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New Orleans, LA (December 6, 2016) - Grammy and Emmy Award winning comedian, actor, director, writer and producer, Chris Rock, announced today a highly anticipated return to live comedy with an all-new tour. The TOTAL BLACKOUT TOUR 2017 kicks off on February 14, 2017 in Durham, NC at the Durham Performing Arts Center. The first leg of the TOTAL BLACKOUT TOUR 2017 will be the acclaimed comedian's first tour in over 9 years and will visit cities throughout the U.S. including Atlanta, Minneapolis, Denver, Houston, Detroit and more. More dates will be announced soon. A full list of tour dates is below. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 9 at www.livenation.com and other outlets.

Lauded by peers and critics alike, Chris Rock is one of our generation's strongest comedic voices. As an actor, director, producer and writer he has created many memorable moments. Rock returned in 2016 to host the 88th Annual Academy Awards. In the past year, he has directed HBO's comedy special "Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo."

With a career spanning more than three decades, Rock has enjoyed ongoing success in both film and television as a comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. In 2014 he led the ensemble cast of "Top Five," a critically acclaimed comedy feature that he also wrote and directed. In 2009 Rock ventured into the documentary world as a writer and producer of "Good Hair," and in 2014 he executive produced "Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of the Comic Strip," a documentary recounting the history of one of New York's most famous comedy venues. His feature acting credits include the "Grown Ups" and "Madagascar" franchises, "Head of State," "Nurse Betty," "CB4", "Death at a Funeral," "I Think I Love My Wife," "2 Days in New York," "Dogma" and "New Jack City."

His television work includes serving as executive producer, writer and narrator for the series "Everybody Hates Chris," which ran from 2005 to 2009, and as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" from 1989-1993.

Rock has won four Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards and is a New York Times Best-Selling Author. In addition, he received two nominations for the 2016 Emmy Awards, for Outstanding Director for a Variety Special for "Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo," and Outstanding Special Class Program for the 88th Annual Academy Awards.

Tickets for Chris Rock ($49.50 - $125.00) go on sale Friday, December 9th at 10am at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com, livenation.com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees.

For more information, please visit saengernola.com or chrisrock.com. Or connect with us on Facebook (facebook.com/SaengerNOLA) and Twitter (@SaengerNOLA).

CHRIS ROCK - THE TOTAL BLACKOUT TOUR 2017
All dates, cities and venues below subject to change.


Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center
Thursday, February 16, 2017 Cincinnati, OH Aronoff Center
Saturday, February 18, 2017 Columbus, OH Palace Theatre
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Niagara Falls, ON Fallsview Casino Resort*
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Niagara Falls, ON Fallsview Casino Resort*
Thursday, February 23, 2017 Niagara Falls, ON Fallsview Casino Resort*
Friday, February 24, 2017 Reno, NV Reno Events Center
Saturday, February 25, 2017 Phoenix, AZ Comerica Theatre
Friday, March 3, 2017 Denver, CO Bellco Theatre
Sunday, March 5, 2017 Richmond, VA Altria Theater
Friday, March 10, 2017 Minneapolis, MN Orpheum Theatre
Friday, March 24, 2017 Birmingham, AL BJCC Concert Hall
Saturday, March 25, 2017 New Orleans, LA Saenger Theatre
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino*
Thursday, April 6, 2017 Tulsa, OK River Spirit Casino Resort*
Friday, April 7, 2017 Thackerville, OK WinStar World Casino*
Saturday, April 8, 2017 St. Louis, MO Peabody Opera House
Friday, April 14, 2017 Tampa, FL Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Cleveland, OH State Theatre
Saturday, April 22, 2017 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun*
Friday, April 28, 2017 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre
Saturday, May 13, 2017 Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre
Sunday, May 14, 2017 Austin, TX Bass Concert Hall
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Pittsburgh, PA Benedum Center
Thursday, May 25, 2017 Cherokee, NC Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Event Centre*
Friday, May 26, 2017 Atlanta, GA Fox Theater
Saturday, June 3, 2017 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Hotel Casino*

* - Not a Live Nation promoted show