Comedian Brad Zimmerman performs "My Rise to the Middle," a sequel to his off-Broadway one man show , "My Son, the Waiter, A Jewish Tragedy" in Mayo Performing Art Center's Starlight Room tonight, September 30 and Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20.
This funny and poignant sequel to My Son the Waiter, A Jewish Tragedy chronicles the further adventures of comedian Brad Zimmerman and his quest to make it in show business, despite a well-meaning but meddling Jewish mother, and a turbulent professional and social life.
The audience will also have the opportunity to meet with Zimmerman after each performance and discuss the work.
Brad Zimmerman is a very unique and original voice in the world of comedy. Watch a few minutes of his comedy and you will know you have never seen anything like Brad.
He works all over the country, performing at theatres, comedy clubs, casinos and comedy festivals. He has worked with many well known comedians and entertainers such as Brad Garrett, Dennis Miller, Susie Essman, Julio Iglesias and Joan Rivers.
Brad combines years of acting training and standup, which is evident in Brad's one man show, My Son the Waiter, A Jewish Tragedy. In this part standup/part theatrical piece, Brad tells a story of one man's lengthy, and we do mean lengthy, struggle to make it as an actor in New York. His send-ups on his childhood, his family, his misbegotten love life, and his career are as warm and poignant as they are hysterical. His friend
Brad Garrett says of the show, "Zimmerman's one-man show is a must see. It's hysterical, heartfelt, timely and poignant. I cried, I laughed, I forgot where I parked."
In addition to this show, Brad has done work in both television and film, most notably playing Johnny Sack's lawyer in The Sopranos.
