Chris Rock’s comedy tour ticket sales have seen a major boost after Will Smith slapped him in what has become a viral moment. After telling a joke about Smith’s wife, Rock got much more than he bargained for from the defensive husband at the Oscars Sunday night.
The slap heard around the world was by far the most talked about event of the Oscars, and the wave of attention could be driving comedygoers to see Rock perform live.
More tickets for his tour were sold over one night than in the past month, according to a report.
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Ticket prices have also seen a significant change.
Tickets sat at a minimum price of $46 per ticket on March 18, but that price has now risen to a minimum of $341.
The 57-year old comedian is set to perform at least six shows at Boston’s Wilbur Theatre before launching his Ego Death World Tour on April 2.
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“Lauded by peers and critics alike, Chris Rock is one of our generation’s strongest comedic voices,” Live Nation said in a statement. “With a career spanning more than three decades, Rock has enjoyed ongoing success in both film and television as a comedian, actor, writer, producer and director.”
