Homeless Romantic

I've known Tony Bartolone for over a decade now. Though there have been many changes in his life during the course of my knowing him, his passion for creativity and making people laugh is a constant. This show is a culmination of his passion— heartfelt, inventive and laugh-out-loud funny— it is not a show to be missed. ... full review

Tony is a super creative talent with all the heart in the world. The show is funny, but it's also piece that fully explores what it means to give every shread of your being to art and come out alive. Very proud of my dude. He fleshed out his life experience in a way that kept everyone engaged and left everyone wanting more!... full review

Tony is truly one of the best local stand-ups I've seen in years. His energy and style are singular, with some inspired running gags and bits - including some "based on truth" storytelling from his years being homeless in LA. I laughed A LOT, and you will too.... full review

Tony’s ability to make you laugh and feel both at the same time is undeniable. The act is structured chaos in the best sense possible. This show is definitely unique. His improv feels scripted, and his scripted jokes feels off the cuff. This would make any acting professor/coach proud. This is a wonderful act that is hard to describe with words. Highly recommended.... full review

The world needs TONY BARTOLONE more than ever!!! Homeless Romantic is definitely a great stand up and seriously one of the best comedy specials I've ever watched.... full review

Very funny show. Tony gives interesting perspectives of life seen thru his experiences. A classic case of making lemonade from lemons. To do a routine for that length of time with engaging material is very impressive.... full review

“Homeless Romantic” is earnestly hilarious. Deadpan and lovable. A beautiful union of a straight stand up set and performance art piece. Tony’s vulnerability forever. ... full review

I had a great time watching Tony's show. He is funny & insightful. His personal experiences & real-world observations are enlightening & make me want to rethink, question, & create new perspectives about certain aspects of city life & some of the characters that inhabit it.... full review

Fantastic standup piece. Not a dull moment throughout. Tony knocked it out of the park, and is a local legend indeed! Constant laughter, great crowd-work, sincere story-telling. A perfect way to spend an evening at Three Clubs.... full review

I always enjoy seeing Tony. His comedy is both poetic and cathartic. His stories, though humorous, always shed light on his overall human experiences with family, friends, and strangers. He is a wonderful performer, comedian, and human. I am honored to be his friend as well as his fan.... full review