Comedian Louie Anderson Returns To The Raue Center

From the Raue Center For The Arts: Raue Center For The Arts is excited to announce three-time Emmy Award-winning comedian Louie Anderson will return to the stage at 8 p.m. on January 27, 2018. Named one of the “100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time” by Comedy Central, Anderson is one of the country’s most recognized and adored comics.

“I’m such a huge fan of Louie. Not only is he funny, he’s a true performer,” says Raue Center Executive Director, Richard Kuranda. “I think that’s why the staff and community love him so much. He’s always a gentleman, reminding us that we can be better – and all with humor! He is brilliant!”

Anderson began his stand-up comedy career in his native Minneapolis, where he was dared by friends to perform onstage at a comedy club. His big break came in 1984 when he appeared on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.” Carson was so impressed with Anderson that he called him out for a rare and coveted “second bow.” This performance skyrocketed Anderson to fame.

A multi-talented performer, Anderson has worked in television and movies in addition to his live stand-up shows. He has starred in his own CBS sitcom, “The Louie Show,” as well as five comedy specials for HBO and Showtime. Anderson has also guest-starred in popular sitcoms including “Scrubs” and “Grace Under Fire,” and has also had memorable featured roles in films such as “Coming to America” opposite Eddie Murphy.

The multi-talented comedian and actor is also the creator and producer of the two-time Emmy Award-winning animated FOX series “Life With Louie.” He currently appears on the FX comedy “Baskets” by Zach Galifinakis, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2016. He is also the author of three books, including the best-selling “Dear Dad – Letters from an Adult Child” and “The F Word: How to Survive Your Family.”

Tickets start at $31 and can be purchased online at rauecenter.org or via the Box Office at 815.356.9212 or at 26 N. Williams Street in downtown Crystal Lake.

Upcoming Events

12/16 & 12/17: The Nutcracker Ballet presented by Berkshire Ballet Theatre

12/21 @ 8 pm: WSRep Comedy

12/22 – 12/30: Home for the Holidays with guest appearances by Modern Day Romeos & LAVA Rock

12/31 @ 8 pm: A Rockin’ New Year’s Eve with Jimmy Nick & Don’t Tell Mama

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