Stand-up Comedy: Last News

Comedian Kevin Hart is famously well-known for his short stature.And, for some of his upcoming ‘Reality Check Tour’ dates, ticket prices match his size.Simply put, we found very, very cheap prices.At the time of publication, some tickets for Hart’s shows are going for just $23 before fees on Vivid Seats.Better yet, those $23 seats are for his New York gig at Forest HIlls’ Forest Hills Stadium at West Side Tennis Club on Sunday, June 4.That’s a true bargain to see the star of “Jumanji,” “Ride Along,” “Get Hard,” “Night School,” “The Wedding Ringer” and many more classic comedies live in action.If that show is too last-minute, you can scoop up tickets for his June 30 show at Atlantic City’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on June 30.Want to see Hart bring his frenetic brand of live comedy to the stage this summer?Here’s everything you need to know and more about Hart’s upcoming ‘Reality Check Tour’ summer 2023 show dates.All prices are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all upcoming Kevin Hart ‘Reality Check Tour’ dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for each show can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

the comic’s polarizing comments in his Grammy-winning Netflix stand-up special “The Closer.”In the 2021 special, Chappelle said he “agrees” that “gender is a fact”, as he discussed how J.K. Rowling had been branded a “TERF” (Trans-exclusionary radical feminist).When asked if her new Netflix special in which she defended the transgender community “balanced out” Chappelle’s set, Sykes told Variety, “Um, I don’t know about balancing it out, because I think what he said was so hurtful and damaging to the trans community.“So yeah, the scale is still tipped, I will say, in their favor. But I know I wanted to say something, because so much has been said on that platform.

Comedy’s king of controversy is going on a short tour.From May 31 through June 2, Dave Chappelle is set to perform at three huge venues in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.First, the “Half Baked” star will drop into Charleston, WV’s Charleston Municipal Auditorium on Wednesday, May 31.After that, he’s set to headline at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on Thursday, June 1. Finally, he wrap up the brief run at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center with Philly natives The Roots joining him on Friday, June 2.What can we expect from these gigs?At a Chappelle show, it’s anyone’s guess.

David Cross.Whether you saw him in the rule-breaking ’90s HBO sketch series “Mr. Show,” the cult classic “Arrested Development” or “Men In Black,” the Gen X icon always leaves an impression.And now you can catch the funnyman (and Blue Man on “Arrested Development”) live on his ongoing “Worst Daddy In The World Tour.”Along the way, the comic and actor will drop into New York for a handful of stand-up gigs.First, he’ll perform back to back nights at New York City’s Irving Plaza on June 24 and June 25.Then, a few months later he’ll crack wise at Huntington’s The Paramount on Sept.

It’s tool time all over again.For the next few months, outspoken comedian and “Home Improvement” star Tim Allen is back on the road performing stand-up comedy all over North America.From May 19 through Aug. 19, the conservative performer — who recently got in trouble for flashing his co-star Pamela Anderson on the “Home Improvement” set in the ’90s — will bring his brazen brand of humor to six venues in Oklahoma, Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois.The 69-year-old comic isn’t afraid to cross the line with his material onstage either.“I tell them ‘There’s a whole lot of s— I’m going to say tonight that you’re going to get pissed at,” he told Hour Detroit.

Joe Gatto surprised the world and announced he was leaving the popular prank series ‘Impractical Jokers’ to spend more time with his family.Now, a little over two years later, Gatto has found a few new comedic outlets that allow him to raise his kids and continue his career as a professional entertainer.These days, the former ‘Impractical Joker’ spends his time hosting the podcast ‘Two Cool Moms’ with fellow comic Steve Byrne and touring his stand-up act all over North America.The family man/funny man currently has 41 huge shows lined up for the rest of 2023 from May 19 all the way to Dec. 30.And while he’s on the road, the Staten Island native will make five New York stops.First up, he’ll perform at Syracuse’s Mulroy Civic Center on Thursday, Oct.

Nick Mohammed aka “Nathan ‘Nate’ Shelley” is for a show at New York City’s Town Hall on Friday, June 2.Mohammed, 42, will perform as his character Mr. Swallow, a high-pitched motivational speaker who brings math and magic to the stage — nothing like his shy assistant turned (spoiler!) West Ham F.C.

the Golden State these days.While doing a surprise performance in San Francisco on Thursday evening at the Masonic Auditorium, the controversial comedian expressed his contempt for the city, asking the crowd a very important question.“What the f—k happened to this place?” he asked during his set, according to SFGATE’s review of the show. During the performance, Chapelle, 49, spoke about the homelessness problem in San Francisco, and allegedly told a story about seeing someone poop right in front of the restaurant he was about to dine at.According to a February 2023 report by the Public Policy Institute of California, 30% of all people who experienced homelessness last year in the United States resided in California.Chapelle also said that The Bay Area had become “half ‘Glee,’ half zombie movie,” and joked that they needed “a Batman,” the outlet reported.

tickets make great last-minute Mother’s Day gifts too.Whether you’re shopping for your mom, a close friend who just had a child, or a special person in your life who has mothered you over the years, we’ve rounded up the best Mother’s Day gifts that suit different personalities and interests. For the mother figure in your life known for her laugh-out-loud humor, give her the gift of laughter this Mother’s Day with tickets to a comedy show from Vivid Seats. Leanne Morgan is currently selling out theaters across the country, and it will be one of the best comedy tours this year. From raising her three kids to becoming a grandma for the first time, Morgan’s standup routine is personal, funny, and one that so many can relate to.Family theater tickets have always made great Mother’s Day gifts because it allows mom to create amazing memories with her little ones.

new Austin, Texas comedy club, by welcoming comedians like Roseanne Barr and Dave Chappelle. During an interview with The Free Press, Rogan said his Austin-based club, Comedy Mothership, features comedians who aren’t afraid of exploring subjects that some “do not think should be funny.” “And if we can be funny with some s—t that you do not think should be funny, then that’s wonderful, then let’s explore this. Let’s find out, what is that? Like, what’s going on there? What’s up with that subject that everybody’s scared of it? Are we in a f—king cult? You know, when you start believing things that you inherently know are not true but you say them and repeat them because the cult wants you to do it — this is something you can exploit in stand-up comedy, and that’s what stand-up comedy is all about.

‘SNL’s” cast members live this summer.Long-running “Weekend Update” anchor Colin Jost is embarking on an 11-show stand-up comedy tour that will take him all over the country from June 1-25.That includes a show at Huntington, NY’s The Paramount on June 1.Plus, he may even bring a few “SNLers” along with him.On his tour last year, Jost had cast members James Austin Johnson, Sarah Sherman and Andrew Dismukes as well as writers Jake Nordwind and Alex English open for him.Best of all though, tickets are surprisingly affordable to see ScarJo’s husband live.At the time of publication, we found some Colin Jost tickets going for as low as $37 before fees on Vivid Seats.Not a bad price to see an Emmy host and Wrestlemania vet (yes, really) live.Want to see the man with a “punchable face” perform jokes live?Here’s everything you need to know and more.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Ken Jeong from movies and TV.The ubiquitous comic actor has appeared in “The Hangover” trilogy, “Knocked Up” and “Crazy Rich Asians” on the silver screen; you may have seen him on shows like “Community,” “The Masked Singer” and his own “Dr. Ken.”However, the gifted funnyman got his start on the stage.And this fall, he’s returning to his roots.From September through November, Jeong will perform at venues all over North America.That includes one New York gig.On Sept.

Melissa Villaseñor came back home after wrapping her sixth and final season on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” friends and family almost immediately asked “What’s next?”“That’s not enough?” she laughed.Still, the talented comedienne took their question to heart and got right back to work after leaving the late night program.Now, fans can see the fruits of Villaseñor’s labor.On Tuesday, April 25, she’ll be appearing on NBC’s “Night Court” as Gabby, a mirror character to Melissa Rauch’s Abby.“I think both of us are pretty positive, joyful. Melissas,” Villaseñor said over Zoom.

Liz Lemon and Leslie Knope are leaving the TV screen and hitting the road.Starting April 27 at Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will take off on their 14-show ‘Restless Leg Tour’ that will send them all over North America up until their final shows in Atlantic City on June 10 and June 11.At all shows, the “30 Rock” and “Parks and Rec” comediennes will “celebrate their 30 years of friendship with an evening of jokes, iconic stories and conversational entertainment.”“If this tour goes right, we can finally end this friendship,” Poehler and Fey cracked in a joint statement.And if you need last-minute tickets to see the ladies with ten (!) Emmy wins between them, we’re here to help out.Seats for all 14 shows are still available.While they’re not overwhelmingly affordable — we did find some tickets for only $77 before fees on Vivid Seats.Not a bad price to see two Weekend Update anchors at once.Want to catch Fey and Poehler’s ‘Restless Leg Tour’ live?Here’s everything you need to know about how to see your favorite gal pals this spring and summer.All prices listed above were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for all 14 shows can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Chris Tucker at the movie theaters in “Air” but starting Thursday, April 20, you can see him live performing stand up.Tucker, 51, is embarking on a five-show mini-tour of the U.S. from April through July this year.The trek kicks off at Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center on April 20 and after that he’ll return to the Garden State for a gig at Atlantic City’s Tropicana Casino on April 22.And if you need last-minute tickets to see Tucker — whether it be in New Jersey or in another state — you can still pick them up before it’s too late.Some are fairly cheap to see the “Rush Hour” and “Friday” star too.At the time of publication, we found a few seats going for as low as $53 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to see him live?We’ve got everything you need to know and more.All ticket prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar of all Chris Tucker shows include dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Ali Wong has been in the news quite a bit lately.The comedian made headlines these past few weeks for her a) critically-acclaimed Netflix series “Beef,” b) inclusion in the annual “Time 100” list and c) blossoming romance with “Saturday Night Live” alum Bill Hader.Now, fans can hear her dish on all the above and more on her upcoming, recently-expanded, 44-show stand-up tour all over the U.S. and Canada from April through September where she’ll debut never before head material.“Going on tour with a brand new hour of stand up that is yes, all about my dating life,” she shared on Instagram.Toward the end of the run, Wong will perform six (!) consecutive nights at New York City’s Beacon Theatre from Aug.

Larry the Cable Guy will “Git-R-Done” once again.The veteran Blue Collar Comedy Tour performer has 13 huge shows lined up all over the country from April 14 through July 8 as part of his ongoing ‘An Evening With Larry Tour.’On the short trek, the veteran comic, who often makes light of Wal-Mart, KFC and other American cultural staples, will play in notable North American locales including Cincinnati (April 15), Atlanta (June 16) and Charlotte (June 18).And you won’t have to sell the farm to see Larry live.At the time of publication, we found some tickets going for just $32 before fees on Vivid Seats.Now that’s a steal.What’ most exciting about the tour is the final show of the brief run though.To close the quick trek, the man who brought the voice to Mater in Pixar’s “Cars” will co-headline with Jeff Foxworthy at Traverse City, MI’s National Cherry Festival on July 8.Three Doors Down, Chicago, Jordan Davis, Flo Rida and Theory Of A Deadman are also set to lend their talents from July 2-7 at the annual festival as well.Now that sounds like a grand, old time.Want to see the man who made sleeveless shirts, trucker hats and jeans iconic live?Here’s everything you need to know.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets for all upcoming Larry The Cable Guy shows can be found below.Many of the most iconic comics around are on tour this year.Here are just five of our favorite funnymen you won’t want to miss live in the next few months.• Jeff Foxworthy• Bert Kreischer• Nate Bargatze• Bill Burr• Jeff DunhamWant to see who else may be coming to a venue near you soon? Check out our list of the 51 biggest comics on tour in 2023 here.

Bill Maher is touring all over North America from April through November this year and bringing his brand of outrage along with him.At shows, fans can expect to hear a mix of new material along with signature bits.And if you want to grab tickets to see Maher uncensored live, you can for fairly reasonable tickets.Over the course of his 20-show run, we found some tickets going for as low as $48 before fees on Vivid Seats.We can’t be mad at that.So, if you want to see the “Real Time” and “Club Random” (that’s Bill’s podcast) host live, here’s everything you need to know.All prices listed above were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.Maher’s nationwide jaunt will get underway on April 1 at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre.After that, he’ll hit notable cities like Philadelphia (June 3), Las Vegas (June 16-17), Charlotte (Aug. 19), Austin (Sept.

Jeff Foxworthy fan.Foxworthy, well-known for the famous punchline “You might be a redneck,” is returning to the road to entertain audiences all over North America from March through July.The 13-show tour kicks off March 31 at Monticello, NY’s Resorts World Catskills.Three weeks later Foxworthy will return to New York for a show at Salamanca’s Seneca Allegany Casino on April 22.And if you need last-minute tickets, they’re not only available — they’re also affordable.At the time of publication, we found some seats on Foxworthy’s nationwide jaunt going for as low as $27 before fees on Vivid Seats.We may not be smarter than a fifth grader but we do know that’s a great price to see one of the original stars of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.Want to see Foxworthy deliver jokes live?Here’s everything you need to know.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Bill Burr is taking off on a quick eight-show arena tour from March through August this year.Midway through the short run of gigs, he’ll perform his audacious brand of comedy at Newark’s Prudential Center on June 24.Other notable stops include Los Angeles on March 21, Las Vegas on May 6 and Springfield, MA on Aug. 12.The 54-year-old Massachusetts native is coming off a big 2022 too — last August, he became the first comedian to headline Boston’s Fenway Park.

slap heard around the world — but the world won’t get to hear one of Chris Rock’s jokes about it.A joke about Will Smith in Rock’s Netflix special “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage” was edited out after the comedian messed it up during the live show.Rock, 58, was joking about Smith, 54, and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, 51, toward the end of his March 4 show, specifically discussing a conversation he claims to have had with them about his hosting gig for the 2016 Oscars when he botched the joke.“Years ago, his wife said I should quit the Oscars; I shouldn’t host ’cause her man didn’t get nominated for ‘Emancipation,’ the biggest piece of s–t ever!” Rock said during Netflix’s first-ever global live-streaming event. “No, not ‘Emancipation,’ I f–ked up the joke.”The comedian meant to refer to the 2015 sports drama “Concussion,” a film based on the true story of neuropathologist Dr.