A Miserable Evening with Jackie Hoffman
Feeling anxious about the November elections? Why not ride them out with a lady who is guaranteed to expect the worst? The hilariously loud and grumpy Jackie Hoffman has stolen countless scenes on stage (e.g., Hairspray) and screen (e.g., Only Murders in the Building), and memorably lost a 2017 Emmy for Feud: Bette and Joan. She's a cranky character comedian to the core, and a throwback to the golden age of nightclub acts, when performers overflowed with larger-than-life personality; she hasn't mellowed with success, and her robust whine gets even better with age. Her latest set at Joe's Pub is directed by Michael Schiralli, as usual, and music directed by Ross Patterson.