Craig Ferguson's "The New Deal Tour" to take the stage at Florida Theatre
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Published by Sareth Ney on Sept. 21, 2015 at 1:40 a.m.
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Photo credit: Craig Ferguson's facebook page
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Craig Ferguson’s “The New Deal” tour will make a stop at the Jacksonville Theatre, on Dec. 2. The tour began on Sept. 17 at Comedy Works in Denver and it will conclude on Dec. 20 at Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqualmie, Wash.
Ferguson was born in Glasgow, Scotland. During his upbringing, he was a drummer in many punk rock bands in the U.K. Shortly after, he began to bartend in his birth city. While bartending—he met Michael Boyd, artistic director of Tron Theatre. Boyd encouraged Ferguson to venture into acting.
Through Ferguson’s journey as an actor—he starred in the BBC television show, “The Ferguson Theory”. When he migrated to the U.S., he landed a role with Betty White and Marie Osmond on “Maybe This Time”. After the show ended, he starred as Nigel Wick on “The Drew Carey Show” for eight seasons. He hosted “The Late, Late Show” for a decade and current host of “Celebrity Name Game”. His most recent television show, “Craig Ferguson: Just Being Honest”, premiered on EPIX on Sept. 10.
During Ferguson’s stand-up comedy career, he sold out Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall. He has starred in three comedy specials including “A Wee Bit O’ Revolution”, “Does This Need to Be Said” and “I’m Here To Help”. The last of which earned him a 2014 Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album.
“The Big Tease” and “Saving Grace” were two featured films written by Ferguson. He directed and starred in “I’ll Be There”. He can also be seen in “Born Romantic”, “Chain of Fools”, “Lenny the Wonder Dog”, “Life Without Dick”, “Niagara Motel”, “Prendimi I’anima” and “The Big Tease”. He has done voiceover work for “Brave”, “How To Train Your Dragon”, “How To Train Your Dragon Two” and “Winnie The Pooh”. He went onto find Lollipop Theater Network, which brings current theatrical releases to ailing children in hospitals.
“American On Purpose” and “Between the Bridge and the River” are two bestselling books, Ferguson has authored. “American On Purpose” was a memoir about his life, how he earned his U.S. citizenship and it was his first novel he had penned.
To visit Craig Ferguson’s official website, please click here. To like him on Facebook, please click here. To follow him on Instagram, please click here. To follow him on Twitter, please click here. To subscribe to his channel on YouTube, please click here.
Ferguson was born in Glasgow, Scotland. During his upbringing, he was a drummer in many punk rock bands in the U.K. Shortly after, he began to bartend in his birth city. While bartending—he met Michael Boyd, artistic director of Tron Theatre. Boyd encouraged Ferguson to venture into acting.
Through Ferguson’s journey as an actor—he starred in the BBC television show, “The Ferguson Theory”. When he migrated to the U.S., he landed a role with Betty White and Marie Osmond on “Maybe This Time”. After the show ended, he starred as Nigel Wick on “The Drew Carey Show” for eight seasons. He hosted “The Late, Late Show” for a decade and current host of “Celebrity Name Game”. His most recent television show, “Craig Ferguson: Just Being Honest”, premiered on EPIX on Sept. 10.
During Ferguson’s stand-up comedy career, he sold out Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall. He has starred in three comedy specials including “A Wee Bit O’ Revolution”, “Does This Need to Be Said” and “I’m Here To Help”. The last of which earned him a 2014 Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album.
“The Big Tease” and “Saving Grace” were two featured films written by Ferguson. He directed and starred in “I’ll Be There”. He can also be seen in “Born Romantic”, “Chain of Fools”, “Lenny the Wonder Dog”, “Life Without Dick”, “Niagara Motel”, “Prendimi I’anima” and “The Big Tease”. He has done voiceover work for “Brave”, “How To Train Your Dragon”, “How To Train Your Dragon Two” and “Winnie The Pooh”. He went onto find Lollipop Theater Network, which brings current theatrical releases to ailing children in hospitals.
“American On Purpose” and “Between the Bridge and the River” are two bestselling books, Ferguson has authored. “American On Purpose” was a memoir about his life, how he earned his U.S. citizenship and it was his first novel he had penned.
To visit Craig Ferguson’s official website, please click here. To like him on Facebook, please click here. To follow him on Instagram, please click here. To follow him on Twitter, please click here. To subscribe to his channel on YouTube, please click here.
Craig Ferguson Tour Dates:
Sept. 23 - The Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, Conn.
Sept. 24 - St. George Theatre, Staten Island, N.Y.
Sept. 25 - Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, Westhampton Beach, N.Y.
Sept. 26 - To Be Announced, To Be Announced
Sept. 27 - Troy Savings Music Hall, Troy, N.Y.
Sept. 28 - Paramount Theatre, Rutland, Vt.
Sept. 29 - Collins Center for the Arts, Orono, Maine.
Sept. 30 - Centre in the Square, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Oct. 01 - Southam Hall, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Oct. 02 - Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Oct. 03 - Hamilton Place, Hamilton Hall, Ontario, Canada
Oct. 04 - Centennial Hall, London, Ontario, Canada
Oct. 17 - Altria Theater Richmond, Richmond, Va.
Oct. 18 - The Playhouse on Rodney Square, Wilmington, Del.
Oct. 19 - Weinberg Center for the Arts, Frederick, Md.
Oct. 20 - The Keswick Theatre, Glenside, Pa.
Oct. 21 - State Theatre, New Brunswick, N.J.
Oct. 22 - The Paramount Theatre, Charlottesville, Va.
Oct. 23 - Capitol Theatre, Columbus, Ohio
Oct. 24 - Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino, Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Oct. 25 - Kent State University, New Philadelphia, Ohio
Oct. 26 - West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va.
Nov. 03 - Casino Regina, Regina, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Nov. 04 - River Cree Casino, Enoch, Alberta, Canada
Nov. 05 - Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Nov. 06 - Memorial Centre, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Nov. 07 - Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Nov. 08 - Belle Mehus Auditorium, Bismark, N.D.
Nov. 09 - Fargo Theatre, Fargo, N.D.
Nov. 10 - Meyer Theatre, Green Bay, Wis.
Nov. 11 - Capitol Theatre, Madison, Wis.
Nov. 13 - Grand casino Lacs Event Center, Onamia, Minn.
Nov. 14 - Firekeepers Casino, Battlecreek, Mich.
Nov. 15 - Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Mich.
Nov. 27 - Iron City, Birmingham, Ala.
Nov. 28 - Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, Atlanta
Nov. 29 - Minglewood Hall, Memphis, Tenn.
Nov. 30 - Florida Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla.
Dec. 01 - Van Wezel Performing Arts Center Hall, Sarasota, Fla.
Dec. 02 - Hard Rock Live Orlando, Orlando, Fla.
Dec. 03 - The Fillmore Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, Miami
Dec. 03 - Ruth Eckard Hall, Clearwater, Fla.
Dec. 05 - Seminole Casino, Immokalle, Fla.
Dec. 17 - Mount Baker Theater, Bellingham, Wash.
Dec. 18 - Aladdin Theater, Portland, Ore.
Dec. 20 - Snoqualmie Casino, Snoqualmie, Wash.
Sept. 23 - The Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, Conn.
Sept. 24 - St. George Theatre, Staten Island, N.Y.
Sept. 25 - Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, Westhampton Beach, N.Y.
Sept. 26 - To Be Announced, To Be Announced
Sept. 27 - Troy Savings Music Hall, Troy, N.Y.
Sept. 28 - Paramount Theatre, Rutland, Vt.
Sept. 29 - Collins Center for the Arts, Orono, Maine.
Sept. 30 - Centre in the Square, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Oct. 01 - Southam Hall, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Oct. 02 - Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Oct. 03 - Hamilton Place, Hamilton Hall, Ontario, Canada
Oct. 04 - Centennial Hall, London, Ontario, Canada
Oct. 17 - Altria Theater Richmond, Richmond, Va.
Oct. 18 - The Playhouse on Rodney Square, Wilmington, Del.
Oct. 19 - Weinberg Center for the Arts, Frederick, Md.
Oct. 20 - The Keswick Theatre, Glenside, Pa.
Oct. 21 - State Theatre, New Brunswick, N.J.
Oct. 22 - The Paramount Theatre, Charlottesville, Va.
Oct. 23 - Capitol Theatre, Columbus, Ohio
Oct. 24 - Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino, Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Oct. 25 - Kent State University, New Philadelphia, Ohio
Oct. 26 - West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va.
Nov. 03 - Casino Regina, Regina, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Nov. 04 - River Cree Casino, Enoch, Alberta, Canada
Nov. 05 - Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Nov. 06 - Memorial Centre, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Nov. 07 - Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Nov. 08 - Belle Mehus Auditorium, Bismark, N.D.
Nov. 09 - Fargo Theatre, Fargo, N.D.
Nov. 10 - Meyer Theatre, Green Bay, Wis.
Nov. 11 - Capitol Theatre, Madison, Wis.
Nov. 13 - Grand casino Lacs Event Center, Onamia, Minn.
Nov. 14 - Firekeepers Casino, Battlecreek, Mich.
Nov. 15 - Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Mich.
Nov. 27 - Iron City, Birmingham, Ala.
Nov. 28 - Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, Atlanta
Nov. 29 - Minglewood Hall, Memphis, Tenn.
Nov. 30 - Florida Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla.
Dec. 01 - Van Wezel Performing Arts Center Hall, Sarasota, Fla.
Dec. 02 - Hard Rock Live Orlando, Orlando, Fla.
Dec. 03 - The Fillmore Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, Miami
Dec. 03 - Ruth Eckard Hall, Clearwater, Fla.
Dec. 05 - Seminole Casino, Immokalle, Fla.
Dec. 17 - Mount Baker Theater, Bellingham, Wash.
Dec. 18 - Aladdin Theater, Portland, Ore.
Dec. 20 - Snoqualmie Casino, Snoqualmie, Wash.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sareth Ney is the entertainment journalist for A Quarter and Dream Pictures. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications and Center for New Media from Colorado State University-Pueblo. He is a former apprentice to master of horror, Clive Barker. He is known as the journalist/superhero, Wu-Man Chu, after meeting members of Wu-Tang Clan. He is an award-winning short filmmaker; his goal is to write 150 articles in select time zones, inducts artists into his hall of fame, founder and co-host of No Cover Podcast and is the festival director at Sareth-Fest Music, Comedy and Short Film Festival.
