Gabriel Iglesias Brings STAND UP REVOLUTION Tour to RI's The VETS, 4/14; Tickets on Sale 12/15

Comedy Central star Gabriel Iglesias brings his Stand-Up Revolution tour to The VETS on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 8P. Tickets go on sale at 10A on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at PPAC/The VETS Box Office at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, online at www.thevetsri.com and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787). Tickets are $39 and $29; all ticket prices include a $3 per ticket facility fee and are subject to change without notice.

Box Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 10A to 5P and Saturday, 10A to 2P. Please note that the on-site VETS Box Office, located at 1 Avenue of the Arts in downtown Providence, is only open the day of the performance; hours vary, please call the PPAC Box Office for specific time. Group discounts of 10 or more are available by contacting Kevin Boryczki at (401) 680-4702 and kboryczki@provsportsent.com.

Gabriel Iglesias has been described as witty, electrifying and a talented performer who has the ability to consistently deliver a uniquely hilarious comedy experience. His high-octane show is a sure-fire hit: a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal experiences to life. Gabriel’s unique and animated comedy style has made him popular among fans of all ages.

Gabriel’s first two DVD specials “Hot & Fluffy” and “I’m Not Fat...I’m Fluffy” have sold well over 1 million copies. In response to the robust demand, Gabriel will record a third one-hour Comedy Central DVD special, “Aloha Fluffy” to air on Comedy Central in Spring 2013.

“Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution,” premiered on Comedy Central in October 2011 and was one of the highest rated stand-up series on the network. The series starred Gabriel, who hosted and performed stand-up material and featured an array of talented and diverse comedians, which he personally selected. The highly anticipated second season of “Stand-Up Revolution” was taped in Ft. Lauderdale and premiered on Comedy Central this fall. Gabriel was individually nominated for a 2012 ALMA Award in the category: Favorite TV Reality, Variety, or Comedy Personality or Act.

Gabriel’s numerous television credits include: Cartoon Network’s “The Annoying Orange,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Conan,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” FOX TV’s “The Family Guy,” “Good Morning America,” and “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” Gabriel has co-hosted top rated YouTube series’, Ray William Johnson’s “=3” and “Epic Meal Time.” Gabriel also starred in the Warner Bros. mega-hit movie, “Magic Mike.” He was top billed at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festivals in Montreal and Toronto. In 2009 and 2010, Gabriel was selected to headline the unique Amman Jordan Comedy Festival, the first of its kind in the Arab world. He has sold out performances around the globe, including Australia, Europe, the U.K. and Saudi Arabia. Touring in 2012 and 2013 will include: U.S., Canada, Australia (Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne & Sydney), Europe (Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden & Norway), the U.K. (London & Nottingham), Singapore, Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Khobar), Qatar (Doha) and the United Arab Emirates (Dubai). Gabriel Iglesias’ appeal continues to expand worldwide.