➵ Crushed ❤

i felt like i was the only person in the audience and we were having a chat about our childhood crushes. she made me laugh and i couldn't believe how quickly the hour passed. she perfectly tied together her themes of childhood, crushes, awkwardness and the 90s. a neat, cleverly-packaged bundle of humor, wit and self-awareness. GO SEE NOW!... full review

I loved this show! Kiersten allows the audience to laugh with and at her as she uses her storytelling and self-awareness to recount all her crushes. Inevitably I was remembering all my awkward crushes and my attempts to land my dream guy. But, I think there is depth in these stories too. I found myself tearing up by the end at Kiersten's vulnerability and honesty.... full review

As I walked into the Underground Theater, so far from the plethora a venues surrounding Fringe Central, I was greeted by Kiersten Lyons with the most unique press kit I had ever received. Contained in a 3-ring green binder, decorated with foam "Sweethearts," and my name, I found a little pencil case with a Strawberry Shortcake pen, a slap bracelet, a letter from Lyons and the usual. Her performance was just as unique. A string was strung across the stage, and on the string hung with clothespins were the names of all of her loves from childhood, each on a red construction paper heart, accompanied by three boxes - yes, no and maybe. As the show progressed, Lyons took us from her earliest love of the Han Solo action figure through and i... full review

Kiersten Lyons rocks the house in her one woman show, Crushed, playing at The Underground Theatre! Not only is she highly engaging with her fun overheads and (minimal) audience participation, but she's able to captivate and hold her audiences attention by just having fun on stage. She is a true performer, and has a great show because of it. Crushed is the hidden gem of this year's Fringe. GO SEE IT! ... full review

Funny, engaging, heartwarming. Great show to see with girlfriends. Just don't sit up front of you're shy!... full review