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Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour

The Town Hall

Midtown, Manhattan

Ticketed via Ticketmaster

Official site
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Brad Williams, the first stand-up to headline a Cirque du Soleil show, brings his Tall Tales tour to Town Hall's century-old stage.

Brad Williams has multiple Netflix specials, a Tonight Show résumé and the odd distinction of being the first stand-up to headline a Cirque du Soleil production, Mad Apple in Las Vegas. The Tall Tales tour title is a wink at his dwarfism, and his act goes straight at disability, race and relationships with no hedging. If you like big, loud, crowd-pleasing stand-up in a proper theater, this is a strong pick.

What to expect

A theater-scale stand-up show with an opener and a headlining hour from Williams. The Town Hall is a 1921 landmark with good sightlines from most seats and a balcony above the orchestra.

Good to know

  • Times Sq–42nd St (1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W, S) and 42nd St–Bryant Park (B, D, F, M) are both a short walk.
  • Buy through The Town Hall's official ticket link.
  • His material is explicit and aimed at adults.
  • Times Square foot traffic is heavy on weekend nights, so allow extra time to arrive.
  • The balcony offers a full view of the stage if orchestra seats are gone.

Common questions

Is this show family-friendly?

Williams's stand-up is adult and explicit, so it suits grown-up audiences.

Where is The Town Hall?

123 West 43rd Street, between Sixth Avenue and Broadway in Midtown.