Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Tour

Concert Hall

Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch, stand-up comedian Matteo Lane performs to sold-out crowds all over the world. He has shared the stage with the likes of Chelsea Handler, Aziz Ansari, Hasan Minhaj, and Bob the Drag Queen.

Recommended for mature audiences.

Feb. 4 - 10, 2024

  • Sun. Feb. 4, 2024 6p.m.

  • Sat. Feb. 10, 2024 7p.m.

  • Sat. Feb. 10, 2024 9:30p.m.

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Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch, stand-up comedian Matteo Lane performs to sold-out crowds all over the world. He has shared the stage with the likes of Chelsea Handler, Aziz Ansari, Hasan Minhaj, and Bob the Drag Queen. Matteo can be seen in Netflix’s queer stand-up special Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration as well as The Comedy Lineup.  A skilled artist and pasta aficionado, Matteo has also painted a mural for the Obamas’ headquarters in Chicago and trained as an opera singer in Rome.

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