ROCHESTER NY
Comedy at the Carlson 50 Carlson Road, Rochester, NY, United StatesThe Uncle Louie Variety Show has been making audiences laugh for years with its hilarious and unique take on growing up as an Italian-American. The show is composed of two dynamic comedians, Lou Greco and Carlo Russo, who have gained international popularity with the comedic celebration of their Italian heritage.
Many viewers were introduced to The Uncle Louie Variety Show on YouTube via the ornery, yet loveable character “Uncle Louie” and the “Broken English Italian Word of the Day”. Today, “Uncle Louie” is joined by the beloved characters “Pasqualino”, “Zia Maria”, and “Zia Rosa” who are always getting themselves into trouble with their hilarious antics. While Greco and Russo draw inspiration from being Italian-American, there is something to be found in their show for people from all cultural backgrounds.
Once The Uncle Louie Variety Show begins, audience members will be howling with laughter from sketch comedy, stand-up by both Greco and Russo, improv, original music and fantastic crowd work. Their videos are nothing compared to seeing a live performance. Greco and Russo take their hilarious vignettes and bring an energy to them that’s palpable when they’re on stage together.