The biggest question in the Twin Cities this week: How in the world do I see Robin Williams live? It’s one I’ve been getting since Friday night and my e-mails and phone calls are nothing compared to the flood of requests coming in to Acme Comedy Co. owner Louis Lee, who is having the week of his life.

Here are a few tips: Robin Williams himself has 40 seats reserved for each show for friends and contacts. Since he’s not from the Twin Cities, a good chunk of those are likely to open up shortly before the show. Keep in mind that Acme operates a bar that opens early. One friend I saw there Tuesday night arrived at 4 p.m.,  four hours before the show started, and was first on the waiting list. He got in.

Another thing to keep in mind: Even if you can’t get into the show, you can sit at the bar and I’m pretty sure you can hear the act from there (don’t hold me to that). If you do that, remember to tip generously!!

Don’t expect to see Robin out on the town much. He was very quiet and to himself before Tuesday’s show (strict instructions: No guests backstage!) and once you see the show, you can see why. It’s a high-powered, non-stop two hours. I can’t imagine anyone hitting the town after something like that. But you never know….

Since I won’t be going to the show Wednesday or Thursday, please share tidbits or routines that you see for those performances and we’ll compare notes.

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