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Craig Shoemaker

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4.6

22 of 23(96%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

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Review 1 for Craig Shoemaker

5 / 5

Brett Butler/Craig Shoemaker

Newport Yachting Center @

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- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Craig's "Love Master" routine. @

Posted 07/20/2009

by craigfave

Location: Rhode Island

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Forgot how funny Brett Butler can be; enjoyed her immensely. Craig Shoemake is a hoot! He had tears rolling down my face. It felt so good to simply laugh outloud a lot. He certainly is one of my most favorite commedians. First heard him on Sirius Radio; try to catch him whenever they play one of his routines. Wish they played him more.

Thanks for a fun-filled evening.

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- Newport @

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- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Craig's "Love Master" routine. @

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Review 2 for Craig Shoemaker

4 / 5

Great Venue!

Showcase Live @

- Foxboro @

,MA @

- Thu, Mar 4, 2010 @

Posted 03/08/2010

by jrrog

Location: New England

First time I've been to this venue, only problem was that a couple of times during the performance there were extraneous noises coming from the PA that distracted the performers.

Craig put on a great show, a time-machine mix of familiar material with the new. Barney Fife and the Lovemaster, his best character, were well represented, and to explore comedy where "Whitey" couldn't go he channeled Chris Rock quite well for more outrageous vignettes.

Craig finished up with his great audience participation schtik, Playing Army which is guaranteed to give you stitches as male audience members relive their childhood days at play mimicing machine guns, most often with poor results, especially while convulsing in helpless laughter.

Craig was very personable after the show with autographs for his materials being sold in the lobby and to meet and greet fans, and handing out contact information for his facebook pages, website, and other modes of connection.

We traveled 150 miles round-trip from New Hampshire and it was well worth it.

Showcase Live @

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- Thu, Mar 4, 2010 @

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Review 3 for Craig Shoemaker

5 / 5

There's no one funnier than Craig Shoemaker!

Showcase Live @

- Foxboro @

,MA @

- Thu, Mar 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: ALWAYS the Love Master, but the machine gun fight at the end was not to be missed! @

Posted 03/05/2010

by djembaby

Location: suburban Boston area

This was the most fun I've had on a night out in a long time! Start to finish, this is the most amazing comedy show. Craig takes the stage and immediately starts the side splitting (and I am still sore today). Whoa...Love Master! That, of course, is his most well known bit, but the entire lengthy show was a riot. This guy does not disappoint! We'll plan to catch him every time he's in town.

Showcase Live @

- Foxboro @

,MA @

- Thu, Mar 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: ALWAYS the Love Master, but the machine gun fight at the end was not to be missed! @

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Review 4 for Craig Shoemaker

5 / 5

Hilarious

Showcase Live @

- Foxboro @

,MA @

- Thu, Mar 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: "The Lovemaster." @

Posted 03/05/2010

by Captain3541

Location: New Bedford, Mass.

Craig is one of the giants in the comedy industry. His act is ever changing with fresh new material. I have seen him four times now live and this last show was absolutely his best.

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,MA @

- Thu, Mar 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: "The Lovemaster." @

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Review 5 for Craig Shoemaker

5 / 5

What a show!!

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- Thu, Mar 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Woman laughing at men when we do stupid things..... @

Posted 03/05/2010

by CommishRI

Location: Patriot Place Foxboro MA

Introduced girlfriend, her sister and brother in law to the antics of Craig and they loved the show. Two hours of non stop laughing. Can't wait to see him again.

Showcase Live @

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,MA @

- Thu, Mar 4, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Woman laughing at men when we do stupid things..... @

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Review 6 for Craig Shoemaker

5 / 5

Outstanding Performance by Craig Shoemaker!

Newport Yachting Center @

- Newport @

,RI @

- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The machine gun bit with the audience playing war with each other. Just glad i wasn't sitting in the center stage. @

Posted 07/21/2009

by TheDudman

Location: Taunton Ma

Craig was funnier than i've ever heard him. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. He had a lot of material i had never heard before, and of course his impressions were as amazing as ever.

Newport Yachting Center @

- Newport @

,RI @

- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The machine gun bit with the audience playing war with each other. Just glad i wasn't sitting in the center stage. @

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Review 7 for Craig Shoemaker

5 / 5

Craig Shoemaker/Brett Butler

Newport Yachting Center @

- Newport @

,RI @

- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: "The Lovemaster" routine. @

Posted 07/21/2009

by Dragon35

Location: Johnston, R.I.

Craig put on a hilarious show. Laughed my ass off, especially at his "Lovemaster" routine. Definitely will see his next show. Brett, not so much.

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- Newport @

,RI @

- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: "The Lovemaster" routine. @

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Review 8 for Craig Shoemaker

4 / 5

Criag Shoemaker is funny

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Posted 07/21/2009

by Steverdel

This is the second time we've seen the "lovemaster". This guy is FUNNY!

Brett Butler - not as funny.

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- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

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Review 9 for Craig Shoemaker

4 / 5

Yes...and no...

Newport Yachting Center @

- Newport @

,RI @

- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Craig Shoemaker's "Love Master" is always exceptional fun. @

Posted 07/20/2009

by Undergrounds

Location: Boston, Ma

Craig Shoemaker was just terrific. He held the audience in the palm of his hand for about an hour and a half. I've been a fan of his for almost ten years and he has never been as good as he was at this performance. He's re-honed a lot of his signature material but has expanded his repetoir extensively. He is a terrific comedian.

Brett Butler however, who opened for him was close to awful. She failed to win the audience over. Her material was all worn out and mildly amusing at best. She got a few laughs but it was embarassing to the audience how poorly she was doing.

Newport Yachting Center @

- Newport @

,RI @

- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Craig Shoemaker's "Love Master" is always exceptional fun. @

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Review 10 for Craig Shoemaker

5 / 5

Craig Shoemaker/Brett Butler Must See

Newport Yachting Center @

- Newport @

,RI @

- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: There were so many I can't pick just one! @

Posted 07/20/2009

by Jenni95

Location: Newport, RI

We saw Craig Shoemaker and Brett Butler at the Newport Yachting Center, Newport, RI last night. What a GREAT show. Brett Butler opened and was on for about 30 Minutes. What a great way to start the show. Craig Shoemaker was on immediately following and was hysterically funny! At one point I was laughing so hard I had tears streaming down my face! As he said - we all need to laugh more - and he provided exactly that! Much fun and laughter! I would definately go to see either of them again and will keep my fingers crossed that he comes back to Newport next year!!!

Newport Yachting Center @

- Newport @

,RI @

- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: There were so many I can't pick just one! @

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Review 11 for Craig Shoemaker

4 / 5

Craig Shoemaker is the funniest!

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- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

Posted 07/20/2009

by Swandiver

It was the tirst time I had seen either comedian and I was very impressed with Craig. He had us all laughing from beginning to end. Brett, on the other hand, was a dissppointment. She was very confusing -- going off in three different directions at the same time. She wasn't very funny. I loved watching -- Grace Under Fire -- and thought she was the head-liner of the duo. I was mistaken and relieved.

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- Newport @

,RI @

- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

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Review 12 for Craig Shoemaker

4 / 5

Craig just keeps getting better and better!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Craig's description of his life with his two sons & wife. @

Posted 07/20/2009

by LuvToLaugh

Location: Boston, MA

We became familiar with Craig Shoemaker while living in SoCal several years ago. We saw him a few times and loved his routine (altho it was a bit repetitive).

This show was hillarious! I can honestly say I had a side-aches from laughing so hard during Craig's almost TWO HOURs on stage. He throws in a little of the LoveMaster stuff for old times -- but the rest of his material is funnier, IMO. He is quick on his feet and does a small bit of interactive with the audience that was a real HOOT.

If you want to relax and enjoy a couple fun hours - go to this show!

I also liked Brett Butler a great deal - altho her portion was pretty short. She seemed a bit nervous - perhaps just returning to her act.

GO TO THIS SHOW!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Craig's description of his life with his two sons & wife. @

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Review 13 for Craig Shoemaker

5 / 5

Craig Shoemaker was hysterical!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The Love Doctor! @

Posted 07/20/2009

by Rileyboy

Location: Wilbur Theatre, Boston

Craig Shoemaker's show was unbelievable! I haven't laughed so hard in years!!! It was quite the break needed during this very trying economic time.
Craig asked the audience if we needed to be anywhere because he ran late. After we all declined he kept the showing going and kept us laughing our butts off!
GREAT show, highly recommended and can't wait for him to come back into town!

I feel bad saying this but Brett Butler and the guy before her were just ok.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The Love Doctor! @

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Review 14 for Craig Shoemaker

5 / 5

Craig Shoemaker rocks!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Fav moment was when Craig put a napkin on his face to do a Phantom bit, a piece stayed on his face! He also picked on my friend which was great!! @

Posted 07/20/2009

by Jadelo

Location: Lowell, MA

This was like my 6th time seeing Craig and it's great every time! I brought a comedy virgin with me and she loved it too. He isn't coming around again for awhile but you can bet that the next time he does I will be first in line for tickets!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Fav moment was when Craig put a napkin on his face to do a Phantom bit, a piece stayed on his face! He also picked on my friend which was great!! @

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Review 15 for Craig Shoemaker

3 / 5

Brett Butler needs to retire...soon

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When Brett ended her routine @

Posted 07/19/2009

by Anika139

Location: Boston, MA

OK, so we went to the Wilbur theater and when we arrived we learned that they haven't secured a liquor license. A dry show, which was not disclosed at the time of purchase. I spent extra money for table seats figuring that I would be able to enjoy a few drinks with friends, not the case. The show started and the first comic was what I expected. He wasn't an A-list comic, but he knew it and was OK with it. He made me laught at times and that what was important. Brett took the stage and was an abosulte train wreck. I couldn't follow her routine at all. It was comparable to a drunken bable you would expect to hear at a family gathering. She droned on an on, at times changing topics in the midst of a rant and never coming back to the orginal rant....I was disappointed to say the least.

Shoemaker took the stage and saved the night. He was great. I would gladly pay to see another one of his shows, as long as Brett isn't on the bill. I was told that the Wilbur will be getting a liquor license, so there is still hope !

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When Brett ended her routine @

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Review 16 for Craig Shoemaker

5 / 5

Shoemaker was great!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: His Chris Rock thing. @

Posted 07/19/2009

by VTgirllovesShoe

We drove from Vermont to Boston -- and it was worth the trip! fantastic. 2 hours of laughter.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: His Chris Rock thing. @

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Review 17 for Craig Shoemaker

4 / 5

Craig Shoemaker is a great comedian!

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,MA @

- Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @

Posted 07/19/2009

by Normai

Location: New Hampshire

Craig's style of comedy touched everyone in the room! He was hilarious! I love how he involved the audience.

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,MA @

- Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @

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Review 18 for Craig Shoemaker

4 / 5

Craig Shoemaker brought back my childhood!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The game of war with the audience! @

Posted 07/19/2009

by Foose

Location: Maine

This was a very funny show and the memories it sparks from childhood is delightful. From Barney Fife to wax lips and buttons, Craig covers it all. None stop laughter!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The game of war with the audience! @

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Review 19 for Craig Shoemaker

4 / 5

craig shoemaker/brett butler

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: the whole 2 hr craig set @

Posted 07/19/2009

by richard2158

Location: dartmouth,ma

i am a longtime fan of brett butlers but this time around she left a lot to be desired. as for craig this is was my 4th time seeing him live, the 1st being maybe 10 years ago. as always he was absolutely phenominal. he stays current and has a natural talent for being hilarious.his expressions his impersanations, his twist on life, he is just a natural born comedian, very very very funny

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: the whole 2 hr craig set @

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Review 20 for Craig Shoemaker

5 / 5

Shoemaker 90 minutes of non stop laughter

Hu Ke Lau @

- Chicopee @

,MA @

- Fri, Jul 17, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Shoemaker cracking on Worcester, Hu Ke Lau stage and UHF TV-still have my needle nose plyers @

Posted 07/18/2009

by dvbrenn

Craig Shoemaker is a must see if you enjoy laughing, you will laugh every second he is on stage......Brett Butler was a nice warm up, she seemed a little scattered with her deliveries....Shoemaker ROCKS

Hu Ke Lau @

- Chicopee @

,MA @

- Fri, Jul 17, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Shoemaker cracking on Worcester, Hu Ke Lau stage and UHF TV-still have my needle nose plyers @

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