Comedian Bill Burr to bring controversial humor to Schottenstein Center in May
Controversial comedian Bill Burr, who Rolling Stone deemed "the undisputed heavyweight champ of rage-fueled humor,” has extended his tour into 2024, adding a stop in Columbus at the Schottenstein Center on May 16.
Ticket prices start at $52.50 at ticketmaster.com.
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The 55-year-old Burr, who performed in Columbus two years ago, is considered one of the top comedic voices of his generation. His topics run the gamut from his childhood to sex robots and he’s no stranger to making audiences cringe while simultaneously laughing.
Burr’s Monday Morning Podcast is one of the most downloaded comedy podcasts and his film “Old Dads” premiered last October as the most-watched film worldwide on Netflix in its first and second weeks. He also voices a lead role in Adam Sandler’s animated Netflix film, “LEO,” which debuted in November as the No. 1 film on Netflix.
In addition, Burr has hosted his own standup specials, hosted "Saturday Night Live" and appeared in numerous films and such series as "The Mandalorian" "Reservation Dogs" and "Breaking Bad."
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The Schottenstein show will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories, will not be permitted in the performance space. When guests arrive at the venue, all electronic devices will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times and can access them during the event only in designated phone use areas.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Comedian Bill Burr to perform at Columbus' Schottenstein Center May 16
