Craig Ferguson: The Fancy Rascal Tour

Thursday September 7 DSP Shows presents Craig Ferguson: The Fancy Rascal Tour Thurs, Sept 7th, 2023 at 8pm VIP Package presale tickets will go live Tuesday, April 18th at 10:00am with Promo Code "VIP". Artist Fan Club presale begins Tuesday, April 18th at 10:00am with promo code distributed by the artist. DSP presale tickets go on sale Thursday, April 20th at 10:00am. Sign up for their New England email list HERE. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, April 21st at 10:00am. Craig Ferguson is a multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director and comedian with a diverse career that encompasses film, television and the stage. He is a New York Times bestselling author and has recorded numerous standup specials for Netflix, Epix, Comedy Central and Amazon The wildly popular Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson ran on CBS for ten years and remains a cult favorite on YouTube racking up millions of views every year on fan posted bootleg clips. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Ferguson got his start in the entertainment industry as a drummer for some of the worst punk bands in the U.K. Following his musical stint, he began bartending in a local pub in Glasgow where he was introduced to Sir Michael Boyd, the artistic directo r of The Tron Theatre in Glasgow, who persuaded Ferguson to try acting. After several low paying acting gigs, Ferguson discovered he had a knack for comedy and was soon the star of his own BBC television show, "The Ferguson Theory." After several stints on the UK comedy circuit, Ferguson brought his act to America in 1995 to star with Betty White and Marie Osmond in the short-lived ABC comedy, "Maybe This Time." After the show ended, ABC decided to add the talented Scotsman to "The Drew Carey Show," playing Drew Carey's boss, ‘Nigel Wick,' from 1996-2003. In 2016, Ferguson debuted his original History Channel show, "Join or Die," which featured him and his celebrity friends debating provocative topics with history experts. He also hosted Celebrity Name Game in syndication where he won the Emmy for best host two years in a row and The Hustler for ABC/Disney. Ferguson has written the feature films "The Big Tease" and "Saving Grace". In 2003, he made his directorial debut with "I'll Be There," which he also wrote and starred in. "I'll Be There" went on to receive the Audience Award for Best Film at the Aspen, Dallas, and Valencia film festivals. Craig was also named "best new director" at the Napa Valley Film Festival. Ferguson's other film credits include, "Niagra Motel," "Lenny the Wonder Dog," "Prendimi l'anima," "Life Without Dick," "Chain of Fools" and "Born Romantic." In 2011, Ferguson portrayed ‘Owl' in the Disney classic "Winnie the Pooh," and in 2012 he portrayed ‘Lord Macintosh' in Disney's Oscar winning animated feature "Brave." He also voices Gobber in the hugely successful How To Train Your Dragon movies. Ferguson has achieved notable success on the North American comedy circuit and has performed to sold-out theaters all across the country, including Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall. He has five widely acclaimed stand-up comedy specials: "A Wee Bit O' Revolution" which premiere in 2009 on Comedy Central; "Does This Need to Be Said" in 2011 on EPIX and Comedy Central; "I'm Here to Help" in 2013 on Netflix, which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album; "Just Being Honest" in 2015 on EPIX, which earned him a second Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album; and "Tickle Fight" in 2017 on Netflix and the six part stand up/docu-series "Hobo Fabulous" on Amazon in 2020. In 2006, Ferguson debuted his first novel entitled Between the Bridge and the River, which made it onto the bestseller list. In 2008, Ferguson succeeded in becoming a US Citizen. His first gig as a new American was hosting the White House Correspondence Dinner in the company of President George W Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. Critics raved of his witty and comical deliverance speech to the 3,000 attendees who included political journalists, celebrities, and Washington's power players. In 2009, Harper Collins published Ferguson's memoir American on Purpose - a book about why and how late night funnyman Craig Ferguson became an American. The book was listed on the New York Times bestseller list. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word. His most recent book Riding the Elephant- a series of linked biographical stories- is available from Penguin books. VIP PACKAGES VIP1 "Craig Ferguson VIP Meet & Greet Package" Package Includes: - Premium Seat Ticket - Meet & Greet with Craig Ferguson - Photo with Craig Ferguson - Commemorative VIP Laminate - Exclusive Autographed Merchandise Item VIP2 "Craig Ferguson VIP Merchandise Package" Package Includes: - Premium Seat Ticket - Exclusive Autographed Merchandise Item * No artist participation www.thecraigfergusonshow.com The Academy will hold all shows at full capacity and this show will require no additional COVID precautions or requirements. Click here to read our health and safety policy. Fees always apply to purchase. Tickets can be purchased in person or over the phone Tuesday through Friday 3pm to 6pm. Tickets can also be purchased online at any time for no additional cost/fee. All Sales are final. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact the box office at boxoffice@aomtheatre.com or (413) 584-9032 X105. Show Date/Time: Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 8:00 pm Doors at 7:30 pm Ticket Prices: $35.00 - $184.00 ($44.42 - $203.98 after Fees) Where/ How Tickets Can be Purchased: Purchase online using the button on the top right (scroll to the bottom of the page if using mobile), or you may visit or call our box office at 413-584-9032 ext.105. Box Office Hours are 3pm - 6pm, Tuesday - Friday. Service fees always apply with purchase.