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The Emmy-winning co-creator of "Seinfeld," the beloved 1990s
comedy series "about nothing," will take on a residency at the
city's Beacon Theatre, performing once a month from January
through June 2016.
The shows, called "Jerry Seinfeld: The Homestand," follow the
example set by singer Billy Joel, who in 2014 began a series of
monthly sellout performances at New York's Madison Square
Garden.
"My favorite theater in New York to perform in has always been
The Beacon. Comedians live for certain houses that just feel
'alive' for some reason," Seinfeld said in a statement. "The
Beacon is that place for me and I am so excited to make it my
new home."
Seinfeld, 61, lives in the Upper West Side neighborhood that is
home to the 2,800 seat Beacon Theatre. The television comedy
series was also set there.
Since "Seinfeld" ended in 1998, the actor and writer has made a
number of movies and launched a web series "Comedians in Cars
Getting Coffee," in which he hosts informal interviews with
other comic actors. He has also toured the U.S. as a stand-up
comedian.
Tickets for the new shows go on sale on Dec. 7 and range from
$79 to $175.
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Alan Crosby)
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