Last Thursday evening comedian and actor Larry Miller took the Columbia Theatre’s stage in his one-man show “Cocktails with Larry Miller,” as part of Fanfare 2011.
The “Cocktails with Larry Miller” tour runs through mid-May in states across the country. Miller’s act focuses on topics such as drinking, children and marriage. Miller dabbled on the piano during the show, which mostly accompanied parodies of popular songs. During the show, Miller parodied “My Favorite Things” from “The Sound of Drinks.” One line sang, “sliced and sangria and jello shot shooters, sharing a pint with the waitress from that.”
The stage was set up to resemble a living room of the late 1950’s, complete with a wet bar, grand piano and an old television set. Miller also made a few costume changes over the course of his act. He came out first in a navy blue double-breasted pinstripe suit, but later donned a silk oriental print robe over his shirt and tie. In the second act, he came out as Moses, complete with a beard and staff. By the middle of the second act, he was back in his suit.
At the end of his routine, Miller thanked the crowd for their attention and the Columbia for asking him to perform.
“The Columbia is a great theatre and I’m glad they asked me to be here,” said Miller. “They really did put a great show together. I hope this theatre keeps growing, and I’ll see you next