It's been a long time since comedy legend Robin Williams brought his unique, hamster-on-speed act to a national audience. But guess what folks, the wait is over. Williams will be one of the cornerstones of what is going to be a whirlwind tour of stand-up comedy in Central Florida over the next two months.
Through March and April, comedians like Cheech and Chong, Denis Leary, Larry the Cable Guy and George Lopez are only a short drive away. And with the times being what they are, who couldn't use a laugh?
Here's a breakdown of what you can look forward to starting this weekend:
Robin Williams: The legend returns for his "Weapons of Self Destruction"
tour. The tour, which deals with topics ranging from petite Olympic
athletes to Sarah Palin, will soon be heading to Broadway. If you go,
be sure to bring your Ritalin. (Not for you, for Williams.)
Where: 8 p.m. March 11 at the Times-Union Center, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville.
Tickets: $49.50-$85. Ticketmaster.com; 407-839-3900.
George Lopez: Before Carlos Mencia there was George Lopez. The Latino comedian has been tearing up stages for well over two decades and will bring his ethnic brand of humor to Orlando.
Where: 8 p.m. March 12 at Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando.
Tickets: $50. Ticketmaster.com; 407-839-3900.
Cheech and Chong: They're back. The icons of stoner comedy are reuniting
for the first time in years for the "Light Up America" tour. The tour
will mark the duo's first in 25 years. Knowing these two, it's a good
chance it might be another 25 before the next one so this will be an
event not to miss.
Where: 8 p.m. April 4 at Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville and April 5 at Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando.
Tickets: $39.50-$59.50. Ticketmaster.com; 407-839-3900.
Larry the Cable Guy: If you're from this area and you don't know who Larry the Cable Guy is, you should be ashamed of your self. If you do know the redneck comedian's work, then "git-r-done" and get yourself some tickets.
Where: 7:30 p.m. April 16 at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville.
Tickets: $43. Ticketmaster.com; 407-839-3900.
Still hungry for more? Here's what else is in store:
Jeff Dunham 7:30 p.m. March 19 at the O'Connell Center, Gale Lemerand Dr. and University Ave., Gainesville. $42.50
Louis C.K. 8 p.m. March 20 at Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando. $32.50
Ron White 7:30 p.m. March 20 at the Times-Union Center, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. $43.75
Sinbad 8 p.m. March 20 at Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. $33
Rodney Carrington 7 p.m. March 28 at the King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N Wickham Road, Melbourne. $44.75
Denis Leary 8 p.m. April 23 at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando. $47.50-$97.50
Bill Engvall and Frank Caliendo 8 p.m. May 2 at UCF Arena, Knights Court, Orlando.
$38-$68
Check out Fanboy favorite, Louis C.K., on Conan O'Brien.
Where: 8 p.m. March 11 at the Times-Union Center, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville.
Tickets: $49.50-$85. Ticketmaster.com; 407-839-3900.
George Lopez: Before Carlos Mencia there was George Lopez. The Latino comedian has been tearing up stages for well over two decades and will bring his ethnic brand of humor to Orlando.
Where: 8 p.m. March 12 at Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando.
Tickets: $50. Ticketmaster.com; 407-839-3900.
Cheech and Chong: They're back. The icons of stoner comedy are reuniting
for the first time in years for the "Light Up America" tour. The tour
will mark the duo's first in 25 years. Knowing these two, it's a good
chance it might be another 25 before the next one so this will be an
event not to miss.Where: 8 p.m. April 4 at Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville and April 5 at Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando.
Tickets: $39.50-$59.50. Ticketmaster.com; 407-839-3900.
Larry the Cable Guy: If you're from this area and you don't know who Larry the Cable Guy is, you should be ashamed of your self. If you do know the redneck comedian's work, then "git-r-done" and get yourself some tickets.
Where: 7:30 p.m. April 16 at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville.
Tickets: $43. Ticketmaster.com; 407-839-3900.
Still hungry for more? Here's what else is in store:
Jeff Dunham 7:30 p.m. March 19 at the O'Connell Center, Gale Lemerand Dr. and University Ave., Gainesville. $42.50
Louis C.K. 8 p.m. March 20 at Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando. $32.50
Ron White 7:30 p.m. March 20 at the Times-Union Center, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. $43.75
Sinbad 8 p.m. March 20 at Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. $33
Rodney Carrington 7 p.m. March 28 at the King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N Wickham Road, Melbourne. $44.75
Denis Leary 8 p.m. April 23 at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando. $47.50-$97.50
Bill Engvall and Frank Caliendo 8 p.m. May 2 at UCF Arena, Knights Court, Orlando.
$38-$68
Check out Fanboy favorite, Louis C.K., on Conan O'Brien.
UPDATE
MARCH 5, 2009 NEW YORK, NY - Robin Williams is postponing the
remainder of his critically acclaimed oneman show, "Weapons of
Self-Destruction," to undergo surgery for an aortic valve replacement. The tour
is expected to resume in the fall. Previously purchased tickets will be honored
once the new dates are scheduled or ticketholders can contact their place of
purchase for refunds.
"I'm so touched by everyone's support and well wishes," said
Williams. "This tour has been amazing fun and I can't wait to get back out on
the road after a little tune-up."
Williams has been on the sold-out 80-city "Weapons of
Self-Destruction" comedy tour since September 2008.
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