Josh Glanc’s family Man
Written, Directed, and Performed by Josh Glanc
SoHo Playhouse | 15 Vandam St. , New York, NY 10013
February 4, 2026 – February 14, 2026
For those of you who have heard of him, and for those of you who have not, comedian Josh Glanc (that’s Glanc as in Glance, not Glank) hails from London to present his one-man show Josh Glanc: Family Man. All thanks to the remarkable folks over at SoHo Playhouse, we now all have the ability to watch some of the greatest fringe festival highlights from around the world. What an incredible time to be alive, knowing the world is right at our fingertips as us jaded New Yorkers get a taste of talent from all over the globe. The International Fringe Encore Series is truly a delight, showcasing the diverse nature of artists from around the world and how they relate to and experience their form of art.
Glanc exuberates a fresh, candid energy. His boyish charm and unassuming approach allow him to captivate the room in a manner that feels welcoming and endearing, even in the most obscure environment he has created. Welcome to Josh’s wonderland, where you are definitely in a different dimension, where anything goes and everything flows according to the mood of the audience. It is refreshing to know that there is no true beginning, middle, or end, but rather continual beginnings that seem to never end. In a way, is that not how life is? A series of moments lived in the present, never really caring what happens next, assuming you master the art of living in the now. That is exactly what Josh masterfully does, subconsciously requiring his audience to live in each moment, not being so occupied with what comes next.
At one point, Josh restarts the beginning of his entire performance nearly five times, and instead of being reminded that his time is almost up, he wants to be reminded that the show is still going on, to remain on stage like the regular spitfire he is. In all my years of watching live performance, I have never witnessed such an experience or spectacle to behold. It definitely left ample amounts of joy and belly laughter. Imagine someone bragging about wanting the show to be over, yet getting stuck having to finish performing on stage.
If there is anything with room for improvement, I would encourage some food for thought: What is the main purpose of his world? What is his intention for bringing us into it? I think once he has that answer, it will somehow tie the show together in a way that will feel entirely cohesive, versus a series of miniature vignettes, moments that at times feel loosely connected rather than fully unified.
There is something deeply human in his nature, regardless of whatever odd word he might spew. You cannot help but think how likable he is, even with his belly exposed in his half-T-shirt, just-woke-up-out-of-bed look. Could it possibly be the eyes? He has this hopeful puppy glimmer where you can sense he lacks judgment toward anyone, including himself, a breath of fresh air in a world fixated on looks and social-media airbrushing. On stage with him is his musical companion, playing the keyboard and sometimes the guitar, who carries a similarly good-natured, mindful manner. He reminds you of Snoopy: always silent, yet you know he is watching Josh with the visual acuity of a man on the front line.
You never really know where the show is taking you or how far through his world you are meant to go. It is truly a work of art because of how it is meant to be enjoyed in every given moment. There is no real space for predicting what might or might not happen next. From being asked what today’s Domino’s Pizza specials are to knowing the lyrics of Grease, Glanc has a true gift for pulling anything out of his hat of tricks. Sometimes performers make you feel as though they have done something over and over again, but with Josh, it feels completely exciting for him each and every time. Rarely is a show so interactive with the audience as Josh’s, you are completely taken aback thinking, “He must’ve spoken to over five audience members and engaged with them in a manner that seems as if they were almost implanted in the audience,” yet you know they could not have been. It is all so fresh and organic. Enjoyment, entertainment, and comedy for the sheer joy of performance is what you walk away with on this journey with Josh Glanc: Family Man.
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Review by Bianca Lopez.
Published by Theatre Beyond Broadway on February 9th, 2026. All rights reserved.
