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by Kelly on 2024-11-27Canadian Tire Centre - OttawaRating: 5 out of 5Sebastien Maniscalco and the Openers were all hilarious!! We laughed so much we cried! Bravo!
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Sebastian Maniscalco is the undisputed king of physical comedy, hailed by The New York Times as the "hottest comic in America." During his latest tour, he conquered New York City by selling out Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center, UBS Arena, and Prudential Center. With his two shows at Chicago's United Center, Maniscalco is now the highest-grossing comedian in the venue's three-decade history. This is just the latest in a string of record-breaking arena shows across the country that earned him the top spot on Pollstar's Top Comedy Tours list.
Maniscalco's success in comedy is only matched by his prowess on the silver screen. He's currently starring alongside a star-studded cast in the animated feature film The Super Mario Bros. Movie, portraying legendary producer Giorgio Moroder in the Neil Bogart biopic Spinning Gold, and appearing in the dramedy Somewhere in Queens with Ray Romano and Laurie Metcalf. He's also co-written and starred in About My Father, a Lionsgate production loosely based on his Italian family experience, alongside Robert De Niro in his first role as a leading man.
But Maniscalco isn't slowing down anytime soon. He's just wrapped up filming his new series, "How To Be A Bookie," co-produced by Maniscalco and legendary director, writer, and producer Chuck Lorre for MAX. The show follows a veteran bookie navigating the impending legalization of sports gambling and the evolving culture that bounces him around Los Angeles.
Maniscalco's success hasn't come overnight. Over his 20-plus year career, he's built a loyal fan base through hard work, dedication, and one hilarious joke at a time. His six comedy specials, for Netflix, Showtime, and Comedy Central, have been hugely popular, with his newest special, "Sebastian Maniscalco: Is it Me?" filmed during his residency at the Wynn Las Vegas, premiered globally on Netflix in December 2022.
The comedian has been on a roll in recent years, with a string of movie roles, producing gigs, and arena shows that have shattered records. Notable highlights in his career include the publication of his best-selling memoir "Stay Hungry," a role in the Academy Awards' Best Picture Green Book, and a starring role alongside acting legends Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci in Martin Scorsese's Oscar-nominated film The Irishman.
"When I first started doing comedy, I never thought about doing arenas," Maniscalco said. "But over 20-plus years of hitting the pavement and taking pictures with people, I developed a very loyal fan base. A couple would come to a show, then they'd come back and bring their family or their neighbors, and it just kinda swelled. Now you have limo buses pulling up to the shows--it's just mind-boggling."
His success has earned him the praise of his peers, with Jerry Seinfeld calling him his "favorite comedian," and People dubbing him a "comedian's comedian." Maniscalco has also expanded into podcasts, teaming up with fellow comedian Pete Correale for "The Pete and Sebastian Show," where the two get together once a week to hash out the highs and lows of life. And he recently launched the hilarious new podcast "Daddy vs. Doctor" with his children's pediatrician, Dr. Scott Cohen, which finds the two talking weekly with parents from around the world and shedding light on raising a family.
"I'm able to take on projects I'm passionate about, just do really quality stuff--I'm fortunate to be in a position where I can really calculate what I'm doing and not spread myself too thin," he said. "The goal is not to be the next Denzel Washington, but to have some fun and be creative in another realm."
Maniscalco's success is a testament to his perseverance and hustle, which started when he moved to Los Angeles in 1998 and quickly became a favorite at the legendary Comedy Store. He's been a voice in "the vanguard of a live comedy revolution," according to Pollstar, and has been named Comedian of the Year by both Billboard and Pollstar. With his tireless work ethic and undeniable talent, it's safe to say that Maniscalco will continue to be a fixture in comedy and entertainment for years to come.
Sebastien Maniscalco and the Openers were all hilarious!! We laughed so much we cried! Bravo!
This guy is funny as heck!! Well worth the money, the only thing I can say I was disappointed I. Was the stage set up, for the price I paid for second row seats I didn’t like the triangle stage, it put me further away the someone sitting say 10 rows back! I would give this a 5 star if you were to take pictures, I was row 2 and you were not allowed to take pictures, they had so much security walking around and monitoring it, I felt like a criminal being watched constantly and again for the price I paid for tickets I should be able to take a couple pictures 🤷♀️.
Great show overall. Maniscalco and both guest comics did not disappoint! Fittingly, Maniscalco continues to focus on his personal experiences as he ages. Geared to parents and the 35-60 crowd. Don’t think it would resonate with a younger audience. In an industry where vulgarity and obscenities often dominate the space, I continue to appreciate Maniscalco’s brand of (mostly) clean comedy and minimal use of language. Difficult to find these days! Great time and many belly laughs. Would recommend and would go again!
Sabastian’s craft is superb and he expresses it with his whole body. A master at pantomime and a genius in timing had the entire Canadian Tire Centre rocking with laughter!
He was hilarious it was really fun, but halfway through the show, there was a blue light right in our faces for the rest of the show. That was the only annoying bit.
I loved the show. We were upgraded and it made us very happy. That was a great show and everything was so well arranged. Thanks to everyone for the hard work to make it an unforgettable night.
Best to buy in the 100 section. Section 119 or 120 would have been better than floor seats. Floor seats were jammed together closely and very uncomfortable. Felt like we were on top of each other. Anyone large or with broad shoulders was pressing on Person beside for whole show. Little folding chairs need a bit more space between them.
Never laugh so long or so hard Sebastian Maniscalco is one hilarious guy!!! Just an awesome night Laughter is so good for the soul🥰
Took the Go train to Union station to avoid downtown traffic and parking. Walked underground right into the Scotia arena. Easy peasy… Seats were padded and comfortable what a nice surprise. The show was phenomenal. The two starter comedians were great but my God Sebastián had us laughing from his first crack about what happened to Toronto to his jokes about aging bodies. We were laughing non stop and so was everyone around us. I had to wipe away the tears from laughing so hard. If you want to have a great night out and actually leave an event feeling 100 times better than when you went in go see this guy he never disappoints.
The seats we had at the Scotiabank Arena in section 108 row 8 were fantastic! Great view with jumbotron ahead as well. Not much leg room....don't know how leaf fans do it! The 2 opening comedian's were also very good and funny. Can't wait for Sebastian to return to Toronto!
Guaranteed laughter all night! Great show Doesn’t disappont
Great show, great comedian, great guy and a fantastic night. Sold out 2 shows in Toronto! Can’t wait for him to return! If you get an opportunity to see him, GO! You will not regret it and you’ll laugh until you cry!
I had to stop laughing because my stomach hurt from laughing so much.
What a show!! Laughed so hard was incredible! Non stop laughter!!
Enjoyed his performance, only downfall was that it was too short!
Honestly, this was probably the best comedy show my wife and I have attended. This was our third time seeing Sebastian and he never fails to make you laugh. The opening acts and Sebastian were all great. We really enjoyed the stage layout and the large audience. Everything about the show was done well.
From the openers to the headliner himself Mr. Sebastian Maniscalco-absolutely LOVED this event!!!
Absolutely hilarious—did not disappoint. So entertaining. Even better than his last tour.
If you were a kid of the 80s, you will laugh out loud for over an hour. But there was content in the show that related to everyone. His facial expressions just add to the humorous impact. Would see him again in a heartbeat.
Great show by Sebastian but the sound was not very clear.