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In a year where inflation rose, crypto crashed and even Tom Brady got dumped, it’s pretty obvious we all could use a good laugh.

Thankfully, many of the biggest names in comedy like Kevin Hart and Jerry Seinfeld will be making the rounds next year to help audiences wring some humor out of modern times.

There’s more than just Hart and Seinfeld though.

In fact, we did our homework and found 51 (!) of the biggest comics on tour in 2023.

From old school legends like Jay Leno and Paula Poundstone to up-and-coming hot shots Taylor Tomlinson and Kountry Wayne , there’s a little something for everyone.

And who knows? Maybe you’ll even get to boo Elon Musk at a show .

So, if you want to see your all-time favorite comic or discover someone new next year, here’s everything you need to know about the 51 biggest stand-up comedy tours in 2023.

The 51 biggest stand-up comedy tours in 2023

Kevin hart’s “reality check tour”.

Runs Jan. 1 through April 17 Known for Jumanji : Welcome to the Jungle , The Upside and Get Hard

Jerry Seinfeld

Runs Jan. 5 through July 29 Known for Seinfeld , Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee and Bee Movie

Steve Martin & Martin Short’s “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today Tour”

Runs April 28 through Oct. 28 Known for Only Murders In The Building , Three Amigos , Saturday Night Live

Trevor Noah’s “Off The Record Tour”

Runs Jan. 20 through Dec. 7 Known for The Daily Show , hosting the Grammys, best-selling book Born A Crime

Marlon Wayans’ “Microphone Fiend Tour”

Runs Jan. 13 through May 4 Known for Scary Movie , White Chicks, The Ladykillers

Sarah Silverman’s “Grow Some Lips Tour”

Runs Jan. 27 through March 16 Known for The Sarah Silverman Program , Wreck-It Ralph , School of Rock

Kountry Wayne’s “Help Is On The Way Comedy Tour”

Runs Feb. 3 through May 27 Known for Wild ‘N Out , Holiday Heartbreak , Variety’s 2021 Comics to Watch

Ricky Gervais’ “Armageddon Tour”

Runs May 6 through July 1 Known for The Office , Extras , hosting the Golden Globes

Gabriel Iglesias’ “Back On Tour”

Runs Jan. 6 through May 27 Known for Mr. Iglesias , Magic Mike , Space Jam: A New Legacy

David Spade’s “Catch Me Inside Tour”

Runs Jan. 13 through May 6 Known for Saturday Night Live , Emperor’s New Groove , Just Shoot Me

D.L. Hughley

Runs Jan. 6 through June 4 Known for The Original Kings of Comedy , The Hughleys , Dancing With The Stars

Bert Kreischer’s “Tops Off World Tour”

Runs Jan. 19 through April 8 Known for The Cabin w/ Bert Kreischer , Bert the Conqueror , “2 Bears 1 Cave” podcast

Kevin James’ “The Irregardless Tour”

Runs Jan. 21 through June 3 Known for King of Queens , Hitch , Paul Blart: Mall Cop

Jo Koy’s “World Tour”

Runs Jan. 27 through May 28 Known for Chelsea Lately , Easter Sunday , “In His Elements” Netflix special

Rob Schneider’s “I Have Issues Tour”

Runs Jan. 13 through May 20 Known for Saturday Night Live , Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo , The Hot Chick

Sebastian Maniscalco’s “Live From Vegas Tour”

Runs Jan. 6 through May 28 Known for Green Book , The Irishman , Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalco

Runs Jan. 7 through April 8 Known for The Tonight Show , Jay Leno’s Garage , The Jay Leno Show

Jim Gaffigan’s “Dark Pale Tour”

Runs Jan. 5 through Aug. 26 Known for The Jim Gaffigan Show , Bob’s Burgers , Chappaquidick

Taylor Tomlinson’s “The Have It All Tour”

Runs Jan. 13 through June 10 Known for Netflix’s Quarter-Life Crisis , podcast “Sad In The City,” The Tonight Show

Jeff Dunham’s “Still Not Cancelled Tour”

Runs Jan. 11 through May 1 Known for The Jeff Dunham Show , 11 comedy specials, The Nut Job

Nikki Glaser’s “The Good Girl Tour”

Runs Jan. 12 through June 24 Known for F Boy Island , Not Safe with Nikki Glaser , Comedy Central roast battles

Iliza Shlesinger’s “Back In Action Tour”

Runs March 10 through March 18 Known for The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show , six Netflix specials , Crank Yankers

Tracy Morgan

Runs Jan. 21 through May 13 Known for Saturday Night Live , 30 Rock , The Last O.G.

Matteo Lane’s “The Al Dente Tour”

Runs Jan. 6 through May 19 Known for Guy Code , Ladylike , Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup

Fortune Feimster’s “Live Laugh Love! Tour”

Runs Jan. 6 through April 22 Known for Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar , The Mindy Project , RuPaul’s Drag Race

Runs Jan. 28 through Aug. 20 Known for Real Time with Bill Maher , Politically Incorrect , Religulous

Jay Pharoah

Runs Jan. 15 through March 19 Known for Saturday Night Live , Family Guy , White Famous

Katt Williams’ “2023 and Me Tour”

Runs Jan. 13 through May 6 Known for Friday After Next , Atlanta , The Tracy Morgan Show

Jimmy Carr’s “Terribly Funny Tour”

Runs May 23 through June 24 Known for Roast Battle , Drunk History , The Fix

Russell Peters’ “Act Your Age World Tour”

Runs Jan. 5 through Feb. 5 Known for Hip-Hop Evolution , Russell Peters vs. The World , Last Comic Standing

Nate Bargatze’s “The Be Funny Tour”

Runs Jan. 12 through June 16 Known for The Tonight Show , Netflix’s The Standups , “Nateland” podcast

Sam Morril’s “The Class Act Tour”

Runs Jan. 12 through April 2 Known for America’s Got Talent , The Late Show with Stephen Colbert , Joker

Melissa Villaseñor

Runs Jan. 13 through Feb. 11 Known for Saturday Night Live , Hubie Halloween , Toy Story 4

Neal Brennan’s “Brand New Neal Tour”

Runs April 22 through Sept. 17 Known for Chappelle’s Show , The Daily Show , Netflix’s 3 Mics special

Dave Attell

Runs Jan. 26 through March 5 Known for Insomniac , Trainwreck , Arrested Development

Mike Birbiglia’s “The Old Man and the Pool on Broadway”

Runs Jan. 3 through Jan. 15 Known for Orange Is The New Black , Don’t Think Twice , Sleepwalk With Me

Margaret Cho’s “Live and Livid Tour”

Runs Feb. 18 through Sept. 9 Known for Face/Off , 17 Again , 30 Rock

Anthony Jeselnik

Runs Jan. 12 through April 1 Known for The Jeselnik Offensive , Comedy Central Roasts, Last Comic Standing

Tom Papa’s “2023 Comedy Tour”

Runs Jan. 20 through May 13 Known for The Marriage Ref , The Informant! , Bee Movie

Adam Carolla

Runs Jan. 6 through June 9 Known for The Man Show , Ralph Breaks The Internet , Drawn Together

Big Jay Oakerson

Runs Jan. 5 through May 6 Known for Legion of Skanks , Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn , Crashing

Runs Jan. 4 through Feb. 25 Known for Saturday Night Live , Popstar: Never Stop Stopping , Kenan

Nimesh Patel’s “The Lucky Lefty Tour”

Runs Jan. 5 through April 23 Known for Late Night w/ Seth Meyers , Saturday Night Live writer, New York Times

Demetri Martin’s “The Joke Machine Tour”

Runs Jan. 20 through May 20 Known for Important Things with Demetri Martin , Taking Woodstock , Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

David Cross’ “Worst Daddy In The World Tour”

Runs March 3 through May 20 Known for Arrested Development , Mr. Show with Bob and David , Kung Fu Panda

Runs Jan. 19 through March 4 Known for Fourth of July , The Late Show with David Letterman , Last Comic Standing

Lewis Black’s “Off The Rails Tour”

Runs Jan. 21 through May 20 Known for The Daily Show , Inside Out , Spongebob Squarepants

Runs Jan. 26 through May 19 Known for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon , Last Comic Standing , Best Week Ever

Runs Feb. 15 through June 3 Known for Saturday Night Live , Pause with Sam Jay , Bust Down

Brian Regan

Runs Jan. 12 through July 29 Known for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon , Loudermilk , three Netflix specials

Paula Poundstone

Runs Jan. 28 through April 1 Known for A Prairie Home Companion , Wait Wait.. Don’t Tell Me , The Paula Poundstone Show

Steve-O’s “Bucket List Tour”

Runs Jan. 11 through Feb. 3 Known for Jackass , Wildboyz , Killer Karaoke

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Comedians to see on tour this fall

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Coming soon to a theater near you: some of the funniest comedians working today. A number of major stars are heading on comedy tours this fall, including one who's doing so for the first time in years and another who's touring for the first time period. These are the comedy tours you won’t want to miss in the coming months. 

Is 2023 the year of the Tuckeraissance? After appearing in his first movie in years (Ben Affleck's "Air"), Chris Tucker announced what Live Nation noted was the comic’s first major North American tour in over a decade. His "The Legend Tour" is heading to 30 cities this fall and recently kicked off in Charleston, South Carolina. "I started my career doing stand-up in comedy clubs and it's stand-up comedy that prepared me for all of my movie roles," Tucker said. "I'm looking forward to getting back to my roots." The tour will run through Jan. 12.

He's here, he's there, he's everywhere, including a theater near you this fall. Emmy-winning "Ted Lasso" star Brett Goldstein is embarking on his very first stand-up tour . The actor's "The Second Best Night of Your Life Tour" will be in Denver on Oct. 5 before moving to Boston, Minneapolis, and more cities into December. Place your bets on how many words he gets out before dropping his first F-bomb. 

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You're sure to have a good trip to see Eric André on tour this fall. The star of "The Eric Andre Show" is traveling the country on his "Eric André Explosion Tour," which recently kicked off in Los Angeles. He has a ton of upcoming dates scheduled, including in Kansas City, Chicago, Dallas, and Detroit. "Bring your ranch, your nightmares, and all your friends," the comedian said .

You can catch the popular British comedian Eddie Izzard on her " Remix Tour ," which has shows scheduled throughout the fall in the U.S. and heads to the U.K. in November. "I will be remixing the stand-up that I like the most from the first 35 years of my career," Izzard explained . 

Make it a very Hubie Halloween season with Adam Sandler. The comedian recently announced a fall tour he’s calling the "I Missed You Tour," which will stop by 25 cities. "Let's have some fun," he posted on Instagram . He's kicking off the tour on Oct. 12 in Vancouver before heading to Seattle, Portland, Nampa, Spokane, and more locations around the country into December. Get ready for more than 20 crazy nights. 

Sometimes two comedians are better than one, so Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan are heading on tour together. "Jim and I met doing 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' and have been talking about doing this for years," Seinfeld said . "We finally made the schedules work out." Gaffigan, meanwhile, joked he's "so excited to help out this unknown up and upcoming comedian who many may have never heard of." After November shows in San Francisco and Inglewood, the pair will also head to Chicago and St. Louis.

Speaking of comedy duos, you can't get much better than Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, who announced their first-ever comedy tour together in February. Their "Restless Leg Tour" is continuing into the fall with shows scheduled for Cleveland, Denver, Austin, and more cities into December. 

Have you seen Chelsea lately? If not, check out the schedule for her ongoing " Little Big Bitch Tour ," which has shows set throughout the fall in New York, California, and plenty of cities in between. 

A certain tall child is also headed on tour this fall with some good friends. John Mulaney will be performing shows with his friend Pete Davidson, who has his own solo tour dates scheduled as well, in October and November. But for some shows, Mulaney’s “John & Pete” show will be “Jon & John,” as Mulaney has a few performances scheduled with former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart in New York and California. How’s that for a deal: two Jo(h)ns for the price of one? 

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Trevor Noah Announces 2023 “Off The Record” Tour

Comedian Kicks Off World Tour By Visiting 28 Cities Across The United States

Tickets on sale to the general public starting nov. 18 at 11 am local time at livenation.com.

After the success of an extensive world tour in 2022, comedian Trevor Noah is heading back on the road with his 2023 Off The Record Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the world tour kicks off with its U.S. leg on January 20, 2023 at Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA making stops across the U.S. in Austin, New Orleans, New York, and more. International dates to be announced soon. 

In addition, Trevor Noah returns to Netflix with another original comedy special, I Wish You Would , premiering globally on November 22, 2022. True to form, Trevor hilariously shares revelations about learning to speak German, modern communication, and his love for curry.

TICKETS:  Tickets go on sale starting November 18th at 11 AM local time on LiveNation.com.

TREVOR NOAH: OFF THE RECORD 2023 TOUR DATES: 

* Rescheduled Show | ^ Not a Live Nation Date

January 20, 2023 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre

February 10, 2023 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace

March 3, 2023 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre

March 9, 2023 – Baltimore, MD – Hippodrome Theatre

March 24, 2023 – Durham, NC – DPAC

March 31, 2023 – Denver, CO – Bellco Theatre

April 5, 2023 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur^

April 6, 2023 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur^

April 7, 2023 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur^

April 8, 2023 – Medford, MA – Chevalier Theatre^

April 10, 2023 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur^

April 11, 2023 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur^

April 12, 2023 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur^

April 13, 2023 – Medford, MA – Chevalier Theatre^

April 20, 2023 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall

April 27, 2023 – Spokane, WA – First Interstate Center for the Arts

April 28, 2023 – Bozeman, MT – Brick Breeden Fieldhouse*

April 29, 2023 – Missoula, MT – Adams Center*

May 4, 2023 – Memphis, TN – Orpheum Theatre

May 5, 2023 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium

May 10, 2023 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre at Old National Centre

May 12, 2023 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre

May 19, 2023 – Schenectady, NY – Proctors Theatre

May 26, 2023 – Mashantucket, CT – Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino

June 2, 2023 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl

October 6, 2023 – Richmond, VA – Altria Theater

October 9, 2023 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre

October 10, 2023 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre

October 11, 2023 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre

October 20, 2023 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

October 26, 2023 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre

November 1, 2023 – Madison, WI – The Orpheum Theater

November 3, 2023 – Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside Theater

November 9, 2023 – Minneapolis, MN – Orpheum Theatre

November 13, 2023 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre

November 14, 2023 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre

November 30, 2023 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic

December 1, 2023 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic

December 2, 2023 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic

December 3, 2023 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic

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Trevor Noah is the most successful comedian in Africa and is the host of the Emmy® Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. Under Trevor, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” has broken free from the restraints of a 30-minute linear show, producing engaging social content, award-winning digital series, podcasts and more for its global audience.  This year, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” landed a record number of seven Emmy Award nominations.

Trevor’s success has spanned to sold out stand-up comedy shows over 5 continents. Trevor also served as the Grammy Awards host in 2021 and 2022. 

Trevor has written, produced, and starred in 12 comedy specials, including his upcoming, “I Wish You Would,” for Netflix. His previous special, “Trevor Noah: Son Of Patricia” received a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Variety Show, as well as a Grammy Award nomination.

Trevor is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” and its young readers adaptation, released in 2019, “It’s Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood,” which also debuted as a New York Times bestseller. The Audible edition of “Born a Crime,” performed by Trevor, was produced by Audible and remains one of the top-selling, highest-rated, and most-commented-on Audible performances of all time. To date, “Born a Crime” has sold over 3 million copies across all formats.

Trevor’s production company, Day Zero Productions, a joint venture between Paramount Global and Trevor Noah, develops and produces diverse, high-quality creative content for a global audience. With projects set up both within the Paramount Global family, as well as at other studios, streamers, and live platforms, Day Zero focuses on entertaining and impactful content, with an eye toward authentic stories from diverse points of view. 

In 2018, Noah launched the Trevor Noah Foundation to improve equitable access to quality education for underserved youth in South Africa. Noah’s vision is a world where education enables youth to dream, see and build the impossible.

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John Mulaney Sets 18-Stop U.S. Headlining Standup Comedy Tour for 2023: See the Dates

The trek is slated to begin in New York this November.

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Fresh off the announcement of Big Mouth’s forthcoming seventh season — which is set to star Megan Thee Stallion — comedian, voice actor, and writer John Mulaney has revealed a slew of new 2023 tour dates.

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Fans can begin purchasing tickets for Mulaney’s new shows on Wednesday, Sept. 27 through an artist presale, with additional presales running throughout the week ahead of the general onsale — which will begin on Friday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. local time on the official Ticketmaster website.

Baby J , Mulaney’s latest standup special ,  debuted in April and earned him a pair of Emmy nominations: outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) and outstanding writing for a variety special.   He has won two Emmys for his work on Saturday Night Live and John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City . In 2018, Kid Gorgeous at Radio City peaked at No. 2 on Comedy Albums , becoming Mulaney’s third of four consecutive top five entries on the chart. The set also became his first to enter Top Album Sales (No. 96).

Check out the new John Mulaney In Concert dates below:

• Nov. 2 – Kingston, N.Y. – Ulster Performing Arts Center
• Nov. 4 – Troy, N.Y. – Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
• Nov. 11 – Toledo, Ohio – Stranahan Theater
• Nov. 12 – Columbus, Ohio – Palace Theatre
• Nov. 16 – Columbia, S.C. – Township Auditorium
• Nov. 17 – Athens, Ga. – The Classic Center Theater
• Nov. 18 – Macon, Ga. – Macon City Auditorium
• Nov. 19 – Savannah, Ga. – Johnny Mercer Theatre
• Nov. 30 – Hanover, Md. – The Hall at Live! Casino & Hotel
• Dec. 1 – Reading, Penn. – Santander Arena
• Dec. 2 – Norfolk, Va. – Chartway Arena
• Dec. 3 – State College, Penn. – Bryce Jordan Center
• Dec. 8 – Biloxi, Miss. – Mississippi Coast Coliseum
• Dec. 9 – New Orleans, La. – Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
• Dec. 14 – Tampa, Fla. – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
• Dec. 15 – Hollywood, Fla. – Hard Rock Live
• Dec. 21 – Rosemont, Ill. – Rosemont Theatre
• Dec. 31 – Phoenix, Ariz. – Arizona Financial Theatre

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What's On Tour? A Guide to Currently Running and Upcoming National Touring Productions

Learn more about all of the shows now playing or coming soon to a theatre near you!

Need some Broadway in your life in 2023 but can't make it to New York City? As a new year begins, theatre fans are flocking to their local theatres to check out a touring production of their favorite hit shows! Favorites like Hamilton, Wicked, Anastasia, and Beetlejuice have already announced planned stops around the country.

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Want to know what's on tour now, or coming soon to a theatre near you? Enjoy Broadway locally with BroadwayWorld's full list of Broadway National Tours in 2023.

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A Soldier's Play

Equity Now on tour

This 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning thriller has rocketed back into the spotlight, thanks to this 2020 Tony Award®-winning Best Revival from Roundabout Theatre Company. In 1944, on a Louisiana Army base, two shots ring out. A Black sergeant is murdered. And a series of interrogations triggers a gripping barrage of questions about sacrifice, service, and identity in America. Broadway's Norm Lewis leads a powerhouse cast directed by Tony winner Kenny Leon .

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Ain't Too Proud

It was a sound that would change music history. Ain't Too Proud is the electrifying new musical that tells the story of The Temptations from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, everybody knows the Temptations' hits, but Ain't Too Proud brings the rest of the rocky history to life; how the founding members met, the unbelievable heights that they hit, and how personal and political conflicts threatened to tear the group apart as the country fell into civil unrest. With a book by Dominique Morisseau , choreography by Sergio Trujillo , and direction by Des McAnuff , this musical tells the thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal, featuring the toe-tapping hits hits like "My Girl," "Just My Imagination," "Papa Was a Rolling Stone," and many more.

You won't need a magic lamp to experience this crown-pleasing musical. Disney's beloved story about the Diamond in the Rough is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this exciting new Broadway musical. Just as it has on screen for decades, Aladdin's journey sweeps you into an exciting world full of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw , this stage adaptation of the beloved animated classic features the iconic film score by the legendary team of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman , with new lyrics by Sir Tim Rice , along with book and additional lyrics by Chad Beguelin .

Non-Equity Now on tour

Inspired by the beloved films, Anastasia transports audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.

Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production - just as you remember it and just when we need it most. ANNIE, directed by Jenn Thompson , features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan , Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin . This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.

Beetlejuice

It's showtime, folks! The ghost-with-the-most makes his Broadway return in this edgy and irreverent musical comedy based on Tim Burton 's dearly beloved film. BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a demon with a thing for stripes. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter unleashes a (Nether)world of pandemonium, and the biggest sandworm Broadway has ever seen.

The Book of Mormon

From the creators of South Park comes The Book of Mormon, the musical that lovingly breaks all of Broadway's rules. This story about a mismatched pair of Mormon missionaries took Broadway by storm in 2011. Book of Mormon is collaboration Trey Parker , Matt Stone , and Robert Lopez , and was co-directed by Parker and Casey Nicholaw .

Based on T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, the show is set amongst a larger- than-life junkyard playground and is alive with our favourite feline characters including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Grizabella and Skimbleshanks. The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year, the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.

After 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen. No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, and thousands of standing ovations. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary -you've got to come see why the name on everyone's lips is still...CHICAGO.

Come From Away

COME FROM AWAY is the breathtaking new musical that played record-breaking engagements in La Jolla and Seattle. Written by Canadians Irene Sankoff and David Hein , this is the stunning production from Tony-nominated director Christopher Ashley (Memphis). In a heartbeat, 38 planes with 6,579 passengers were stranded in a remote town in Newfoundland. The locals opened their hearts and homes, hosting this international community of strangers- spurring unexpected camaraderie in extraordinary circumstances.

Dear Evan Hansen

A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing heart's always wanted: A chance to finally fit in. Both deeply personal and profoundly contemporary, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the new American musical about life and the way we live it.

Fiddler on the Roof

Rich with musical hits you know and love, including "Tradition", "Sunrise, Sunset", "If I Were A Rich Man", "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" and "To Life (L'Chaim!)", FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter. Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific, The King and I and 2017 Tony-winning Best Play Oslo, bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece from Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick . Featuring a talented cast, lavish orchestra and stunning movement and dance from Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter , based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins , FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will introduce a new generation to the uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

Frozen, a full-length stage work told in two acts, expands upon and deepens the tale's indelible plot and themes through new songs and story material from the film's creators; in fact, this new stage production features more than twice as much music as the film. Based on the 2013 film written by a trio of Oscar winners, Frozen features music and lyrics by the creators of the film score Kristen Anderson-Lopez (Up Here, Winnie the Pooh, In Transit) and EGOT-winner Robert Lopez (Avenue Q, The Book of Mormon, Up Here) and a book by Jennifer Lee (Zootopia, Wreck-It Ralph), the film's screenwriter and director (with Chris Buck ). Frozen won 2014 Oscars for Best Song ("Let It Go") and Best Animated Feature.

In Hadestown, a song can change your fate. This Tony-winning new musical by Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin is a love story for today, and always. Intertwining two mythic Greek tales - that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and of King Hades and his wife Persephone - Hadestown invites you on a journey to the underworld and back.Mitchell's alluring melodies and Chavkin's poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love, with art perhaps being the one thing that can save it all. Hadestown is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

It's 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire - to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network - all without denting her 'do! Don't miss Hairspray, Broadway's musical-comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture and won eight 2003 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Hamilton (And Peggy Company)

HAMILTON is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation's first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton is the story of America then, as told by America now.

The And Peggy tour kicked off in January 2019.

Hamilton (Angelica Company)

The Angelica tour kicked off in August 2021.

Hamilton (Philip Company)

The Philip tour kicked off in March 2017.

Jagged Little Pill

Joy, strength, love, courage, catharsis, LIFE: everything we want in a Broadway show can be found in this Tony and Grammy Award-winning new musical about a perfectly imperfect American family, based on Alanis Morissette 's world-changing music. You live, you learn, you connect, you jump out of your seat, you feel truly human... at JAGGED LITTLE PILL.

Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. Featuring award-winning music by  Andrew Lloyd Webber  and lyrics by  Tim Rice , Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes 'I Don't Know How to Love Him', 'Gethsemane' and 'Superstar'.

Legally Blonde

America's favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who's in charge (again) as Legally Blonde - The Musical takes America by storm! The ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power, Legally Blonde will take you from the UCLA sorority house to the Harvard halls of justice with the timely coming-of-age story of Broadway's brightest heroine. Based on the beloved movie, Legally Blonde follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be both legally blonde AND the smartest person in the room.

Les Miserables

Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg 's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Miserables, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to Broadway. With its glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo , this breathtaking new production has left both audiences and critics awestruck.

Featuring the thrilling score and beloved songs "I Dreamed A Dream," "On My Own" "Stars," "Bring Him Home," "One Day More," and many more, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. Seen by more than 70 million people in 44 countries and in 22 languages around the globe, Les Miserables is still the world's most popular musical, breaking box office records everywhere in its 32nd year.

The Lion King

Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises from the stage. This is THE LION KING. A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney's much-loved film transports you to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colors, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba, and his epic journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. The Lion King won six 1998 Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design ( Richard Hudson ), Best Costume Design ( Julie Taymor ), Best Lighting Design ( Donald Holder ), Best Choreography ( Garth Fagan ) and Best Direction of a Musical, making Taymor the first woman in theatrical history bestowed with the honor. The Lion King has also earned more than 70 major arts awards including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.

MEAN GIRLS is now a ferociously funny new musical from director Casey Nicholaw , composer Jeff Richmond , lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and book writer Tina Fey . Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naive newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can't cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. Produced by Lorne Michaels , Stuart Thompson , Sonia Friedman , and Paramount Pictures, MEAN GIRLS gets to the hilarious heart of what it means to be a true friend, a worthy nemesis, and above all, a human being.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Baz Luhrmann 's luscious film comes to life on stage in one of the most eye-popping shows to ever hit Broadway. Enter a world of splendor and romance, of over-the-top excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! In this breath-taking new musical, the Moulin Rouge comes to life onstage, in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. A theatrical celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and - above all - LOVE, Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical; it is a state of mind.

My Fair Lady

The most beloved musical of all time, Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is back on Broadway in a lavish new production from Lincoln Center Theater , the theater that brought you the Tony-winning revivals of South Pacific and The King and I. Directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher , the stellar cast tells the story of Eliza Doolittle , a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a "proper lady." But who is really being transformed? The classic score features "I Could Have Danced All Night," "The Rain in Spain," "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" and "On the Street Where You Live." The original 1956 production won six Tony Awards including Best Musical, and was hailed by The New York Times as "one of the best musicals of the century."

On Your Feet!

ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent-and each other-to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan . Now their story has arrived on stage in an exhilarating original production that's already won the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with the Chicago Tribune declaring "IT'S A HIT!" and The New York Times cheering, "The very air in the room seems to vibrate in this undeniably crowd-pleasing musical!" "If you aren't humming a Gloria Estefan hit when you leave the theater, it might be time to check your pulse!" raves the Associated Press. Directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), with choreography by Olivier Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and a book by Academy Award® winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman), ON YOUR FEET! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century, including "Rhythm is Gonna Get You," "Conga," "Get On Your Feet," "Don't Want To Lose You Now," "1-2-3" and "Coming Out of the Dark." Prepare to be on your feet from start to finish!

Pretty Woman

Once upon a time in the late '80s, unlikely soulmates Vivian and Edward overcame all odds to find each other... and themselves. Experience the moments you love from the movie - and get to know these iconic characters in a whole new way - in this dazzlingly theatrical take on a love story for the ages. Brought to life by a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music, Hollywood and Broadway, Pretty Woman: The Musical will lift your spirits and light up your heart. Jerry Mitchell directs and choreographs, with book by Garry Marshall and J.F. Lawton , and music & lyrics by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance .

SIX (Aragon Tour)

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, in SIX the wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse-remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a celebration of 21st century girl power.

The Aragon tour kicked off in March 2022.

SIX (Boleyn Tour)

The Boleyn tour kicked off in September 2022.

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Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Experience Tina Turner 's triumphant story live on Broadway at the exhilarating, undeniable mega hit: TINA - THE Tina Turner MUSICAL. Celebrate the unstoppable woman that dared to dream fiercely, shatter barriers, and conquer the world-against all odds. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.

To Kill a Mockingbird

Harper Lee 's Pulitzer Prize-winning American classic To Kill a Mockingbird comes to Broadway for the first time in a new adaptation by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Bartlett Sher . This new interpretation of the beloved, iconic American story retells the story of one of literature's towering symbols of integrity and righteousness, Atticus Finch, in a way made even more poignant for today. Told by Atticus' daughter Scout, based on herself, we see a world of pain and inequity through the eyes youthful innocence.

Non-Equity ​​​​​​​Now on tour

This New York Times Critic's Pick tells the story of Michael Dorsey, an out-of-work actor willing to do anything for a job -- even if it means playing way against type. When he disguises himself as an outspoken actress named Dorothy Michaels, he defies all odds to become a Broadway sensation. But as audiences fall for Dorothy and Michael starts to fall for the woman of his dreams, he's learning that the hardest part of show business isn't getting to the top... it's keeping up the act.

Equity ​​​​​​​Now on tour

Winner of over 50 major awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. WICKED tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Declared "The Best Musical of the Decade" by Entertainment Weekly and "A Cultural Phenomenon" by Variety, WICKED is based on the novel by Gregory Maguire , has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz , and a book by Winnie Holzman . The production is directed by Joe Mantello with musical staging by Wayne Cilento .

Upcoming Tours

Disney's winnie the pooh: the new musical stage adaptation.

Non-Equity Tour launches January 12, 2023

Disney's iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, and Owl (oh... and don't forget Tigger too!) have come to life in a beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation. Featuring The Sherman Brothers ' classic Grammy Award-winning music with further songs by A.A. Milne , this beautiful fresh stage adaptation is told with stunning life-sized puppetry through the eyes of the characters we all know and love, in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Non-Equity Tour launches January 14, 2023

The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a critically acclaimed concert-style theatre show about two young boys from Queens, New York who went on to become the world's most successful music duo of all time. Using state-of-the-art video projection, incredible lighting, and a full live band, this production is a moving and powerful concert featuring all the hits such as "Mrs, Robinson," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "The Sound Of Silence," and many more - not to be missed.

Equity Tour launches February 14, 2023

They knew they would make history, but not what history would make of them. Fed up with living under the tyranny of British rule, John Adams attempts to persuade his fellow members of the Continental Congress to vote in favor of American Independence and sign the Declaration. But how much is he willing to compromise in the pursuit of freedom? And to whom does that freedom belong? Direct from the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University and Roundabout Theatre Company on Broadway, directors Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus reexamine a pivotal moment in American history in a re-imagining of the Tony Award®-winning musical 1776.

Into the Woods

Equity Tour launches February 18, 2023

Into the Woods first premiered on Broadway in 1987, winning three Tony Awards including Best Score and Best Book. It has since been produced throughout the world and was adapted into a major motion picture in 2014. This production marks its first time on Broadway in 20 years.

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles

Non-Equity Tour launches March 3, 2023

RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES performs songs from Abbey Road & the Rooftop Concert LIVE, in addition to all your favorites hits. This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing the Beatles. Experience the worlds' most iconic band and get back to where you once belonged with RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES.

Equity Tour launches August 1, 2023

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson 's unique and unparalleled artistry has finally arrived on Broadway in a brand-new musical. Centered around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, and created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage , MJ goes beyond the singular moves and Signature Sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Jackson into legendary status.

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Equity Tour launches September 9, 2023

This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice , a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she'd never be a star, but then something funny happened-she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway. Featuring some of the most iconic songs in theatre history including "Don't Rain On My Parade," "I'm the Greatest Star," and "People," Michael Mayer 's bold new production marks the first time Funny Girl has returned to Broadway since its debut 58 years ago.

The Kite Runner

Equity Tour launches in 2024

One of the best-loved and most highly acclaimed novels of our time, THE KITE RUNNER is a powerful play of friendship that follows one man's journey to confront his past and find redemption. Afghanistan is a divided country and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. It's a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament. But neither of the boys can foresee the incident which will change their lives forever. Told across two decades and two continents, THE KITE RUNNER is an unforgettable journey of redemption and forgiveness, and shows us all that we can be good again.

​​​​​​​Jersey Boys

JERSEY BOYS is the international musical phenomenon that takes you behind the scenes - and behind the music - of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. No wonder that for over 15 years, New York's favorite musical is the one about the boys from Jersey.

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Get ready to laugh out loud! We’re counting down some of the biggest comedy tours to head to in 2023.

This year the much-loved British comedian and national treasure finally confirmed his return to stand-up after a 12-year hiatus.

Bolton’s finest has already kicked off his hugely anticipated ‘ Better Late Than Never ’ tour, with a massive run of shows scheduled throughout 2022-2025, including an historic residency at The O2 in London.

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Ricky Gervais

The award-winning comedian and creator/star of The Office (UK), An Idiot Abroad, and Netflix series After Life, is heading back out on the road in 2023.

Following his hugely successful 2021 ‘SuperNature’ Tour, followed by a string of work-in-progress shows this year, he has now confirmed the ‘Armageddon’ Tour for next year, with a bunch of extra dates just added due to demand.

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The American comedian and actor will bring his ‘Reality Check’ Tour to the UK in 2023.

The stand-up tour will be his first in four years after recently focusing on his film and TV career, which has seen him star in Central Intelligence and the Jumanji franchise alongside Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

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Mo Gilligan + Friends

The triple BAFTA winner and one of the UK’s biggest comedy stars has confirmed that he will be hitting the road once again in 2023 with his ‘The Black British Takeover Tour’.

The comedian will be joined by a host of headline acts for the run of shows, which will kick-off in the autumn.

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Sarah Millican

After recently finishing up her ‘Bobby Dazzler’ UK tour, the comedian has announced her brand-new show ‘Late Bloomer’. Featuring over 100 dates, the extensive run of shows will kick-off in September 2023 and run all the way through to October 2024.

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Frankie Boyle

The Scottish comedian has announced the ‘Lap Of Shame’ Tour for 2023.

As well as embarking on numerous successful tours of the years, he has released a series of stand-up specials including ‘Frankie Boyle’s Autopsy’, ‘Frankie Goes to Russia’ and ‘Frankie Boyle’s Tramadol Nights’ as well as appeared on various popular panel shows such as ‘Mock the Week’ , ‘8 out of 10 Cats’ and ‘Have I Got News For You’.

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Another comedy highlight heading to the UK from across the pond next year is Tom Segura’s ‘I’m Coming Everywhere’ Tour.

The American stand-up is best known for his Netflix specials and co-host of ‘Your Mom’s House’ podcast alongside his wife and fellow comedian Christina Pazsitzky.

The comedian will hit the road with his ‘Jibber Jabber Jamboree’ Tour in October 2023 through to March 2024.

The new run of shows will follow his hugely successful previous ‘Humournoid’ Tour as well as mark his 21st solo stand-up tour to date.

Other notable comedy tours to look out for next year include Russell Howard , Tom Allen , Maisie Adam and Russell Kane . Munya Chawawa will also embark on his much-anticipated debut headline tour, with Seann Walsh and Babatunde Aleshe both hitting the road fresh from the I’m A Celeb jungle.

Looking even further ahead and following a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh Ranganathan is set to return with a brand-new show examining the human condition in 2024.

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Comedy Festival

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Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour

Grammy nominated stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze is widely known for his clean and relatable comedy for all age groups and for his Netflix specials “The Tennessee Kid”, “Greatest Average American” and “The Stand-ups”. His latest special “Hello, World” can be found on Amazon Prime Video.  

SATURDAY AUGUST 3, 2024 @ 8:00PM

Stand-Up Showcase

The Standup Showcase is a festival fan favorite featuring top touring comedians who have appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, America’s Got Talent, Conan, Just for Laughs Festival, Comedy Central, HBO, MTV, BET, SiriusXM, Hulu and more.

Featuring D.J. Demers, Josh Gondelman, Adam Mamawala and Opey Olagbaju!

FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2024 @ 7PM REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS 

Nicole Byer

Nicole Byer, performing Aug 1, has become widely known as the host of Nailed It! , the Netflix Emmy-nominated reality-competition baking series. Her latest Netflix special BIG BEAUTIFUL WEIRDO dropped this past December and she is one of the most distinctive voices in stand-up comedy today.

THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2024 @ 7:00PM

Comedy Late Night

National Comedy Center

Ricardos and Mertzes: Jamestown At Last

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National Comedy Center Admission

THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2024 @ 10:00AM - 7:00PM NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

Lucy Desi Museum Admission

This tribute to the "First Couple of Comedy" explores the life stories of both Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and features original costumes, gowns, props, exact re-creations of the I Love Lucy television studio sets, and more!

THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2024 @ 10:00AM - 7:00PM LUCY DESI MUSEUM

Lunch at the Tropicana Club

Enjoy lunch in the famous Tropicana Club as "Ricky Ricardo" entertains with fan-favorite video performances on the big screen! A buffet lunch will be served (menu on following page) while the Tropicana stage re-creation will be open for selfies!

THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2024 @ 11:00AM & 1:00PM TROPICANA CLUB

Kids Tour at the National Comedy Center

THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2024 @ 12:00PM - 1:00PM NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER LOBBY

A Step Back in Time: February 1956, Jamestown, NY

THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2024 @ 1:00PM REG LENNA 

Looking at "Inside Out" from the Inside Out

THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2024 @ 1:30PM - 2:00PM COMEDY KARAOKE LOUNGE @ NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

Forever Darling Screening

THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2024 @ 2:00PM REG LENNA 

A Scatological Movement Through Comedy

THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2024 @ 2:30PM - 3:00PM COMEDY KARAOKE LOUNGE @ NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

An Animated View of Comedy

THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2024 @ 3:30PM - 4:00PM COMEDY KARAOKE LOUNGE @ NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

Dinner at the Tropicana Club

Enjoy dinner in the famous Tropicana Club as "Ricky Ricardo" entertains with fan-favorite video performances on the big screen! A buffet dinner will be served (menu on following page) while the Tropicana stage re-creation will be open for selfies!

THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2024 @ 4:00PM & 5:30PM TROPICANA CLUB

Block Party with In Crowd

THURSDAY AUGUST  1, 2024 @ 5:30PM REG LENNA

Nicole is one of the most versatile and recognizable voices in the comedy landscape today. Her latest Netflix special BIG BEAUTIFUL WEIRDO dropped this past December while her previous Netflix special titled COMEDIANS OF THE WORLD brought together acclaimed comedic personalities from 13 international regions and was released in 2019. She is currently hosting Netflix’s Emmy nominated reality-competition baking series NAILED IT! . Byer was an early standout and fan favorite on MTV’s hit series GIRL CODE , a strong and smart female driven comedy series that explicitly tackles the mysteries of womanhood. She is also an Upright Citizens Brigade alum who continues to cement her status as a force in standup comedy, regularly performing in cities across the country.

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THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2024 @ 7:00PM REG LENNA

Comics from around the nation who have appeared on Conan, The Late Late Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Last Comic Standing, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and more will be performing their newest, and sometimes blue-est material. This event takes place in a re-creation of "Ricky Ricardo's" famous Manhattan night club.

Beer and wine served at additional cost.

Featuring: Nina Daniels, Ophira Eisenberg, Dave Hill, Erin Jackson, & Matt Koff.

THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2024 @ 9:30PM (SOLD OUT) & 11:30PM TROPICANA CLUB

Friday, August 2, 2024

FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2024 @ 10:00AM - 7:00PM NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2024 @ 10:00AM - 7:00PM LUCY DESI MUSEUM

Archives Encounter: Remembering Richard Lewis

FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2024 POP UP THROUGHOUT THE DAY NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

Lucille Ball's Hometown Tour

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2024 @ 10:30AM, 1:00PM & 3:30PM

LUCY DESI MUSEUM

FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2024 @ 11:00AM - 12:00PM NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER LOBBY

FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2024 @ 11:00AM & 1:00PM TROPICANA CLUB

Carl Reiner: The Creator of the “Feel Good” Sitcom

FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2024 @ 12:30PM - 1:00PM COMEDY KARAOKE LOUNGE @ NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

Lucy-Desi Super-Fan Trivia

Who will be crowned 2024’s Lucy Desi super-fan trivia winner? This trivia contest covers the incredible lives and careers of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz—starting with easier questions and amping up in difficulty as you compete with your peers to win a grand prize.

Sign up today to play!

FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2024 @ 1:00PM DOUBLETREE 

Live From New York: It’s A Talk!

FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2024 @ 3:00PM - 3:30PM COMEDY KARAOKE LOUNGE @ NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

The gang is back together again! Join Diane Vincent, who has appeared as "Lucy" at Universal Studios Hollywood and the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival since 1999, in her final farewell Jamestown festival appearance, as we reunite the I Love Lucy "Fab Four” on a fun-filled musical trip down memory lane including "Ethel, Ricky and Fred" performed by Rhonda Medina, Bill Mendieta and Bill Chott.

FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2024 @ 3:30PM   ROBERT H JACKSON CENTER

FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2024 @ 4:00PM - 4:30PM COMEDY KARAOKE LOUNGE @ NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2024 @ 4:00PM & 5:30PM TROPICANA CLUB

Block Party with The Untouchables

FRIDAY AUGUST  2, 2024 @ 5:30PM REG LENNA

Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For The Ride

Unfortunately, Jeff Ross has had to cancel his festival performance on August 2. We understand that this news may be disappointing for many of our attendees who were looking forward to his show. We look forward to rescheduling Jeff Ross’ performance for a future festival. All ticket buyers will automatically receive a refund for their tickets, please allow 7-10 business days for it to appear back on your original method of payment. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected].

Lucy & Desi's Hollywood Soiree

Spend the evening with us in your favorite Hollywood-style attire for a fun-filled event to help ring in another birthday for the Queen of Comedy, including hors d'oeuvres, music, and costume contest, featuring a special appearance by the fabulous four: "Lucy, Ricky, Ethel, and Fred"! Prizes will be awarded to the top contest winners.

FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2024 @ 8:00PM DOUBLETREE 

Comics from around the nation who have appeared on Conan, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, America’s Got Talent, The Jim Jefferies Show, and more will be performing their newest, and sometimes blue-est material. This event takes place in a re-creation of "Ricky Ricardo's" famous Manhattan night club.

Featuring: DJ Demers, Matt Koff, Ali Macofsky, Moody McCarthy, and Opey Olagbaju!

FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2024 @ 9:30PM & 11:30PM TROPICANA CLUB

Saturday, August 3, 2024

SATURDAY AUGUST 3, 2024 @ 10:00AM - 7:00PM NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

SATURDAY AUGUST 3, 2024 @ 10:00AM - 7:00PM LUCY DESI MUSEUM

Archives Encounter: Betty White and The Golden Girls

SATURDAY AUGUST 3, 2024 POP UP THROUGHOUT THE DAY NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024 @ 10:00AM, 12:30PM, & 3:00PM

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Gabriel Iglesias announces ‘Don’t Worry Be Fluffy’ Tour 2023

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From Miller to Lakefront, here are 5 brewery tours to check out in Milwaukee

Milwaukee is known as Brew City for a reason. Once home to some of the country’s largest breweries — Pabst, Miller, Schlitz and Blatz — today the city builds on that legacy with a burgeoning craft beer scene.

Many breweries in the city offer a chance to get a closer look at their history and brewing process through brewery tours.

We set out to go on some of Milwaukee’s best known tours and see what makes them great.

For this list we considered breweries that hold weekly public tours. Many smaller breweries in Milwaukee host tours a few times a year, or allow groups to set up private tours.

From the best brewery tours for families (yes, families, because this is Wisconsin) to where you can learn the most about beer, here are five brewery tours to check out in Milwaukee.

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Best for comedy: Lakefront Brewery

Our tour guide Sergio "Serg" Sepulveda provided brewery information and well-delivered jokes on our Lakefront Brewery tour, as is the norm for this spot. Every Lakefront Brewery tour I've been on has a guide who easily pulls laughs from the crowd and keeps everyone engaged.

The tour started in a private taproom where attendees grabbed a beer, one of four 6-ounce pours that were included on the tour, delivered via beer token. Serg gave a history lesson on brewing from its origins in Mesopotamia to when Lakefront's co-owner, Jim Klisch, made his first batch of Riverwest Stein. Serg followed that with the history of Lakefront, one of Milwaukee’s largest craft breweries.

Weekend tours go through the production facility and lead to the historic Bernie Brewer's chalet that was in the Brewers' old home, Milwaukee County Stadium. Since we were on a weekday tour, it skipped that portion and went straight to the brewery's new canning area.

While canning was a worthwhile shift from bottling for the brewery — cans are infinitely recyclable and are helping the brewery boost shipping efficiency by 50%, cutting down on carbon emissions — it did take away a cherished "Laverne and Shirley" bit from the tour. Previously, tour guides turned on the bottling line and would pick an attendee who would put a glove on a bottle as it moved down the line, like in the show's opening credits.

While the guide still played the show's theme song and got our group to sing and dance along, the bit no longer includes the glove part because the canning line does not turn on as fast. Sometimes the tour attendee who most enthusiastically sings and dances along gets an extra beer token.

The tour did still include the bung hole bit. Go on one yourself to find out what that is all about.

• Cost: $12 on weekdays, $15 on weekends; advance online purchase required; age 21 and older only unless supervised by a parent or legal guardian
• Hours: Starts on the hour noon to 3 p.m. Sunday and 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and on the half hour noon to 7 p.m. Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday
• What you get: Four 6-ounce pours, Lakefront pint glass or key chain, and a coupon for a free Lakefront beer to be used at nearby bars within three days
• Accessibility: The tour includes stairs, but there are ramps into the tour room and to the lower level for accessibility.
• Location: 1872 N. Commerce St.
• More information : lakefrontbrewery.com

Best mix of past and present: Miller Brewery Tour

I got to the Miller Brewery tour a little before 10:30 a.m., with the next available tour at 11 a.m. They are offered first-come, first-served on every half hour from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.

While waiting, I checked out the connected gift shop and grabbed a complimentary bag of pretzels. I also learned about the history of the brewery from 1855 to today from a timeline that spans two full walls in the waiting area.

The tour started with the guides handing out a taster of Miller Lite while sharing information about the brewery in a theater room. It then moved outside for a three-block walk through the W. State St. campus to the brewing facility.

The only optional part of the tour was to climb 56 steps to view the tanks in the brewing facility where Molson Coors, Miller's parent company, makes beer for a 10-state region. The modern facility is across the street from the original brewhouse, visible from outside the brewing facility or after climbing the steps. The building was not part of the tour.

To cool off after walking in the brewing facility, which was hot in the upper level, the tour went underground to the historic caves that were created in the 1800s and sealed off in 1906. Frederick C. Miller, grandson of Miller founder Frederick J. Miller, reopened the caves in 1953, and they have been part of the tour ever since.

The caves were a unique view into how brewing was possible before electrical refrigeration, with tools that would have been used by brewers in the past.

The tour then went to a historical inn on campus that once sold Miller beer and had rooms for overnight guests; today it's used mostly for events. Fredrick C. Miller imported stained glass windows from Germany along with antique steins for the inn that are still there. It's also home to letters written by Fredrick J. Miller and a diorama of the current campus.

The tour wrapped up with stops at the bottling facility where 600,000 items are bottled daily and the warehouse where about 1 million cans and bottles of product are stored.

The tour ended at an outdoor beer garden where visitors could try various Molson Coors products for free.

• Cost: $10; free for ages 20 and under (no beer samples)
• Hours: Walk-ins only with limited space, running on the half hour from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday
• What you get: Four 4-ounce pours and a Miller glass
• Accessibility: The tour includes stairs, but accessible tours are available by calling (414) 931-3552 at least 24 hours in advance.
• Location: 4251 W. State St.
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Best for history: The Best Place at Pabst Brewing

This historic brewery doesn't actually brew in Milwaukee anymore, but the site where Pabst Brewery was founded is still worth checking out. Beer enthusiasts who take multiple tours on this list will also see Pabst’s influence in almost every one.

The tour stared in the historic brewing complex's Blue Ribbon Hall with a presentation on the history of the brewery and the option to enjoy a pint of Pabst or Schlitz, which is included in the ticket price.

The tour guide talked about how Pabst started as Jacob Best Brewery in 1844. Their original building on a historic plank road, today’s State Street, was sold to Fredrick J. Miller who started Miller Brewing.

The history lesson continued with a tour guide explaining how the brewery moved to the current campus, and how Captain Fredrick Pabst took over and grew the brewery to be the largest lager brewery in the world at one time.

From the main floor of the hall the tour moved to the balcony, while passing a section of the building that is being refurbished. Paystubs and letters on the wall on the way up showed the brewery's more recent history before it left Milwaukee in 1996.

The tour was peppered with interesting facts about the nearly 170-year-old brewery, like how Pabst did not want his name on the beer, and that the employee's union successfully bargained to get a free pint of beer per shift.

Next the tour moved to the Great Hall, which is not often open to the public but is popular as a wedding and event space.

It has stained glass, ornate wood finishes and Fredrick Pabst's original office. Below that is a speakeasy with a jail cell. According to our tour guide, it was for Pabst employees who may have had more than their single free beer during their shift and became drunk and unruly.

The tour then passed the courtyard which has a statue of King Gambrinus, the patron saint of beer, and ended in the guest center that has German saying along its walls.

• Cost: $14 for adults, $12 for students, military and seniors (age 60 and older); free for kids 13 and under
• Hours: On the hour at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Sunday; noon through 4 p.m. Friday; 12, 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday
• What is included: A pint of Pabst or Schlitz beer or soda, with $4 refills
• Accessibility : The tour includes stairs with elevators available for those who need assistance.
• Location: 917 W. Juneau Ave.
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Best for learning about brewing: Pilot Project

This new Milwaukee brewery tour might not be on many people's radars yet. My co-worker and I went on a Friday at 6 p.m. and were the only ones on the tour. Regardless, our guide gave an informative and entertaining tour.

Chicago-based Pilot Project is new to Milwaukee after they moved into the former Milwaukee Brewing Company space in late 2022 . They are a brewery incubator, meaning they help start-up breweries get to market, assisting them with supplies, marketing, canning and more.  

I'm not sure if it was because there were only two of us, or because they don’t push a singular brand, but I learned the most about brewing on this tour.

The tour started at the back bar where we could sample one of the five breweries that are currently their partners. We then moved to the balcony of the back space for a slideshow of their current partners and more insight into their diverse lineup.

Next, the tour moved to the tanks where we got an up-close view of the hot water tanks used to make beer, including a peek into the mash tuns where ingredients are brewed.

From there we moved to the fermenting tanks where we got a better view of the warehouse and brewing equipment.

One interesting artifact hanging there is a large neon Pabst Brewery sign that was found in the building. Pilot Project's space was the last building Pabst Brewery constructed before they left in 1996. The large sign was once used at the Pabst-sponsored stage at Summerfest.

The tour then went through the canning facility and ended in cold storage where beer is stored along with a variety of supplies. There the tour guide spoke more about those supplies and the different varieties of yeast, hops and malts that go into making beers.

• Cost: $18, for ages 21 and up only
• Hours: 6 and 7:30 p.m. Friday; 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m. Saturday
• What's included: Five 5-ounce pours and tasting glass
• Accessibility : The tour includes stairs, with elevators available for those who need assistance.
• Location: 1128 N. Ninth St.
• More information : pilotprojectbrewing.com/milwaukee

Best for families: Sprecher Brewing

Sprecher Brewing is popular not only for its local brews, but also its non-alcoholic root beer and cream ale. While there are limits on the beers included in the tour, there is unlimited soda for all. Children on our tour excitedly cycled through the new sodas on tap at the bar. They even had flights of soda, like ones that are usually used for beer.

The beers and sodas were poured in the main hall where tour-goers waited.

The tour started with the guide giving a history of the brewery as it moved into a hallway with photos and trophies from the brewery's various awards. Randy Sprecher opened the brewery in 1985 after being a brewing operator at Pabst.

The guide explained how Sprecher was hesitant to get into soda production, which began with root beer in 1989. It was a good business move as root beer alone makes up 75% of their sales and beer only 10%.

The tour then went through the production facility. Our tour was on Thursday, which is the only day the tour goes through the facility while it is operating. Because of the loud machinery, it was sometimes hard to hear the tour guide. It was interesting, though, to see brewing in production and people moving ingredients from trucks to tanks.

The tour then returned to the main hall where people could resume drinking while learning about the bottling process. There was also the option to walk single-file into the canning facility to get a more up-close view, before returning the main hall to enjoy the rest of the free beer and soda.

• Cost: $12 for adults, $5 for ages 20 and under, free for ages 5 and under
• Hours: 2, 3 and 5 p.m. Thursday; 2, 3, 5 and 6 p.m. Friday; noon, 1 p.m. and on the hour 3 through 6 p.m. Saturday; on the hour noon through 4 p.m. Sunday
• What you get: Four 8-ounce pours, Sprecher pint glass, unlimited soda
• Accessibility : The tour does not include stairs and has space for wheelchair accessibility.
• Location: 701 W. Glendale Ave.
• More information : sprecherbrewery.com

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SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France – Lydia Ko couldn’t hold back the tears when her national anthem began to play. After all the close calls and near misses and bad breaks, she had finally become a gold medalist and earned her place in the LPGA Hall of Fame.

At long last.

“It would be a hell of a way to do it,” said Ko when asked what it would mean to secure a spot in one of sport’s most exclusive Halls of Fame by winning a gold medal on Saturday at the Olympic women’s golf competition. Little did she know that come the end of the final round, that premonition would have become reality, a sweet, sweet dream finally realized for the 27-year-old superstar.

“I repeat those words,” Ko said of becoming a Hall of Famer. “It's a hell of a way to do it. You say those kind of things, and until it happens, it's not really factual. For it to have happened here at the Olympics, unreal. I do feel like I'm a mythical character in a fairytale. It really couldn't have gotten any better than I could have imagined, and I've had so many grateful things that happened in my career so far, and this really tops it. I couldn't have asked for anything more, to be honest.”

Early in the week, it wasn’t immediately apparent that the New Zealander would wind up in this position. She kicked off her bid for the medal trifecta with a quiet, even-par 72, making up some ground on Thursday with a 5-under 67 to sit three back of the lead with 36 holes to play.

A Friday 68 saw Ko share the top of the leaderboard with Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux through three rounds, and when Saturday’s final round got underway, Ko hung tough and held steady as her competitors ran one after one into the buzzsaw that is Le Golf National, with not even a double bogey on the par-4 13th hole derailing her gold medal hopes.

She came to the last with a one-shot lead over eventual silver medalist Esther Henseleit of Germany at 9-under, and like the 20-time LPGA Tour winner has done so many other times before, she calmly found the fairway, laid up, knocked a sand wedge to 7 feet and drained the birdie putt. But this time, it meant so much more.

“Being tied for the lead going into today, I knew that the next 18 holes were going to be some of the most important 18 holes of my life,” Ko said. “One of the things that I had said earlier in the week was I don't know if there is another Olympics for me, and I will say, this is my last Olympics. I think that was at the back of my mind. I didn't want to publicly tell anyone because I knew that being in this kind of position, it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

“I kept telling myself, I get to write my own ending and that Simone Biles had said (that) and I had heard in her documentary. I kept telling myself that, and I wanted to be the one who was going to control my fate and the ending to this week. To have ended this way, it's honestly a dream come true.”

Ko took the silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and claimed bronze after losing in a playoff to silver medalist Mone Inami of Japan at Tokyo 2020, always just a few shots here or a missed putt there from finding the top spot on the Olympic podium. Her quest for gold was something that had continued to propel Ko in her professional golf career, and now that she can finally call herself an Olympic champion, there’s another achievement to add to her laundry list of accomplishments.

The LPGA Hall of Fame didn’t feel within reach for Ko until she won the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in January to earn the 26th of 27 total points she needed for automatic qualification. She nearly got the job done the very next week at the LPGA Drive On Championship, losing in a playoff to Nelly Korda at Bradenton Country Club, a win that Ko was “gutted” by as she knew it would take another monumental effort to win for a 21st time on the LPGA Tour.

Ko then lost her way a bit, finding herself oh-so-close to another victory on numerous occasions, but always coming up just a touch short. The doubts that had plagued her at different points throughout her career began to creep in once again.

Would she get that 27th point? Was the Hall of Fame in the cards? Would she qualify? Could she? Was time running out?

Paul Cormack, Ko’s caddie, knew his player’s goals when he picked up her bag at last year’s CPKC Women’s Open. After seeing the Hall of Fame pressure weigh on her throughout the latter half of the 2023 season and the first portion of this year, Ko seemed a little bit different this week, much calmer about it than she had previously appeared.

“(Lydia) very relaxed all week, very focused,” said Cormack. “The big thing was the Hall of Fame, but then I knew that with the Olympics coming up, there was gold to complete the set. She was just very relaxed and very focused (this week). That’s when she plays her best golf.”

With a whirlwind of Hall-of-Fame and medal-trifecta fanfare swirling around her, Ko kept her cool in the eye of the storm, and to the victor go the spoils, rewards that are twofold for the now the only three-time medalist in the history of Olympic golf.

And while she answered many of the questions she has been asked with her triumph on Saturday, there’s a new one that will be on everyone’s lips in every press conference and interview she does from now until the end of the season: When will she retire?

“I know I'm playing the Scottish Open next week and the (AIG Women’s) Open the week after. There's still so much golf to be played this season,” Ko said. “I have great days and I'm like, ‘I want to play as long as I can,’ and then I have days where I wake up with a sore low back, and I'm like, ‘I don't think I can make it anymore.’

“I don't think there is a specific date, and now that I've got in the Hall of Fame, I don't know if that affects anything. Golf has given me so much, and I know that my ending is sooner than when it first started. So, I wanted to really enjoy it, and while I am competitively playing, I want to play the best golf I can. I think this takes a little bit of weight off my shoulders.”

But that eventuality isn’t on Ko’s mind right now. That’s a tomorrow, next week, next month Lydia problem.

For now, it’s time to soak in this gold-medal moment and celebrate her Hall of Fame qualification with those who love her most.

She might even dry her tears with the ribbon of her gold medal.

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Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees cancel 2024 U.S. tour

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Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees have called off a U.S. tour that was set to begin Friday.

Concert dates listed on Ticketmaster were updated Tuesday to say they’d been canceled, while show listings on promoter Live Nation’s website informed ticket holders that they’d soon be refunded. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Hill suggested that low ticket sales were to blame.

Billed as The Celebration Continues: The Miseducation Anniversary Tour, the road show was supposed to feature Hill and her Fugees bandmates Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel performing music from the Fugees’ seven-times-platinum 1996 album, “The Score,” and from Hill’s Grammy-winning 1998 solo debut, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” It was scheduled to kick off Friday in Tampa, Fla., and run through mid-September, with a Sept. 17 stop at the Hollywood Bowl, where Hill brought a 20th-anniversary tour based on “Miseducation” in 2018. The cancellation was reported earlier by Variety. European dates on the books for October and November were still active on Ticketmaster’s site.

After not performing together for 15 years, the Fugees — known for expanding the role of melody and live instrumentation in hip-hop with hits like “Ready or Not” and their smash rendition of Roberta Flack’s “Killing Me Softly With His Song” — announced a reunion tour in 2021 but played only a single date before canceling the tour as a result of what the group said were pandemic-related difficulties. Hill and the Fugees hit the road again in late 2023 only to end up pulling out of concert dates a second time, with Hill citing “ serious vocal strain .”

Hill referred to that injury — and the subsequent media coverage of the tour’s cancellation — on Instagram on Wednesday, writing that “some media outlet’s penchant for sensationalism and clickbait headlines have seemingly created a narrative that has affected ticket sales for the North American portion of the [upcoming] tour. The trust and faith I have in my intentions and my commitment to my art seem to have been overshadowed by this unfortunate portrayal.”

Before she called off the 2023 tour, Hill made news with a performance at L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena, where she gave a viral six-minute speech about her reputation for starting shows late (“Y’all lucky I make it on this … stage every night,” she told the audience) and what she characterized as her mistreatment by the record industry.

In Wednesday’s Instagram post, Hill wrote, “Performing for my fans, is a profound exchange of emotion and energy that excites me every time. Every show is a piece of my expression and testament to our connection and shared love for music. I can assure you that no one is more disappointed about not being able to perform than I am.

“Know that I am not only grateful for those who appreciate and support my art, but that I FIGHT and push through all kinds of resistance to put together experiences that mean something for all of us.”

She added that she looked forward to her and the Fugees’ upcoming European dates and told fans in North America that “when these unforeseen circumstances are resolved, we’ll be back in full force.”

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Joe Rogan’s Live Comedy Special Lets Netflix Have It Both Ways

T he announcement, last month, of Joe Rogan ’s live Netflix special felt strangely inevitable. Airing on Aug. 3 at 10pm ET, Joe Rogan: Burn Your Boats will be the first stand-up special in six years from the comedian who is now best known for his rambling interview podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience . Massively popular, chronically controversial , and adored by a huge audience that has remained loyal even as he drew criticism for spreading COVID-19 misinformation and using racial slurs , Rogan is just the kind of voice Netflix loves to elevate. And its decision to stream his set in real time illustrates why Netflix is going all-in on live comedy—a gimmick that offers an ideal mix of appointment-viewing intrigue and, for a platform that has faced scrutiny for the content of its stand-up specials, plausible deniability.

As subscribers have surely noticed, Netflix has been making a big push into live programming. “We believe that live, eventized cultural moments… will be a real value add for existing and future members,” the company told shareholders in this year’s first quarterly report . Its Q2 letter emphasized the success of The Roast of Tom Brady , which aired live from L.A.’s Netflix Is a Joke Fest in May and attracted a 22.6 million viewers according to Netflix, making it the platform's most-watched live broadcast ever. (In linear-TV terms, it wasn't exactly the Super Bowl, which attracted about 124 million viewers in 2024. The roast did, however, edge out this year's Oscars, watched live by an audience of just 19.5 million .) According to Netflix, the roast “showed the power of eventized programming—and Netflix’s ability to deliver these big, buzzy live moments for our members.” The letter noted the potential of Rogan’s special, along with upcoming live broadcasts, including a Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match in November and a pair of Christmas Day NFL games, to build on the momentum generated by the Brady roast. On his entertainment-industry podcast The Town , Puck’s Matt Belloni called Netflix’s live slate for the second half of 2024 “a carnival freakshow,” with the platform “really going lowbrow for some of these ad dollars” generated by subscribers to its newish, cheaper, ad-supported tier.

The live-programming pivot might seem counterintuitive, given that it was Netflix that pioneered the binge model of TV consumption. But, more than a decade after the service started making original content, it makes as much sense as any other strategy. Streaming is, after all, in the midst of a chaos era marked by companies’ dramatic departures from conventional wisdom about how to build a sustainable subscription business—including the assumption that people would rather pay a premium fee than watch ads. And one of few advantages many of its competitors have over Netflix is their live sports or news coverage. Sure, Netflix can capitalize on the Olympics with a Simone Biles docuseries . It can run Burn Your Boats as live counter-programming. But it probably can’t hold fans’ attention for the same amount of time they are likely to spend watching gymnastics (among other sports) on Peacock, NBC, and other NBCUniversal networks during the Paris Games.

As Netflix dabbles in expensive licensing deals with everyone from the NFL to the WWE , comedy has, as Fast Company recently noted , become a relatively affordable, low-stakes “warm-up for live sports”—proof of execution the platform surely needs after the high-profile failure of a live Love Is Blind reunion in 2023. This year’s Netflix Is a Joke Fest was an effective reset for the strategy, offering the platform’s most prolific, smoothly executed, slate of live programming to date, including the delightful six-episode talk show John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A. and Katt Williams’ stand-up special Woke Foke along with The Roast of Tom Brady . What each of these events shared was at least one big name (the roast featured Ben Affleck, Kim Kardashian, and host Kevin Hart, while Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, and Sarah Silverman appeared on Mulaney’s show) and an opportunity to catch exciting, unscripted or at least uncensored moments.

It’s a model Netflix pioneered with its first live stand-up special, 2023’s Chris Rock: Selective Outrage —a big hit that catered to viewers eager to see the A-list comic address one of the most shocking moments in live-TV history: the Oscars telecast where Will Smith slapped Rock , onstage, for making fun of Jada Pinkett-Smith. Some of the Netflix Is a Joke broadcasts delivered on similar expectations of real-time messiness. Nikki Glaser’s deft, vicious set at the Brady roast (“It’s hard to walk away from something that’s not your pregnant girlfriend”) went viral, and for good reason, even though most of the event’s three-hour runtime was devoted to drunk dudes cracking variations on the same dumb joke (people like to call Brady gay). 

But Williams’ special felt like a bait-and-switch. Like Selective Outrage , Joe Rogan’s 2016 Netflix special Triggered , and so many other titles in this age of edgelord comedy, Woke Foke was packaged as a send-up of liberal pieties. It wasn’t, unless you consider the opinions that America is great, racists are stupid, and Ron DeSantis is crazy to be politically incorrect. Nor did Williams deliver on the reasonable expectation that he’d have more truth bombs to drop, after a filter-free interview on the podcast Club Shay Shay , in January, whose brutal honesty about rivals like Hart, Steve Harvey, and Cedric the Entertainer broke the internet . “Everyone knows I’ll tell,” Williams boasted at the beginning of Woke Foke . But he didn’t, not really.

Of course, for a platform looking to attract as many drama-loving eyeballs as possible, the beauty of making people watch live is that you can dangle bombshells that will never detonate, without having to worry about reviews or word of mouth deflating anticipation. Will Rogan’s much-anticipated special turn out to be as tame as Williams’ was? It’s possible. But it seems more likely that Netflix is going live with Rogan for a savvier reason; I think the company wants to have its naughty, what-will-he-say-next star comic and deflect responsibility for any jokes that cross a line, too. What better way to do that than to simply air his performance as it’s happening, so that, for example, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos can credibly claim that he first heard an offensive Rogan joke at the same time as whoever is complaining about it on social media?

Comedy has proven to be a double-edged sword for Netflix. The platform benefits from the combination of low cost, popularity, and cultural relevance that stand-up provides. But it has also faced some very embarrassing—not to mention potentially costly —pushback to comedy that takes aim at vulnerable communities. The backlash against Dave Chappelle’s 2021 special The Closer , a traditional taped set that fixates on Chappelle’s antagonism of the trans community, included not just LGBTQ organizations, but also Netflix staff, who staged a walkout . Sarandos’ invocation of Hannah Gadsby—the queer, nonbinary comic whose breakthrough Netflix special Nanette questioned the morality of stand-up—as proof that the company also supports LGBTQ comedians backfired spectacularly. “You didn’t pay me nearly enough to deal with the real world consequences of hate speech dog whistling you refuse to acknowledge, Ted,” Gadsby shot back via Instagram . “F-ck you and your amoral algorithm cult.” (In a sign of Netflix’s monolithic influence in comedy, Gadsby continues to work with the platform.) And an employee was fired for leaking “commercially sensitive information” about The Closer to the media—information that presumably would not have been available to them had the special premiered live.

With that debacle behind it, you can imagine why Netflix might have wanted to release Chappelle’s next proper stand-up special, The Dreamer , this past New Year’s Eve—traditionally a big night for live TV, but one when both headline-seeking entertainment reporters and the young lefties who are among Chappelle’s most vocal detractors were likely to be away from their screens. It had dropped the similarly outrage-baiting comedian Ricky Gervais’ Armageddon —the follow-up to 2022’s SuperNature , another special called out for transphobic jokes —less than a week earlier, on a day when it was even less liable to draw criticism: Christmas. Fans knew it was coming, in part, because Netflix promoted it with a teaser that featured an ableist slur , which Gervais later framed as giving voice to “an idiot who would say that,” that caused predictable controversy. (Last year also brought pre-recorded Netflix specials from rising shock comics Matt Rife and Shane Gillis , though Rife's Natural Selection was a bit of a surprise hit and Gillis' Beautiful Dogs was relatively tame, in keeping with his practice of saving the racial slurs and caricatures for his paywalled podcasts. But it's worth noting that Netflix didn't announce its acquisition of Gillis' scripted comedy series Tires until just after he'd proved his mainstream palatability in an SNL hosting gig.)

A live Joe Rogan special takes this strategy of avoiding accountability further. Netflix isn’t just dodging advance criticism of Burn Your Boats ; it’s also ducking responsibility for anything Rogan says during the broadcast that might make subscribers (or its own employees) mad. And when it comes to critics of its often-reactionary taste within the comedy world, the knowledge that “woke” comedians like Gadsby stuck with the company through the Chappelle affair suggests that Netflix has so thoroughly consolidated its power in the medium, there’s little reason to believe dissenters would jump ship over an offensive live special. The same might well be true of subscribers, especially the ones who love stand-up, who may not love every voice Netflix is platforming, but who have come to see the service as a necessary evil—no different, or less ethically fraught, from an Amazon Prime membership or a DoorDash habit.

Taken together with the mandate to build the platform’s live-event business—as well as a crucial invulnerability to both the FCC fines and the in-house standards and practices censors that limit what can be said on a controversy-chasing live broadcast comedy series like SNL —the likely result of Burn Your Boats is a diabolically savvy, win-win publicity stunt that can be replicated again and again, critics be damned. By the time the backlash to Rogan’s special arrives, Netflix will already have gotten away with it.

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