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Tim Allen on Tour
However busy he may be as one of comedy's biggest stars on screens big and small, Tim Allen stays true to his stand-up roots. Audiences for his live performances are just as eager to show their appreciation for his warm, wry and sometimes wild take on life in America, raising families and getting older.
Allen has honed his signature brand of observational comedy since he began earning laughs in clubs in the mid '70s. One of the most iconic performers to emerge from the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, he rose through the ranks in the '80s before finding fame on Home Improvement, his long-running ABC sitcom. His engaging and hilarious performances as Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story and hapless dad Scott Calvin in The Santa Clause led to two of Hollywood's most popular family-movie franchises. In 2011, he returned to television as the star of Last Man Standing, another hit sitcom that began its eighth season in 2020.
A series of live shows to promote his 2010 film Crazy on the Outside led to a renaissance for Allen's stand-up career and his first stand in Las Vegas since 1993. He continues to regularly perform in venues all over the US.
Who is Tim Allen?
A star at home on both screen and stage, Tim Allen has been a favorite of audiences ever since he broke out of the pack of future greats who found their voices at Los Angeles' iconic Comedy Store in the '80s.
Born in Colorado and raised in Michigan, Allen began his comedy career in clubs and on cable-access shows in the Detroit area in the mid '70s. After overcoming personal troubles and moving to Los Angeles, he soon became known for a sharp brand of observational humor that reflected his everyman perspective and was anything but politically correct. Allen found another means of showcasing his wry take on love, marriage and family life when his sitcom Home Improvement began its hugely successful run on ABC in 1991. His star rose higher with his performances in Toy Story and The Santa Clause, two big-screen family hits that spawned blockbuster franchises.
His other film credits include Christmas with the Kranks, Zoom, Crazy on the Outside and The Shaggy Dog. His two books Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man and I'm Not Really Here were bestsellers. In 2011, he returned to television to star in Last Man Standing, another long-running hit sitcom. Allen continues to perform live for audiences throughout the US.
Wasn’t sure what to expect, the opening act was great and Tim Allen was awesome. Love all of his shows he has been in over the years and loved this show. The setting was great, the bar needed help line was way too long!
honestly he wasnt what I expected as a stand up , but I've also only seen him play his character in movies. In the beginning it was a little slow but he really built his way up and it was an amazing performance.
Tim Allen and his opening act were real, open, and seriously funny. Stories were relatable and they had my husband and I belly laughing all night. Thank you
Tim Allen out on a good show, his flashbacks to his childhood were hilarious!
I love Tim Allen as an Actor. Did not realize how vulgar his comedy gig is! He had a few funny lines I really liked. Then the vulgarity starts. I will continue to watch him as an actor, but won’t see him again as a comedy gig.
We laughed so hard we cried. The opening act was fantastic, and Tim did not disappoint. Highly recommended.
Having never seen Tim Allen's in-person standup act, my expectations were high. For years I'd seen him in his hit TV shows, movies and talk show stand-up segments, but never in person. My wife and I caught his show at the Fallsview Casino in Niagara, Canada this week and were surprised to hear him using the "F"word in almost every other sentence. Don't get me wrong, I'm not judging anyone for cursing; I do it myself regularly. And I do believe swearing can be very funny at times, given the right joke and context. However, in my opinion, Allen's excessive use of it throughout his act tended to cheapen his comedy to more of a shock effect, rather than that of real wit. Jerry Seinfeld once noted in an interview that it is far more difficult to write funny jokes using no profanity. Tim has certainly demonstrated in the past that he has the talent and ability to do this, but unfortunately, appears to have taken the easy road lately. Come on Tim, you can do better!
Awesome show had a great time. would definitely see him again.
I went to Hard Rock Casino Rockford to see Tim Allen. The opening act, Lowell Sanders really warmed up the crowd for Tim. Loved the show, non-stop laughing! I have enjoyed seeing Tim Allen in movies and sitcoms. This was the first time I have seen him do stand-up comedy in person. I highly recommend his show.
If you have a chance to see Tim Allen, run don’t walk to get tickets. He is the best comedian ever!