A Starter Kit For THE OLD MAN AND THE POOL Creator and Star, Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & the Pool, the acclaimed new solo play, written and performed by Screen Actors Guild, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Lortel Award winner Mike Birbiglia, is running now through Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center.

One of the greatest comedic storytellers, at the top of his game. Following his award-winning show The New One, Mike Birbiglia has returned to Broadway with a coming-of-middle-age story about when life takes a dive - into a highly-chlorinated YMCA pool.

Propelled by his singular, insightful voice and everyman style, Mike Birbiglia has quickly become one of the most popular names in standup as well as an accomplished actor, author, and filmmaker.

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Stand-Up Comedy/Theatre

The New One (2019)

After receiving widespread acclaim for his Off-Broadway one-person shows, Birbiglia hit Broadway with this hilarious yet profound one-man show that recounts his emotional and physical journey to parenthood.

Available to stream on Netflix.

Mike Birbiglia: Thank God For Jokes (2017)

In this special, Birbiglia takes the stage in Brooklyn and hits on hard truths about puppets, late people and the very real dangers of being funny.

Available to stream on Netflix.

Mike Birbiglia: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend (2013)

On this painfully honest but hilarious journey, Birbiglia struggles to find reason in an area where it may be impossible to find: love.

Available to stream on Netflix.

Sleepwalk With Me (2008)

In his first solo show, Birbiglia explores his unique problem with sleepwalking, and all of the hazardous, hilarious, and poignant predicaments that follow.

What I Should Have Said Was Nothing (2008)

In this live concert special Birbiglia explores a riotous selection of unique insights and observations culled from his diary.

Available to stream on Netflix.

Podcasts

Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

On his weekly podcast, Mike welcomes a different comedian or creator each episode and together they work out original, untested material while chatting and traversing any number of hilarious, heartfelt, and uncomfortable topics.

Stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.

Albums

My Girlfriend's Boyfriend (2013)

Sleepwalk with Me Live! (2011)

My Secret Public Journal (2007)

Two Drink Mike (2006)

Books

The New One: Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad (2020)

Adapted from the live show and the comedy album of the same name, the book version of his one-man Broadway show delves deeper into the subject of parenthood, digging into his darkest and funniest thoughts about the decision to have a child. Along with hilarious and poignant stories he has never shared before, the book also features poetry written by Birbiglia's wife and poet, Jen Stein.

Sleepwalk with Me and Other Painfully True Stories (2010)

Birbiglia adapted his acclaimed 2008 one-man show into this 2010 book which debuted at #29 on the hardcover nonfiction New York Times Bestseller List and number four on the hardcover nonfiction section of the Washington Post Political Bookworm Best Sellers. The book was also a finalist for the 2011 Thurber Prize for American Humor.

Films

Sleepwalk with Me (2011)

In this autobiographical tale based on director Mike Birbiglia's successful one-man show, an up-and-coming stand-up comedian deals with career and relationship issues while trying to ignore his outrageous sleepwalking habit.

Don't Think Twice (2016)

Starring Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Mike Birbiglia, Kate Micucci, Chris Gethard and Tami Sagher, Birbiglia's second film follows a successful six-person comedy team known as The Commune waiting for its big break. The team finds itself at a crossroads when one of the group becomes a solo success, and the others begin to wonder if they will make it after all.

Notable Television Appearances

Anti-Hero - Taylor Swift

Billions

Orange Is the New Black