Chris Rock to Start His Tour at DPAC this February
By: BWW News Desk Dec. 06, 2016
Lauded by peers and critics alike, Chris Rock is one of our generation's strongest comedic voices. As an actor, director, producer and writer he has created many memorable moments.
Rock returned in 2016 to host the 88th Annual Academy Awards. In the past year, he has directed HBO's comedy special "Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo."
With a career spanning more than three decades, Rock has enjoyed ongoing success in both film and television as a comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. In 2014 he led the ensemble cast of "Top Five," a critically acclaimed comedy feature that he also wrote and directed. In 2009 Rock ventured into the documentary world as a writer and producer of "Good Hair," and in 2014 he executive produced "Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of the Comic Strip," a documentary recounting the history of one of New York's most famous comedy venues. His feature acting credits include the "Grown Ups" and "Madagascar" franchises, "Head of State," "Nurse Betty," "CB4", "Death at a Funeral," "I Think I Love My Wife," "2 Days in New York," "Dogma" and "New Jack City."
His television work includes serving as executive producer, writer and narrator for the series "Everybody Hates Chris," which ran from 2005 to 2009, and as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" from 1989-1993.
Rock has won four Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards and is a New York Times Best-Selling Author. In addition, he received two nominations for the 2016 Emmy Awards, for Outstanding Director for a Variety Special for "Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo," and Outstanding Special Class Program for the 88th Annual Academy Awards.
Chris Rock - THE TOTAL BLACKOUT TOUR 2017
All dates, cities and venues below subject to change.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Durham, NC
DPAC
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Cincinnati, OH
Aronoff Center
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Columbus, OH
Palace Theatre
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Niagara Falls, ON
Fallsview Casino Resort*
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Niagara Falls, ON
Fallsview Casino Resort*
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Niagara Falls, ON
Fallsview Casino Resort*
Friday, February 24, 2017
Reno, NV
Reno Events Center
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Phoenix, AZ
Comerica Theatre
Friday, March 3, 2017
Denver, CO
Bellco Theatre
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Richmond, VA
Altria Theater
Friday, March 10, 2017
Minneapolis, MN
Orpheum Theatre
Friday, March 24, 2017
Birmingham, AL
BJCC Concert Hall
Saturday, March 25, 2017
New Orleans, LA
Saenger Theatre
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Hollywood, FL
Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino*
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Tulsa, OK
River Spirit Casino Resort*
Friday, April 7, 2017
Thackerville, OK
WinStar World Casino*
Saturday, April 8, 2017
St. Louis, MO
Peabody Opera House
Friday, April 14, 2017
Tampa, FL
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Cleveland, OH
State Theatre
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Uncasville, CT
Mohegan Sun*
Friday, April 28, 2017
Detroit, MI
Fox Theatre
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Indianapolis, IN
Murat Theatre
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Sugar Land, TX
Smart Financial Centre
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Austin, TX
Bass Concert Hall
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Pittsburgh, PA
Benedum Center
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Cherokee, NC
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Event Centre*
Friday, May 26, 2017
Atlanta, GA
Fox Theater
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Atlantic City, NJ
Borgata Hotel Casino*
* - Not a Live Nation promoted show
About DPAC
Since its opening in 2008, DPAC has become the center for live entertainment in North Carolina. Recognized for its contemporary design, DPAC features 2,700 seats, intimate sightlines and state-of-the art sound and video. Listed five times in the top 10 in Pollstar magazine's annual worldwide theater attendance rankings, DPAC is currently the #4 ranked theater in the U.S.
With a mission of presenting one-of a-kind live entertainment events, DPAC truly has "something for everyone", hosting over 200 performances a year including spectacular touring Broadway productions, high-profile concert and comedy events, family shows and the heralded American Dance Festival. Owned by the City of Durham and operated under the direction of Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), DPAC has been listed for six consecutive years as the #1 performing arts organization in the region by the Triangle Business Journal.
What's up next at DPAC? Carolina Ballet presents family favorite THE NUTCRACKER (December 9-11), Ira David Wood III's A CHRISTMAS CAROL (December 15-18) and Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA (December 30-January 1)
For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com.
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