The Crossword Show with Zach Sherwin - MATINEE

The Crossword Show returns to Planet Word for a live performance of "Puzzle #6: In A Nutshell." Host Zach Sherwin ("Epic Rap Battles of History," "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend") presides as a panel of guests solves an actual crossword puzzle live onstage, with everything displayed on a big screen so the audience can follow along. As the solvers decipher the clues, Zach takes the show down rabbit holes of comedy, music, wordplay and trivia, all inspired by the answer words, and everything ties together at the end for a grand finale that’s as satisfying as it is mind-blowing. You don’t need any crossword expertise to be dazzled by this joyful, brainy, one-of-a-kind experience! “Tons of fun.” -New York Times. "Nerdtastic." -Washington City Paper. “Jaw-dropping.” -SFGate.

*This will be a clean performance, and the content will be appropriate for mature middle-schoolers and older. That said, it is DEFINITELY NOT a kids' show, and we strongly discourage bringing the little ones.

**DC die-hards, please note: we have previously performed this particular puzzle at Planet Word, in October 2023. But if you saw it then, we hope you'll come back for a second viewing! We'll have different solvers, and, of course, an all-new grand finale... (Wink.)

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