ST. PAUL, Minn. — Dave Chappelle has pushed the Twin Cities into the national spotlight.
This week opened with a last-minute announcement that First Avenue was hosting a Wednesday night show featuring the comedian, one of the most famous and powerful entertainers in the country.
Despite the ticket price of $129.50, there was little doubt the show would sell out and it did, in a matter of minutes. After all, this guy can fill arenas. In November, he headlined Target Center in an evening that included stand-up comedy, a screening of a documentary about Chappelle’s attempts to stage comedy and music events outdoors during the first summer of the pandemic and an impromptu concert featuring Justin Bieber and Usher.
