This was a fun experience and the crowd at the theater where I watched it was definitely into the experience.
The stories were top-notch and many of those present were celebrities, at least on This American Life. The opening puzzles were playful and easily wiled away the time.
Ira Glass, however, stole the show. He was witty, endearing, and wonderful as ever.
The downside, in my estimation, was that it was hard for me to feel the "live" aspect of it. I mean, we watched it on a big screen, things weren't perfect, but it seemed like it could have easily been recorded and have the same effect. It was hard - at least for me - to FEEL the live aspect.