The Fifth Dentist NYC Reviews and Tickets

85%

(53 Reviews)

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Members say

Entertaining, Funny, Clever, Delightful, Absorbing

About the Show

Mike King, son of Sid King, fondly reminisces on the highlights of growing up the son of a legend.

What’s it like to be the son of Sid King, the “Sultan of Burlesque”? In his 70 minute solo show, Mike King, “The Fifth Dentist”, is more than happy to tell you. Originally from Denver, Mike is a pediatric dentist in NYC by day and a comedian by night. This is the story of one man's love for his father regardless of what his Orthodox Jewish family may think of his father's career choices. Mike King (“Dr. Mike”) has been a comedian for decades. He has appeared on Comedy Central, America’s Funniest Home Videos, and was a regular opener for Ray Romano.

Member Reviews (53)

Clever, Quirky, Slow, Some parts funny, Story telling

See it if mix of little comedy and story telling of growing up with your father owning and running a strip club.

Don't see it if If you looking for a base comedy show. Read more

Entertaining, Intelligent, Great writing, Funny, Clever

See it if you enjoy a humorous biographical one-man Jewish stand-up routine, based on his life growing up as the son of a strip joint owner

Don't see it if you aren't interested in small venues, off-color Jewish humor, solo performances Read more

Critic Reviews (1)

For a previous production

"This chronological autobiography is interspersed with King’s stand-up routines at various venues on the 1980s New York circuit. King has clearly developed his set over the decades; these segments got the loudest guffaws of the night...Ultimately, the show's regressive gendered and racial views struck me as problematic, with several cringingly offensive moments. However what comes across throughout is King’s profound and sincere love for his father."
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