Comedian David Cross Brings His Stand-Up Routine to the Merriam Theater, October 20
OCTOBER 7, 2009
Comedic genius and cultural critic David Cross brings his sardonic stand-up humor to the Merriam Theater stage on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 8pm, as part of his first U.S. comedic tour in the past five years. One of Comedy Central's "Top 100 Comedians of All Time," Cross delivers his "wicked wit" (Salt Lake Tribune) on stage, blending observational humor with left-wing politics as he takes aim at targets ranging from religion to ironic T-shirts. Philadelphia comedian Todd Glass will open the show.
The star and creative force behind Fox's Arrested Development and HBO's groundbreaking Mr. Show with Bob and David, Cross has established himself as a fixture in the world of alternative comedy and accrued a cult following, with appearances in films from Men in Black to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. In August 2009 Cross published his first book, I Drink For A Reason, a collection of personal essays, satirical fiction and top-ten lists that display his highly intelligent, brutally honest and often confrontational humor.
Tickets for David Cross are $35 and can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999, online at www.kimmelcenter.org, or at the Kimmel Center box office, open daily from 10am to 6pm and later on performance evenings. (Additional fees may apply.) For group sales call 215-790-5883.
A limited number of $10 community rush tickets will be available for this performance. Tickets go on sale the day of the event and can be purchased at the Merriam Theater box office beginning at 5:30pm prior to evening curtain time and 11:30am for matinees. Limit one ticket per person.
Award-winning comedian, actor, producer and author David Cross began his career in comedy at age 17 his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. He earned early recognition as a writer when he won an Emmy® Award in 1993 for his work on The Ben Stiller Show. He is a three-time Emmy® Award nominee for his work on the hit sketch comedy show Mr. Show with Bob and David co-created with Bob Odenkirk. He has also been nominated for three SAG Awards for his contributions to Arrested Development; and Grammy® Award nominated for his comedy album Shut Up You Fucking Baby! (2002). Cross' acting credits include a star turn as Allen Ginsberg in the Bob Dylan biopic I'm Not There (2007), and a role in the 2009 Harold Ramis comedy Year One, alongside Michael Cera and Jack Black.
Kimmel Center Presents 2009/10 Season is sponsored by Citi. American Airlines is the Official Airline of Kimmel Center Presents.
Free at the Kimmel programming and subsidized tickets offered to the community and social service groups for $10 are made possible through the Wachovia Gateway to the Arts Community Access Program, supported by a generous grant from the Wachovia Foundation.
The Kimmel Center is a recipient of partnership funding through the nationally recognized PNC "Grow Up Great" initiative, a ten-year, $100 million investment preparing children for success in school and life. Funding gives support to the Kimmel Center's early childhood program "Bop and Swing," an arts program for children 1-5 years old, designed to promote an appreciation for American culture.
KIMMEL CENTER PRESENTS SPONSORED BY CITI
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 | 8pm
Merriam Theater
David Cross
With Special Guest Todd Glass
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