Karaoke Knights - A One Man Rock Opera

Five winners from semifinal rounds meet for the finals of the big karaoke competition. Each gets up to sing, but the karaoke classics they start to belt out quickly segue into original songs, each capturing the story BEHIND the singing, and the singer, as these five guys parade, croon, dance, seduce and warble their way into the hearts of their audience (which occasionally participates). The thirteen original songs are all syncronized with a simultaneous karaoke video (with a mind of its own)! All played by one actor with a powerful voice and a lot of energy!

Showtimes

Thu., Jul. 31 @ 5:30 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 2 @ 7:00 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 3 @ 7:00 p.m.
Mon., Aug. 4 @ 7:00 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 6 @ 7:00 p.m.
Thu., Aug. 7 @ 5:30 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 9 @ 7:00 p.m.

Show details

Venue: McMahon's Pub

Duration: 60 minutes

For ages 18+

Written by Tim Mooney

From: Arlington Heights, IL

Website: www.timmooneyrep.com

Genres: Solo, Musical theatre, Comedy

Warnings: Adult language, Sexual Content

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Tim Mooney Hits all the Right Notes
by Kale Ganann Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
Tim Mooney returns to the Fringe with 'Karaoke Knights', his most schizophrenic show yet. Tim, while adhering to the one-man show format, has decided that he needs a larger cast - and he's up to the task.

'Karaoke Knights' is a great ride, a journey through the minds of five contestants in a karaoke competition, delving into the reasons people go to bars, what they're hoping for on stage, and ultimately why they sing karaoke.

This is a fantastic show - be sure to have a ten-spot on hand to pick up a copy of the soundtrack when all the singing is done. It's money well spent.

As to the venue, I find it perfectly suited to the story being told - plus, you can get dinner to go with it. Just don't get the pork.

Brilliant BYOV
by phillip low Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
I'm kind of stunned that so many people are complaining about the venue, because I thought it was perfect -- public humiliation is the point of the show, and this wouldn't have anything like the same effect in a theatre space. Surprisingly vulnerable, and that's only wonderfully abetted by the bewilderment of the bar regulars. This is exactly the kind of bizarre experience I Fringe for. Full review available at the Twin Cities Daily Planet.

Hits keep coming
by Delano DuGarm Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
This is a good show in a tough location.

Tim is great at delineating his five different characters through the original songs he gives them -- "Dreaming Tax" was a particular stand-out. I liked the karaoke machine's own comments on the songs, though this distracted from watching Tim's antics.

This venue is out of the way (though not really that far from the Rarig), but the show is worth the trip. And, hey, you can order dinner.

Worth the Trip
by Julie Blaha Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
This is a lovely, sweet show that you can take as deep or shallowly as you'd like. Be sure to watch the screen during the show for some extras and order dinner so you can eat without missing a slot.

Multi-level Characterization
by Dave Romm Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
Extraordinary character studies of karaoke contestants. Tim Mooney establishes characters in a few seconds so he can delve into the psyches of people you just met. Meanwhile, the karaoke teleprompter is kissin' cousins with "The Word" graphic on The Colbert Report. The karaoke contest is typical, but the songs that play inside Karaoke Knights are original and revealing. The venue is not ideal for the Fringe, and some of the fun is watching Tim play against the bar. I bought the CD and look forward to reliving the music. A Shockwave Radio Theater Review.

God love the man for trying...
by Stef B. Follow this reviewer
Rating 2 kitties
...but he had the deck stacked against him from the beginning.

This performance took place in McMahon’s Pub - kind of a dive. 20 people were present in the bar when the performance occurred; but only 10 of us actually paid to see the show. The other 10 people were regular bar patrons, who were a bit disturbed that their usual bar experience was being interrupted by this guy singing not-so-great-melodies on the stage.

So, Tim was performing for 10 people, with 10 more people disinterested at best. Poor guy.

And yet, he was a trooper. He sang and danced through it all anyway. Unfortunately, his dancing was campy, and his singing was mediocre. The premise of the show was interesting, but the execution left a lot to be desired. He tried too hard to be "deep" with the song lyrics; he tried too hard to be "funny" with the characters; he just tried too hard, and missed the mark as a result.

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