About Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show

Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show is a stand-up special that uniquely adapts to the global situation of 2020. In this immersive, drive-in style comedy show, a group of talented comedians gather at the Bel Aire Diner's parking lot in Brooklyn. Instead of a traditional comedy club backdrop, the show was held outdoors with the audience listening in from their cars, resulting in a much-needed evening of socially-distanced laughs. With a runtime of 84 minutes, the show is rated TV-MA.

Making / Production

This comedy show was a creative response to the unprecedented global pandemic and features comedy stars performing in an open-air venue. Released on January 26, 2021, it was directed by Robert Moresco and Amy Rice. Colin Quinn produced the show himself, alongside comedians Amy Schumer and Jerry Seinfeld, co-producing this unique comedy experience.

Actors

• Colin Quinn: As the main act of the show, Quinn brings his trademark bold and acerbic wit to the fore, making audience members laugh despite the unusual setup.
• Sam Jay: Renowned for her sharp observational humor, Sam adds a refreshing and diverse perspective to the show.
• Dan Soder: Known for his distinctive humor, Soder brilliantly adapts to the unique format of the show, keeping the audience engaged throughout his performance.
• Rachel Feinstein: Rachel's charismatic presence and hilarious anecdotes add depth and variety to the show.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• This is one of the first shows that was performed during the COVID-19 pandemic with audience members safely seated in their cars.
• Amy Schumer, a co-producer of the show, also performed a surprise set that was well received by the audience.

Quotes

• "This is like performing at a hostage negotiation." - Colin Quinn
• "Who needs a comedy club when you have the parking lot of a diner?" - Sam Jay

Music, Soundtrack

Given the unique, nontraditional format of the comedy show, the focus remained on the vocal performances of the comedians, with no musical score or soundtrack accompanying the performances.