Nick Pupo: Addicted

This show is excellent in every way! It’s funny and moving - exactly what you’d want from a great fringe show! The writing is sharp, the performance is raw and deeply honest and delivered in a very polished way. You can tell a tremendous amount of work went into it. You’ll definitely laugh, you may cry and you’ll likely leave with a greater sense of empathy and understanding for those who’ve struggled with substance abuse and other issues. I can’t recommend it enough. ... full review

Screamingly funny, dark, and brutally honest.... full review

WOW! What a beautiful, brilliant, unique show. Nick is an EXCEPTIONAL storyteller. In a very practical way, but also in a deep "stories are how we reflect on our humanity and evolve" sort of way. He's vulnerable, honest, self aware, wise, and absolutely hysterical. His comedic timing is impeccable. His joke set ups are natural and clever. His dramatic instinct is made all the more poignant by disarming us all with laughter. I felt so safe in his storytelling and left reflecting on the power of friendship and thinking about what it means to be known. A wonderful show, DO NOT MISS IT!... full review

As hilarious as it is sincere and reflective, this show is instantly captivating. Nick's presence and storytelling ability is undeniable. From hamster death to substance abuse, Nick takes you on a journey through his adolescence, and challenges you to consider what a true friendship is really worth. ... full review

Fantastic story — wonderful moments of humor woven into a hard conversation about addiction. Nick has quite a presence on stage. Bravo!... full review

Sincere, hilarious, captivating, and poignant. One of the best performed shows I've seen at Fringe so far. ... full review

This is a show about addiction that is in fact not at all about addiction and really about a best friendship, honesty, betrayal, hamsters, and forgiveness---of yourself as well as your friends. I cried about ten minutes in, and then laughed through those tears until my hair stood on end, and then cried of laughter again. I left feeling utterly inspired about storytelling as a whole.... full review

I really can't put into words how much I loved this show. Personal, relatable, kind, angry, thoughtful, hilarious, wonderful, heartbreaking, idk, probably a billion other adjectives.I think Nick is uniquely talented. A really gifted performer, and I felt pretty honored that he shared so much of himself with us. 10000/10. ... full review

It was a graphic, gut-wrenching yet hilarious coming of age story. ... full review

It is so funny, yet dark and sad. Nick is a powerful storyteller. ... full review