Lewis Black Thackerville Concert Tickets

Lewis Black is one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all-time. He’s known for his keen observations and his biting political satire. He tackles the news of the day and does so with wit and cleverness. Black is famous for going into angry rants. He has made a living turning anger into hilarity.

"In my lifetime, we've gone from Eisenhower to George W. Bush. We've gone from John F. Kennedy to Al Gore. If this is evolution, I believe that in twelve years, we'll be voting for plants." – Lewis Black

Regardless of which side of the political aisle isle you reside on, Black’s unique perspective on the world will probably offend you. Then again, that’s the beauty of his act. He’s an equal opportunity offender. He cares more about getting a laugh and addressing the truth then appeasing some political ideology.

Lewis Black was born on Aug. 30, 1948 in Maryland. He studied playwriting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before becoming a successful stand-up comedian, Black was a playwright and artistic director at a New York theatre.

Black’s stand-up received a huge boost in 1998 with the help of his television special “Comedy Central Presents.” Since then, Black has starred in a steady stream of comedy specials. Almost all have garnered high ratings and critical praise.

In 2009, Black released Stark Raving Black. The film stars Black performing his 80-minute comedy routine at The Fillmore Detroit on Aug. 2, 2009. The performa... Read more