The Devil and Billy Markham

Watching this show, I kept thinking of the phrase "actor meets role." As in, Aaron Lyons was BORN to do this show. With masterful ease, he inhabits the roles of the Narrator, the Devil, Billy, God, and a host of colorful characters, bringing Shel Silverstein's brilliant words into the audience's lap, literally. Make no mistake, Aaron owns the show, but every element in the production contributes to making it a truly special experience - the band (Carlos Felipe Flores, Kevin Katich, and Hank Doughan), the dancing girl (Ruth Fox), and the space itself - the cozy red-curtain cabaret at The Three of Clubs. ... full review

I loved it! It was interesting to see it! the music is awsome, and the performance is wonderful! I especially enjoyed the physicality in the story telling! ... full review

I'd heard great buzz during the Fringe and was happy 'Devil' got extended, but I had no idea what a tour de force of a performance I was in for. From the totally funky and appropriate music by Hank Doughan, Kevin Katich, and Carlos Flores (who made his guitar sound like a dozen different studio sessions) to Ruth Fox's fun dancing and support, and finally to Aaron Lyons' fantastical acting as da debbil, a sleazo agent, and Billy Markham, himself--this was some of the best theater I've seen. 3 of Clubs beer-stained, naugahyde back room was the perfect setting for this brilliant, filthy, epic tale penned by Shel Silverstein with help from David Mamet. Lyons was so good, so fun to watch, so totally enmeshed as a performer in this mythic tale, ... full review

A really good time and great for the space. I especially enjoyed the band. ... full review