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Esther's Follies

525 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701 (Downtown)
512-320-0198
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Ranked #1 of 171 attractions in Austin
Type: Comedy Clubs
Traveller Description: Esther's Follies...Now in their 33rd Season of Magic, Music and Comedy on Sixth Street!                    ...   For over 33 years Esther's Follies... more »
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Purchases tickets for the famous E.F. Show only to be informed upon arrival that they were on vacation. Nowhere on the website was it stated that they would be gone. In other words, paid full price to see a handful of stand up comedians from the Velveeta Room that took E.F.'s place. The comedians were funny, but not what I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

We've been going to Esther's Follies for at least 15 years and are amazed at how creative and consistently fresh their shows are. The writing sparkles and the magician is wickedly funny. I could literally go every two or three months!

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Pflugerville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

You sure do get full value for your money. . .and then some! We went because we were told that it was a must for Sixth Street. . .and we were glad that we did. The cast performs without the slightest sign of holding back. . .and a great time was had by all. So if you like musical theatre... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

The political comedy, admixed with magic routines as well as spontaneous comedic performances engaging audience members, was absolutely hilarious!

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Rogers, Arkansas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Could not have been more pleased. Husband and I in town for Mumford and sons concert. Saw this on things going on in Austin. I was game but had limited expectations considering all of the other things to do or see or relax in austin. Wasn't sure if I wanted to take two hours out of my limited time in... More

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Austin Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Everyone should go to Esther's to get a feel of fun and sassy and 6th street. If you live here , they need to rethink some of the 'old standards"

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Houston, TX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Austin's motto is "Keep Austin Weird" and Ester's Follies certainly does it's best to uphold that. It is weird, hilarious, unexpected, witty, and the best political satire ever. It is a very, very, casual atmosphere and be prepared to laugh til you cry. I've been several times and it's always new, surprising, and just as funny as ever.

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Champaign, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

This is a great show. As another reviewer stated, the humor compares to shows you would see in Chicago (Second City) or other large cities. The production value is lower and the magic bits are underwhelming, but it's a great show overall! Don't sit in the front row unless you want to be messed with. Also, I wouldn't bother paying... More

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Recently went to Austin with my hubby and wanted something fun and different to do on my birthday and read on Tripadvisor about Esther's Follies and booked tickets...so glad we did! This show is an equal opportunity offender which was great, both political parties and the state of Texas itself was not spared, the political jokes and satire were absolutely... More

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Fort Worth, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

It's part political satire part musical comedy part magic show. My daughter and I laughed so hard our faces hurt for hours. The show is not PC and definitely not PG.

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