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Ricky Gervais Announces “Legend” North American Standup Shows
Ricky Gervais has announced three North American dates for his new stand-up tour, “Legend”, in 2027. The shows mark a return to major venues in the United States and Canada, with the first performance in New York in April.
He is scheduled to play Radio City Music Hall on 9 April, Chicago’s United Center on 12 April and Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on 14 August. General tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster on 13 November at 10 a.m. local time; pre-sales start on 11 November, with further opportunities during the week.
In short
- Gervais announced three North American “Legend” shows for 2027.
- The dates are in New York, Chicago and Toronto.
- General ticket sales begin 13 November.
Explained simply
Ricky Gervais is a British comedian, actor and writer, known internationally for stand-up as well as television comedy, including The Office. Stand-up shows are live performances built around a comedian’s material and often include observations about everyday life and current affairs.
Large venues such as Radio City Music Hall, the United Center and Scotiabank Arena host concerts and other major events. Touring across the United States and Canada lets performers reach audiences in several cities, while ticket sales are typically managed through online ticketing services.