Louis C.K. Reveals Initial 2016 Tour Schedule

After announcing on “The Tonight Show” last week that he planned to go on tour soon and “do standup all over the country,” Louis C.K. has revealed the first batch of dates, including Baltimore, Asbury Park and Chicago.

“Usually I have a year where I’m splitting touring with shooting something, but this year I just want to do stand-up; I think that’s when I’m best at it, is when I’m not competing with other things,” the comedian told “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon. “I don’t know where I’m going but it’s pretty much everywhere – the whole country and Europe, some other stuff.”

He added that he had such a good time playing Madison Square Garden last year that he’s going to do some more “big gigs” along with theatres.

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"Funny Or Die Presents The Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival," Aaron's Amphitheatre At Lakewood, Atlanta, Ga.

This is how the initial routing stands today:

May 17 – Baltimore, Md., Modell Performing Arts Center At The Lyric (early & late shows)       
May 18 – Baltimore, Md., Modell Performing Arts Center At The Lyric    
May 19 – Asbury Park, N.J., Paramount Theatre      
May 20 – Asbury Park, N.J., Paramount Theatre      
May 25 – Mashantucket, Conn., Foxwoods Resort Casino  
May 26 – Mashantucket, Conn., Foxwoods Resort Casino  
May 31 – Chicago, Ill., Chicago Theatre
June 1 – Chicago, Ill., Chicago Theatre
June 2 – Chicago, Ill., Chicago Theatre
June 3 – Chicago, Ill., Chicago Theatre         
June 8 – Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Mohegan Sun Arena At Casey Plaza    
June 9 – Reading, Pa., Santander Arena

Tickets for most dates are on sale now. Mashantucket’s onsales begin May 13 at 10 a.m. EDT.

While you wait for more gigs to be announced, be sure to check out Louis’ new series, “Horace And Pete,” which he produced, directed, wrote, distributed and financed on his own. The cast includes Steve Buscemi, Edie Falco, Alan Alda, Jessica Lange, Aidy Bryant, Steven Wright and Kurt Metzger. Episodes are available to stream or download on Louis’ website.

Visit LouisCK.net for more details.