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Martin Lawrence on Tour
Martin Lawrence may always have a place in Hollywood movies and on TV screens, but it's clear where he feels most at home: on stage. That's where he truly gets to showcase a comedic sensibility that's raw, unpredictable, and totally unbridled. One of 2018's most hilarious comedy events, the LIT AF Tour is a testament to the prowess and energy that Lawrence has demonstrated as a stand-up ever since he first showed what he could do at The Improv, the legendary New York comedy club that launched Richard Pryor, Jerry Seinfeld, and countless other greats.
Pryor was a big hero for Lawrence as a young performer, who came to comedy and acting after displaying great promise as a boxer. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, on a U.S. army base, he grew up in several cities in the U.S. before moving to New York in the mid-1980s to break into comedy. His raucous sets soon led to a spot on ‘Star Search' and movies including ‘House Party' and ‘Do the Right Thing.' In 1992, Russell Simmons chose him to host ‘Def Comedy Jam,' the groundbreaking HBO series that fostered a new wave of black comedians. That same year, his sitcom ‘Martin' began its five-year run on Fox, becoming one of the network's highest rated shows.
He found just as much success on the big screen with hit comedies like ‘Nothing to Lose,' ‘Blue Streak,' and the ‘Big Momma's House' franchise. He'd also set new standards for mayhem in ‘Bad Boys' and ‘Bad Boys II,' his action-comedy blockbusters with Will Smith and director Michael Bay. Yet even during his rise to full-fledged movie stardom, he never left the stage for long. The concert films ‘You So Crazy' and ‘Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat' proved he'd lost none of his edge as a stand-up act.
Two years after his successful headlining tour Doin' Time: Uncut Live, he returns to slay audiences all over again with the LIT AF Tour. This time, however, he's brought some friends. With Lawrence serving as host much like he did way back in the day on ‘Def Comedy Jam,' the LIT AF Tour presents an array of veteran and emerging talents. Changing from city to city, the lineup of acts includes Jay Pharaoh, J.B. Smoove, Adele Givens, Rickey Smiley, and Clayton Thomas. Of course, with Martin Lawrence around, you know who'll run the show no matter who's there.
Great show! Great experience! I haven’t laughed that hard in such a long time… The vibe was really good! Hopefully they come back to New York and do a show at the new Arena in LongIsland!!!
OMG This show is amazing Martin let’s go omg Donell Rawlings great Michael Blackson was super funny Bruce Bruce Super funny have not seen him perform before and the Ricky smiley stole the show it was amazing amazing the show is a great show worth the money. The time could have been longer. No critiquing the show. The Barclays could have separated the seat a little bit better we was tight and I was on the floor but I was still nice.
I LAUGH AND LAUGH SOME MORE, GREAT LINE UP, RICKEY SMILEY, BRUCE BRUCE, MICHAEL BLACKSON, AND THE REST OF THE CREW WAS OUTSTANDING!!! THANK YOU MARTIN LAWRENCE!!!
Comedians were very funny. The show was very entertaining. The seats were good. The experience was nice. I enjoyed it.
I liked the show but I thought Martin Lawrence was going to do a set. After waiting a whole year I have to say I was disappointed that Martin only emceed the performances of other comics & said a few jokes. If that was the case they could've called it the Bruce Bruce show or Rickey Smiley show. But the comics, promoters & everyone else involved had no problem duping the concert gowers & got exactly what they wanted...... which was the $$$$. Not trying to put down the comic's crafts but I felt sideswiped because I thought I would be seeing & hearing Martin Lawrence's full comedy bit. Oh well you live & learn!
The artists were good but the sound system wasn’t good.
the show was epic the best comedy show i have ever been to i never laughed so much. all the comics did their thing and just seeing martin Lawrence made me so happy, i got a but emotional watching his clips on all he has accomplished, ricky smiley was awesome, and Michael blackson stole the show, bruce Bruce was super smooth and rawlings had me crying everyone was lovely. the customer service was also epic very polite super approachable and informative I will definitely go again. i did expect the chairs to be a bit more comfortable but the barclays is a very beautiful building inside and out
Absolutely hilarious 😂 Awesome show I had A Ball. Most definitely good to See Martin & everyone else still shining, grinding & doing there thing. A must see
It had a big date night feel, which made it a little awkward for me going alone. I still enjoyed myself though. If I had an critique it'd be I wished the comedians had MORE time
Was a good show just wish Tommy Davidson had a longer set.
I waited too long for such a short show. I expected more time from Martin
Very good show, but should have started on time, not our fault people are late
The Show was Amazing A.. bit of a wait but I enjoyed it...however; we were on the 1st. fl. If you wanted to buy food, drinks, 1st. of all the Price was Extremely high, not 2 mention you could not use Cash so the machine to purchase a Visa card was Not on that floor you had to go up flights of stairs...along with Numerous of ppl. then the Soda was was Generic for the price...Not Good..
When I got my tickets, I didn't know who all was going to be there. When Martin introduced Benji brown, B-simone, Adelle Givens, Donell Rollins, & Earthquake, it was over the top! I really enjoyed myself and I couldn't stop crying from laughing so hard!!! Martin never disappoints!!!!
Looked forward to this show since I purchased a ticket back in 2019 ( it was supposed to take place in 2020 but we all know why it didn't). The line-up was a good variety ole school and current comedians and hosted by Martin Lawrence. I needed a good therapeutic laugh and there was plenty for the night. My one pet-peeve is WHY all black comedy shows and other black artists concerts NEVER begin on time? This show began 50 minutes late! I've been to many rock concerts in my life and they always start on time. I'm a black man and I'll never understand this about black concerts.
I had a fricking ball! Martin is still the GOAT. All other comedians did NOT disappoint. B.Simone is the new wave of comedians to carry us for a long time. All Chicagoans held it down!!! A total blast! Worth the pandemic wait.
Really enjoyed all the comedians and atmosphere was enjoyable!
The show was amazing! Every single comedian on this tour was funny! Martin kept the party going and it was an overall great show! The Deejay was even on point! 10 out of 10, must try again!
The show was off the chain, the music and the games complimented the show perfectly!!! Martin was so full of energy along with his lineup, but BENJI BROWN, B SIMONE, and DONNEL RAWLING almost sent me to the hospital, they had the audience dying!!! Back to back to back energy!!!!
We enjoyed the show, everyone was funny and entertaining
