On the Scene: Globe Gong Idol
The Globe Pub has seen a resurgence in backroom comedy these last couple months, and last night's newest show on the scene, Globe Gong Idol, may be the one to send the tavern back into its Lyon's Den heyday. A raucous mix of all things comedic, with a weighed slant on musical comedy, and a full-on audience participation onslaught, made for a frenzied two-hour show, which parodied both the Gong Show and American Idol (go figure!). "Celebrity" judges included "Randibal Jackson", "Hannah Abdullah", and "Limey Cow" (Hannibal Buress, Hannah Gansen, and Benny Harris). The fifteen or so "contestants" ranged from "slightly pitchy" to "a disgrace to the species" (my words), and the judges had no problems saying so. The audience sent off ne'er-do-wells with an uproarious "GONG! GONG!" chant and "Limey Cow" obliged. Producer-host Tony Blanco says that he hopes to have an untamed amalgamation of acts for the new monthly show, to be staged the first Monday of every month at 9 p.m.
Cindy Cornelsen, Adam Burke, Kumail Nanjiani, and Paul Sigwerth.
Benny "Limey Cow" Harris, "Out There" Winner Kyle Parris, and host Tony Blanco.
