And by shocking, I mean very confusing. Dane Cook will be appearing on Broadway next year in Neil LaBute’s Fat Pig. That is not a Mad-Lib. Dane Cook, on Broadway, acting.
I want to cynical about this, mostly because Dane is such an easy target in the comedy world right now (a little played out, bad movies, etc.), but I just can’t. I think it’s great. I genuinely think it’s a great opportunity for a comedian to do a play. And the Playbill.com article says that Dane plays “an obnoxious friend.” Well, he’s played that role before in… everyday life, so maybe it’ll be a natural fit. If not, it’ll be a huge disaster, and will have that oh-that’s-a-bad-car-wreck-but-I-can’t-look-away feeling. Either way, exciting!
But seriously, this is very encouraging. It shows that comedians can show a ton of range and apply their humor, timing, and talent to other pieces of art. Nice work Dane, keep representing comedians from Greater Boston.
SPEAKING OF WHICH, the Boston show is coming up! Click on the tab above and grab some tickets!