What’s it like to see Brett Goldstein live? The NY Post weighs in

Most Brett Goldstein fans don’t know the comic from the stage.

No, the majority of his audience is likely familiar with his work on Apple TV’s “Ted Lasso” where he plays hard-nosed, foul-mouthed footballer turned coach Roy Kent.

On top of that, he also co-created and wrote for the Jason Segel and Harrison Ford series “Shrinking” for the network.

However, long before the 43-year-old Brit inhabited the role that netted him a pair of Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actor, he was a stand-up comedian.

And now that he’s made a splash stateside, he’s touring his act all over North America as part of his ongoing ‘Second Best Night Of Your Life Tour.’

Given that we’re such big fans of his persona, we had to see what his act was like.

So, the New York Post sent Brett Goldstein aficionado Angela Tricarico to check out his Friday, Nov. 10 gig at New York City’s Beacon Theatre.

“Don’t expect to hear much about ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Shrinking,’ even now that the strike is over,” Tricarico shared.

“But do expect to hear many f-bombs,” she laughed.

Other subjects on the set list include “America vs. Great Britain comparisons” which Tricarico said he handled deftly.

“His breakdown of how our public bathrooms are different cracked me up,” she added.

Goldstein’s true passions shone through, too.

“Audiences who primarily know him from his TV work: get ready for more ‘Muppet’ and ‘Sesame Street’ talk than you’d ever expect to hear at a stand up show,” Tricarico continued.

The most important piece of advice though was clear — you need to come prepared.

“If you’re planning on attending a Brett Goldstein show, have some questions ready,” she explained.

“There’s a question box that he pulls from at the end of the show, and the weirder the question, the more likely it is he’ll answer (or at least read it out loud).”

Last but not least, Tricarico recommends checking out his podcast ‘Films To Be Buried With.’

“That way you get idea of what his sense of humor is like, especially if you’ve only ever seen him on ‘Ted Lasso.’”

Want to go to a Goldstein show?

We’ve got all the details you’re looking for about the ‘Second Best Night Of Your Life Tour’ below.

Brett Goldstein 2023 -24 tour schedule

A complete calendar including all Brett Goldstein ‘Second Best Night Of Your Life Tour’ dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.

Brett Goldstein 2023 tour dates
Nov. 16 at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. at 7 p.m.
Nov. 16 at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. at 9:45 p.m.
Nov. 17 at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
Nov. 18 at Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Nov. 30 at the Keller Auditorium in Portland, OR at 7 p.m.
Nov. 30 at the Keller Auditorium in Portland, OR at 9:45 p.m.
Dec. 1 at the Keller Auditorium in Portland, OR
Dec. 2 at the Keller Auditorium in Portland, OR
Dec. 6 at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL
Dec. 7 at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land, TX
Dec. 8 at the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas, TX
Jan. 18, 2024 at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL
Jan. 19, 2024 at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL
Jan. 20, 2024 at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL

Film and TV stars on tour in 2023-24

If you can’t make it out to NYC to catch Goldstein live this year, there will be plenty of other silver and small screen stars trekking all over the U.S. these next few months.

Here are just a few of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.

• Martin Short and Steve Martin (“Only Murders In The Building”)

• Tina Fey and Amy Poehler (“30 Rock,” “Parks And Rec”)

• Jerry Seinfeld (“Seinfeld”)

• Marc Maron (“Maron”)

• Adam Sandler (“Saturday Night Live”)

Need more comedy in your life? Check out our list of the 51 biggest comedy stars on tour in 2023 here.