''Old Hats'' is a 2013 comedy sketch, revue, musical and clown show written and performed by David Shiner and

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, the show debuted in New York City. Musician

Nellie McKay Nell Marie McKay (born April 13, 1982) is a singer and songwriter. She made her Broadway debut in ''The Threepenny Opera'' (2006). Early life and education McKay was born in London to an English father, writer-director Malcolm McKay, and an ...

also performed in the 2013 show. The original 2013

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was a combination of "clowning revue-with-music". ''Old Hats'' won the 2013

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Revival

The show was revived in New York City in 2016 with Shiner and Irwin returning and a new third performer, musician

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, in between sketches Taub performed original songs with a band. The revival was filmed for

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's ''Theater Close-up'' and

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