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ELLEN DEGENERES ON TOUR:
As a beloved television icon and entertainment pioneer, Ellen DeGeneres' distinctive comedic voice has resonated with audiences from her first stand-up comedy appearance through her work today on television, in film, and in the literary world.
Ellen DeGeneres has made a home for herself in daytime with her hit syndicated talk show, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Currently in its 15th season, the show has earned a total of 59 Daytime Emmy® Awards, including 10 for Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment crowning it the record holder in this category. In addition, DeGeneres has won 12 Teen Choice Awards and she is a 20-time People's Choice Awards winner making her the most decorated individual in the 43-year history of the franchise.
In November 2016, DeGeneres was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom presented by President Obama. The prestigious award is the nation's highest civilian honor and was bestowed on DeGeneres for her extraordinary contributions to notable change and progress in the United States. She was also presented with the 15th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in October 2012.
DeGeneres had the honor of hosting the highly rated 79th Annual Academy Awards® in 2007 and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy® Award in the Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program category. In 2014, DeGeneres hosted the 86th Annual Academy Awards drawing the telecast's largest audience in 14 years and most famously broke the Internet with her star-studded selfie.
DeGeneres also received critical success for her HBO stand-up specials: "The Beginning" received two Primetime Emmy nominations in 2001 and "Here and Now" was nominated for two Primetime Emmys in 2003. Earlier this year, DeGeneres announced she will be returning to her stand-up comedy roots after a 15-year hiatus with a highly anticipated Netflix comedy special set to be released in 2018.
DeGeneres, an accomplished best-selling author, released her first home design book, "HOME," in Fall 2015. Additionally, DeGeneres has had three best-selling books: "Seriously...I'm Kidding," which includes a compilation of comedic observations, quotes, and stories from her life, "The Funny Thing Is...," and "My Point...And I Do Have One."
In June 2015, DeGeneres launched ED Ellen DeGeneres, a lifestyle brand inspired by her iconic style, values, and personality featuring an array of product categories that include women's apparel, footwear, accessories, pet products, bedding and bath, home furnishing and décor, and a collection of baby products. In March 2016, ED teamed up with leading fashion footwear distributor Camuto Group to create a collection of shoes and handbags. In addition, ED launched a line of bedding exclusively for Bed, Bath & Beyond in April 2016. In February 2017, ED launched an exclusive pet collection in partnership with PetSmart, and a collection of furniture, rugs, and tabletop in collaboration with Thomasville, Loloi, and Royal Doulton, respectively, in March 2017. DeGeneres launched her ED baby lifestyle collection in August 2017, available exclusively at buybuy BABY, and she will be expanding her home collection with the addition of outdoor furniture and lighting collections in Fall 2018.The ED brand is available on the brand's flagship e-commerce site, EDbyEllen.com.
DeGeneres' production company, A Very Good Production (AVGP), is producing a wide range of television. Its hit NBC series "Little Big Shots" is entering its third season and has spawned the spin-off "Little Big Shots: Forever Young." DeGeneres serves as host and executive producer of her new NBC primetime reality competition show, "Ellen's Game of Games," which was picked up for a second season. AVGP will premiere two additional shows in 2018, "Splitting Up Together" for ABC and "Green Eggs & Ham" for Netflix. Other AVGP series include NBC's "First Dates," HGTV's "Ellen's Design Challenge," ABC's "Repeat After Me," and NBC's "One Big Happy." AVGP is also developing feature films at Warner Brothers, Disney, Fox Searchlight, and Lionsgate.
DeGeneres has been successful in her feature film work scoring unprecedented popular and critical response to her character, Dory, in the blockbuster animated feature "Finding Nemo." The highly anticipated sequel, "Finding Dory," was released in June 2016 and set the record for the highest-grossing animated film debut at the domestic box office and surpassed the billion-dollar global box office mark.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
DeGeneres' career began as an emcee at a local comedy club in her hometown of New Orleans. Her acting career in television included roles in several successful sitcoms before being offered a part on "These Friends of Mine" by ABC. Following the first season, the show was renamed "Ellen." Running from 1994 to 1998, the show garnered record ratings with DeGeneres receiving Primetime Emmy nominations each season in the Best Actress category. In 1997, DeGeneres was the recipient of the coveted Peabody Award and earned a Primetime Emmy Award for writing the critically acclaimed "Puppy Episode" where her character came out as a gay woman to a record 46 million viewers.
Both on and off screen, DeGeneres' humanitarian efforts take center stage. Earlier this year, with the help of her wife Portia de Rossi, DeGeneres established The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund, which supports global conservation efforts for critically endangered species. The first initiative of the fund is to build The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. The campus will permanently secure the future of wild gorillas in Rwanda by building on successful field conservation efforts, while empowering the people living near the gorillas to thrive in relationship to their own ecosystem. This project gives Ellen the opportunity to carry on the legacy of her hero, visionary scientist Dian Fossey, joining her as a protector and champion of the critically endangered mountain gorilla. DeGeneres has also brought awareness to the anti-bullying issue by creating a PSA titled, "Be Kind." Overall, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" has raised over $50 million for various causes, including global warming and breast cancer awareness.
Ellen has such an engaging manner about her that you can't help but enjoy listening to her. For those who watch her on TV it had to have been a great treat to see her live. I remember her when she was a stand-up comedian so I particularly enjoyed her return to comedy. Be sure to check out her comedy special that will be on Netflix later this year.
This show was well worth our time, travel and money to see Ellen! She was GREAT! I loved every moment!! If you are ever able to get a chance to see her in person, do it!
I love Ellen, and she did not disappoint us. I went with my adult girl children and a good friend. It was perfect. I can't say it was the funniest show I have ever seen but most of the show was comedy and I found it very funny. She also talked about her personal struggles. We enjoyed "getting to know her" a little better. She seems very down to earth. She also had a question and answer time that was fun and showed her quick wit. I came away with a happy grin and sore cheeks from laughing so much! I would definitely recommend this but don't think there are any more shows on her tour that aren't already sold out!
If you can make to one of her shows please do you won’t regret it!
This show was, by far, one of the best shows of my life! I laughed, I cried, and I laughed until I cried. Can’t wait for the Netflix special to come out so I can watch it over and over.
So much fun!!!! I couldn’t stop laughing and had tears in my eyes!!!
I could not believe I got the tickets that I did. 4th row center. Beautiful venue. You could see that Ellen's roots are in Stand Up Comedy. She was spot on and hilarious. Portia joined her at the end. We felt honored to be there! Thank you!!
I was really disappointed in this show. I was super looking forward to this show, but from right off the start, talking about how wealthy she is and trying to "relate" to normal people. Then she is talking about her famous friends, and how big her house is, and her wildlife safari to Rwanda....again we get it, you're loaded. The best part of the show was the Q&A with the audience at the end of the show, but when it came to her stand up....$200 wasted, and I am not as fortunate as Ellen
She was funny, relatable, sincere, and took time for Q & A afterwards.
I had such a wonderful time at the Ellen DeGeneres standup show. I thought it was brilliant that there was a process of being picked to purchase tickets early. I felt like it was a fair way to get “regular” people tickets, instead of a bunch of robots getting a ton of tickets and selling them for a ton of profit. The show itself was amazing. It was well organized and I felt there was enough staff to answer questions and help people out. Ellen was amazing. Hilarious stand up and then a Q and A session which was just so much fun. Would 100% go again.
Ellen was the most relatable :) and one of the best shows ever. I laughed and cried and was touched by her honesty, her incredible intelligence, her wit and just loved that San Francisco was on her list of stops!
I’ve waited a long time for this performance and she did not disappoint. It was energetic relatable and thought provoking! Thank you you for your bravery :)
The venue is beautiful and clean. Ellen was funny, funny, funny!! She also talked about herself and made it more personal. The Q & A at the end of the show was a wonderful surprise. While I understand the reason, locking our phones in little bags was a pain. I feel very fortunate to have gotten the chance to see Ellen and would recommend her show to family and friends.
very disappointed. all her jokes were old. we saw the same jokes on tv when seinfeld interviewed her on his show. weak stage. she should have had another comedian. too much money paid for too little given back.
We were laughing the whole way! Definitely a must see if you enjoy witty comedy. Best comedy stand up I have seen and I have been to a bunch!
Really loved the show and her venue! Only thing is that I wish they would have projected her onto a screen. Was hard to see her well from where we were sitting
Ellen was beyond amazing. I laughed so hard my cheeks hurt! Can’t wait to watch it again when it airs on Netflix. Feel lucky to have seen it in person.
Ellen was amazing! I could not stop laughing. She is such a humble person, great writer and hilarious! I highly recommend her comedy show. Ellen filled up the room with laughter and love. Hands down one of the best comedians. After 15 years since her last show, I’d say she’s still got it and even better!
Awesome show! I laughed the entire time. Ellen is fabulous. Venue and people were kind, helpful, and courteous. Would have loved some type of “I’m here and saw Ellen” rememberence as no pics were allowed...a poster or t-shirt even.
Incredibly funny, unique and fun. We loved every moment! . So much fun!!!!
