Event Details
Date
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time
Doors: 1:30 PM - Show: 3:00 PM
Age Restriction
19+
Venue
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Address
190 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON
Artist
Dave ChappelleAbout the Event
NO phones, smartwatches, smart glasses, headphones/ airpods, recording devices of any kind. THIS IS A CELL PHONE FREE EVENT. We're making shared memories. With your confirmation, you agree to place your phone in a locked pouch which you keep throughout the evening. If you need to use your phone, there is a designated space onsite. Anyone caught using a cell phone during the show will be immediately ejected.
There is a 2 ticket limit for this event.
Dave Chappelle is an award-winning American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer widely recognized as one of the most influential entertainers of his generation. He is the 2019 recipient of the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and the 2025 NAACP President's Award. Chappelle's work in television and film includes his groundbreaking sketch comedy series "Chappelle's Show," which became the best-selling TV show in DVD history, multiple Netflix comedy specials, and memorable guest appearances on "Saturday Night Live." He has earned five Emmy Awards, including three for his Netflix specials and two for hosting "Saturday Night Live" (2017, 2021), where his most recent 17-minute monologue stands as the longest in the show's 50-year history. Chappelle has won six Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album, including his most recent for "The Dreamer" (2025).
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Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle is an award-winning American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer who stands as one of the most influential entertainers of his generation. Internationally recognized for his trademark wit, fearless social commentary, and no-holds-barred approach, he deliberately steps over society's red lines and builds his sharpest material from the other side. His groundbreaking achievements include creating the best-selling TV show in DVD history with 'Chappelle's Show,' winning multiple Emmy and Grammy awards for his stand-up specials, and setting records with his unprecedented runs at Radio City Music Hall.
Born into a family of educators in Washington, D.C., Chappelle began his comedy career at age 14. After early success in film and television, he created the groundbreaking "Chappelle's Show" (2003-2006). In a move that shocked the industry, he walked away from a $50 million deal at the height of the show's success, a decision later viewed as a principled stand for creative integrity.
His recent accomplishments include five Primetime Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, and six acclaimed Netflix specials. He received the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in October 2019 and the 2025 NAACP President's Award. Through it all, Chappelle has maintained his distinctive voice and unflinching approach to comedy, proving that success can come without compromise. His continued residence in Yellow Springs, Ohio, far from the entertainment industry's centers of power, reflects the independence that has defined his career.
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