Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – If you’re a Baby Boomer and/or like the comedy shtick of the 60’s & 70’s run, don’t walk, to see An Evening With Paul Lynde at The Palm Cabaret. I laughed constantly for an hour and a half and can’t remember when I had so much fun.
Michael Airington is brilliant in this hilarious journey through the life and career of one of Hollywood’s most beloved, “barely closeted” gay celebrities. In fact, Paul Lynde probably did more to bring love, acceptance and appreciation to the “sissy” persona than any other mainstream actor.
This non-stop tribute includes videos, songs, slapstick humor and serious reflection on the life, struggles and career of one of Hollywood’s most recognized funnymen. The audience participation segment is definitely a high point of the show! One of the funniest parts of the performance is a tribute to all the roles that Paul Lynde auditioned for but didn’t get. In fact, the entire show is extremely captivating and designed to keep the audience laughing from start to finish!
Written and performed by comedian and acclaimed celebrity impersonator, Michael Airington, and featuring voice overs from Master of The Hollywood Squares himself, Peter Marshall, the legendary comedian is brought back to life in this one-man show based on his 1976 live theater production The Paul Lynde Show.
‘Using Lynde’s own words, performance pieces and comedic monologues, Airington brings to life the actor’s comic genius, taking the audience on a fun and laugh-filled trip through the highs and lows of Lynde’s turbulent life. From his childhood as an overweight kid to his big-screen debut in New Faces of 1952, through his Broadway turn in Bye Bye Birdie to his 13 legendary years as the center square on The Hollywood Squares, Airington makes the man all the more unforgettable to a whole new generation of audiences and fans alike.
Airington has performed in character as Lynde since 2004, with sold-out and critically-acclaimed one-man shows in Los Angeles, San Diego and Palm Springs and, most recently, headlining the show at BALLYS on the Las Vegas Strip. Throughout the years, many of Lynde’s friends have helped Airington perfect the character, including Peter Marshall, Cloris Leachman, Kaye Ballard, Karen Valentine, Jan Forbes and the late Andy Williams. Additionally, the show is produced with the full approval and cooperation of the estate of Paul Lynde.
An Evening with Paul Lynde will bring existing fans back to the glamour and style of a bygone era where he was on their TV sets every night, but also resonate with new fans.
The inimitable “master of the slow burn,” Lynde is best remembered as one of America’s most honored comedians and was one of the most sought-after popular stars on network TV during the ‘60s and ‘70s. His witty, wisecracking one-liners and novel line delivery made him one of Hollywood’s best-loved entertainers.
He starred in such hit television series as The Perry Como Show and as Uncle Arthur in Bewitched, and such movies as Son of Flubber, Send Me No Flowers, and as the voice of Templeton the rat in the beloved Charlotte’s Web.
I loved this performance so much, I would definitely go see it again. Although it helps to be a Baby Boomer to get all the jokes and nuances, there were young people in the audience who were having a great time as well! The jokes and ‘camp’ definitely reach across the generations to make this a wonderful night appreciated by all.
An Evening With Paul Lynde is much more than an impersonation. This show is like meeting the real man. The remaining shows happen at The Palm Cabaret on December 8, 10, 12 & 14 at 6 pm. Don’t miss this incredible show!
The Palm Cabaret and Bar is located at 508 Olas Altas in the heart of the Puerto Vallarta Romantic Zone. Tickets can be purchased at the venue’s box office, which opens daily at 11:00 am, or online at ThePalmCabaret.com.
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