Reviews
of "The Sensuous Woman"
"While Cho’s ostensible message is a celebration of difference, you don’t feel hit over the head with this lesson—diversity is simply on display. “Funny” is the bottom line. There’s scarcely an act that isn’t as laugh-provoking as it is outré."
Timeout New York
"Margaret Cho’s burlesque-cum-variety act is worth every hoot and catcall, not only for her zinger-filled standup, but for the freewheeling sexual demagoguery of the whole enterprise."
NY Press
"90 minutes of fleshy hilarity that will make you turn to your neighbor and whisper, "Oh my God, is this really happening?"
Washington Square News
"There are few comedians who can get away with what Cho easily captures. Her rough-around-the-edges attitude is adorably contrasted by her ability to relate to every audience member with ease."
Pace Press
"….a happy and healthy dose of body positive antics that are so sweet, silly and approachable you can have a great time while completely forgetting to be aroused."
Broadwayworld
"With Cho as mistress of ceremonies, “The Sensuous Woman” feels like a variety show from the Golden Age of Television, only dirtier and gayer."
Chelsea Now
"Cho's goal isn't in delivering a party line, but in lining up a party that delivers — and "The Sensuous Woman" does"
SF Gate
"Cho sparkles when she's alone on stage, providing her typically fierce observations about celebrities (Britney Spears gets a thumping), gay men and her own sex life. She looks more at home here than she ever has on stage..."
International Herald Tribune (AP)
"Ms. Cho has become a beloved figure in the gay world for her down-and-dirty comic style, and her resplendently nasty opening monologue will not disappoint fans."
New York Times
"Cho's ultimate point to such frank disclosure, one supposes, is that individuals should feel free to be as sensual as they want regardless of their physical attributes, age, sexuality or whatever the current fashion dictates. It's a positive message."
Star Ledger
"Cho stars in several of the more risqué segments, as well as regaling the crowd with hilarious, politically inflected stand-up that promotes the idea that bodies of all shapes and sizes are beautiful."
Theater Mania
"Giddy, gaudy and quite gay, this raunchy variety show sparkles whenever headliner Margaret Cho is front and center, alternating her standup gab with outre versions of classic striptease routines."
Variety
"When Cho flashes that sunny grin after a self-abasing joke about oral sex, say, it plays as an ironic gloss, a feint to smooth over any awkwardness, which somehow only makes it funnier."
Newsday
"Unashamed, unabashed, and most importantly undieted, she uses her dance to once and for all assume public control over the image that once cost her both her health and her mid-1990s sitcom All American Girl, and one can’t help but be inspired by the personal liberty she’s developed and displays so willingly."
Talkin Broadway
"This is an anything goes, foul-mouthed, down and dirty satirical production that at is peak moments offers much hilarity, but obviously it is not for the prissy. Cho’s fans scream with delight, and if you are keyed to her brand of humor, there is much to enjoy."
Wolf Entertainment Guide
"The show is gay, sexual, raunchy, empowering, and completely hilarious."
Feminist Review
"The strip dances, stand-up acts and silly songs sold the show out in L.A.. Judging from the applause last night at the Zipper Factory, it seems New York might become hooked, too."
NY Metromix
"Margaret Cho lit up the festival with a raucous array of ta-tas, tattoos, and tassels...Everyone in the cast was flapping a fan, not just the pretty girls - it was clear that Cho intended to blur some lines."
SFBG Arts and Culture Blog
"Margaret gets feathery and fabulous in her spankin' new off-Broadway variety show."
Go Magazine
"While Cho’s ostensible message is a celebration of difference, you don’t feel hit over the head with this lesson—diversity is simply on display. “Funny” is the bottom line. There’s scarcely an act that isn’t as laugh-provoking as it is outré."
Timeout New York
"Margaret Cho’s burlesque-cum-variety act is worth every hoot and catcall, not only for her zinger-filled standup, but for the freewheeling sexual demagoguery of the whole enterprise."
NY Press
"90 minutes of fleshy hilarity that will make you turn to your neighbor and whisper, "Oh my God, is this really happening?"
Washington Square News
"There are few comedians who can get away with what Cho easily captures. Her rough-around-the-edges attitude is adorably contrasted by her ability to relate to every audience member with ease."
Pace Press
"….a happy and healthy dose of body positive antics that are so sweet, silly and approachable you can have a great time while completely forgetting to be aroused."
Broadwayworld
"With Cho as mistress of ceremonies, “The Sensuous Woman” feels like a variety show from the Golden Age of Television, only dirtier and gayer."
Chelsea Now
"Cho's goal isn't in delivering a party line, but in lining up a party that delivers — and "The Sensuous Woman" does"
SF Gate
"Cho sparkles when she's alone on stage, providing her typically fierce observations about celebrities (Britney Spears gets a thumping), gay men and her own sex life. She looks more at home here than she ever has on stage..."
International Herald Tribune (AP)
"Ms. Cho has become a beloved figure in the gay world for her down-and-dirty comic style, and her resplendently nasty opening monologue will not disappoint fans."
New York Times
"Cho's ultimate point to such frank disclosure, one supposes, is that individuals should feel free to be as sensual as they want regardless of their physical attributes, age, sexuality or whatever the current fashion dictates. It's a positive message."
Star Ledger
"Cho stars in several of the more risqué segments, as well as regaling the crowd with hilarious, politically inflected stand-up that promotes the idea that bodies of all shapes and sizes are beautiful."
Theater Mania
"Giddy, gaudy and quite gay, this raunchy variety show sparkles whenever headliner Margaret Cho is front and center, alternating her standup gab with outre versions of classic striptease routines."
Variety
"When Cho flashes that sunny grin after a self-abasing joke about oral sex, say, it plays as an ironic gloss, a feint to smooth over any awkwardness, which somehow only makes it funnier."
Newsday
"Unashamed, unabashed, and most importantly undieted, she uses her dance to once and for all assume public control over the image that once cost her both her health and her mid-1990s sitcom All American Girl, and one can’t help but be inspired by the personal liberty she’s developed and displays so willingly."
Talkin Broadway
"This is an anything goes, foul-mouthed, down and dirty satirical production that at is peak moments offers much hilarity, but obviously it is not for the prissy. Cho’s fans scream with delight, and if you are keyed to her brand of humor, there is much to enjoy."
Wolf Entertainment Guide
"The show is gay, sexual, raunchy, empowering, and completely hilarious."
Feminist Review
"The strip dances, stand-up acts and silly songs sold the show out in L.A.. Judging from the applause last night at the Zipper Factory, it seems New York might become hooked, too."
NY Metromix
"Margaret Cho lit up the festival with a raucous array of ta-tas, tattoos, and tassels...Everyone in the cast was flapping a fan, not just the pretty girls - it was clear that Cho intended to blur some lines."
SFBG Arts and Culture Blog
"Margaret gets feathery and fabulous in her spankin' new off-Broadway variety show."
Go Magazine
