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Mike Toomey's TV and Me
Saturday, January 9, 2010 7:30 pm
“An evening with Mike Toomey is like living in Nick at Night’s TV Land.” – The Bob and Tom Show
“TV & ME” made me laugh so hard I had tears in my eyes!” – Apollo Theater, Chicago
“You really can’t go wrong with someone like Mike. He is ALWAYS funny.” – WGN-TV Chicago
Toomey’s highly acclaimed one-man show TV & ME takes you on a hilarious journey back into 1960’s and 70’s TV land. This multimedia theatrical event is a witty and warm exploration of Mike’s only childhood outlet–“being glued to the tube.” A master impressionist, Toomey re-creates some of our favorite television characters in a nostalgic and uproarious performance that is guaranteed to leave audiences laughing in the aisles.
With over 200 slides and sound bytes, this theatrical sensation enjoyed a successful run at Chicago’s Apollo Theater and will resonate with all ages -_TV & ME_ is an evening of clean, laugh-out-loud fun that will inspire word-of-mouth buzz and repeat visits.
Toomey’s weekly characters on Chicago’s WGN-TV have garnered him praise and The Chicago Tribune calls Mike, “One of the funniest and most talented performers to ever work in Chicago.” With his sharp delivery, quick wit, and identifiable style, Mike has been a favorite at corporate functions and special events since 1982. He is regularly requested to open for Joan Rivers and Weird Al Yankovic among others. He has also performed on numerous television programs including: HBO’s U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado; MTV’s Half Hour Comedy Hour, A&E’s Comedy on the Road and Comedy Central’s Comics Only.
Corporate Co-Sponsors: Nippersink Studio Photography, Schaumburg Audi
