This one, The Young and the Restless star, has another talent under his belt besides acting! We’re talking about Paxton Mishkind, who plays Johnny and is one of those multi-talented performers. Besides playing guitar, drums, and singing, Paxton recently showcased his comedic chops. He gave a hilarious stand-up performance at Los Angeles’ Loft Ensemble! Let’s hear about his experience from Paxton.
Paxton Mishkind Ventures into Stand-Up Comedy
Paxton was thrilled about his performance and shared, “Had an amazing time doing stand-up last week at Loft Ensemble!” The Young and the Restless star also gave a shout-out to Mary Kennedy for coaching him and Cathy Ladman for headlining the show. “So grateful for the experience!” he added. In one hilarious clip, Mishkind recalls a family trip to Buc-ee’s.
Moreover, he described it as “a gas station the size of a Wal-Mart.” Additionally, Mishkind joked about his grandpa’s shock at seeing adult diapers, Skittles, and grenades all sold side by side. Plus, the Y&R star also shares his grandma’s catchphrase, “I don’t understand, but that’s okay.” Another clip shows him poking fun at how easy it is to take pictures today compared to the old days.
Paxton went on to describe the struggle of getting a family snapshot back in the 1920s. Additionally, as for his Y&R stint, Paxton embraced the role of Johnny Abbott from twins Holden and Ryan in 2022. Since then, he’s been involved in some dramatic storylines. These include Johnny discovering that Chelsea is his biological mother and Connor is his half-brother.
With his newfound comedic flair, fans are dying to see Johnny in lighter, humorous storylines on the soap. Paxton’s journey into comedy started with a nudge from pals who saw his potential in his humour. So, he took the plunge and enrolled in a comedy workshop led by the talented Mary Kennedy. The soap stalwart gradually honed his material and learned the intricacies of timing and delivery.
The night of the performance, Paxton felt a mix of nerves and excitement. As Mishkind stepped onto the stage, he was greeted by a warm, supportive crowd. His jokes about family trips and vintage photography woes landed perfectly, cracking people up! Who knows his comedic timing and natural ability to entertain land him a role in sitcoms.
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