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About The Gruffalo

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood...

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler - celebrating 25 years in 2024!

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?

Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!

Assisted Performances: Relaxed Performance: Wednesday 24th July 2024 10.30am, Wednesday 28th August 10.30am Relaxed Performance with Touch Tour: Monday 5th August 2024 2pm, Friday 6th September 2pm BSL Performance: Tuesday 13th August 2024 2pm Audio Described Performance: Monday 19th August 2024 2pm

17th July, 2024

8th September, 2024

Musicals , West End , Family / Kid-friendly

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Ages 3+. Babies and younger children will be allowed entry.

Location: West End Railway station: Charing Cross Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453 Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136 Car park: Brewer Street (3mins) Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Shaftesbury Avenue along the side where the famous illuminated signs are. The theatre will be on your left about 100 metres along.

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The Gruffalo

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Tall Stories presents

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood...

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler - celebrating 25 years in 2024!  

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?

Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!

Booking Info

Show Times Wednesday 17 July, 11am & 2pm Friday 19 July, 11am & 2pm Saturday 20 July, 10.30am Sunday 21 July, 10.30am Monday 22 July, 11am, 2pm & 4.30pm Tuesday 23 July, 11am & 2pm Wednesday 24 July, 10.30am Friday 26 July, 11am & 2pm Saturday 27 July, 10.30am Sunday 28 July, 10.30am Monday 29 July, 11am, 2pm & 4.30pm Tuesday 30 July, 11am & 2pm Wednesday 31 July, 10.30am Friday 2 August, 11am & 2pm Saturday 3 August, 10.30am Sunday 4 August, 10.30am Monday 5 August, 11am, 2pm, 4.30pm Tuesday 6 August, 10.30am Wednesday 7 August, 10.30am Friday 9 August, 11am & 2pm Saturday 10 August, 10.30am Sunday 11 August, 10.30am Monday 12 August, 11am, 2pm & 4.30pm Tuesday 13 August, 11am & 2pm Wednesday 14 August, 10.30am Friday 16 August, 10.30am Saturday 17 August, 10.30am Sunday 18 August, 10.30am Monday 19 August, 11am, 2pm & 4.30pm Tuesday 20 August, 10.30am Wednesday 21 August, 10.30am Friday 23 August, 10.30am Saturday 24 August, 10.30am Sunday 25 August, 10.30am Monday 26 August, 11am, 2pm & 4.30pm Tuesday 27 August, 10.30am Wednesday 28 August, 10.30am Friday 30 August, 11am & 2pm Saturday 31 August, 10.30am Sunday 1 September, 10.30am Monday 2 September, 11am & 2pm Friday 6 September, 11am & 2pm Saturday 7 September, 10.30am Sunday 8 September, 10.30am

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The Gruffalo returns to the West End stage this summer! The classic children’s book will be celebrating 25 years in 2024, and we can’t think of a better way to mark the occasion then a trip to the deep dark theatre. Playing for a strictly limited run, don’t miss your chance to see your favourite bedtime tale come to life at the Lyric Theatre. Book your tickets now!

What is The Gruffalo about?

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood...

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in the magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler .

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?

Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up (and their grown-ups!), in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!

About The Gruffalo

The beloved tale of the Gruffalo's encounter with a cunning little brown mouse burst into bookshops and library’s back in 1999.

The adventures of  The Gruffalo  began when Julia Donaldson stumbled upon a Chinese folktale tale featuring a clever girl who outwitted a hungry tiger by pretending to be the Queen of the Jungle. Intrigued by the story, Julia embarked on her own creative mission to create a character that could be adored by children worldwide.

First published in 1999, the charming tale of courage and cunning has sold over 13.5 million copies and has cemented Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler as the most successful author and illustrator duo in picture book publishing history!

Facts and critical acclaim

• The show has received countless 5-star reviews, with the Radio Times praising the production, it ‘keeps the children spellbound.’ The Stage agree, stating that the show ‘buzzes with energy and pizzazz.’
• Directors Olivia Jacobs and Toby Mitchell founded Tall Stories, a theatre company which promotes accessible and relaxed performances, and encourages children into the theatre.
• The picture book on which the show is based won the gold award at the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize. It was the UK's best-selling picture book of 2000, won the 2000 Nottingham/Experian Children's Book award, and the Blue Peter Best Book To Read Aloud award!

Please bear in mind

This production is recommended for ages 3+, however children and babies under this age will be allowed in to the auditorium.

The Gruffalo creatives

Author – Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Director - Olivia Jacobs and Toby Mitchell

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Casting to be confirmed.

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I took my granddaughters who are 4 years old and we all loved it, good interaction with the kids (getting them involved)

LOVED THE SHOW! The characters were hilarious. You could feel the anxiety from the kids when they knew the gruffalo was imminently going to arrive but he was humorous which relieved the tension and apprehension! Have recommended to my friends.

Amazing show! We loved it, great story telling and kept us interested all the way through, funny characters and loved the songs. Loved the snake (so funny!) and the Gruffalo was awesome.

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About The Gruffalo

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood...

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler - celebrating 25 years in 2024!

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?

Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!

Assisted Performances: Relaxed Performance: Wednesday 24th July 2024 10.30am, Wednesday 28th August 10.30am Relaxed Performance with Touch Tour: Monday 5th August 2024 2pm, Friday 6th September 2pm BSL Performance: Tuesday 13th August 2024 2pm Audio Described Performance: Monday 19th August 2024 2pm

17th July, 2024

8th September, 2024

Musicals , West End , Family / Kid-friendly

Lyric Theatre

Ages 3+. Babies and younger children will be allowed entry.

Location: West End Railway station: Charing Cross Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453 Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136 Car park: Brewer Street (3mins) Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Shaftesbury Avenue along the side where the famous illuminated signs are. The theatre will be on your left about 100 metres along.

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This long-lived production of the beloved picturebook is still heaps of fun

Tall Stories’ stage version of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic kids’ picturebook ‘The Gruffalo’ is now something of a classic itself. First performed in 2001, it’s only a couple of years younger than the book, and is rarely off the UK stage, whether that’s on a national tour or settling in for its frequent West End runs.

And it remains fresh and charming, a piece of upbeat DIY theatre in which three performers (not the original three, of course) assume the roles of the various denizens of the Deep Dark Wood, into which the intrepid Mouse heads on a nut-finding expedition. 

As is always the way with stage adaptations of picturebooks, the source material needs to be bulked out if you’re to get an hour’s show out of it. Toby Mitchell’s production opts to greatly expand the various hostile characters Mouse meets along the way: so Fox is now a gobby wideboy, Owl is a sort of mad flight lieutenant, and Snake is a preening Spaniard; each has a song in a reasonably appropriate musical style. Okay, some of it’s a bit off-piste and occasionally it even feels like it’s nakedly vamping for time. But it’s fun, and funny, and a fine testament to the power of the imagination: only the titular woods-dwelling beast has a costume that comes close to illustration from the book, and yet the audience is rapt. 

And of course, spaced out though they now are, you do still get Donaldson’s gloriously ricocheting rhymes – the iconic central refrain (‘why didn’t you know/there’s no such thing as a gruffalo?’) is the preschoolers’ equivalent to the chorus of ‘My Way’, and after a little encouragement it’s bawled back at the cast with equal elan. While the book remains popular, so will this, and quite right too.

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The Gruffalo

30 sep - 2 oct 2022.

After sell-out seasons across the world, including on London’s West End and Broadway,  The Gruffalo  returns to Australia.

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?

Join us for songs, laughs and scary fun!

Adaptation by Tall Stories Theatre Company Artistic Directors Olivia Jacobs and Toby Mitchell Produced in Australia and New Zealand by CDP Kids Original Direction Olivia Jacobs Creative Producer Toby Mitchell Musical Director Jon Fiber Music and Lyrics Jon Fiber, Robin Price, Olivia Jacobs, Andy Shaw Music Production Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw for Shock Productions Choreography Morag Cross Associate Director (Australia) Liesel Badorrek Designer Isla Shaw Original Lighting Design James Whiteside

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Julia Donaldson’s beloved picture book is returning to the West End this summer for a limited run at the Lyric Theatre in the West End. Since the book’s release in 1999, millions of children have met the Gruffalo but now it’s time to meet him in a way we’ve never had the chance to before. Packed with songs, laughs and monstrous fun, the musical adaptation is perfect for children aged 3 and upwards and, of course, their grown-ups too. The Gruffalo play is brought to life by theatre company, Tall Stories, who have also adapted other loved picture books such as Elmer and Room on the Broom .

In search of hazelnuts, Mouse heads out on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood. Bumping into the cunning Fox, old Owl and sneaky Snake, Mouse tells the story of the terrifying Gruffalo to distract them from choosing Mouse as their dinner! But, is the Gruffalo really lurking around in the woods? Find out in this rib-tickling, exciting adventure. The adaptation is ideal for an introduction to theatre for little ones.

Jake Addley ( Terrible Thames, The Gruffalo’s Child ) takes on the roles of Fox, Owl and Snake with Althea Burey ( Paw Patrol: Race to The Rescue, Odd Squad ) as Mouse and Ashley Sean-Cook ( The Goal!, Might Never Happen ) as the Gruffalo.

Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Tall Stories, Olivia Jacobs , directs the loveable tale of The Gruffalo , with Toby Mitchell ( The Smeds and The Smoos, Future Perfect ) as dramaturg and music and lyrics written by Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw .

If you’re searching for some wholesome fun for the kids, you don’t want to miss The Gruffalo play as it returns to London’s West End! Head down to the Lyric Theatre and join Mouse on a thrilling adventure this Summer! 

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Event Times

• Tue  |  Feb 28, 2023 10:00 AM
• Tue  |  Feb 28, 2023 12:00 PM
• Wed  |  Mar 01, 2023 10:00 AM
• Wed  |  Mar 01, 2023 12:00 PM
• Thu  |  Mar 02, 2023 10:00 AM
• Thu  |  Mar 02, 2023 12:00 PM
• Fri  |  Mar 03, 2023 10:00 AM
• Fri  |  Mar 03, 2023 12:00 PM

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A musical adaptation of the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book. Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo is there?

Recommended for grades: PreK-3 Run Time: 60 Minutes 

The 10:00 a.m. performance on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 will have a sign language interpreter. Guests who need the assistance of the interpreter: please note this on your order form so we can seat you appropriately.

To request a field trip, please complete the online 2022-2023 School Field Trip Order Form by clicking the “Register” button on this page. Registrations and order by phone are not accepted, but we are happy to answer your questions. For assistance in choosing the best shows for your class, please contact the Education Hotline at 216-348-7909 or [email protected] .

Groups of 10 or more, $6 per ticket with one complimentary ticket for every 20 purchased. Groups of 9 or fewer, $11 per ticket

Cleveland Metropolitan School District teachers: Thanks to a generous donation from the KeyBank Foundation, a limited number of free and reduced-cost tickets are available for CMSD schools and approved partnered schools ( view eligibility list ). Contact us at 216-348-7909 or [email protected] for ordering instructions.

Student Matinee Performances are presented by University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.

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Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups.

This smash-hit production has performed in 16 countries and 5 continents, including ten West End seasons and at the  National Theatre!

From Tall Stories, the Olivier Award-nominated company that brought you ‘Room on the Broom’ and ‘The Gruffalo’s Child’ live on stage.

55 MINUTES | 3 ON STAGE | AGES 3+

TOURING SEPT 2024 - APRIL 2025

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Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?

Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!

The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books  

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Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by  Julia Donaldson  and  Axel Scheffler .

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he?

Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103.

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Booking until: Dec 22

The Nutcracker, Polka Theatre

In a nutshell:  A fun new spin on the classical ballet tale, featuring a heroic quest, rodent singalongs (with plenty of familiar songs), and festive celebrations for all the family.

Booking: Nov 16-Jan 26 2025

Mrs Doubtfire, Shaftesbury Theatre ★★★★

In a nutshell:  “Never doubt I love Mrs Doubtfire, the feelgood but not fluffy-minded musical that has pitched up at the newly made-over Shaftesbury Theatre... A sure-fire hit, my dears.” Read the full review

Booking until: Feb 16 2025

Matilda The Musical, Cambridge Theatre ★★★★★

In a nutshell:  “Matthew Warchus’s thrilling, warm-hearted production, exuberantly designed by Rob Howell and with pin-sharp choreography by Peter Darling, constantly combines comedy with a sense of wonder.”  Read the full review

Booking until: May 25, 2025

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The secret garden, regent’s park open air theatre.

In a nutshell: Holly Robinson and Anna Himali Howard supply a new stage adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s unforgettable tale about loss, family and the healing power of nature – an ideal fit for this verdant venue.

Age recommendation: 10+

Booking: Jun 15-Jul 20

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Wicked, Apollo Victoria Theatre ★★★★

In a nutshell:  “Joe Mantello’s production has satisfyingly old-school bombast: instead of screens, its impact comes from the detailed, fabulously over-the-top steampunk design. The orchestra is the biggest in the West End – and it shows.” Read the full review

Age recommendation: 7+

Booking until: Dec 15

Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Phoenix Theatre ★★★★★

In a nutshell:  “Netflix gives the West End its event of the year... The jaw-dropping coups range from the infernal, supernatural engulfing of a hulking US battle-ship to acts of levitation.” Read the full review

Age recommendation: 12+

Guys & Dolls, Bridge Theatre ★★★★★ 

In a nutshell: “Nicholas Hytner’s box of tricks, the Bridge, unleashes the show all around you if you’re one of the 380 punters standing in the thick of it... It’s an extravaganza that explodes every which way.” Read the full review

Age recommendation: All ages (under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult if buying immersive standing tickets)

Booking until: Jan 4 2025

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Palace Theatre ★★★★★ 

In a nutshell: “British theatre hasn’t known anything like it for decades and I haven’t seen anything directly comparable in all my reviewing days... It raises the benchmark for family entertainment.”  Read the full review

Booking until: Mar 2, 2025

Les Miserables, Sondheim Theatre ★★★★★

In a nutshell:  “In its density and epic ambition, its mixture of high-powered ideas and gut-wrenching emotions, it’s a show that feels lastingly revolutionary.” Read the full review

Booking until: Mar 29, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong, Duchess Theatre ★★★★

In a nutshell:  “Seldom has disaster delivered so many belly laughs... This spoof am-dram staging of an Agatha Christie whodunit is the perfect recipe for absurd slapstick.” Read the full review

Age recommendation: 8+

Booking until: May 4, 2025

Six, Vaudeville Theatre ★★★★★

In a nutshell:  “This infectiously fun production is packed with witty touches... A heart-warming, air-punching finale has everyone up on their feet. I expect these queens to rule the West End for years to come.”  Read the full review

Age recommendation: 10 +

Booking until: May 4 2025

Frequently asked questions

Can children go to all theatres in london .

Most West End shows are suitable for people aged 12 or older. Some productions might have material that is too mature for younger theatregoers. However, there are also fantastic family shows which are appropriate for all ages, or which are specifically aimed at kids – including shorter children’s shows with elements like puppetry and singalongs.

We have included the official production age recommendations with all of our London show picks on this page, but you can always consult the theatre in question for further information to ensure the show is suitable for your children. Find the best deals on London family shows at Telegraph Tickets .

Can I take a 1 or 2 year old to the theatre?

The majority of London theatre shows are aimed at kids from ages 3 upwards at least. The longer running times, and elements like busy lighting and sound design, plus more mature material, probably won’t suit 1 or 2 year olds. Most productions recommend that 3 year olds or older should attend.

However, there are some London plays and musicals for 1 or 2 year olds. For example, children’s theatres like the Polka Theatre, Half Moon Theatre, Unicorn Theatre and Little Angel Theatre host productions aimed at very young children, as well as fun interactive workshops. Find all the latest recommendations for London kids shows and more at Telegraph Theatre .

Are children booster seats available?

Some, though not all, theatres provide booster seats – for example, Nederlander theatres (which includes the Dominion Theatre, Aldwych Theatre and Adelphi Theatre) rent booster seats for £1 if you ask a member of staff. They also provide booster cushions, available on a first come, first served basis. Some venues will also have height restrictions so that patrons sitting behind you can still see. If you want to check ahead of time about booster seats, contact the theatre box office.

Is there storage available for my stroller?

That depends on whether the theatre has a cloakroom where you can store large items, like suitcases and strollers (usually for a small charge, around £1 or £2). This does vary across different venues, so it’s worth contacting the theatre ahead of time to check. In most cases, the cloakroom will open about 45 minutes before the show begins, and you can store items for the duration of the show.

Can I bring my own snacks and drinks into the the theatre?

Some theatres, especially in the West End, won’t allow you to bring your own snacks and drinks in, unless it’s something like a sealed bottle of water. That’s because they sell food and drink in the theatre and that’s part of how they bring in revenue. If you have concerns about dietary requirements, you can contact the theatre beforehand to make arrangements. Plus it’s part of the fun of a theatre outing, treating yourself and your kids to a drink or an interval ice cream.

Are there frequent breaks throughout the duration of a performance?

If it’s a show for a general audience, there will usually be one interval of around 15 minutes; really long shows might have two intervals. Very occasionally a show won’t have an interval at all. You can find that information on Telegraph Tickets and other booking or theatre websites, or check with the box office. Most shows designed specifically for younger audiences will have short running times, like an hour or less. However, if you need to exit the theatre more frequently, for example for a toilet break, child-friendly venues will tend to be more relaxed about that – perhaps try to book near the end of a row so you don’t disrupt other audience members when coming and going.

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Matt Rife postpones Chicago Theatre shows, citing 'extreme exhaustion symptoms'

Comedian had been scheduled to launch four-night run on thursday..

Matt Rife had been booked for four nights of shows at the Chicago Theatre.

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Red-hot comedian Matt Rife, who was about to begin a sold-out run of eight shows at the Chicago Theatre, abruptly postponed those performances Thursday afternoon.

“On the way to a recent show in Indiana, Matt experienced extreme exhaustion symptoms and nearly fainted heading to the venue. Matt is currently under advisement from his medical team to take immediate time off from touring for two weeks,” the venue said in a notice to ticketholders.

Rife had been scheduled to perform two shows a night Thursday through Sunday. Tickets will be honored at the rescheduled dates Dec. 26-30, and refunds are available for those unable to attend.

Two Wednesday shows in Bloomington, Indiana, also were rescheduled at the last minute, with Rife posting that he had “a last minute medical emergency.” And upcoming June 6-9 dates at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, were canceled.

The Ohio-born comedian is one of the fastest-rising stars on the stand-up circuit, riding the popularity of his sets presented first on YouTube and then in the November Netflix special “Matt Rife: Natural Selection.”

The eight Chicago Theatre shows would have set a record for venue’s most consecutive comedy performances.

Bolshoi Theater in Moscow: history, tickets and tours

The Bolshoi Theater in Moscow

The Moscow Bolshoi Theater is world-famous. Ballet fans around the world are familiar with its magnificent performances of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake or Nutcracker. The theater building is located not far from the Kremlin in the heart of the Russian capital. In addition to ballet performances, there are also regular concerts and operas in the Bolshoi.

On the way to the theater you can already see the beautiful classical facade from afar. In the building itself, the chandeliers glitter above you when you walk upstairs. The walls are covered in gold and the seats are upholstered in soft red velvet. Whoever enters the main hall of the famous Bolshoi Theater for the first time will be amazed.

The current building has been standing in its traditional spot in Moscow for a good 200 years, and since 2011, the Bolshoi has been renovated it in its old glory since 2011. More than 200 dancers are on the stage at one of the famous ballet performances.

The history of the Bolshoi

As early as the beginning of the 19th century, the Russian tsars admired the performances in the Bolshoi, the hustle and bustle, the music and dancers. But even when the tsarist rule in Russia ended a hundred years ago, the theater retained its place in the center of the cultural life of the Russian metropolis. The tradition of ballet performances was maintained even in Soviet times.

At first glance, the visitor doesn’t even realize how big this theater actually is. There are a number of different buildings that make up the complex. The main house has seven floors, and there are also five floors underground. More than 3,000 employees work in the Bolshoi Theater, but only about 200 of them are ballerinas and dancers.

Where is the Bolshoi Theater located?

Just a five-minute walk from the Kremlin, right next to the Russian State Duma Parliament, the Bolshoi is located in the middle of the capital of the Russian Federation. The Moscow Metro has its own “Teatralnaya” station (Theater station) right in front of the main entrance. Arriving by underground is also recommended – there are only a few parking spaces available to guests for performances.

This map shows the location of the Bolshoi in central Moscow:

Is there a special dress code?

If you want to visit the theater, there is no need to pay attention to any specific evening wear. However, a well-groomed appearance is very important. You can also go to the theater with a pair of jeans and a sweater, but you should feel “underdressed” compared to the rest of the audience.

Men with shorts are not allowed to go to the Theater. In general, make sure that your clothes are elegant and clean. Because if you go to a performance or a concert in the Bolshoi Theater, you should know that most viewers dress up for it, because the visit is a special event for most of the guests.

In the Bolshoi Theater, as in many other public places in Russia, a lot of emphasis is placed on security. When you visit the Theater, you have to go through a security check with metal detectors. Make sure that you do not carry any sharp objects with you. If this is the case, the access will be denied. In addition, all auditoriums have a video surveillance system. Umbrellas, larger bags etc. must be left in the cloakroom.

Don’t miss the third gong!

When the break is over, all viewers are made aware of this with a gong. It is important that you are back to your seat after the third gong. If you are late, you will have to spend the next act in the upper tier. It doesn’t matter whether you have a reservation for better seats.

The Bolshoi is legendary and if you would like to experience the world-famous Theater for yourself, you first need a Russian visa . You can find out how to get this here!

Is it allowed to take photos or videos in the Bolshoi Theater?

The answer to that is clearly no! It is strictly forbidden to take videos or photos in the Bolshoi Theater. You are also not allowed to enter the room with a photo or video camera.

Are children also allowed to visit the Bolshoi Theater?

Children from 5 years of age can easily attend the day performances in the theater. However, if you want to attend an evening performance with your child, then the child must be at least 10 years old. By the way, you also have to buy an entrance ticket for children.

Where can I get tickets for the world-famous theater?

The Bolshoi Theater has a total of two stages, namely the new stage and the historic main stage. The sale of tickets for both stages begins three months before the concert. If you would like to visit the Beethoven Hall, you can purchase a ticket for a performance two months in advance. Tickets for a performance in the theater cost between 17,000 and 110,000 rubles, which is the equivalent of between 230 and 1,500 $.

You can only buy tickets for the theater with a valid identity card. You also have to show this ID when visiting the theater. It is also important to know that tickets that have already been purchased cannot be returned unless there is a change in the program.

You can buy a ticket online on the official theater website: https://russlande.de/bolshoi-theater-moskau-karten/ or at the four main ticket offices of the Theater. If you want to pre-order tickets, you can contact this email address:  [email protected]

Your roadmap to the ticket

With these steps you can easily and quickly purchase a ticket for a performance at the Bolshoi Theater:

• The first thing to do is to register on the official website:  http://tickets.bolshoi.ru
• Fill out the form and then submit it. Immediately afterwards you will receive an email with the username and password to access your user account.
• Then the page:  http://www.bolshoi.ru/en/timetable/  shows you the entire program. On this page you can find out whether electronic tickets are available. You will also be shown whether all tickets have already been sold out (Sold Out). Some tickets are not yet released for sale (coming soon).
• To buy an e-ticket, simply click on the desired performance and on “Buy e-Ticket”. You will then be redirected to a page that shows you where there are still tickets available. These places are marked with green.
• Your name will be required so that you can receive the cards. You can pay either by Mastercard or VISA.
• Then all you have to do is print out the ticket!

There are also other ways or websites to get an e-ticket:

• http://www.kontramarka.ru/ (English)
• http://www.parter.ru/ (Russian)
• https://msk.kassir.ru/ (Russian)
• http://www.talarii.ru/ (Russian)
• http://boxoffice.bolshoi.org/ (English)
• http://www.balletandopera.com/ (English)
• http://biletservice.ru/ (Russian)

However, you should know that the tickets on these websites are more expensive than those on the official website.

There are also guided tours in the historic building. You can learn more about the architecture and history of the theater.

Guided tours can be done on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays. There is a tour in Russian and a tour in English. The tour of the Bolshoi Theater takes about an hour. Children can take a guided tour from the age of 14.

The tours start at 11:00 am and 11:30 am. The price of a guided tour in Russian is 1500 rubles (about $ 20) and the price in English is 2,000 rubles (about $ 27).

You can buy a ticket directly at the ticket office in the building on the day of the tour.

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Joe Jackson is “Steppin’ Out” once again.

For the first time since 2022, the ’80s icon is back on the road, this time with his ‘Two Rounds Of Racket Tour’ with special guest Max Champion, who also happens to be his alter ego.

And if you want to see the oddball co-headliner tour in support of their jubilant, throwback 2023 album “Mr. Joe Jackson presents Max Champion in ‘What A Racket!'” in New York or New Jersey, you’re in luck.

As of now, Jackson — and, umm…Champion — have five shows in the Big Apple and Garden State these next few weeks.

First up, the “Is She Really Going Out With Him” hits Albany’s The Egg on Friday, May 31.

After that, he’ll swings into Tarrytown’s Music Hall on June 1 and New York City’s Apollo Theater on June 7-8.

The 69-year-old hitmaker ends his NY/NJ run at Red Bank, NJ’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre on Thursday, June 13.

For those who can’t wait to see what tricks Jackson and Champion have up their sleeve, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.

At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats was $34 before fees on Vivid Seats.

Other shows start anywhere from $49 to $291 before fees.

Curious how much tickets will cost at the concert closest to you?

We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Joe Jackson and Max Champion’s ‘Two Rounds Of Racket Tour’ below.

All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.

Joe Jackson tour schedule 2024

A complete calendar including all North American tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:

(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 .)

Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. 

They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event.

Joe Jackson set list

What does a Jackson/Champion show look like?

Well, based on a recent rundown from Setlist FM , here’s what you can expect to see at one of the pair’s live concerts:

Set I: Joe Jackson Solo

01.) “Dave” 02.) “A Little Smile” 03.) “A Place in the Rain” 04.) “Obvious Song” 05.) “You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)” 06.) “Real Men” 07.) “Steppin’ Out” 08.) “It’s Different For Girls” 09.) “On Your Radio” 10.) “Waterloo Sunset” (The Kinks cover) 11.) “Hello, Hello, Who’s Your Lady Friend?” (Harry Fragson cover) 12.) “My Old Dutch” (Albert Chevalier cover) Set II: Songs of Max Champion

13.) “(Overture): Why, Why, Why?” 14.) “What a Racket!” 15.) “The Bishop and the Actress” 16.) “Health & Safety” 17.) “Think of the Show! – A Thespian’s Lament” 18.) “Dear Old Mum – A London-Irish Lament” 19.) “The Shades of Night” 20.) “Monty Mundy (Is Maltese)!” 21.) “Never So Nice in the Morning” 22.) “The Sporting Life”

23.) “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” 24.) “Worse Things Happen at Sea”

Joe Jackson new music

On Nov. 24, 2023, Jackson released his 21st studio album “Mr. Joe Jackson presents Max Champion in ‘What A Racket!'”

Comprised of 11 kitschy tracks, the concept album is performed by fictional late 19th century/early 19th century music hall performer Max Champion (Jackson) and a 12-piece orchestra.

The Champion character, born in 1882, is supposed to be related to the music hall composer, singer and comedian Harry Champion. As for Max Champion, he allegedly died fighting in World War I and his songs were lost to the sands of time. This is where things get confusing. Supposedly, Champion’s sheet music was found between 2014-19 and there was enough material for Jackson to record an album.

“These were wonderful songs in their time, but they’re surprisingly modern, too,” Jackson said in a press release. “Sometimes it’s almost as if Max is speaking, from his London of the early 20th century, directly to us in the early 21st.”

As for the music, it’s a departure from the catchy new wave you know and love from Jackson’s catalog. Yet, there’s still a lot to like. Think Disney villain ballads, Broadway musicals and flamboyant showmen and you have Max Champion.

“(Overture): Why Why Why” is a rousing crowd pleaser, “The Sporting Life” will send you in a time machine to the 1910s and “What A Racket!” is a true shot of fast and frenetic pop adrenaline.

For us, the rousing, melancholy “The Shades Of Night” is the ambitious album’s true highlight. It’s gorgeously arranged and a bit silly to boot.

All in all, the album is a big swing and mostly lands. If you want to hear for yourself, you can check out “Mr. Joe Jackson presents Max Champion in ‘What A Racket!'” in its glorious entirety here .

’80s rockers on tour in 2024

Quite a few of Jackson’s contemporaries from way back when (that is, the 1980s; not Max Champion’s from the 1910s) are still kicking it on the road this year.

Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live these next few months.

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•  The Pretenders

• Paul Weller

Who else is pounding the pavement? Take a look at our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2024 to find out.

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Ellen DeGeneres final stand-up tour: Where to buy tickets to Boston show, full schedule

• Updated: May. 29, 2024, 2:38 p.m. |
• Published: May. 29, 2024, 2:37 p.m.
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Comedian Ellen DeGeneres has announced her 27-show farewell tour that will stop in Boston, MA on July 29 at the Wang Theatre.

This summer, the 66-year-old comedian will take a lap around North America on a 27-show tour, titled “Ellen’s Last Stand… Up.” This will be the last opportunity for fans to see the former talk show host in her final comeback to comedy. A ticket presale will start tomorrow, Thursday, May 30 at 10 a.m. with code CHICKEN and a general sale will be on Friday, May 31. Fans who don’t want to wait can shop around for tickets now on reliable third-party ticket websites such as StubHub , VividSeats and SeatGeek .

• *New customers who purchase tickets through VividSeats can get $20 off a $200+ ticket order by using the promo code MassLive20 at checkout.*

As of Wednesday, May 29 the cheapest tickets for the Boston, MA show are $127 on StubHub , $136 on VividSeats and $140 on SeatGeek.

• Related: Ellen DeGeneres’s internet-breaking Oscar selfie turns 10 this year

DeGeneres posted the tour announcement on Instagram on Wednesday saying “Here it is! These are the cities and dates for my final stand-up tour.” The long-running series, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” concluded in 2022 after 19 seasons.

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The tour will kick off on June 19 in San Diego, CA and will wrap up in Minneapolis, MN. The final two dates of the tour will be a taping for Ellen’s upcoming Netflix special.

• June 19: San Diego, CA — Balboa Theatre — SOLD OUT - Shop for tickets using StubHub , VividSeats and SeatGeek
• June 20: San Diego, CA — Balboa Theatre - Shop for tickets using StubHub , VividSeats and SeatGeek
• June 23: Spokane, WA — The Fox — SOLD OUT - Shop for tickets using StubHub , VividSeats and SeatGeek
• June 24: Spokane, WA — The Fox — SOLD OUT - Shop for tickets using StubHub , VividSeats and SeatGeek
• June 25: Portland, OR — Newmark Theatre — SOLD OUT - Shop for tickets using StubHub , VividSeats and SeatGeek
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• June 28: Eugene, OR — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — SOLD OUT - Shop for tickets using StubHub , VividSeats and SeatGeek
• June 30: Santa Rosa, CA — Luther Burbank Center for the Arts — SOLD OUT - Shop for tickets using StubHub , VividSeats and SeatGeek
• July 1: Santa Rosa, CA — Luther Burbank Center for the Arts — SOLD OUT - Shop for tickets using StubHub , VividSeats and SeatGeek
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• July 8: Denver, CO — Paramount Theatre - Shop for tickets using StubHub , VividSeats and SeatGeek
• July 10: Dallas, TX — Music Hall at Fair Park - Shop for tickets using StubHub , VividSeats and SeatGeek
• July 12: San Antonio, TX — Majestic Theatre - Shop for tickets using StubHub , VividSeats and SeatGeek
• July 13: Austin, TX — ACL Live — Moody Theater - Shop for tickets using StubHub , VividSeats and SeatGeek
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• July 22: Seattle, WA — Benaroya Hall - Shop for tickets using StubHub , VividSeats and SeatGeek
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Audra McDonald to Star in ‘Gypsy’ Revival on Broadway This Fall

The six-time Tony-winning actress will play musical theater’s most famous stage mother in a production directed by George C. Wolfe.

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By Michael Paulson

Audra McDonald has been dreaming of “Gypsy” since she was a 10-year-old in Fresno, Calif., with a small part in a dinner theater production of the musical. She played one of the children in a vaudeville act called “Uncle Jocko’s Kiddie Show,” and ever since, she said, “Gypsy” has remained “very much alive in my brain.”

McDonald, who has won more competitive Tony Awards than any other performer in history, has for years been thinking about the show’s main character, a domineering stage mother named Rose. She has even sung from the musical’s score at some of her concerts.

Now, McDonald, 53, will play Rose in a Broadway revival of “Gypsy” opening later this year.

“It’s one of the great roles in musical theater, and I’ve always thought maybe some day I could try it,” McDonald said in an interview. “It scares me to death, but I certainly feel old enough now, and having experienced motherhood, perhaps I have what is needed to dive in and explore her and all that she is.”

The production, directed by George C. Wolfe and choreographed by Camille A. Brown, is to begin previews on Nov. 21 and open Dec. 19 at the Majestic Theater, which has been under renovation since last year’s closing of “The Phantom of the Opera.” (That show ran there for 35 years.)

“Gypsy,” first staged on Broadway in 1959, is inspired by the memoir of Gypsy Rose Lee, a stripper who reflects on her relationship with her mother. The musical’s Rose is ravenously hungry for fame for her daughters, or maybe for herself. The role was originated by Ethel Merman , and has since been played on Broadway by Angela Lansbury , Tyne Daly , Linda Lavin, Bernadette Peters and Patti LuPone , on film by Rosalind Russell and on television by Bette Midler .

McDonald said she sees “Gypsy,” which features music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Arthur Laurents, as “a perfect musical” and called Rose a “deeply flawed and brilliantly alive character.” She recalled that in a 1989 review in The New York Times, Frank Rich wrote , “‘Gypsy’ is nothing if not Broadway’s own brassy, unlikely answer to ‘King Lear.’”

McDonald has appeared in 13 Broadway shows. Most recently, she starred in a 2022 production of the Adrienne Kennedy play “ Ohio State Murders .” She has been nominated for Tony Awards 10 times; her six wins were for roles in “Carousel,” “Master Class,” “Ragtime,” “A Raisin in the Sun,” “Porgy and Bess” and “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.” She is the only person who has won Tonys in four different acting categories (leading and featured in musicals and plays).

Wolfe previously directed McDonald in the 2016 Broadway production of “ Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed ,” as well as in last year’s Netflix film “Rustin.” Wolfe won Tony Awards for directing “Angels in America: Millennium Approaches” and “Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk” and this year is receiving a special Tony Award for lifetime achievement.

Wolfe said in an interview that McDonald asked him to direct the production, and added that he has a personal connection to one of the authors — Laurents was among his teachers at N.Y.U. in the early 1980s, and became an early supporter of his career. He called “Gypsy” “a really great piece of theater literature” and Rose “one of the best written roles in the musical theater canon.”

He said that his ideas for the production were still evolving. “The thing that keeps on resonating with me is the idea of not enough: not enough space, not enough love, not enough money,” Wolfe said. “That’s what’s pulling me in.”

The “Gypsy” revival — which will be the sixth production of the show on Broadway — is being lead produced by Tom Kirdahy and Mara Isaacs, who are also among the lead producers of “Hadestown.”

Michael Paulson is the theater reporter for The Times. More about Michael Paulson

Iconic Comedian Ellen DeGeneres Announces Final Tour: Ellen’s Last Stand… Up

Tickets Available Starting Thursday, May 30 via Artist Presale

General onsale begins on friday, may 31 at 10am local time on livenation.com.

Renowned comedian and entertainment pioneer, Ellen DeGeneres , has announced her highly anticipated farewell tour, Ellen’s Last Stand… Up . This summer, she will grace stages across North America for the last time, delivering her iconic and hilarious performances. This will be the last opportunity for fans to witness a comedy legend in her final curtain call.

Produced by Live Nation, the 27-date tour heralds Ellen’s long-awaited comeback to stand-up comedy. She is poised to reintroduce her trademark wit and laughter-inducing anecdotes back to the spotlight, promising audiences the quintessential Ellen comedy performance.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Thursday, May 30 ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, May 31 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com .

TOUR DATES:

^PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED DATE

Wed Jun 19 | San Diego, CA | Balboa Theatre^ – SOLD OUT

Thu Jun 20 | San Diego, CA | Balboa Theatre^

Sun Jun 23 | Spokane, WA | The Fox^ – SOLD OUT

Mon Jun 24 | Spokane, WA | The Fox^ – SOLD OUT

Tue Jun 25 | Portland, OR | Newmark Theatre^ – SOLD OUT

Wed Jun 26 | Portland, OR | Newmark Theatre^ – SOLD OUT

Fri Jun 28 | Eugene, OR | Hult Center for the Performing Arts^ – SOLD OUT

Sun Jun 30 | Santa Rosa, CA | Luther Burbank Center for the Arts^ – SOLD OUT

Mon Jul 01 | Santa Rosa, CA | Luther Burbank Center for the Arts^ – SOLD OUT

Tue Jul 02 | Santa Rosa, CA | Luther Burbank Center for the Arts^

Mon Jul 08 | Denver, CO | Paramount Theatre

Wed Jul 10 | Dallas, TX | Music Hall at Fair Park

Fri Jul 12 | San Antonio, TX | Majestic Theatre

Sat Jul 13 | Austin, TX | ACL Live – Moody Theater

Sat Jul 20 | San Francisco, CA | The Masonic

Mon Jul 22 | Seattle, WA | Benaroya Hall

Mon Jul 29 | Boston, MA | Boch Center Wang Theatre

Tue Jul 30 | Washington, DC | DAR Constitution Hall

Wed Jul 31 | Philadelphia, PA | Academy of Music

Thu Aug 01 | New York, NY | Radio City Music Hall

Mon Aug 05 | Toronto, ON | Meridian Hall

Wed Aug 07 | Durham, NC | DPAC

Thu Aug 08 | Charlotte, NC | Ovens Auditorium

Sat Aug 10 | Chicago, IL | Chicago Theatre

Tue Aug 13 | Nashville, TN | Ryman Auditorium

Fri Aug 16 | Minneapolis, MN | Orpheum Theatre – SPECIAL TAPING

Sat Aug 17 | Minneapolis, MN | Orpheum Theatre – SPECIAL TAPING

ABOUT ELLEN DEGENERES

As a beloved television icon and entertainment pioneer, Ellen DeGeneres’ distinctive comedic voice has resonated with audiences from her first stand-up comedy appearance through her work today on television, in film, and in the literary world.

Ellen DeGeneres made a home for herself in daytime with her hit syndicated talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show , which ended in 2022 after an incredible nineteen seasons. As one of the longest running daytime television shows, it earned 64 Daytime Emmy® Awards, including 12 for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show, crowning it the record holder in this category. DeGeneres has also won 12 Teen Choice Awards, five Kids’ Choice Awards, and 24 People’s Choice Awards, making her the most decorated individual in the franchise’s 45-year history.

DeGeneres continues to shine as a powerhouse in the digital space. She has an impressive reach of over 300 million social followers, with over 20 million new followers and 4 billion views in the past year. Ellen’s games business continues to impress and grow with properties like Head’s Up. The game, with over 70 million downloads, has been played over 2 billion times and has been Apple’s top-paid App for 7 consecutive years, the longest-running in its history.

In November 2016, DeGeneres was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The prestigious award is the nation’s highest civilian honor bestowed on DeGeneres by President Obama for her extraordinary contributions to notable change and progress in the United States. Most recently, DeGeneres received the Carol Burnett Award at the 77th Golden Globe Awards in 2020, the second recipient to be honored with the accolade following its namesake, Carol Burnett. She was also presented with the 15 th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in October 2012.

DeGeneres had the honor of hosting the highly rated 79th Annual Academy Awards® in 2007, securing her a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination in the Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program category. In 2014, DeGeneres hosted the 86th Annual Academy Awards, drawing the telecast’s largest audience in 14 years, and most famously broke the Internet with her star-studded selfie.

DeGeneres also received critical success for her HBO stand-up specials: “The Beginning,” earning two Primetime Emmy nominations in 2001, and “Here and Now,” nominated for two Primetime Emmys in 2004. In 2018, DeGeneres returned to her stand-up comedy roots after a 15-year hiatus with a critically acclaimed Netflix comedy special, “Relatable,” which secured her a 2020 Grammy Award nomination.

DeGeneres’ production company, A Very Good Production (AVGP), has produced a wide range of television including several unscripted series on NBC such as fan-favorite game show, “Ellen’s Game of Games,” and holiday special, “Ellen’s Greatest Night of Giveaways” – both hosted by DeGeneres – and the hit series “Little Big Shots.” AVGP also produced the Daytime Emmy Award-winning “Green Eggs and Ham” for Netflix, “Wildlife Warriors” for Discovery Channel, and many more. In September 2019, DeGeneres announced HBO Max ordered four original series, including “Ellen’s Next Great Designer,” “First Dates Hotel,” “Little Ellen,” and “Finding Einstein” docu-series.

In a recent deal with Discovery, DeGeneres produced two projects that included the documentary, Endangered, which aired in April 2021 and Saving the Gorillas: Ellen’s Next Adventure which aired in September 2023.

DeGeneres has found success in feature films, scoring an unprecedented popular and critical response to her character Dory in the blockbuster animated feature “Finding Nemo.” The highly anticipated sequel, “Finding Dory,” was released in June 2016 and set the record for the highest-grossing animated film debut at the domestic box office and surpassed the billion-dollar global box office mark.

An accomplished best-selling author, DeGeneres released her first home design book, “HOME,” in Fall 2015. Additionally, DeGeneres has had three best-selling books: “Seriously…I’m Kidding,” which includes a compilation of comedic observations, quotes, and stories from her life, “The Funny Thing Is…,” and “My Point…And I Do Have One.” “The Funny Thing Is…” and “Seriously…I’m Kidding” both secured DeGeneres a Grammy Award nomination in 2004 and 2012.

DeGeneres launched Kind Science in 2021, a direct-to-consumer, high-performance skincare line that provides age-positive results, available at KindScience.com.

DeGeneres’ career began as an emcee at a local comedy club in her hometown of New Orleans. Her acting career in television includes several successful sitcoms before being offered a part in “These Friends of Mine” by ABC, later renamed “Ellen” following the first season. Running from 1994 to 1998, the show garnered record ratings with DeGeneres receiving Primetime Emmy nominations each season in the Best Actress category. In 1997, DeGeneres was the recipient of the coveted Peabody Award and earned a Primetime Emmy Award for writing the critically acclaimed “Puppy Episode” where her character came out as a gay woman to a record 46 million viewers.

Both on and off-screen, DeGeneres’ humanitarian efforts take center stage. In 2018, DeGeneres established The Ellen Fund, which supports global conservation efforts for critically endangered species.  The first initiative of the fund was The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund which finally opened in February 2022 outside Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Ellen and her show gave away almost half a billion dollars to various causes and people in need over the course of its 19 years on the air.

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