Robin Williams Tickets for “Weapons of Mass Destruction”
Robin Williams is not only a phenomenal comedian, but also an amazing actor. He has played in many roles, from serious and even dark to funny. Whatever the role, you can always find him and will always remember his character and performance. He is – by far – one of the most talented actors and entertainers around.
Movies like “Mrs. Doubtfire” make us laugh together as a family. “Death to Smoochy”, while funny, was a bit more dark. He can then turn around and play in an extremely dramatic movie like “What Dreams May Come”. It is clear – by this list of movies – that he can play just about any role he is put in – and he does it well. His most recent comedic show, “Weapons of Self Destruction”, will offer nothing but superior comedy as he has in the past.
Robin Williams was raised in Michigan, but is originally from Chicago. Surprisingly, Williams was a very quiet and shy child. He did perform impression of his Grandfather for his mother, but that was about it. (Hard to believe when you watch the man today!)
It wasn’t until high school that Williams began to crawl out of his shell. He joined the drama club, which is where he began to gain confidence and got recognized by one the greatest schools in the U.S. – Juilliard. He was one of only 20 students accepted – their freshman year – into the school. To top this off, he was one of two students allowed to attend their advanced program (the other student was Christopher Reeves). These names are proof that the schooling the received was the best investment of their lives.
Williams’ career really began when he played Mork in and off-the-air TV show known as “Mork and Mindy”. Mork was an alien, who came to Boulder, Colorado to make a life and get information. This is where his comedy career took a name, and he became known as an actor who could deliver rapid-fire comedy. After this he moved on to other movies that were more focused on comedy, on the outward appearance of his character. (There were always deeper parts to his characters, but you had to read between the lines to see them.)
Some of Williams’ most noticeable roles were in “Good Morning Vietnam” and “The Birdcage”. These two movies were part of what got him where he is today! He also performed the voice of the genie on Disney’s “Aladdin”. This role opened doors for Williams, as it proved his ability to perform as a behind-the-scenes animated voice as well.
His comedy shows would always sell volumes of tickets, if not sell out. In the 70′s and 80′s her performed many stand-up comedy acts, along with three HBO specials: “Off the Wall” (1978), “An Evening with Robin Williams” (1986), and “Robin Williams: Live at the Met” (1986). Additionally, Robin Williams performed a one-man Broadway show called “Robin Williams Live on Broadway”. The combination of all of these acts won him the 13th spot on Comedy Central’s list “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time”.
Audiences have recognized his performances in many different movies and shows. His most recent performance is called “Weapons of Self Destruction”. If you have never seen Robin Williams live, now is your chance. If you have seen him live, see him again – you know it’s worth it.
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