Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
Arts & Entertainment
Louis C.K. Grosses $4 Million On 80K Tickets For His Fall Tour
By
Christopher Robbins
Published Jun 27, 2012
Modified Jun 27, 2012
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Christopher Robbins
Published Jun 27, 2012
Modified Jun 27, 2012
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Louie C.K. was on Jimmy Kimmel's show last night and at the last second of the interview, the host dragged this detail out of the comedian about his fall tour: more than half of the shows have sold out, 80,000 tickets have been sold, and he's already grossed $4 million.
The comedian also revealed that he has "cops on computers" making sure that no one resells his tickets for more than the $45 face-value, as they may be cancelled before the show starts. A cursory look at Craigslist and Stubhub in the major cities he's visiting shows that folks are playing by the rules, except for this one guy in Dallas who purports to sell two for $80 only to tell you in the body of his ad that they're actually $90. Dick. Here's a clip from the new season of Louie which premieres tomorrow, as well as the big reveal about the monies.
Earlier in the show C.K. talks about being asked to read for a Woody Allen movie and flunking the audition.
I found out that he was interested in me being for a movie. So I went to see him in his office, my heart was pounding, it was really difficult…He said "I want to see you do this part. He's kind of a tough guy." I tried to be this "tough guy," but I tanked it. I didn't get the part. So he said, "Here's another part." It's way smaller, and I got that. So then I find out that they gave the tough guy part to Andrew Dice Clay.
C.K.'s shows at the New York City Center are all sold out except for the 10 p.m. shows on October 24, 25, and 28.
Not everyone is impressed that Louis C.K. is moving units fast.
It sucks that @louisck has to travel all over to play for 80,000 people when I can slam that out in 1 stadium gig.
— Todd Barry (@toddbarry) June 27, 2012
Tagged
comedy
funny shit
jimmy kimmel
louis c.k.
todd barry
Christopher Robbins
Christopher Robbins is a New York City reporter covering transportation, affordable housing, local politics, and criminal justice. His work has also appeared in New York Magazine, The Village Voice and The New York Times. Chris is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke, Virginia, and enjoys biking to Fort Tilden in the summertime.
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE arts-entertainment
Banned books and Winnie the Pooh: October in NYC libraries
It's a busy month at the branches.
By
Alec Hamilton
Published Oct 4, 2026
NYC music in October: The Strokes, a Blink-182 cover band, and Polish experimentalism
An excellent and diverse month of concerts are in store for October.
By
Hank Shteamer
Arts & Entertainment
NYC music in October: The Strokes, a Blink-182 cover band, and Polish experimentalism
An excellent and diverse month of concerts are in store for October.
By
Hank Shteamer
Are you a New Yorker? The Department of New Yorker Verification will now decide.
By
Hannah Frishberg
In the mood for a pastoral autumn experience? Try Queens.
By
Elizabeth Shwe
and
James Ramsay
October is spooky season at the movies in New York City
By
Emma Stefansky
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .