‘The Old Man and the Pool’ review — Mike Birbiglia dives into his mortality and earns waves of laughter
Birbiglia is totally on brand in his largely delightful solo show, The Old Man and the Pool. The 44-year-old author and actor dives into the choppy waters of his own mortality and comes up not only with waves of laughs, but also deep reflections about love and appreciation for how lucky he is (and we are) to be alive.
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