Admittedly, I was never a huge fan of “Little House on the Prairie.” But I knew enough about the show that I got the joke each time Alison Arngrim (who played Nellie Oleson) referenced it during her debut Rochester Fringe Festival performance of “Confessions of a Prairie B;+@h” at School of the Arts. Unfortunately, this […]
Patton Oswalt
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Rochester Fringe Festival 2016: Preview
With more than 500 performances taking place Thursday, September 15, through Saturday, September 24, there’s a lot to take in. We’ll help you get started.
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A thoughtful slice
Comedian Patton Oswalt discusses philosophy, comedy, and how stand-up will always be his mainstay
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Fringe Festival announces its lineup
This year’s First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival will include outdoor performances by the nerve-wracking STREB Extreme Action Company, a rare appearance by comedian Patton Oswalt, a breakdancing and hip-hop competition, and a world-premiere show by the creators of last year’s “Cabinet of Wonders.” The 10-day festival, celebrating its fifth year, will feature 500-plus performances — […]
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Interview: Patton Oswalt
Patton Oswalt is currently one of the biggest names in comedy — in fact, the night prior to his headlining gig at the First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival he’ll be performing at the Just For Laughs festival in Toronto. Even if Oswalt’s name isn’t immediately recognizable, you’ve almost certainly seen or heard him. He was […]
