BULGER BOYS

Joe Coffey is amazing in this tale of family, strife, poverty, loss and redemption. Joe flawlessley snaps between three characters Jim (Whitey) Bulger, Bill Bulger and the Bulger father as we get a glimpse into the brothers youth, teen years and adolescense. We witness the battle between good and evil from the inside as a family is torn apart by a wild and violent persona who was a bad seed from the beginning. Jim (Whitey) Bulger: Son, Brother, Gangster, Monster.... full review

If you enjoy intense, dynamic and visceral live-theatre experiences that stick with you after they end, this is a must-see!... full review

Holy Smoke! The way he switched from one character to the next was insane. This guy is either legit schizophrenic or one hell of an actor! ... full review

FANTASTIC!! Beautiful story and the perfomance was outstanding. You don't want to miss this! Joe DELIVERS a wide range of characters and emotions in this one man play. Bravooo!... full review

Wow An incredibly well written story start to finish. It was truly riveting and the way he switched from character to character seamlessly was just epic. It’s an emotional performance that takes you on quite the ride. I was scared, I laughed and even felt some sympathy for the devil… gripping performance ... full review

Joe was amazing! I felt his performance. It affected me because he was so good. The story was well written and was very interesting. Everything was very impressive!!!... full review

Joe Coffey's one-man play "Bulger Boys" was simply stunning. Joe clearly did his research in crafting this narrative. He made full use of the stage, every action, posture, and movement, motivated by strong story purposes. This created a visually complex and engaging show to watch. ... full review

The show was so immersive through the storyline and the acting that brought it alive. I honestly left the show stunned and impressed.... full review

Am I my brother’s keeper? This is the perennial theme that runs through Joe Coffey’s solo performance of Bulger Boys – the true story of two brothers, William and James “Whitey” Bulger. While both brothers embody the ‘Fighting Irish’ spirit, their lives take them down completely different paths; one enters politics, the other a life of crime. Yet, the bond of brotherhood is never broken. No props, just subtle lighting and raw emotion reveal a family dynamic that pulls the audience into each and every scene. With his authentic Boston accent and ability to play a menagerie of characters, Coffey takes the audience through the streets of Southie to the inner corridors of city politics. Coffey skillfully weaves in Boston’s controversial busing la... full review

Great show and fantastic work by Joe Coffey! Powerful and well acted. ... full review