Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham comes to Columbia

For more than 12 years, comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his delightfully irreverent cohorts — Peanut, Walter, José Jalapeño, Bubba J., and Achmed the Dead Terrorist —have filled arenas across the U.S.

Now, the grouo is setting out on a new, 63-city tour that will crisscross North America and Canada, and make a stop in Columbia.

The “Jeff Dunham: Seriously!?” tour will come to the Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., at 7 p.m. March 4. Tickets are $50.50.

In addition to his usual cast of characters, the tour will feature the troupe’s newest member, Larry the president’s personal advisor. Larry gives his comedic take on what it’s like to work at the White House.

GET TO KNOW JEFF DUNHAM

A Texas native, Dunham moved to Los Angeles and soon made a name for himself on the national comedy club circuit. He later conquered the comedy world by becoming a multi-platinum selling DVD artist and achieving record-breaking ratings on both cable and network TV.

Dunham has made many cameo appearances across television and film, including “30 Rock,” “Angie Tribeca,” and “Dinner for Schmucks,” starring Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd.

Following the success of 2017’s “Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster,” the comedian recently released his newest Netflix Originals stand-up special, “Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself.” the new show is Dunham’s second special for Netflix Originals, and the ninth in a string of stand-up television events that have included NBC and Comedy Central.

Adding to the list of accomplishments, Dunham’s contribution to show business and comedy was recognized in 2017 when he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, commemorating over two decades of superstardom.

For tickets and to learn more, go to www.jeffdunham.com.

This story was originally published February 27, 2020 at 9:11 AM with the headline "Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham comes to Columbia."