At the end of the frenetic trailer for the upcoming “Saturday Night” film, the Chevy Chase character (played by Cory Michael Smith) takes one of his trademark tumbles backstage.
“Sorry, I tripped over my p—-,” the character deadpans.
In that brief, humorous moment, it’s hard not to flashback to the smirking comic’s legendary sketch and film career. For us, we immediately conjured up images of Chase in “Caddyshack,” “Three Amigos” and, of course, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”
Thankfully, Chevy hasn’t forgotten his most famous holiday film either.
From Nov. 22 through Dec. 27, the wily Weekend Update host is hitting the road for a seven-show ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Tour’ where he screens the film at venues all over the U.S. and then takes part in a lively conversation and Q&A with the crowd after.
And, this year, he’s coming to the Northeast.
First up, the 80-year-old drops into New Brunswick, NJ’s State Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 5. A little over three weeks later, he’ll end his Yuletide run at Albany’s Palace Theatre on Friday, Dec. 27.
“We’re gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas,” Chase shared on Instagram. “Bring the whole family and your boss too!”
If this sounds like the perfect holiday show for you, tickets are available for all seven stops on the brief jaunt as of today.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $63 before fees on Vivid Seats.
Other shows have seats going for anywhere from $67 to $659 before fees.
Curious how much it will cost to see Chase at the screening nearest you?
No need to trip (like Chevy circa 1975).
We’ve got everything you need to know and more about the “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Tour’ below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Chevy Chase tour schedule 2024
A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues, and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:
| Chevy Chase tour dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Nov. 22 at the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA | $77 |
| Nov. 24 at the Kentucky Center in Louisville, KY | $72 |
| Dec. 1 at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, FL | $659 |
| Dec. 2 at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL | $213 |
| Dec. 5 at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ | $67 |
| Dec. 11 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO | $80 (fees included) |
| Dec. 27 at the Palace Theatre in Albany, NY | $63 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Stream “National Lampoon’s Vacation” movies
Want to brush up on your Griswold family foibles?
Here’s how you can stream all five (!) “National Lampoon’s Vacation” films today.
| National Lampoon’s movies |
|---|
| “Vacation” (1983) Streaming on Amazon Prime for $3.79 |
| “European Vacation” (1985) Streaming on Amazon Prime for $4.19 |
| “Christmas Vacation” (1989) Streaming on Amazon Prime for $3.99 |
| “Vegas Vacation” (1997) Streaming on Amazon Prime for $3.79 |
| “Vacation” (2015) Streaming on Amazon Prime for $3.99 |
Chevy Chase controversy
Over the years, Chase has stirred up trouble with comedians in his circle.
In 1978, he engaged in fisticuffs with fellow ‘SNL’ cast member Bill Murray backstage in John Belushi’s dressing room.
Decades later, Chase was banned from hosting “Saturday Night Live” after a number of incidents where he derided ‘Not Ready For Primetime Players and writers with homophobic and sexist slurs; he also reportedly slapped Cheri Oteri in the back of the head.
This century, the now 80-year-old comic starred in NBC’s “Community” until the fourth season when they cut him loose. Chase allegedly verbally abused Donald Glover with a barrage of racist insults and slurs which led to the firing.
Comedians on tour in 2024
Chevy not headed to a city near you?
If that’s the case, here are just five other huge tours you won’t want to miss these next few months.
• Steve Martin and Martin Short
• Seth Meyers with John Oliver
Want to see who else is telling jokes on the road this year? Check out our list of the 107 biggest comedians on tour in 2024 to find the show for you.
Why you should trust ‘Post Wanted’ by the New York Post
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.