MINNEAPOLIS (March 25, 2025) — Hennepin Arts has announced that stand-up comedian Chris Fleming is hitting the road with his all-new tour, launching in Minneapolis at the historic Pantages Theatre (710 Hennepin Ave.) on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 8 p.m. Known for his unique blend of humor and relatable storytelling, Chris promises to deliver an unforgettable experience that will leave audiences in stitches across the country.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 28 at 11 a.m. to the general public at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) and online at HennepinArts.org.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
Sunday | June 1 | 8 p.m. | Pantages Theatre |
The Huffington Post has called him “perhaps one of the best things on the internet.” Of his live show, Chortle says, “you can’t take your eyes off this unpredictable, exciting performer.” "Glorious absurdity" boasts the New York Times, "a master of his craft" according to AVClub, and "truly one of a kind" -Paste Magazine. Splitsider says, “a madman and I think, genius.” According to Vulture, “equal parts imagination and inferiority complex, a combination that has led him to create some of the most bizarrely funny performance art taking place online and onstage today.”
Tour schedule:
June 1 – Pantages Theatre – Minneapolis, MN July 24 – The Palace of Fine Arts – San Francisco, CA July 25 – Newmark Theatre – Portland, OR July 27 – The Moore – Seattle, WA August 23 – Lisner Auditorium – Washington, DC
More About Chris Fleming Chris Fleming has a new hour special out on Peacock titled HELL. He has amassed over 80 million views on his Youtube channel and has appeared in Abbott Elementary, LOOT, Comedy Central’s CORPORATE, Waffles and Mochi, Netflix’s Last Laugh as well as voicing characters in the Great North, Adventure Time, Summer Camp Island and Bigtop Burger.
Hennepin Arts drives cultural and economic vitality in Minnesota through leadership of the dynamic Hennepin Theatre District in downtown Minneapolis and educational programming that reaches every area of the state. Its historic theatres — Orpheum, State and Pantages — and the Dudley Riggs Theatre light up Hennepin Avenue with top-tier entertainment, including the best of Broadway and a wide variety of arts programming. Hennepin Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at HennepinArts.org.
Bill Blumenreich Presents (BBP) is an entertainment company founded by longtime promoter Bill Blumenreich. BBP manages iconic venues like The Wilbur in Boston and The Chevalier Theatre in Medford, while also organizing and promoting hundreds of events across the U.S. BBP has collaborated with top comedy stars such as Dave Chappelle, Iliza, Wanda Sykes, Nate Bargatze, John Mulaney, Chris Rock, and Matteo Lane; legendary music acts including The Beach Boys, Ringo Starr, Air Supply, The Temptations, and Lupe Fiasco; and other high-profile events featuring figures like Theresa Caputo, Jane Goodall, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Pod Save America, and Macaulay Culkin; and many more!
This activity is made possible by voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.