Out comedian and actor Erin Foley is coming to Tabu smack-dab in the middle of the city’s Pride weekend festivities.
“I had the weekend open and booked some road work. Then I realized it was Pride so that’s even better,” she said. “I hope people come to the show before they get wasted. I’m looking forward to it.”
Foley, who has appeared on TV sitcoms like “Go On” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” as well as comedy shows like “Chelsea Lately” and “Premium Blend,” usually performs in bigger venues, so the Philly performance will be an opportunity for audiences to see her in a more intimate setting.
“I don’t do bar gigs anymore so it’ll be interesting,” she said. “I usually do theaters or comedy clubs. Everyone I’ve talked to said they have so much fun there. I just haven’t done a bar show in a long time.”
Foley lives in Los Angeles after spending a number of years based in New York City. When it comes to making a living as a comedian, gay or straight, both cities have their pros and cons, she said.
“I don’t think there are any differences between the gay and straight comedy scenes,” she said. “I don’t look at it that way. I’m a standup comic. It’s tough because every time you hit the road, the phone rings and you have to be in two places at once. Gay or straight, it’s kind of irrelevant. For me, when I do the standup clubs it’s all straight. Once in a while,
I’ll do these fun gay shows and it’s a treat. But the audiences have been really so receptive when I say I’m gay on stage. I call it ‘gay-lite.’ They don’t care and it’s so exciting that they don’t.”
Foley performs 7 and 9 p.m. at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St. For more information, call 215-964-9675 or visit www.erinkfoley.com.