Dave Chappelle headed to Radio City Music Hall for residency

It looks like our resident local celebrity will be spending some time in New York this summer.

Dave Chappelle — who lives outside Yellow Springs — announced on Monday a 10-show residency at Radio City Music Hall in August featuring guest comedians and musicans, the New York Times reports.

>> Celebrity spottings: A few of the famous faces we’ve seen around Dayton lately

The first show will take place Aug. 1, when Chappelle will be joined by the Roots.

Special guests include:

  • The Roots (Aug. 1-4)
  • Chris Rock (Aug. 5)
  • Erykah Badu (Aug. 9)
  • Trevor Noah, the host of "The Daily Show" (Aug. 18)
  • Childish Gambino, the musical alter ego of the actor, director and writer Donald Glover (Aug. 19)
  • Comedian Ali Wong (Aug. 24).

>> 5 reasons to watch Chappelle’s Netflix special

>> MORE: Dave Chappelle on Yellow Springs: “I have time to think about things”

Dave Chappelle at Radio City this coming August

Guess who’s back at Radio City this August! Chase cardholders can access advance tix to see #DaveChappelle at Radio City now through June 15 at 10PM . Get ready to laugh! http://Chappelle.RadioCity.com

Posted by Radio City Music Hall on Tuesday, June 13, 2017

The Aug. 15 show teases only a “very special guest.”

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 16 at chappelleradiocity.com.

>> 7 things to know about Dave Chappelle

>> 5 things to do in Yellow Springs

About the Author