The Robin Experience

Orlando Weekly Review Part One

I had to do a double take when Roger Kabler first bounded on stage, since his physical resemblance to the late comedy legend Robin Williams goes far beyond his signature rainbow suspenders.

Kabler does a remarkable job recreating Williams' hysterical one-liners and irrepressible vocal explosions, although his frequent breathlessness proves that Williams' manic energy is inimitable without chemical assistance.

Dated cultural references to Tonya Harding and Buddy Hackett (along with some crudely misogynistic material that feels out of step with I remember of Williams' character) may make the show less accessible for younger audiences, but moments with beloved characters like Aladdin's Genie and Mrs. Doubtfire should reel them back in.

Orlando Weekly Review Part Two

What elevates this above a mere impression is the mid-show moment where Kabler drops the shtick to share how Willaims' life and death impacted him as a recovering addict; I was left wanting to learn more, which can be found in "Being Robin" in the documentary Kabler produced.

The structure does get a bit scattershot towards the end, with an overlong series of over acting celebrities, but the pacing recovers during a funny physical comedy finale.

For those old enough to remember the cocaine fueled - insanity of Robin Williams' early stand-up comedy specials - and all those to young to have personally witnessed his protean talents - Kablers' "Ultimate Robin Williams' Tribute" may be the next best thing to time - traveling back to the Met (circa 1986).

Schedule of Performances - 2024/25

Now booking dates for 2025/2026. Please call 512-636-8265 for availability.

NOV 5, 2024 - 'BEING ROBIN' - A film produced by and starring Roger Kabler. Limited theatrical release and streaming/rent-to-buy on AppleTV / ITunes, Amazon, Google, Microsoft / Xbox. 'Being Robin' centers around a man who believes he is visited by the spirit of Robin Williams. Whether he is delusional or truly at the center of a spiritual event, he mounts an hysterical and touching stage tribute to Robin that becomes a nationwide hit. No actual images or vocals of Robin Williams were used in this film. Based on true events.

*Upcoming Perfomances

April 2025

April 17, 2025 - Three Rivers Club, The Villages, FL (private party)

September 2025

September 12, 2025 - Decatur Civic Center, Decatur, IL

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*Recent Past Performances

October 2024

October 11, 2024 - Rex Theatre, Manchester, NH

October 17, 2024 - Wright's Farm, Burrillville, RI (private party)

September 2024

September 27, 2024 - Valencia Cay, Port St. Lucie, FL (private party)

January 2024

January 13, 2024 - Heard Opera House, 106 W. Oak St., Arcadia FL

January 19, 2024 - Latitude Margaritaville, 250 Latitude Dr., Daytona FL

January 20 - Latitude Margaritaville, 3295 Latitude Blvd, Hardeeville, SC

January 27, 2024 - Lorain Palace

January 27, 2024 - Lorain Palace, Lorain, OH

October 2023

October 11, 2023 - Vic Juba Theatre, 2602 59th Ave., Lloydminster AL

October 13, 2023 – Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay BC (Island)

October 17, 2023 – Festival Hall, 1215 10th Ave. SE - Calgary AL

October 18, 2023 - The Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne St., St. Albert AL

October 21, 2023 – Casino Regina, 1880 Saskatchewan Dr., Regina SK

October 24, 2023 – William Glesby Centre, 11 2nd St. NE, Portage La Prairie MB

October 25, 2023 – Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort St., Winnipeg, MB

October 27, 2023 – Olde Walkerville Theatre, 1564 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor ON

October 28, 2023 – Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St., Toronot ON

November 2023

November 1, 2023 – Market Hall Perf Arts Ctr, 140 Charlotte St., Peterborough ON

November 3, 2023 – Jokers Comedy Club, 115 York Blvd., Richmond Hill ON

November 4 - Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave., Ottowa ON

November 7 - Fredericton Playhouse, 686 Queen St., Fredericton NB

November 9 – Kings Theatre, 209 St. George, Annapolis Royal NS

November 10 – Harbourfront Theatre, 124 Harbour Drive, Summerside PEI

November 24 OR 25 - Triad Theatre, 158 W. 72nd St. NY, NY