The man behind the “show about nothing” has proved he is something of a big deal.
Breaking out during sets on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, comedian Jerry Seinfeld has not looked back.
Co-creating one of the top shows of all time, Seinfeld, with Larry David, he’s continued to perform his stand-up routine since the show came to a close in 1998.
The routine makes a stop at Embassy Theatre on Thursday, June 22. And if you don’t already have a ticket, you’re out of luck as it’s sold out.
Professional career
Based on his sold-out show, it’s clear that there isn’t too much that can be said about Seinfeld that you might not know.
The New York native began his professional comedy career in 1975. After making some cameos on television shows, his break came when he appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He did so well that he got what every stand-up comedian that came on the show wanted: an invitation to sit next to Carson after his set. He went on to appear on the show numerous times, staking his claim as one of the premier comics in America.
With his star on the rise, he was given an opportunity to create his own show on NBC, The Seinfeld Chronicles in 1988. Joined by David, the show was renamed Seinfeld, but wasn’t a hit right away. After flirting with cancellation, it hit its stride and found its audience, becoming one of the top shows ever. During its nine-season run, Seinfeld was nominated for 68 Emmys, winning 10, plus three Golden Globes. It was also named the greatest television show of all time by TV Guide in 2009 and best sitcom in a 2012 poll conducted by 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair.
After stepping away from Seinfeld, the comedian has stayed busy with charity work, comedy specials, books, and the hit Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, which began as web series before being purchased by Netflix.
His deal with Netflix also saw Seinfeld move over to the streaming service, as well as two stand-up specials, including 2020’s 23 Hours To Kill.
Better late than never
The June 22 show at the Embassy will be the second time he’s tried to appear since 2020. He was originally slated to perform on May 29, 2020, but, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic put an end to that idea.
He has performed at the Embassy numerous times, his most recent being in 2014.
If you were lucky enough to nab some tickets to the upcoming performance, than congratulations. For the rest of us, we might just be waiting to see him the next time he comes through the Summit City.
