Global Comedian Sensation, Vir Das, in His Mind Fool Tour

KIMMEL CULTURAL CAMPUS PRESENTS, IN ASSOCIATION WITH LIVE NATION, GLOBAL COMEDIAN SENSATION, VIR DAS, IN HIS MIND FOOL TOUR, JANUARY 20, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 1, 2023) – The Kimmel Cultural Campus, in association with Live Nation, presents the witty global comedy mega-star and actor, Vir Das, and his Mind Fool Tour, at the Miller Theater on January 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Indian-born comedian and actor, Vir Das, hit the global comedy mega-leagues thanks to his comedic talent, wildly successful tours, and four incredible Netflix specials. Das first began to explore stand-up comedy in college and received the Richter Scholarship for Theater for his first special. He returned home to make his mark on the Indian comedy circuit after receiving more formal performance training from Moscow Arts Theater and Harvard University. Das is known for bringing an American style to topics rooted in contemporary Indian culture; his nuanced approach and narrative craftsmanship results in comedy that is beloved by critics, audiences, and his millions of fans online.

“Vir Das is a true force of comedy, whose infectious energy and razor-sharp wit are equal to his ability to bridge cultures and unite audiences through humor,” said Frances Egler, Vice President of Theatrical Programming & Presentations on the Kimmel Cultural Campus. “His engagement on our Campus is a fantastic addition to a robust comedy season lineup, from standup with David Spade to conversation with John Cleese to the hilarious holiday mischief of Jinkx Monsoon and BenDaLaCreme.”

As India's biggest stand-up comedian and a Bollywood star, Das was the second best-selling live act in the country in 2022. He has increasingly gained worldwide appeal through his various international tours, as well as his appearances in multiple comedy fan-favorite films and TV series. He starred in Judd Apatow's feature, The Bubble, on Netflix, as well as the ABC spy dramedy, Whiskey Cavalier, in the role of Jai Datta opposite Scott Foley and Lauren Cohen. Das has created, produced, and starred in multiple series, including the scripted thriller, Hasmokh, for Netflix and the unscripted travel show, Jestination Unknown, for Amazon. He is also the lead singer for India's premier comedy-rock band, Alien Chutney.

Other featured upcoming performances on the Kimmel Cultural Campus include Ilana Glazer Live! (November 2, 2023, Miller Theater); The Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour (November 10, 2023, Miller Theater); Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny (November 11, 2023, Miller Theater); Lauren Graham: Have I Told You This Already? (November 16, 2023, Perelman Theater); Company (November 28 – December 10, 2023, The Shubert Organization’s Forrest Theatre); and David Spade: Catch Me Inside (December 2, 2023, Miller Theater).

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999 or online at www.kimmelculturalcampus.org. In-person ticket sales can be conducted daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Academy of Music Box Office, located at 240 S. Broad Street. See www.kimmelculturalcampus.org for more information.

Vir Das: Mind Fool Tour

Miller Theater on the Kimmel Cultural Campus

Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

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Located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia, our mission is to engage the region's diverse communities with art through performance and education. Our Cultural Campus serves more than 1-million guests per year and includes Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, and SEI Innovation Studio), the Academy of Music, and the Miller Theater (formerly the Merriam Theater) – representing more than 160 years of rich history for the performing arts along Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. We are home to The Philadelphia Orchestra and esteemed Resident Companies: Opera Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ballet, PHILADANCO, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and Curtis Institute of Music. With nearly 9,000 seats per night, we are the region's most impactful performing arts center, and the second largest in the country. Our Cultural Campus serves as a preeminent and inclusive place to enjoy exceptional experiences that reflect the spirit of our region by cultivating a creative and socially responsible environment where our community shares experiences that are delivered with pride, integrity, and respect. As a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization, we collaborate on, present, and produce a broad range of relevant and meaningful events, we serve as an active gathering space for social and community events, we educate the region's young people through access to quality arts experiences, and we provide support to artists in the creation of new work. Read Kimmel Cultural Campus' vision statement, world view, and mission statement here. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it encompasses our mission, coworkers, and programs here.

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