Comedy Is Coming To The Highlight Factory: Martin Lawrence to Host ‘Lit AF Tour’ at Philips Arena (Friday April 13)

February 12, 2018 0

unnamed-11 Comedy Is Coming To The Highlight Factory: Martin Lawrence to Host 'Lit AF Tour' at Philips Arena (Friday April 13)

Comedian, actor, director and producer Martin Lawrence will return to the stage as the host of 2018’s hottest comedy event: the LIT AF Tour, featuring an amazing lineup of comedic talent. Coming off the 20th anniversary of Def Comedy Jam, where he is known for his legendary hosting, Lawrence has made a triumphant return to the stand-up stage wowing audiences with his signature style of hilarious stories, social commentary and more. The LIT AF Tour stars Lawrence as your high-powered host who presents a fire lineup of comedians including DeRay DavisJB SmooveRickey SmileyMichael BlacksonJay PharoahDeon ColeBruce BruceAdele Givens and Benji Brown.

 

Kicking off on March 31 in Atlantic City, the LIT AF Tour will make stops in at least 16 cities across the country this Spring including Atlanta’s Philips Arena on Friday, April 13. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, February 16. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets beginning Wednesday, February 14. The lineup and on sale date for each show can be found in the tour itinerary below.

 

Martin Lawrence started in stand-up comedy at the legendary The Improv, where he honed his talents until he was asked by Russell Simmons to host his groundbreaking comedy series Def Comedy Jam on HBO. From there, Lawrence became a household name after his hugely popular self-titled TV show, Martin, was an instant hit with TV viewers. He starred for five years as not only the title character, but other support characters like the sassy Sheneneh and Mama Payne, who became comedy classics. Lawrence would later go on to star in comedy blockbusters like Bad Boys 1&2 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, which he also directed and Big Momma’s House, 1, 2 & 3 where he once again proved his talent for creating and acting as multiple characters in one storyline.

Checkout the tour dates below. Follow @eldorado2452 on Twitter and Instagram for all your music and entertainment news.

 

MARTIN LAWRENCE LIT AF TOUR DATES

Atlantic City                 Boardwalk Hall                         Saturday, March 31      On sale Wednesday 2/28 at 10am

Martin Lawrence, DeRay Davis, Michael Blackson, Adele Givens, Benji Brown*

 

Los Angeles                 Microsoft Theater                     Friday, April 06            On sale Friday 2/16 at 10am

Martin Lawrence, DeRay Davis, Rickey Smiley, Michael Blackson, Benji Brown*

 

Las Vegas                    Mandalay Bay Events Center    Saturday, April 07        On sale Friday 2/16 at 10am

Martin Lawrence, Deon Cole, Rickey Smiley, Bruce Bruce, Benji Brown*

 

Oakland                       Oracle Arena                            Sunday, April 08          On sale Friday 2/16 at 10am

Martin Lawrence, Deon Cole, Michael Blackson, Jay Pharoah, Adele Givens*

 

Atlanta                         Philips Arena                           Friday, April 13            On sale Friday 2/16 at 10am

Martin Lawrence, JB Smoove, Michael Blackson, Adele Givens, Benji Brown*

 

Columbia                     Colonial Life Arena                  Saturday, April 14        On sale Friday 2/23 at 10am

Martin Lawrence, Rickey Smiley, Michael Blackson, Adele Givens, Benji Brown*

 

New York                     Barclays Center                        Friday, April 20            On sale Saturday 2/17 at 10am

Martin Lawrence, JB Smoove, Deon Cole, Adele Givens, Benji Brown*

 

Saint Louis                  Chaifetz Arena                          Thursday, May 03         On sale Friday 2/23 at 10am

Martin Lawrence, DeRay Davis, JB Smoove, Rickey Smiley, Benji Brown*

 

Kansas City                  Sprint Center                            Friday, May 04              On sale Friday 2/23 at Noon

Martin Lawrence, JB Smoove, Jay Pharoah, Adele Givens, Benji Brown*

 

Tampa                          USF Sun Dome                        Thursday, May 10         On sale Friday 3/2 at 10am

Martin Lawrence, JB Smoove, Rickey Smiley, Michael Blackson, Benji Brown*

 

Miami                           AmericanAirlines Arena           Friday, May 11              On sale Friday 3/2 at 10am

Martin Lawrence, JB Smoove, Michael Blackson, Bruce Bruce, Benji Brown*

 

Houston                       NRG Arena                               Saturday, May 26          On sale Friday 2/23 at 10am

Martin Lawrence, JB Smoove, Rickey Smiley, Jay Pharoah, Benji Brown*

 

Chicago                       UIC Pavilion                             Friday, June 08            On sale Friday 3/2 at 10am

Martin Lawrence, DeRay Davis, JB Smoove, Rickey Smiley, Adele Givens*

 

Washington, DC           Capital One Arena                    Saturday, June 09        On sale Friday 3/2 at 10am

Martin Lawrence, DeRay Davis, JB Smoove, Rickey Smiley, Adele Givens*

 

Nashville                      Bridgestone Arena                   Friday, June 15            On sale Friday 3/2 at 10am

Martin Lawrence, JB Smoove, Rickey Smiley, Jay Pharoah, Adele Givens*

 

Memphis                      FedExForum                            Saturday, June 16        On sale Friday 2/23 at 10am

Martin Lawrence, JB Smoove, Bruce Bruce, Jay Pharoah, Adele Givens*

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