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John Waters

Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre

December 12, 2009

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That's right, legendary filmmaker, actor and uber-eccentric John Waters now has a holiday show! His one-man show is a "vaudeville" act that celebrates his incredible filmmaking career with a provocative and devious monologue that takes the audience on a misbehaved trip to the extremes. A journey where absolutely nothing is sacred. 

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    Paramount Theatre

    713 Congress Avenue
    Austin, TX 78701

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    December 12, 2009

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    Doors open at 7pm
    Show at 8pm

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    • Event Name: John Waters
      "Christmas with John Waters"
      Review posted by: James McKaskle from austin, Dec 17, 2009
      

      John Waters the independent cult filmmaker, infamous for his movies such as Hairspray as well as Cecil B. Demented and Fruit Cake, recently brought his one man take on Christmas to the Paramount... Expand

      John Waters the independent cult filmmaker, infamous for his movies such as Hairspray as well as Cecil B. Demented and Fruit Cake, recently brought his one man take on Christmas to the Paramount Theater. (He's been touring with his show since 2004). John's one man show is definitely not for nice church ladies, but maybe a few Unitarians. During his whole gig he was back lit by a large screen picturing his booking photo from the Baltimore Police Department while wearing Santa hat. Like a young George Carlin or Lenny Bruce, John uses words that the F.C.C. will not permit to be used on T.V. or radio. His take on Christmas is definitely not Hallmark card fare. And don't give John a fruit basket, “ I can buy a f***ing pear. I want poppers or liquor or something I would feel bad about buying. How about a cigarette basket.” If your taste in humor runs to the politically incorrect,Waters is your man, funny insolent, scatological and irreverent. Collapse

    • Event Name: John Waters
      "John Waters"
      Review posted by: artsfriend from austin, Dec 14, 2009
      

      It never ceases to amaze me at the beauty of the Paramount. I had the privilege to see John Waters on Saturday night, December 12, 2009.. Although, I wasn't exactly sure who he was, I knew I had a... Expand

      It never ceases to amaze me at the beauty of the Paramount. I had the privilege to see John Waters on Saturday night, December 12, 2009.. Although, I wasn't exactly sure who he was, I knew I had a CD of some of his music that I had received for a Christmas one year, so I thought, he might sing. Boy! Was I wrong. He is one of the truly funniest comedians that I've ever heard. Adult audience Only Please, as mature subject and language. He did have me laughing so hard for an hour and a half with standing ovation at the end. I was also surprised when there was a question and answer session at the end. If you missed him this time, I'm sure he'll be back. He has a new book that comes out June, 2010. Collapse

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    • Event Name: John Waters
      "Christmas with John Waters"
      Review posted by: James McKaskle from austin, Dec 17, 2009
      

      John Waters the independent cult filmmaker, infamous for his movies such as Hairspray as well as Cecil B. Demented and Fruit Cake, recently brought his one man take on Christmas to the Paramount... Expand

      John Waters the independent cult filmmaker, infamous for his movies such as Hairspray as well as Cecil B. Demented and Fruit Cake, recently brought his one man take on Christmas to the Paramount Theater. (He's been touring with his show since 2004). John's one man show is definitely not for nice church ladies, but maybe a few Unitarians. During his whole gig he was back lit by a large screen picturing his booking photo from the Baltimore Police Department while wearing Santa hat. Like a young George Carlin or Lenny Bruce, John uses words that the F.C.C. will not permit to be used on T.V. or radio. His take on Christmas is definitely not Hallmark card fare. And don't give John a fruit basket, “ I can buy a f***ing pear. I want poppers or liquor or something I would feel bad about buying. How about a cigarette basket.” If your taste in humor runs to the politically incorrect,Waters is your man, funny insolent, scatological and irreverent. Collapse

    • Event Name: John Waters
      "John Waters"
      Review posted by: artsfriend from austin, Dec 14, 2009
      

      It never ceases to amaze me at the beauty of the Paramount. I had the privilege to see John Waters on Saturday night, December 12, 2009.. Although, I wasn't exactly sure who he was, I knew I had a... Expand

      It never ceases to amaze me at the beauty of the Paramount. I had the privilege to see John Waters on Saturday night, December 12, 2009.. Although, I wasn't exactly sure who he was, I knew I had a CD of some of his music that I had received for a Christmas one year, so I thought, he might sing. Boy! Was I wrong. He is one of the truly funniest comedians that I've ever heard. Adult audience Only Please, as mature subject and language. He did have me laughing so hard for an hour and a half with standing ovation at the end. I was also surprised when there was a question and answer session at the end. If you missed him this time, I'm sure he'll be back. He has a new book that comes out June, 2010. Collapse

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