My wife and I first saw a show here last December and it was great. Lively, funny, topical with an edge. Plus the magic is simply superb. Six months later we found ourselves back in Austin and decided to see the show again. We were not disappointed. While a few sketches remained from the first show we had seen, even... More

It is the best show that I ever seen. We laugh all from beginning to the end. We went their for my husband's birthday gift and it automatically became his most favorite one.

I took my wife here last night for our anniversary, and we were not dissapointed. Great shoe, despite the bad weather and the leaks in the roof.

Esthers Follies is an Austin Icon - it combines magic acts with politically charged musical numbers. The Follies are equal opportunity offenders and nobody's political leanings escape unscathed. I especially loved the Patsy Cline number - You have to see it to believe it! Some of the humor is local but it is obvious enought that it is a great... More

This is a comedy club like no other. Current events, local flavors of stories and jokes, plus oldies but goodies. My sister-in-law nearly wet her pants laughing .If you want to laugh until you cry, don't miss this!

I took my family to Esther's--it has been around since forever, my first visit was in 1986 and it had been around for a while even back then. The content is constantly being updated, and this time featured a magician and a mini-mystery in addition to the usual topical and political humor. An Austin original, a gem on 6th street.... More

4 women on a girls trip to see this show on 5/3/13 it was fabulous! We laughed all night! This is a must see if you are in Austin!

We visited Austin for my husband's birthday and Esther's Follies was a great addition to our trip. Great humor. Creative sketches. Enjoyed the magician. And being dog lovers, the pups in the show sealed the deal.

When you read that someone only felt this was a modestly fun night it is clear that we have become used to action thriller movies where virtual reality and virtual interaction with people has become the new, well, new reality. And no matter what anyone says, virtual real is not real reality. Esther's is real people being funny and fun.... More