“Man Plans” is the title of Seth Reichgott’s delightful musical comedy clown show at the Fringe Festival, but that’s only half the story. The Yiddish proverb has a punchline: “...and God laughs.”

Reichgott’s howlingly funny silent character is an endearing blend of Buster Keaton, Mr. Bean and Cosmo Kramer. He’s a romantic who swoons with love over a plaster mannequin. He’s a daredevil, diving headlong into a wading pool that barely qualifies as moist. He’s a tuba-playing fool who gets into a game of Twister with his horn before leading the audience in a sing-along to “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.”

Speechless though he is, Reichgott fills the stage with bustle and communicates vividly with the audience, drawing them onstage to join in his nonsense. His performance isn’t the fey mincing of a whiteface mime; it’s as broad as Cinemascope and as bright as poster paints.

The hourlong all-ages show even offers something for stuffy types who insist on a bit of meaning with their entertainment. A knotted rope dangles backstage in a spotlight, awaiting a climber. Reichgott does his best to ignore the fearful challenge and almost succeeds. When he finally rolls up his sleeves and begins to uplift himself, the audience is ready to cheer.