol...This is the kind of audience participation I can agree to...I felt educated and nearly intoxicated as the evening progressed....Immersive theater at its finest. If you’re trying to decide 'shall we go to a show tonight, or just get a drink' no compromising needed here."
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"The show is both educational and entertaining. Mixing whimsy and information, Caporale makes the story of our relationship with alcohol remarkably compelling. And the show's lessons can be washed down with complimentary, thematically appropriate beverages...A must-see for anyone who enjoys free booze, which is probably nearly everyone."
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"A factual journey of drinking throughout history. A solo show, but with backup singers. Anthony Caporale plays The Bartender in this amazing history lesson. Actually, it's more like a history class combined with a chemistry lesson that just happens to take place during music class...The tales he spins are all based in facts -- many of which I was not aware of -- and keep you yearning for more."
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"You gotta have a gimmick, and if that gimmick involves loosening up a crowd with a few potent potables, then so be it. In Manhattan, three drinks for an $18 ticket is fair enough. But when they come served with four-part harmonies, the scientific exploration of distillation, and an homage to Gloria Gaynor, the resulting deal is one of the best bets for a fun and fact-filled outing at this year’s New York International Fringe Festival...The show itself is a warm, light and often charming concoction."
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"As we travel through time with Caporale and his four talented a cappella cohorts, we are treated to song, and dance, and even liberal samplings of alcohol at different stages of development and evolution...'The Imbible' is educational and rip-roaring funny, with a talented and generous dose of song and dance, and three free drinks."
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"They all keep the show moving quickly and provide lots of visual interest. This show never turns into a dry lecture!...We hear a lot about Prohibition in American history, but the way it came about and then how the liquor industry came out of it afterwards was fascinating...'The Imbible' is a brisk and entertaining piece that will provide you with plenty of bar trivia, and really, who doesn't need more of that?"
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"It's innovative, quirky, entertaining—and you're served free alcohol...Caporle peppers his stories with whimsical asides and anachronistic illustrations, such as a cavewoman busting out with an umbrella when it starts to rain...Over the course of the 90-minute production, you're served three drinks that function as tangible examples of Caporle's subject matter. But with or without the alcohol, 'The Imbible' is an intoxicating pleasure."
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