The always unpredictable Dave Chappelle is at it again.
Following a nationwide 2023 tour celebrating his 50th birthday, the “Chappelle’s Show” star is returning to the stage for a pair of gigs at Atlantic City, NJ’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Friday, June 28.
According to the venue, show one starts at 7 p.m. Later that evening, Chappelle will return to the stage for an encore 10 p.m. set.
This stand-up doubleheader comes on the heels of the comic’s controversial 2023 Netflix special “The Dreamer” where he took it upon himself to tackle sensitive subjects including transgenderism and disabled people.
And while we don’t know what the politically incorrect will take to the stage in Atlantic City, the only way to find out is live.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $188 before fees on Vivid Seats.
For more information on Chappelle’s short Atlantic City stint, we’ve got everything you need to know and more below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Dave Chappelle Atlantic City tickets
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets at the Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino shows can be found here:
| Dave Chappelle Atlantic City show dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m. | $188 |
| Friday, June 28 at 10 p.m. | $189 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)
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Dave Chappelle comedy specials
Over the course of his career, Chappelle has released 13 stand-up specials.
Here’s how you can find all of them:
Killin’ Them Softly (2000) is streaming on HBO
For What It’s Worth (2004) can be purchased on Amazon
The Age of Spin (2017) is streaming on Netflix
Deep in the Heart of Texas (2017) is streaming on Netflix
Equanimity (2017) is streaming on Netflix
The Bird Revelation (2017) is streaming on Netflix
Sticks & Stones (2019) is streaming on Netflix
8:46 (2020) is streaming on YouTube
Unforgiven (2020) is streaming on YouTube
Redemption Song (2021) is streaming on YouTube
The Closer (2021) is streaming on Netflix
What’s in a Name? (2022) is streaming on Netflix
The Dreamer (2023) is streaming on Netflix
You can also see Chappelle win the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. here.
Dave Chappelle controversy
Over the past few years, Chappelle made waves for his insensitive material about the transgender community in his Netflix specials “Sticks and Stones” and “The Closer.”
Rather than apologize for his remarks, he doubled down and defended his point of view.
Many big names have spoken out about his baseless attacks.
“Dave Chappelle making jokes about trans people directly leads to violence, whether it’s verbal or otherwise, against trans people,” said US soccer star Megan Rapinoe in an interview with Time Magazine.
Fellow comic Wanda Sykes shared with Variety that Chappelle’s material was “so hurtful and damaging to the trans community.”
That didn’t stop Chappelle from going after other marginalized groups.
In November 2022, Chappelle was asked to host NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” On the program, he made several anti-Semitic jokes in his 20-minute monologue.
At the time of publication, Chappelle has not issued a sincere apology to either community. His inflammatory material also caused Netflix employees to walk out in protest.
“We value our trans colleagues and allies, and understand the deep hurt that’s been caused,” a Netflix spokesperson said at the time. “We respect the decision of any employee who chooses to walk out, and recognize we have much more work to do both within Netflix and in our content.”
Comedians on tour in 2024
Many of comedy’s heaviest hitters are bringing the funny to venues big and small all over the U.S. this year.
Here are just five of our favorites you absolutely won’t want to miss live.
Who else is slinging punchlines these next few months? Take a look at our list of the 107 biggest comedians on tour in 2024 to find out.
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This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.