Jeff Dunham

Last night I had the chance to see Jeff Dunham perform his show live at the Chicago Theater.  After watching several of his comedy central shows and DVDs I have to admit his live show is the best way to see him.  Seeing his show live you get to experience all the subtle nuances that make Jeff and his cast of characters so fun to watch.

Last nights show was full of laughs, fun times and wonderful memories.  Not only did we get to see the favorites, Peanut (AKA Batnut when in costume), Jose (AKA Reuben, Batnut's sidekick), Walter and Achmed, we also got to see Little Jeff and the newest addition to the group, the hyper caffeinated coffee addict, Coffee.  It was also the first time he did a "Dear Achmed" segment and there were a few slips-ups that left Achmed glaring at Jeff as though he had a death wish.  Needless to say Achmed's reaction and answers to last night's questions were funny and resulted in many laughs.

Little Jeff got himself into so much trouble Jeff had to chase him around the stage, Walter got to pick on some members of the audience, but perhaps the best unscripted moment of the night was Batnut being flipped sideways from his platform.  The hilarity that ensued was priceless and worthy of becoming a youtube clip. Jeff even wound up track of where he was in a conversation or bit because he would go so off tangent.  But that's what makes live shows fun.  You never know what will happen.

I highly recommend that anyone who enjoys watching Jeff Dunham's shows on TV or DVD should go see him live.  The show is well worth the money.  I laughed so much I was a hurting.  Coffee makes a great addition to the group and I look forward to seeing what happens next.