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Pete Davidson to Headline at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial on August 18th

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 06/19/2024

(TRENTON, NJ) -- ** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED **

Get ready for an evening of uproarious comedy as Pete Davidson, the multi-talented stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer, takes the stage at the historic Patriots Theater at the War Memorial on August 18, 2024. Known for his sharp wit and fearless humor, Davidson has established himself as a comedic powerhouse through his work on Saturday Night Live and a string of acclaimed film and television projects.

Davidson's dynamic career includes starring in Peacock's semi-autobiographical comedy series "Bupkis," which he co-created, co-wrote, and executive produced. Following the success of its debut season, production for its highly anticipated second season is set to begin later this year. He recently made a triumphant return to SNL, hosting the season premiere to rave reviews.

Named one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 and recognized as one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2022, Davidson continues to push boundaries in comedy. His stand-up specials, including "Pete Davidson: Alive From New York" and the newly released Netflix special "Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli," showcase his unique comedic voice and storytelling prowess.

Tickets are available for purchase online start June 21 at 10:00am. Patriots Theater at The War Memorial is located at 1 Memorial Drive in Trenton, New Jersey.




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This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches, and accessories will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches, and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Anyone seen using a device during the performance will be escorted out of the venue by security. They appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone free viewing experience.

Opened in 1932, The War Memorial was built and dedicated to the memory of the soldiers and sailors from Mercer County who died fighting World War I. The building is a National and State Historic Site. The building houses the 1,807-seat, fully-equipped Patriots Theater that has seen past acts including Willie Nelson, Jim Gaffigan, Jeff Dunham, B.B King, Death Cab for Cutie, George Carlin, and many more! The War Memorial is owned by The State of New Jersey and operated by The NJ Department of State.

"When we took office, one of our major priorities was bringing major national performers like Pete Davidson to the Capital Region through collaborative efforts with the Mercer County Improvement Authority, the Oak View Group management at CURE Insurance Arena, promoters, and The War Memorial Theater. I look forward to many more significant productions coming to Trenton in the future and encourage our residents to visit these wonderful venues in our Capital City.”

SLP Concerts, founded by Stanley Levinstone and headquartered in historic Haddonfield, New Jersey, is a leading concert promoter, talent buyer, and event promotions company in the Northeast region. With extensive experience throughout NJ, PA, DE, NY, and CT, SLP Concerts has promoted concerts at venues ranging from small clubs to full-scale arenas.

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015, OVG is the leading developer of major new venues either open or under development across four continents.

The CURE Insurance Arena is Mercer County’s 10,000-seat multipurpose arena located in Mercer County, NJ that holds over 100 events annually. Oak View Group provides Venue Management, Food Services & Hospitality, and Corporate Partnerships at the CURE Insurance Arena.




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