Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life OTT Release Date
What is Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life all about?
This time, Birbiglia is opening a door to his heart. The Good Life was born after his father suffered a stroke, a life-changing moment that made Mike question everything about being a parent, a son, and a man trying to make sense of it all. 'Over the years, I've done a lot of personal shows,' Birbiglia said in a media statement, 'but somehow this one is the most personal because it's not in my past. It's my life right now. So there's really no filter.'
At times during the live tour, Birbiglia admits he asked himself mid-performance, 'Whoa. Am I really gonna tell this story? But that's sort of the idea behind these shows. I try to probe into what's most painful in order to figure out what's most funny.'
A journey years in the making
The Good Life started touring in October 2023, with multiple sold-out performances at New York's legendary Beacon Theatre. Now, after months of fine-tuning and soul-searching, it's ready for the world to watch from their couches. Birbiglia reunites with longtime collaborator Seth Barrish to direct the show. It's produced by Best Kept Secret, and executive produced by Mike himself, his brother Joe Birbiglia, and John Skidmore.
Visually, it's elevated by Beowulf Boritt's set design and Aaron Copp's lighting, making it more than just a stand-up, but a theatrical experience. If you've ever watched Thank God for Jokes, The New One, or the Emmy-nominated The Old Man and the Pool, you already know Mike doesn't do ordinary stand-up but tells stories. Excited for his Netflix gig? Drop your thoughts @indiatimes.
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