Alex Borstein: Corsets & Clown Suits

Some parts were better than others. I liked the approach of comedy with music. The songs were funny, the jokes were funny. She missed the mark a few times, but like she said, "its free to watch- i mean you didn't get prime to watch my show. " so i totally got my money's worth. What the *&^&, my review needs to be 600 words. Well let me just tell you, she was funny. I laughed. For another 200 words i'll mention how i laughed. She took some big swings and hit a few good ones. It was well rehearsed. The musicians were excellent. It wasn't just a stand up walking around an empty stage. It was more.

Alex Borstein is hilarious and also can sing really well. She has come a long way from MAD TV. The original songs she sings in this special are funny and clever. Alex's parents are in the audience and she talks to them during the show. She is an extremely talented performer who always made me laugh. I hope she does more comedy specials because she nails it. This is one of the better stand ups I've seen over the years. Alex isn't afraid to say what she wants to say and doesn't hold back. She even makes fun of herself and doesn't take herself seriously. Move over Mrs. Maisel! This is the marvelous Ms. Borstein at her finest!

She made me laugh, and cackle a few times, and generally smile widely through the whole show. Not your typical stand-up, Alex through some great curve balls...like having her parents Judy and Irving, come to a show where she sings about Mushtats. If you like her in Mrs Maisel, and Family Guy uncensored, you'll love this show even more, I kid you knot!

It's hard to tell if, when she sings, if that is her real singing voice, or if she is imitating a singer. The point sized pistol is so good at mimicry it's hard to tell when you actually here the real voice she uses for every day speech.

As for the reviewers who pretend not to enjoy this style of ha ha, why would you bother watching. You must already know her style given everything else she's done. Oh well, haters and trolls gotta hate and troll.

This is a generally funny performance and has heartfelt moments. It isn't a bad way to spend 1.5 hours if you have the time to kill. The only issues are that at times the delivery seemed to drag and the audience itself can seem a bit flat/dull, which takes away from the overall experience.

Mr. Mills and Mr. Rey probably should have had a more detailed introduction up front so we weren't sitting wondering who they were (at least up until they were introduced halfway through). Nevertheless, they were a pleasant addition and only added to the experience.

As to the overall "preachiness" that some reviewers have mentioned: Yes, there are times where I wanted to say, "Yep, I agree with that position 100%, now let's keep it moving." Still, as "preachy" as it was, her messages are things that need to be talked about right now.

How the heck does this only have a rating of 6.6? This is one of the best things I've seen all year! Alex's character is my favorite on Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and now I know why. I had no idea she did stand-up in real life which is ironic, given the character she plays on a show about a comedienne.

In Corsets & Clown Suits, Alex does stand-up and also incorporates singing with her two musician friends who I thought were adorable. I was laughing the entire time, that's how funny Alex is. This is truly a gem. She's excellent with playing off of the audience as well.

If you want to watch comedy with substance, watch this.