Lewis Black's Final Tour: The King of Comedy Innovation

Lewis Black , the two - time Grammy Award - winning comedian , will be performing two stand - up shows in Western New York as part of his final tour , Goodbye Yeller Brick Road . The shows will take place in Buffalo at the Riviera Theatre on Thursday , September 5 , 2024 , and at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown on Friday , September 6 , 2024 . Black recently announced that this tour would mark the end of his more than 35 years as a touring comedian.

Known as the King of the Rant , Lewis Black is famous for his comedic style of yelling and finger - pointing to highlight the absurdities of life . He has been a long - time correspondent on Comedy Central 's The Daily Show and lent his voice to the character of Anger in the Disney and Pixar film Inside Out 2 . Black is also a founding Advisory Board member of the National Comedy Center , a non - profit cultural institution dedicated to preserving and presenting comedy 's heritage.

Executive Director Journey Gunderson expressed excitement about bringing Lewis Black back to Jamestown and Buffalo for his final tour . According to Gunderson , Black has been a steadfast supporter of the National Comedy Center 's mission , and his return is an honor . Tickets for the shows will go on sale to the general public on Thursday , July 18 , with special admission offers for the National Comedy Center museum experience in Jamestown.

Lewis Black 's career has spanned performances in the United States , Canada , Europe , and New Zealand . His recent theatrical release , Inside Out 2 , has become the highest grossing film of 2024 , earning billion at the box office worldwide . His stand - up specials have been featured on various streaming platforms and networks like HBO , Comedy Central , Showtime , and Epix.

As a published playwright , Lewis Black has written over 40 plays that have been performed across the country . He has also released eight critically acclaimed comedy albums and three best - selling books . His unique podcast , Rant Cast , features audience - written rants submitted by fans from around the world.

In conclusion , Lewis Black 's upcoming shows in Western New York mark the end of an era for the legendary comedian as he transitions to focus on writing and other creative endeavors . His impact on the comedy community and his contributions to the art form will be remembered for years to come.