Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool
85 minutes, with no intermission
Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool - 2022 Broadway History , Info & More
Vivian Beaumont Theatre (Broadway)
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023
Award-winning comedian and storyteller Mike Birbiglia returns to Broadway this fall with a tale of life, death, and a highly chlorinated YMCA pool. Birbiglia takes the stage at the esteemed Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center to chronicle his coming-of-middle-age story that asks the big questions: Why are we here? What’s next? What happens when the items at the doctor’s office that you thought were decorative become functional?
The Old Man and the Pool, which played to sold-out houses in Berkeley, Chicago and Los Angeles, resonates with audiences ages 12 to 112. It’s a hilarious reminder for all of us recovering from failing bodies and a flailing world that laughter is indeed the best medicine.
Get tickets now, and remember: Mike’s here for a good time, not a long time. This strictly limited Broadway engagement ends December 30.
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Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & the Pool
9 / 10
'Dives' is perhaps the wrong word for Birbiglia's approach; he's more of a wader. His new yarn centers on visits to doctors-to address troubling breathing issues and his family history of cardiac arrest-but also includes long and enjoyable digressions about his childhood experiences with public swimming. Birbiglia doesn't wallow in his suffering, but he doesn't go that deep; part of his great charm as a performer is in the way he deflects pity with stoic geniality, mentioning potentially grave issues (such as what sound like anxiety attacks) lightly and fleetingly, almost in passing. He's in the pool, but you never worry that he's really going to drown. He's having too much fun in there, splashing around.
Broadway Review: Mike Birbiglia The Old Man & The Pool
8 / 10
'The Old Man and the Pool,' opening tonight at the Vivian Beaumont, recalls the title of Hemingway's novella, 'The Old Man and the Sea,' and can be likewise interpreted as being about the struggle against death, except it's funny. An engaging standup comedian even (especially?) when riffing on uncomfortable subjects like illness and aging and ugly genitalia, Birbiglia, in his fifth comic monologue (the second one on Broadway) has put together a show that's not his best, but it's his latest, and that is likely enough for his fans.
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by A.A. Cristi - December 31, 2022
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.
by Bruce Glikas - November 15, 2022
Check out photos from the red carpet on opening night for Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & the Pool.
by Bruce Glikas - November 14, 2022
See photos of Mike Birbiglia at opening night curtain call of Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & the Pool on Broadway.
by Blair Ingenthron - November 13, 2022
Critics are weighing in on Mike Birbiglia's acclaimed new solo play The Old Man and The Pool, directed by Seth Barish, which opened on Broadway Sunday, November 13, 2022, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center.
by Show Highlights - November 10, 2022
Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & the Pool, the acclaimed new solo play, opens this weekend on Sunday, November 13, and is now playing through Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center. Get a first look at photos here!
by Michael Major - November 9, 2022
Mike Birbiglia stopped by last night’s episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to discuss his new solo play opening on Broadway this week, The Old Man & the Pool. Birbiglia also discussed working Taylor Swift on the 'Anti-Hero' music video and acting with Tom Hanks. Watch the new interview video now!
by A.A. Cristi - November 1, 2022
Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & the Pool will extend its Broadway engagement due to popular demand.
by A.A. Cristi - September 20, 2022
The new solo play Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & the Pool will open on Broadway this fall at the esteemed Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center.
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Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool - 2022 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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| 2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Solo Performance | Mike Birbiglia |
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