Second Chris Rock show added to Dr. Phillips Center lineup to meet demand
Through the years Chris Rock speaks onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, Fla. — Chris Rock has added a second performance to his stop at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts this summer due to early access tickets nearly selling out.
The comedian has been in the global spotlight since Will Smith smacked him in the face for a joke he made about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, during Sunday’s Oscars ceremony.
Rock will now perform at the Dr. Phillips Center on July 28 at 8 p.m., in addition to the previously announced July 27 show.
Rock’s concert, which will contain mature content, is a “phone-free experience,” according to the Dr. Phillips website. That means phones, smartwatches and accessories will be secured then opened at the end of the event. Guests will maintain possession of their devices at all times, but anyone seen using a device will be escorted out by security.
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco and Israeli singer Ishay Ribo also added second performances at the Dr. Phillips Center to meet demand.
Photos: Chris Rock performs in Boston in first show since Will Smith Oscars slap Chris Rock, center, arrives at the Wilbur Theater before a performance, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Photos: Chris Rock performs in Boston in first show since Will Smith Oscars slap Chris Rock, center, arrives at the Wilbur Theater before a performance, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Photos: Chris Rock performs in Boston in first show since Will Smith Oscars slap Chris Rock, left, arrives at the Wilbur Theater before a performance, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Photos: Chris Rock performs in Boston in first show since Will Smith Oscars slap The marquee advertises Chris Rock outside the Wilbur Theater, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Photos: Chris Rock performs in Boston in first show since Will Smith Oscars slap Chris Rock arrives at the Wilbur Theater before a performance, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Photos: Chris Rock performs in Boston in first show since Will Smith Oscars slap Chris Rock arrives at the Wilbur Theatre before a performance, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Photos: Chris Rock performs in Boston in first show since Will Smith Oscars slap Ticket holders wait to enter the Wilbur Theatre for a performance by Chris Rock, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Photos: Chris Rock performs in Boston in first show since Will Smith Oscars slap A florist delivers flowers addressed to Chris Rock at the Wilbur Theatre before a performance, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Photos: Chris Rock performs in Boston in first show since Will Smith Oscars slap A person records video of the marquee advertising Chris Rock outside the Wilbur Theatre, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Photos: Chris Rock performs in Boston in first show since Will Smith Oscars slap The marquee advertises Chris Rock as ticket holders wait to enter outside the Wilbur Theatre, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Other shows and performances added to the Dr. Phillips Center’s lineup are:
“Indian Idol” star Neha Kakkar
“Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Distant Worlds,” an orchestra concert experience featuring the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and music from the popular “Final Fantasy” video games.
Superstar fiddle player Jeremy Kittell
Comedian and YouTube star Kurtis Connor
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy-winning singer Buddy Guy and influential singer-songwriter John Hiatt will perform with The Goners featuring Sonny Landreth
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