Theatre News Wire

For the first time ever, renowned comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan are joining forces to embark on a comedy tour this fall. The tour, which is set to be a short one, will only include four stops, with one of them being at Chicago's United Center on November 10th.

The idea of this joint tour has been in the works for quite some time. "Jim and I met doing 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' and have been talking about doing this for years," Seinfeld said in an announcement from JS Touring. "We finally made the schedules work out."

Gaffigan, known for his unique brand of humor, also expressed his excitement about the upcoming tour. "I'm so excited to help out this unknown up and upcoming comedian who many may have never heard of," he joked, referring to Seinfeld.

Seinfeld, whose eponymous TV show won numerous Emmy, Golden Globe, and People's Choice awards during its nine-season run on NBC, is also set to star in the upcoming comedy movie "Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story," which he directed, co-wrote, and produced. Gaffigan, on the other hand, is preparing for the release of his tenth standup special this year. He will also be seen in the sci-fi film "Linoleum," and as Mr. Smee in Disney's "Peter Pan and Wendy."

The decision to pair two big-name acts for a run of shows is becoming increasingly popular, as seen with Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock, and Rock and Kevin Hart in recent months. This trend provides audiences with a unique opportunity to see their favorite comedians share the stage, promising an unforgettable experience.

This tour is a unique opportunity for comedy lovers to witness two of the industry's most celebrated comedians sharing the stage. With their distinct comedic styles and shared history, Seinfeld and Gaffigan are sure to deliver a series of unforgettable performances.