Funnyman gives swansong in Beverly

  • 2014-10-20
Gallagher, a comedian known for his ‘sledge-o-matic’ routine, will be making his last performance at the Larcom Theatre in Beverly later this month after a career of almost 40 years.

He has become the famous watermelon smasher, demolishing all types of fruits and vegetables on stage for most of his career, but he also offers stand-up routines that include insightful observations and creative word play.

He was a pioneer in comedy specials on television, with 14 specials on Showtime during the 1980s. He also attracted attention when he ran in the 2003 California recall election.

Now, Gallagher has made his stage show more interactive and invites people from the audience to share in his pulverizing fun. However, he is still a performer who deals with the fans. Both before and after shows, he Signs autographs and poses with his followers in theatre lobbies.
The Larcom Theatre was named for Lucy Larcom, the town’s nineteenth-century poet, author and teacher. It opened on October 12, 1912 with both stage and screen entertainment part of the offering.

Gallagher’s farewell performance will be Saturday October 25 at 7:30 pm. Most likely the Theatre is turning to various Forms of printing services to generate enthusiasm and attendance at this special performance, which promises to refrain from fruit smashing and be an evening with this comedic success.
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