Something About Simon - The Paul Simon Story NYC Reviews and Tickets

80%

(34 Reviews)

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Members say

Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful, Absorbing, Nostalgic

About the Show

In this brand-new solo show, British singer-songwriter Gary Edward Jones plays Paul Simon's songs and recounts his idol's unique story.

From the show:

Paul Simon is a name that has cemented itself into the “hearts and bones” of audiences all over the world, his name has become synonymous, not only with music, but with cultural history.

In this brand-new show, British singer-songwriter Gary Edward Jones not only recites the music of one of his idols, but also tells the unique story of Paul Simon. After years of comparisons, Gary set out on a journey of discovery and for over two years, he lived and breathed all things Simon, creating a show which has received five-star reviews and standing ovations across the UK and comes to NYC!

Member Reviews (34)

Indulgent, Fluffy, Overrated, Slow, Disappointing

See it if You’re a huge Paul Simon fan and would be happy hearing snippets of his music sung by someone else.

Don't see it if You expect any kind of engaging story or wit or details of Paul Simon’s life that a shallow dive on Wikipedia would give you. Read more

Thought-provoking, Slow, Great singing, Entertaining

See it if A really good singer who sings and gives you some biography about Simon. Older crowd who like Simon.

Don't see it if It can be slow at times with one sad song after another.

Resonant, Intelligent, Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if you like Paul Simon's lyrics and would like to hear them played with heart by a musician who discovered him not long ago interspersed w/info

Don't see it if you are looking for a play or know everything about Paul Simon and are looking for something new.

Slow, Gentle, Bland, Good singing, Nostalgic

See it if Solo singer/guitarist does a revue of Simon songs with biographical comments. Older audience of Paul Simon fans loved it.

Don't see it if I found it soothing but dull. One lonely ballad after another, without much humor, drama or excitement. Hot stuffy theater.

Mildly entertaining, Unexceptional, Disappointing, Great singing

See it if u want to hear a Paul Simon devotee adeptly cover a handful of Simon & Garfunkel & solo Simon songs in a graceful yet unexceptional concert.

Don't see it if you expect any true insight or analysis of the revered singer's relationship with Art or the art of songwriting. Read more

Delightful, Great singing, Entertaining

See it if You like Paul Simon music, with good singing and music.

Don't see it if Dislike Paul Simon musics, or looking for a biography or action.

Biographical, Great singing, Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if Talented Brit musician tributes folk songwriting legend, Rhymin' Simon, through musical journey of story, song,and projection in cellar bar.

Don't see it if A man and his guitar standing very still for his near Kodachrome flash moment. Read more

Lazy, Cheap, Unoriginal

See it if You want to see a performer play 10 or so Paul Simon songs exactly the way he played them

Don't see it if You are looking for something original. If you are expecting to learn something new about Paul Simon you will be disappointed Read more