The actor and comedian known for the Rush Hour films is hitting the road on his first comedy tour in over a decade.
Chris Tucker has announced his first major tour in North America since 2011, according to Live Nation. He will stop in 30 cities in the United States and Canada this fall.
“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. I’m looking forward to getting back to my roots. I love performing live, there’s nothing like the energy of a live crowd and making people laugh. I’m excited to be back out on tour,” Tucker said.
The fast-talking film star made a name for himself on the Los Angeles comedy circuit before becoming a regular player on Russell Simmons‘ “Def Comedy Jam” in the early ‘90s. His ascent continued in 1995 when he played the loud-mouthed pothead Smokey in the seminal stoner comedy “Friday,” co-starring with hip-hop great Ice Cube in the first installment of the franchise.
But it was the 1998 buddy-cop blockbuster “Rush Hour” that paired him with action star Jackie Chan that made the Atlanta native one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors at the time. Tucker followed up the tailor-made role with two sequels adding to his résumé that included credits on “Dead Presidents,” “Money Talks,” an unforgettable turn in “The Fifth Element” and “Jackie Brown.”
He also landed notable supporting roles in 2012’s “Silver Linings Playbook” and 2016’s “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.” He then took a break from Hollywood to focus on his namesake charitable foundation, which offers a variety of services to children and unhoused people.
Chris Tucker 2023 Tour Dates:
09/08 – North Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Performing Arts Center
09/10 – Norfolk, VA @ Chrysler Hall
09/20 – Louisville, KY @ The Louisville Palace
09/22 – Memphis, TN @ The Orpheum Theatre Memphis
09/24 – Durham, NC @ DPAC
09/30 – Oakland, CA @ Paramount Theatre-Oakland
10/03 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre
10/04 – Inglewood, CA @ YouTube Theater
10/05 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
10/07 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Pantages Theatre
10/10 – Columbus, OH @ Palace Theatre Columbus
10/11 – Cincinnati, OH @ Aronoff Center
10/12 – Cleveland, OH @ State Theatre at Playhouse Square
10/18 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia
10/19 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Benedum Center
10/22 – Baltimore, MD @ Hippodrome at France-Merrick Performing Arts
10/26 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
11/01 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
11/04 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
11/07 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Criterion Theater
11/08 – Kansas City, MO @ Music Hall Kansas City
11/14 – Jacksonville, FL @ Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts – Moran Theater
11/15 – Orlando, FL @ Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
11/17 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
11/29 – Chicago, IL @ The Chicago Theatre
12/02 – Indianapolis, IN @ Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
12/04 – St. Louis, MO @ Stifel Theatre
12/07 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
01/09 – Toronto, ON @ Meridian Hall
01/12 – Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Thursday, Aug. 10. The general on-sale of tickets will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11 through Ticketmaster.
