The iconic comedy duo Cheech and Chong is coming to the Big Island in the pair’s first tour in more than a quarter century.
The iconic comedy duo Cheech and Chong is coming to the Big Island in the pair’s first tour in more than a quarter century.
Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong perform at 8 p.m. May 7 at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Tickets to the TC Entertainment and The Event Group presentation start at $49.
Successful beyond their wildest dreams, the comedy duo Cheech and Chong defined an era with their hilariously irreverent, satirical, counter-culture, no-holds-barred comedy routines. Their success began on the stand-up comedy circuit, which led to nine hit comedy albums and eight hit films, breaking box office records, shattering comedy album sales, garnering multiple Grammy Award nominations and mesmerizing fans for more than a decade.
Cheech and Chong were nominated for four Grammy awards, winning the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album with their third album, “Los Cochinos,” released in 1973. “Big Bambu,” their second album, was the biggest selling comedy record of all time in 1972 and remained so for many years. Their successful comedy streak transitioned to film in 1978 with their first movie, “Up In Smoke,” the highest grossing comedy of 1978, topping $100 million at the box office. Cheech and Chong co-wrote and starred in a total of eight feature films together, all directed by Chong.
Reserved seating in tier one is $75 and tier two is $65, and available online only. Kamaaina rates are offered for reserved tier two seating for $49 online and at local outlets.
Tier two kamaaina tickets are available at CD Wizard in Hilo, Kona Wine Market in Kailua-Kona and Volcom at Queens’ MarketPlace or online at www.ticketfly.com.
For more details on Cheech and Chong, visit the duo’s website at www.cheechandchong.com.
Info/tickets: www.ticketfly.com. ■