american Press
“The title doesn’t lie.”
— The New York Times
“… in defiance of the extreme voices that overpower theirs in the public square.”
— Washington Post
“But seriously, folks, the ability to laugh at one’s faith is a sign of growth and theological maturity.”
— USA Today
“Their rimshot observations deserve to find a broad heartland audience.”
— The Boston Globe
“Muslims with a wicked sense of humor.”
— San Francisco Chronicle
“… a popgun shot across the bow in the culture wars.”
— Los Angeles Times
“…entertains audiences around the world … and has gotten rave reviews.”
— NPR
“A Muslim-themed variation on The Original Kings of Comedy.”
— AV Club
“Out to prove Islam and humor do mix.”
— Chicago Sun-Times
“…culturally bridging in its way.”
— Chicago Tribune
“[T]hree standup comedians who riff on the travails of being Muslim in post-9/11 America.”
— The Dallas Morning News
“All three have the fundamentals of personality, likeability, and showmanship.”
— The Seattle Times
“Subjects many people think are no laughing matter get treated …”
— Variety
“Comedy is the tool and communication is the key…”
— Toledo Blade
“…testing the boundaries of Islamic humor ... and their Western audience’s tolerance.”
— Philadelphia Inquirer
“The routines are clean … which is refreshing and so old it seems new.”
— Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Insider-cool and outsider-friendly.”
— The Village Voice
“The Bill Cosby formula…”
— Chicago Reader
“They hit all the things typical comedians joke about—but with a distinct cultural flare.”
— Las Vegas Weekly
“They just wrapped up a tour of sold-out shows on five continents.”
— WBEZ
“The whole thing is like an HBO comedy special.”
— Los Angeles CityBeat
“The Muslim Kings of Comedy.”
— NewsBlaze
“… building bridges of understanding through humor.”
— Spirituality and Practice
“…crisscrossing North America, bringing both laughs and insight.”
— Philadelphia Weekly
“… when the bigotry against and the stereotyping of Muslims gets focused upon, the routines come vividly alive.”
— Culture Catch
“The show has a human message.”
— Charlotte Observer
“Their far-sighted, no-taboo political commentary comes wrapped in a family-friendly show.”
— Philadelphia CityPaper
“…sending the audience into hysterics.”
— The Austin Chronicle
“…has a way of taking a bitter subject and making it sweet.”
— The Buffalo News
“… a future that spans beyond Muslim humor.”
— St. Petersburg Times
“For these Muslim comics, laughter is fundamental.”
— Sun Sentinel
“Faithfully funny.”
— St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“… a way to overcome stereotypes.”
— Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“… an important step toward better understanding.”
— Honolulu Advertiser
“Comedy with a Conscience”
— Final Call
“Mission Accomplished.”
— Theater Hopper
“…may be a great revelation for Bible Belt conservatives.”
— AMC Filmcritic.com
“The notion being that Muslims are stoic and dour and not funny is in fact put to rest here.”
— Box Office Magazine