Comedian Will Franken Performs Live at The Purple Onion
Purple Onion (San Francisco, CA)
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Acclaimed former San Francisco comedian Will Franken returns for a rare Bay Area appearance. Since moving to New York City, Will has continued his rise to stardom with rave reviews all over the city, as well as sold-out one man shows at the prestigious Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and Ars Nova.
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Quotes & Highlights
- "What elevates Mr. Franken above your garden-variety comedian is an erudite wit and a highly developed sense of the absurd." --New York Times
- "A monster comic showman of truly prodigious talent." --SF Bay Guardian
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Website: http://www.sfstandup.com/calendar/show.php?eventid=4323
<p>The evening's 2 shows will each be different and feature classic bits as well as never-before-seen material.</p>
<p>Here is just a taste of some of the new material Mr. Franken will be debuting: Don’t miss the re-emergence of the drunken Geico Lizard as he chides the foolishness which leads the unsaved to purchase high-cost car insurance! Don’t miss the presentation of the Humility Award and the touching homage to the beloved City By The Bay! Meet Finnegan Wakeford, the man who was born without a concept of temperature- forced to ask strangers whether or not he’s supposed to be cold or hot. Take a trip to the Hollywood of ten years ago when Tyler Taylor hosts 'Turner Classic Movies For Kids' featuring a night of the Matrix and all its manifold sequels!</p>
