The show can basically be described as history the abridged series hence the title long. Colin quinn wrote and starred in this adapted broadway show where he takes the audience on a trip through human history. Colin quinn long story short today is national voter registration day. The new york story 2016 15 1h 2m comedies the snl veteran performs his offbroadway show about the history of new york and the people who shape its personality. In the new york story, the standup and former saturday night live star has. Colin quinn performs his oneman show about world history, which he originally presented on broadway. The show can basically be described as history the abridged series hence the title long story short. May 25, 2011 uptown, colin quinn is giving his version of reality, this time tackling world history in colin quinn. Apr 09, 2011 directed by john moffitt, jerry seinfeld. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Quinn is well known for playing a supporting role in the 2015 film trainwreck. Long story short original, play, comedy, solo, broadway opened in new york city nov 9, 2010 and played through mar 5, 2011. Colin quinn photo by carol rosegg if you buy a ticket, or otherwise enroll, for the long story short classlecture given by the personable comedian colin quinn, you will undoubtedly be impressed and possibly delighted at how he compresses the history of mankindcivilization into a fact and fun packed seventy five minutes. Quinns 75orso minute retelling of the worlds social history draws upon modern references like twitter to place historic events in a comedic context.
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Colin quinn spoofs campaign ads in promo for long story. Quinn s 75orso minute retelling of the worlds social history draws upon modern references like twitter to place historic events in a comedic context. Quinn and director jerry seinfeld reunite following their 2010 stage collaboration, the broadway hit long story short. Read what the critics have to say about colin quinns oneman comedy show, long story short, which opened at broadways helen hayes theatre on 9 nov 2010. Nov 29, 2010 colin quinn long story short proves that throughout human history, the joke has always been on us. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. From my seat behind bird lady some annoying woman with a peacock feather hat, i watched. Directed by jerry seinfeld, colin quinn long story short is a oneman show that runs in broadway for a few months before it was finally shown on television as an hbo program. Prime video to watch a movie that was supposed to be released at cinemas. Quinn is not one to take a hint and bow out gracefully.
Furthermore, quinn is famous for his works on a night at the roxbury, grown up, and trainwreck. After the all of world history topic of 2011s long story short, quinn pared things down to the u. Taped before a live audience at the helen hayes theatre in new york city, colin quinn. Snl veteran colin quinn delivers a taping of his sold out offbroadway show to netflix for his second standup special. Long story short absolutely brillliant comedy, perfect for ll absolutely brillliant comedy, perfect for ll colin quinn performs his oneman show about world history, which he originally presented on broadway. This is a record of colin quinns screamingly funny oneman show about well. But this expertly honed monologue is not the usual comic indictment of americas cultural cringe moments. Long story short showcases the comedians keen observations in the uproarious history of the world, juxtaposing modernday human behaviour with the rise and fall of empires. Read what the critics have to say about colin quinn s oneman comedy show, long story short, which opened at broadways helen hayes theatre on 9 nov 2010.
In long story short, colin quinn focuses his articulate brand of comedy on the demise of empires, including our own. Long story short colin quinn taped before a live audience at the helen hayes theater in new york city, colin quinn long story short showcases the comedians keen observations in an uproarious. Jul 21, 2017 anyone who has sat through the theatrical experience of a onemanshow might cringe at first blush of colin quinn. Taped before a live audience in new york city, long story short showcases the. Moffitt won an emmy award in 1977 for his work in the category of outstanding achievement in coverage of special events individuals for the 28th primetime emmy awards. Performed the oneman show long story short, directed by jerry seinfeld, on broadway. In the new york story, colin quinn looks to stereotypes. Our knowledgeable staff can assist you with your comedy concert ticket purchase over the phone or with a few clicks of the mouse you.
Long story short, with leslie wilcox chat show on pbs hawaii samuel wilder king. In 2010, quinn premiered his third oneman show colin quinn long story short on broadway, directed by jerry seinfeld. Sep 21, 2017 long story short colin quinn taped before a live audience at the helen hayes theater in new york city, colin quinn long story short showcases the comedians keen observations in an uproarious. Anyone who has sat through the theatrical experience of a onemanshow might cringe at first blush of colin quinn. Colin quinns the new york story will return to cherry.
He discusses human civilization down through the ages starting with the greeks and running through most of the major cultures through the ages ending up with the state of modern america. More than standup comedy, long story short is a hilarious blend of incisive observation, sharp commentary, and colins channeling of the personalities of the past. Eastern the trend in oneperson shows right now is to take a narrative approachstart with an unbelievable personal story and weave in tangential observations that feed a larger point. Dec 23, 2015 in 2010, colin quinn premiered his third oneman show colin quinn long story short on broadway, directed by jerry seinfeld. If you keep watching saturday night live you might be familiar with weekend update anchor, colin quinn. Your online index browse through thousands of broadway, offbroadway and regional productions. Quinn recorded a special performance of the show that aired on hbo on april 9, 2011. Colin quinns oneman show long story short is that type of oneman show.
Red state blue state, a cnn original series special presentation written by and starring standup comedian colin quinn, will debut on monday, may 27, at 9. An irish wake in 1998, while he was on saturday night live. Colin quinn discusses the origins of new york and how it got its unique personality. Red state blue state, a cnn original series special presentation written by and starring standup comedian colin quinn, will debut on monday, may 27, at 9 p. Colin quinn s oneman show long story short is that type of oneman show. Has been a regular, featured guest on the howard stern show. Colin quinn biography, movie highlights and photos. Long story short showcases the comedians keen observations in the uproarious history of the world, juxtaposing modernday human behavior with the rise and fall of empires. The show covered world history from prehistoric times to the present, offering satirical takes on the rise and fall of various world empires. Last week he was spotted in an unearthed 20yearold sketch, and today he released a funny new promo with a political spin for his new oneman broadway show, long story short. Colin quinn the new york story theater in new york.
He was performing his brilliant oneman show long story short to a soldout crowd in palm desert, california. The standup veteran will perform an 11week engagement at the helen hunt theatre from oct. Former saturday night live writer and standup comedian colin quinn decides to tackle world history and hes doing it in 75 minutes. In 2010, colin quinn premiered his third oneman show colin quinn long story short on broadway, directed by jerry seinfeld.
Long story short, one man show by colin quinn at helen hayes theatre and dvd. From my seat behind bird lady some annoying woman with a peacock feather hat, i watched colin explore the messed up cultures of the past and. Long story short no upcoming concerts for colinquinn%3alongstoryshort other upcoming shows postponed beth hart war in my mind. This brings me to colin quinn, the magically funny and devastatingly handsome but since i am married, i naturally did not notice comedian. He discusses human civilization down through the ages starting with the greeks and running through most of the major cultures through the.
Dec 06, 2011 taped before a live audience at the helen hayes theatre in new york city, colin quinn. Comically channeling the demise of great world empires, colin quinn uses his articulate brand of comedy in taking audiences through an uproarious history of the world in 75 minutes. John moffitt is an american television director who is best known for his work on mr. After sepiatoned opening credits, which the concert film s. Colin is an american standup comedian, actor, and writer. Long story short 2011 tv trailer dailymotion video. Its an oldschool, comedianastruthteller piece of material thats not personal but certainly not impersonal. Long story short story a comic look at the rise and fall of the worlds great empires, long story short starts at the beginning. Though he takes liberties with the subject, attributing the decline of ancient civilizations, such as the incas and rome, to drugs and ubermasculinity, respectively, hes both funny and smart. Story short on vudu, apple itunes, amazon video online and to download it on. Colin quinn asks at the start of his 75minute history of global empires, long story short. Over the past few years, colin quinn has organized his restless, garrulous shtick around singleif broadsubjects in a series of oneman shows.
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