The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe, perhaps better known as the cast of TruTV’s Impractical Jokers, had their audience rolling in the aisles at the Victory Theatre on Saturday night. Stand-up comedian Tim Sullivan opened with a 20 minute set that amply warmed up a crowd that was ready to be entertained. When the Tenderloins, which consists of Joe Gatto, James Murray, Brian Quinn, and Sal Vulcano, took the stage, they were greeted with wildy enthusiastic applause and verbal encouragement. The jokesters, who have been friends since high school, spent the next one-and-a-half hours entertaining the audience with improv comedy, clips and behind-the-scenes glimpses of their television show, and a healthy dose of audience interaction. It was up for debate who was having the most fun with the performance… the Tenderloins, or their fans, some of whom had traveled more than eight hours to see the show.
“We are fortunate to be able to host events like this one at the Victory,†said General Manager Ben Bolander. “It’s always great to work with up-and-coming acts who genuinely enjoy putting on a show and taking time to make personal connections with their fans.“
Upcoming shows at the Victory Theatre include Rodney Atkins March 29, Chanticleer April 13, Little Big Town April 18, Here Come the Mummies April 19, SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody May 22, and B.B. King June 5. The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra will also present performances on April 6 & 7, April 27, and May 18 & 19.
The Victory Theatre is managed by VenuWorks of Evansville, LLC.
