Ellen DeGeneres to Conclude Stand-Up Career with Special Performances in Minneapolis
- Ellen DeGeneres to conclude her stand-up comedy career with a final performance in Minneapolis.
- The last show will take place at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis this weekend.
- Fans will have a chance to witness the end of an era as Ellen bids farewell to stand-up comedy.
Minneapolis, MN — Ellen DeGeneres is set to conclude her stand-up comedy career with a special taping at the Orpheum Theatre this weekend. The performances, scheduled for Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17, will mark the final opportunity for fans to see the beloved comedian before her "final curtain call," according to a press release. The tour, which commenced in June, has seen sold-out shows across various venues in California and Oregon, with tickets still available through Live Nation. DeGeneres, who began her stand-up journey in New Orleans, rose to fame as the host of the Emmy-winning daytime talk show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," which aired for 19 seasons before concluding in 2022. In addition to her talk show success, she is widely recognized for her voice role as "Dory" in Pixar's animated classic "Finding Nemo." This weekend's performances will be particularly nostalgic for DeGeneres, as it marks her return to Minneapolis for the first time since 2011, when she last toured. During that visit, she made a memorable appearance on WCCO, assisting meteorologist Mike Augustyniak with a weather report. The occasion was so significant that then-Mayor R.T. Rybak declared it "Ellen DeGeneres Day" in the city. As DeGeneres prepares to bid farewell to her stand-up career, fans are eager to witness this historic moment in comedy.