''Old Hats'' is a 2013 comedy sketch, revue, musical and clown show written and performed by David Shiner and

Bill Irwin William Mills Irwin (born April 11, 1950) is an American actor, choreographer, clown, and comedian. He began as a vaudeville-style stage performer and has been noted for his contribution to the renaissance of American circus during the 1970s. ...

, the show debuted in New York City. Musician

Nellie McKay Eleanora Marie McKay (born April 13, 1982) is an English–American singer and songwriter. She made her Broadway debut in ''The Threepenny Opera#United States 2, The Threepenny Opera'' (2006). Early life and education McKay was born in London ...

also performed in the 2013 show. The original 2013

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was a combination of "clowning revue-with-music". ''Old Hats'' won the 2013 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revue.

Revival

The show was revived in New York City in 2016 with Shiner and Irwin returning and a new third performer, musician

Shaina Taub Shaina Taub is an American actress, singer, musician, and Tony Award-winning composer. Early life Taub was born in Waitsfield, Vermont and attended the theater camp Stagedoor Manor. Taub's interest in social justice started at a young age. At 16 ...

, in between sketches Taub performed original songs with a band. The revival was filmed for

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's ''Theater Close-up'' and BroadwayHD.

References

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