Sheen's 'Violent Torpedo Of Truth' Fails Big At Radio City
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Charlie Sheen blasted his way into Radio City Music Hall on Friday night, but the mercurial former sitcom star didn't quite give a "winning" performance.
It was just the latest chapter in the Sheen saga, reports CBS 2's Hazel Sanchez.
Despite a 30-minute late start there was a Big Apple welcome for Sheen on Friday night -- a rousing standing ovation.
But the fandemonium was short lived. What was slated as a 90-minute show ended after just 45 minutes.
"I got kicked out once. I snuck back in and he sucked both times," said Gene Cella of Selden.
"They were running around naked and booing and screaming. And it was horrible. For the money that we spent it was an atrocity," Karen Kitrilakis said.
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"He was boring. He had nothing to say. He wasn't … even his stories that he was telling about his hotel epics were boring," added Christine Hayes of Ocean Township.
Sheen tried to entertain the crowd with stories of drug use and his sexcapades with prostitutes across the globe.
Loyal fans would not be disappointed.
"Broken foot, crutches and I am here to see Charlie. I love him," Andrea Sobota said.
"Charlie Sheen delivered exactly what he said he was going to deliver. If these people have an unrealistic expectation then that's up to them," added Andrew Wright of Ocean Township.
"Seeing all the interviews and stuff, I thought it'd be fun. Turns out not so much," Brian Shapiro said.
After lackluster shows in Detroit, Chicago and Cleveland, fans in New York said Friday night was like a broken record.
"No, no, not worth the money," Sarah Stocker said.
"Charlie, you suck! You should have kept your day job," Cella said.
On StubHub, general admission tickets for the show were going for $30 and if you wanted to rub elbows with the tiger-blooded warlock, VIP-access tickets were $42.
People who forked over $100 to see Sheen at Radio City may not be so happy to hear that more than 400 tickets could be found online Friday morning for as low as $40.
A second show is set for Sunday at Radio City. Over 800 tickets are still available – some priced at $33.50.
