Sarah Jones, Tony Award-winner, Bridge & Tunnel 

A Husband’s Personal Tale of Life on the Home Front
By Neil Genzlinger

James Braly’s "Life in a Marital Institution" is an appealing, well-constructed monologue.

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Witty ‘Marital’ Bliss
By Frank Scheck

Like Spalding Gray, Braly has the gift of making his scripted and well-rehearsed piece feel as intimate as a late night confession delivered in a dimly lit bar…a superior example of the ubiquitous confessional monologue

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Braly mixes the right amount of self-deprecations, humor, and mellowed resentment. His script displays the quick-paced, finely observed details of a comic raconteur who can hold a room captive

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Braly's gaspingly funny scorched-earth autobio is wittier than most…utterly commendable!

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Charming, personable… Braly's warmhearted performance…is peppered with witty explanations of relationship compromises and pitfalls.

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Gifted…and, frankly, just a little strange!

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James Braly’s splendid monologue reflects upon a 23-year marriage. A masterpiece of storytelling full of humour and pungent observation.

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Braly’s story is testament to the necessity of humour, particularly its ability to help people through life's darkest moments.

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Have you heard the one about my wife driving me bonkers?
By Jackie McGlone

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Orphans in the storm

Steve Cramer talks to monologist James Braly about love, loss and eccentric women

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"This piece of personal theater is an unmitigated pleasure. James Braly is a delightful discovery. Devotees of this category of solo performance should run, not walk, to see James Braly’s next appearance, wherever that might be. His writing is precise. His manner is engaging. His stories are captivating."