Comedy
Chris Tucker
Beacon Theatre, New York, NY
About the Event
Overview
Chris Tucker will bring The Legend Tour 2023 to the Beacon Theatre Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18.
CHRIS TUCKER is an internationally recognized, award-winning actor, producer and comedian. He is best known for his role of Detective James Carter in the blockbuster Rush Hour action-comedy film franchise, starring opposite Jackie Chan under the direction of Brett Ratner. Chris currently can be seen on the big screen staring opposite Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Viola Davis in the Amazon Studio hit AIR.
Tucker’s career began in the early 1990s when he became a favorite on Russell Simmons’ HBO Def Comedy Jam. He then rose to prominence with his first starring role, in the 1995 cult classic Friday, alongside Ice Cube. In 1997, Tucker executive produced and co-starred with Charlie Sheen in the hit movie Money Talks, directed by Ratner, and also appeared in Luc Besson’s globally successful sci-fi adventure The Fifth Element.
His other film credits include the Hughes brothers’ Dead Presidents, Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown, David O’Russell’s award-winning hit Silver Linings Playbook, and Ang Lee’s Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.
In 2015, Tucker released Chris Tucker Live exclusively on Netflix, marking the first project he starred in and produced through his own company, Chris Tucker Entertainment. He currently tours around the world performing live comedy shows, which have received rave reviews globally.
In addition to entertaining millions of fans on stage and screen, Tucker is a dedicated humanitarian, spending much of his spare time traveling the world, doing charitable work through The Chris Tucker Foundation. By making a difference, he truly believes we are blessed to be a blessing.
Per the artist’s request, no recording devices will be allowed at this event, including but not limited to the items listed below:
No cellphones
No smart watches
No cameras
No tablets
No laptops
No Fitbits
No bluetooth enabled headphones
Upon arrival, small devices will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be unlocked at the end of the event. Guests will maintain possession of their Yondr pouches throughout the night, and if needed, may access their devices at designated Yondr unlocking stations in the lobby. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a device-free viewing experience.
SPHERE IMMERSIVE SOUND
The Beacon Theatre now features a groundbreaking new audio system – Sphere Immersive Sound – making The Beacon THE best sounding venue in the world. Sphere Immersive Sound uses 3D audio beamforming technology to deliver targeted, crystal-clear and uniform audio to every seat in the house – setting a new standard for sound quality in performance venues. With this innovative technology, whether you’re seated in the front row or the back of the balcony, you have the exact same audio experience. With consistent audio levels from point of origin to destination, the sound to each seat is sonically perfect.
Where to Enter
- Please plan to arrive early! Use the Beacon Theatre entrances located off Broadway or Amsterdam Avenue between West 74th and West 75th Streets.
Mobile Tickets
- Please be sure to have your digital tickets easily accessible on your phone to enter the venue. Tickets can be accessed and displayed via the Ticketmaster App (Download: Android | iOS).
Travel Light
- Bags must fit comfortably under your seat, and oversized bags larger than 22″ x 14″ x 9″ are prohibited. To view the full list of prohibited items, click here.
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