Baker is one of the few comics working who can take genuinely dark autobiography and get a room to laugh without softening any of it. A hometown theater date means she is working out material in front of the crowd that watched her build it in the clubs. The Gramercy is small enough that a headliner's timing still reads from the back.
What to expect
A standing-room floor and a fixed balcony in a converted movie house on East 23rd Street, with an opener before the headline set. Expect blunt personal material rather than crowd work, delivered flat and fast. It is an early evening start, so the night is still young by the time the house empties out.
Good to know
- The Gramercy Theatre is at 127 East 23rd Street, closest to the 6 at 23rd Street and the N, R and W at 23rd Street
- The floor is general admission standing with reserved balcony seating - check which you bought
- There is an opening act, so the headline set starts after the listed door time
- The material is dark and personal rather than observational; it is not a family-friendly booking
- It is an early evening start, which leaves the rest of the night open
- Bag and camera policies are posted by the venue - check before you leave home
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Common questions
What time is the show?
Friday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gramercy Theatre, 127 East 23rd Street in Manhattan, as listed by the venue and Ticketmaster.
What kind of comedy is it?
Personal, dark, deadpan stand-up. Baker's Paper Bag Princess Tour material draws on grief, sobriety, family and marriage, delivered dry rather than broad. It is not a clean or family-oriented show.
Is there assigned seating?
The Gramercy Theatre sells a general-admission standing floor plus reserved balcony seats. Check your ticket type before you arrive, since the two enter and queue differently.
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