Aziz Ansari, the Indian-American actor and comedian, will go on a 27-city stand-up comedy tour next year. The Hypothetical Tour is scheduled to begin on Feb. 21, 2025, in Kansas City and will visit cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, Toronto, and Las Vegas, concluding in Boston on April 19.
Aziz Ansari announced on Instagram, "Aziz Ansari’s Hypothetical Tour. The presale begins Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 10 AM local time. Sign up at AZIZANSARI.COM."
Pre-sale tickets for the tour were made available on Dec. 11, with general sales starting on Dec. 13.
Aziz Ansari’s Hypothetical Tour. Presale starts Wednesday December 11 at 10am Local Time. Sign Up at https://t.co/f2KsCZzvQf pic.twitter.com/WNyjDSczoP
— Aziz Ansari (@azizansari) December 10, 2024
Ansari, widely recognized for his role as Tom Haverford on Parks and Recreation, gained further prominence for creating and starring in the Netflix series ‘Master of None’. The show, which draws from his own life experiences, features Ansari as Dev, a New York-based actor grappling with personal and professional challenges.
In addition to his stand-up career, Ansari is preparing for the release of his directorial debut, ‘Good Fortune,’ set for Oct. 17, 2025. The film, which stars Ansari alongside Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh, follows Ansari’s character, a man struggling with various jobs, who unexpectedly swaps lives with a wealthy friend.
Ansari’s most recent comedy special, Nightclub Comedian, premiered on Netflix on January 25, 2022. In the special, he addresses the societal changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and reflects on his own experiences since 2019. His comedy has become more self-reflective, emphasizing empathy and understanding of differing viewpoints.
His 2019 special, Right Now, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. Directed by Spike Jonze, the special included Ansari’s response to the sexual misconduct allegations he faced in 2018, acknowledging the impact of the experience on his personal growth.
Ansari’s upcoming tour, film projects, and evolving comedic style continue to highlight his versatility and influence in the entertainment industry.
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