Cheech and Chong with special guest Shelby Chong
TWO SHOWS - Friday, October 28 & Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 8pm Each Night
SECOND SHOW ADDED ON FRIDAY AT 8PM
Together, Tommy Chong and Richard “Cheech” Marin make up the hilariously irreverent, satirical, counter-culture, no-holds-barred duo Cheech and Chong. Cheech Marin was born in South Central Los Angeles and met Tommy Chong in Vancouver, British Columbia as a political refugee. The duo moved back to Los Angeles and proved entertainment gold. Six of their albums went gold, four were nominated for Grammys, and Los Cochinos won the 1973 Grammy for Best Comedy Recording. The critically acclaimed duo made a fluid transition to films, starring in eight features together.
In 2009, everyone’s favorite duo reunited after 25 years apart for a national and international comedy tour, the “Lights Out Tour”, selling out everywhere. They also shot a full length live comedy film Hey Watch This in 2010. The “Get It Legal Tour” followed as well as the “Cheech & Chong: A Joint Venture Tour”. They are now touring with the "Cheech & Chong: Light Up America & Canada" tour which has proven to be one of the most successful comedy tours of the year, selling out multiple shows from coast to coast. They are joined on the tour by Shelby Chong.
Cheech Marin is a paradox in the world of entertainment. Cheech is an actor, director, writer, musician, art collector, and humanitarian, a man who has enough talent, humor, and intelligence to do just about anything. He is truly a multi-generational star.
During a split with Chong, Cheech wrote, directed, and starred in the comedy Born In East L.A.. He has appeared in over 20 films, including his scene-stealing role in Tin Cup. On television, Cheech was a sitcom regular before joining Don Johnson on the highly successful CBS drama, Nash Bridges (1996-2001). He later had a recurring role on the hit NBC show, Lost, and a recent guest stint on Jane the Virgin. Cheech is a favorite with children around the world through his many roles in animated movies and music projects, including Oliver & Company, The Lion King, Cars, and Cars 2.
Tommy Chong began his entertainment career as a musician in a Canadian-based rhythm and blues band. Eventually, he landed a gig with the Vancouvers and co-wrote the band's 1960's hit, "Does Your Mama Know About Me”. From here, Chong eventually turned towards the life as an actor. Tommy has appeared in several films including Far Out Man! and National Lampoon’s Senior Trip. Chong has also starred, most notably, as "Leo" on Fox’s That 70's Show, and has guest starred on ABC's Dharma & Greg and The George Lopez Show. Chong recently released his new book entitled Cheech and Chong: The Unauthorized Autobiography about the exploits of the infamous duo's smoke-filled world. In 2014, Tommy lit up the dance floor as a contestant on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars and was paired with pro dancer Peta Murgatroyd. Tommy is also gearing up for the premiere of his online talk show “Almost Legal With Tommy Chong” set to come out on Friday, October 23rd.
Tickets are $65, $45 & $35 plus tax and an online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased in the Gift Shop). Tickets in the ADA section are for patrons with mobility disabilities and up to three companions. If companion seating is not available because the ADA section is sold out, RCGR will offer other seats as close as possible to the accessible seat, if available, at the purchase price of the other section. Tickets are on sale in the Gift Shop and online.
Hotel packages are available by calling 877-677-3456. Packages are $290 plus tax and include a one night stay in a deluxe king or double queen room, two tickets to the show and two dinners at Robert's Buffet. There are a limited number of hotel packages available.
Doors open each night at 7pm for the 8pm show.