Chris Rock News

Check out over 80 events that are happening in the Philadelphia area.  From food and fun to entertainment, there’s something for everyone!

Thirty years after its original release, theatrical hitmaker Je’Caryous Johnson is resurrecting the record grossing crime thriller New Jack City on stages across the country. The touring stage adaptation of the Warner Bros.’ cult classic kicks off its unprecedented run in Philadelphia, PA on November 4-5, 2022 at The Met.

Comedy Works has announced that Dean Edwards will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square.

SUPERSIZED COMEDY is back for a second run at The Theater at Innovation Square during Rochester’s most anticipated festival and largest multidisciplinary performing arts festival in New York State, the Rochester Fringe.

Written by the trio and produced by ghettoblasterman and Josh Conway of the indie-pop duo The Marías, the upbeat funk track is the latest taste from Your Grandparents’ upcoming new project following the success of its Amindi-assisted lead single, “Somebody Told Me.” Watch the new music video now!

Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated standup comedian, actress, writer, producer and director, Amy Schumer returns to the road for the first time in four years and makes a tour stop at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 8pm, part of the Barts Tree Service Comedy Series.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present the Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ world premiere of 1919, adapted by J. Nicole Brooks from Eve L. Ewing’s collection of luminous and searing poems about the killing of Black teenager Eugene Williams in 1919 off the segregated Chicago lakeshore – and how this tragedy reverberates today.

Netflix has shared a first look at Tony winner Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin in George C. Wolfe's upcoming film, Rustin. The new film will also star Audra McDonald, Adrienne Warren, Michael Potts, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Chris Rock, and more. Check out the first look photo now!

The coming arts season will delight comedy lovers as Bobby Collins, MODI and Henry Cho headline the 2023 Stand-Up Comedy Series presented by the City of Aventura at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. 

Due to popular demand, comedian Dave Attell has added a sixth performance to his previously SOLD OUT stand-up engagement at The Den Theatre on Thursday, August 18 at 10 pm on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

Comedy legends Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock have announced a huge Liverpool date for their iconic co-headlining show around the U.K this September, produced by Live Nation. Due to demand, the two American comedians will start off their tour at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on Thursday the 1st of September before their two shows at the O2 Arena.

Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will be performing at UBS Arena at Belmont Park, located on the border of Queens and Nassau County, on Saturday, October 1. This is part of his all new 2022 Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias Back On Tour. 

Jeff Dunham and his somewhat-inappropriate-proteges, Peanut, Walter, José Jalapeño, Bubba J. and Achmed the Dead Terrorist announced three new dates for “JEFF DUNHAM: SERIOUSLY!?” at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.  

Shakespeare & Company has announced the cast of Hymn, by Lolita Chakrabarti - to be staged at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre at the Shakespeare & Company campus, July 22 through August 28.

No topic is off limits as guests discuss their careers, family, loss and love. Season 2 guests include Pete Davidson, JAY-Z, Chris Rock, Mark Wahlberg, Tracee Ellis Ross, Mike Tyson, Saweetie, Tyler Perry, Kristen Stewart, Simu Liu, Seth McFarlane. The one-hour, uncorked interviews take place in Hart’s wine cellar. Watch the new trailer now!

A sweet and friendly musical glimpse into the daily life and aquatic adventures of mermaids, set to the strains of Hawaiian steel guitar and enhanced by a charming kazoo interlude, “Mermaid Song” is the first single from Mama B’s upcoming solo EP, Mama B – Under the Sea. The EP Mama B – Under the Sea will be released in August.

The just completed season saw DPAC welcoming its five-millionth guest since opening in 2008.  In celebration of reaching this attendance milestone, the five-millionth guest won a concert and comedy superstar package featuring tickets to ten shows of their choice and received a special welcome featured on social media.

The world-famous Comedy Cellar has announced the July 2022 lineup for its first West Coast location, an exact replica of its New York club, at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Nate Bargatze: The Raincheck Tour has added a new date at The Kentucky Center – Whitney Hall. Bargatze will perform on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 7 p.m. and Friday, November 11, 2022, 7 p.m. Tickets start at $39.75 and are on sale now. 

Inspīr Carnegie Hill will  present the award-winning one woman show BIG DUMMY, written & performed by comedian Mary Dimino, winner of a United Solo of Theatre Row award this Saturday June 25th at 8pm.