PARIS + JULIET

Charming, hilarious, poignant and worth every penny.... full review

Charlie is an accomplished Shakespearian actor, and it shows! He may be the most knowledgeable scholar of the Bard's plays you will ever meet. On the other hand, you don't need to be an expert to enjoy his work - I certainly am not! Yet I laughed and cried and shared this lovely and intimate experience with my fellow audience members, one in which we were treated to a deep dive into Paris' psyche, revealing a fragile and lonely narcissist flexing his social status. Yet we feel compassion and empathy, perhaps because something of ourselves is reflected in Charlie's work - the frailties and blemishes of the human condition - all wrapped in a delicious layer of endearing and irresistibly crude British humour. This is the second of Charlie's ... full review

Just to be clear, in Charlie Day's solo show, "Paris + Juliet," the wrong gentleman of Verona ended up with Juliet. And he is here to explain all the reasons why that is the case. I mean, Paris has everything going for him! Whether it's his moves like Jagger and sex appeal like Fabio, what lady wouldn't fall head over heals for him? Especially when he is head over heels for himself? Or is he? One might argue he has lost a bit of himself in pursuit of this young lady he barely knows, and with whom he is utterly infatuated. Mentally, during the show, I was comparing Day's mannerisms to what I envisioned a young Peter Ustinov would be like on stage. I do hope he takes that as the high compliment in which it is meant. ... full review

A joyous romp with heart and humor. Charlie's examination of Paris is full of his signature style and wit. ... full review

A familiar tale told from a fresh perspective. A funny and thoughtful look at how we can define ourselves by our relationships and lose sight of who we are.... full review

Great performer!... full review

This is a unique take that is creative and engaging from start to finish. Laugh out loud funny and moving with some unexpected social commentary. ... full review

Funny, sweet, and delightful, this show is creatively written and expertly performed! A fantastic exploration into the point of view of Paris from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, this show expertly weaves modern dating commentary, self-awareness, and literary analysis all in a show that is fast paced and Highly Entertaining. ... full review

Charlie Day romances us through his hilarious yet touching tale of unrequited love. Filled with laughs, dancing, and a little existential crisis, Paris + Juliet gives you everything you could want. You should spend a completely satisfying hour with Charlie Day.... full review

Charlie is brilliant. This wild and witty show is a must-see whether you love Shakespeare or were merely forced to read Romeo and Juliet in English class. A modern interpretation of a character finally getting his time center stage.... full review