Jimmy Carrane first made a name for himself 28 years ago when he premiered his solo “intimate evening,” I’m 27, I Still Live at Home, and I Sell Office Supplies at the Annoyance. Now in his 50s, Carrane is still doing solo shows. His latest, World’s Greatest Dad(?), premiered this past June at Judy’s Beat Lounge at Piper’s Alley. Beginning this weekend, it’s being revived Saturday nights in the same location. We spent a few minutes talking to Carrane about his life and career—and his new show.
And you knew a lot of them.
The early 90s. It was so magical, at that time, being at the Annoyance. It was like lightning striking again and again.
My therapist told me he thought it was because I couldn’t take in the joy and success. It was hard after the show closed. I mean, I closed that show and at the same time Jazz Freddy closed on the same frigging night.
Yes.
I mean, I am not trying to re-create that show. This show is different. I am different. I mean, there is a little bit of me being shlubby, and a little bit of me being a loser. I don’t want to disappoint my fans. But this show is about where I am now. v
11/2-11/30: Sat 7:30 PM, Judy’s Beat Lounge at the Second City, 230 W. North, 312-337-3992, secondcity.com, $20, $15 students, $10 Second City Training Center students.
