What: The Last Laugh
Where: 59E59 Theaters
59 E. 59 St.
New York, NY
Who: Recommended for Ages 14 and Up
When: Through May 25, 2025
The Last Laugh is the story of an imagined dressing room meeting between three legendary comedians, Tommy Cooper, Bob Monkhouse, and Eric Morecambe. These three actual British comedians were at their heyday in the mid to late 20th century. Cooper was known for his magic tricks and his work with props. Monkhouse was known for hosting game shows. Morecambe was known for his work with his partner, Ernie Wise. Although the three were quite popular in their day, at least in their native Great Britain, they are less likely to be known by American audiences, particularly contemporary ones.
The show gives the audience a taste of their humor and explores their different styles. It's like being treated to a smorgasbord of comedy. While much of the show's humor still hits, some might not land as well with American and/or contemporary audiences.
Beneath the show's humor, there is a poignancy regarding what it's like to spend your whole career trying to make other people laugh and how hard that can be. The three men are strikingly played by Damian Williams, Bob Golding, and Simon Cartwright, who brilliantly capture the dichotomy of the camaraderie between the men as fellow comedians and their rivalry for the same reason.
And that's our view. For more about The Last Laugh or to purchase tickets, visit hwww.59e59.org/shows/show-detail/the-last-laugh.
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Photo credits:
All The Last Laugh production photos by Pamela Raith
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