From Harvard Square to the Kennedy School: Jimmy Tingle Brings 'Humor and Hope for Humanity' to Plymouth!

You know Jimmy Tingle. Maybe you know him from his early days as a hustling, aspiring comic on the streets of Boston and Harvard Square, or maybe you remember his biting, yet good-natured, political commentary on national television shows like 60 Minutes II and The Tonight Show.

What you might not know is the whole story behind the Cambridge comedian who never stopped asking the big questions.

Next Saturday, November 8, Tingle brings his acclaimed one-man show, “Humor and Hope for Humanity,” to The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth for a performance that promises to be equal parts hilarious, thought-provoking, and genuinely soul-searching.

A Journey in Comedy and Compassion

"Humor and Hope for Humanity" is an engaging, 90-minute tour de force that takes the audience on a journey through four decades of Tingle's fascinating life. It’s a story of transformation: from his working-class Boston roots to becoming a comedy club staple and, later, earning a Master’s Degree from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.

The show is not just a stand-up routine; it's a unique blend of Tingle's signature wit, video clips from his network television appearances (including a 60 Minutes II commentary that proved eerily prescient about Donald Trump), and heartfelt anecdotes about everything from his run for political office to his personal path to recovery and hope.

"Jimmy Tingle is a master storyteller! His humor, wit and intelligence shine," writes All About Solo, noting that Tingle’s show is a testament to the power of humor as a "tool for change" and a "catalyst for action."

Laughter is the Best Medicine

Known for his ability to address the biggest, most challenging issues of the day—like climate change, truth in politics, and social justice—with uncommon sense and a dose of compassion, Tingle makes the case that laughter truly is the best medicine. He uses his platform not just for entertainment, but as an activist and founder of Humor for Humanity, a non-profit dedicated to social causes.

If you’re looking for an evening that will make you laugh, make you think, and leave you feeling just a little bit more hopeful about the human condition, this is the ticket you need.

Show Details

• Who: Jimmy Tingle
• What: His one-man show, Humor and Hope for Humanity
• When: Next Saturday, November 8
• Where: The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth
• Tickets & Info: Spire Center Tickets