Jackie Mason's Laughing Room Only is a 2003 Broadway musical with a book by Dennis Blair and Digby Wolfe and music and lyrics by Doug Katsaros. It began previews at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on October 23, 2003, opened on November 19, 2003, and closed on November 30, 2003, totaling 14 performances. The show's story features the titular Jackie Mason as himself as he tries to put on a 10 million dollar musical on a budget of $19.99.
Other cast members were Ruth Gottschall, Cheryl Stern, Darrin Baker, Robert Creighton, and Barry Finkel. The show was directed by Robert Johanson.
Songs
Act l
Million Dollar Musical
French Chanteuse
This Jew Can Sing
Frieda From Fresno
Only in Manhattan
Starbucks
Act ll
Comedy Ambulance
Jackie's Signature Song
I Need a Man
Perfect
Jew Gentile Tap-Off
Tea Time
Musical Chairs
Finale
Reception
Variety gave the show a mixed review, praising Mason's comedic talent while being less impressed with some of his reused material and the show's music.