The show begins with an array of celebrities introducing the two stars on film, including, Milton Berle, David Letterman, Sid Caesar and others.

The stars tell us, that the show's title comes from an argument they had early in their marriage. Renee became so upset with Joe that she said, "Pack your things and get out!!" So Bologna started packing. So then Taylor began packing too,

"What the hell are you doing?" he asked.

"If you ever leave me, I'm going with you," she answered.

This two-person production is about the couple’s 35-year marriage and is a side-splitting collection of monologues, TV and movie clips, home movies and scenes from a variety of Broadway plays they've written, including "Acts of Love and Other Comedies" and "Bermuda Avenue Triangle".

It is clear from the very beginning how much in love these two are, to the point, where they have renewed their wedding vows at least four or five times, and even once on the TV show, "The Merv Griffin Show."

A two-person show is usually very tough to pull off, but their rapport and the quality of dialogue made it a snap. What really makes this production so special, is the fact that the two bring so much of themselves into the play. Their experiences and stories hit so close to home for so many of us. I noticed the man at the next table wipe away tears several times from laughter.

The good news for the Las Vegas community is that this production is coming back in November.

So for an evening of pure laughter and quality performances, catch “IF YOU EVER LEAVE ME... I’M GOING WITH YOU”  the next time it hits town.

Reviewed by

Marleen Marino	Jerry Marcellino
Publisher	Music Columnist
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