5 Years of Sideshow and a New York Times "Critics' Pick"

What can I say? January's 5 year anniversary show was the perfect way to start off 2014. The New York Times named us a "Critics' Pick" (thank you, NY Times!), Time Out New York gave us a lovely feature in their Comedy section (thank you, TONY!), we had a lineup of some of my personal, all-time favorite storytellers, and our audience (which is the BEST!) packed out the KGB Bar to the point where it was spilling out the door.

I'm so overwhelmed in the best possible way by all the support and love and kind words we've received--not only for our anniversary--but over the years. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of making this series everything it's become. You are in my heart and I am so grateful and honored.

And a big thank you to Maryanne Ventrice for capturing the evening along with all the other Sideshows that have taken place over the years. If you haven't had to chance yet, you should check out her amazing work HERE.

And now, a recap...

The KGB Bartenders are the best.

Amazing writer and storyteller, Tara Clancy

Kevin Allison, from MTV's "The State" and host of "Risk!" finds a holy moment

It's so hard to get along with this group.

I insist on taking things seriously.

Andy Christie rounds out the evening and performs on his 4th consecutive Sideshow anniversary. We like him.

Full photo set available HERE. All photos courtesy of Maryanne Ventrice.