Alex Edelman on Bringing ‘Just for Us’ to L.A.’s Mark Taper, and Why It Feels Right to Do a Comedic Piece About Jewish Identity Amid Darker Times
variety.comChris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Southern California comedy aficionados have experienced some FOMO when it comes to on-and-off L.A.
resident Alex Edelman having become the toast of the town in New York theater circles with his one-man show, “Just for Us.” One of the most celebrated younger stars of comedy, Edelman performed parts of what would turn into the theater piece while doing stand-up in L.A., premiered it overseas in 2018, and then had “Just for Us” turn into a hot off-Broadway ticket in 2022 before doing a limited Broadway run this past summer.
In its east coast engagement, the show was visited by, and got the blessing of, virtually every god of comedy imaginable, seemingly fixing a place for Edelman in the future firmament once and for all.
As for L.A.’s question of “what about us?” for “Just for Us,” the city’s turn has come. Edelman’s show is opening this weekend at the Mark Taper Forum, where it will enjoy a two-week run through Nov.
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