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  • Leo Still Dies in the End Review: Starburst Magazine ★★★★

    “This is, absolutely, a love letter to an epic film which has gone down in cinematic history for many, many reasons – some good, some bad, some just controversial, and some, like aspects of the plot of the film, just confused. Fishbein is not afraid to confront the film’s faults, but does so from a place of such obvious love and warmth that you want to watch her perform the entire three-plus hours of the film so that she can tell you everything about every tiny moment. Epically funny, and brilliantly conceived, this is an iceberg-sized amount of fun for anyone who loved something as a kid, and wants to still love that thing now.”

  • Leo Still Dies in the End Review: One4Review ★★★★

    “Alice is a very confident (very American!) performer and is very at home on the stage expressing and sharing her sheer love and joy of Titanic.

    You could argue that the show could be slightly one-dimensional, and perhaps even narrow in appeal, but Alice does make it a lot of fun. Her energy is off the charts! This truly is a one woman tour de force.

    This is an entertaining hour of comedy parody performed with such genuine enthusiasm and passion. Alice confidently commands your attention throughout.”

  • Leo Still Dies in the End Review: Nick Hennegan's Bohemian Britain ★★★★

    “Leo Still Dies in the End is like a drunken history teacher recounting the Titanic disaster while acting out every role in a one-woman panto. Bonkers, charming, and brimming with affection for its source material — even if, yes, Leo still dies in the end.”

  • Leo Still Dies in the End Review: The Wee Review ★★★

    Alice Fishbein is a force of nature in her self-penned Titanic-themed parody ‘Leo Still Dies in the End’. Portraying each and every character, she switches seamlessly between them all: wavery-voiced old Rose, cocky Jack Dawson, the evil Caledon and Titanic explorer Brock Lovett. In fact we are promised that she is willing to portray each of the 2200 passengers aboard!

    A self-professed Titanic obsessive since the age of six, Alice spends the hour poking fun at what, in retrospect, was fairly cringe-worthy dialogue and somewhat unbelievable plot twists in the James Cameron’s 1997 epic (there are indeed reasons why Titanic didn’t get an Oscar nomination for best screenplay…). Her analysis is sharp but funny, and in typical New Yorker style she’s direct, witty, and doesn’t pull her punches.”

  • Leo Still Dies in the End Review: Titanic Critic ★★★★

    “Some of the play’s standout moments come from its blending of humour and contemporary issues, subtly weaving in modern themes of politics, love, and loss that resonate today.

    Leo Still Dies In The End is a remarkable testament to the enduring power of Titanic, but it is Fishbein, obviously, who carries the play, breathing new life into the well-worn tale with passion, ingenuity and a warm, giddy heart.”

PODCASTS

This week we are joined by Alice Fishbein! Alice Fishbein is a Brooklyn-based comedian. Her solo comedy show, "Leo Still Dies in the End," premiered at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2025. She can be seen performing comedy in NYC and her writing and viral videos can be found all over the internet.

In this episode, Alice shares her experiences from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, her one-woman show about the Titanic, and her journey through comedy and creative writing. The discussion touches on the challenges of performing, the unique atmosphere of the Fringe, and the personal connections formed through shared artistic experiences. Alice reflects on her childhood obsessions, the impact of various cultural phenomena, and her aspirations for future projects.

Episode: Alone Performing a One Woman Titanic Show with Comedian Alice Fishbein