Richard Kind is going on tour and has a show in NY. Get tickets today
Your favorite character actor's favorite character actor is hitting the road.
From May through July, Richard Kind is embarking on his 'How Not To Be Famous – A Conversation with Richard Kind' tour that will take him to venues all North America.
Along the way, the 68-year-old 'Everybody's Live' sidekick is slated to make two stops in New York and New Jersey.
First, he'll swing into Patchogue, NY's Patchogue Theatre on Sunday, May 18. At that gig, he'll be chatting with NPR 'Fresh Air' host David Bianculli.
A little over a month later, the Trenton native drops by Englewood, NJ's Bergen Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 28.
At all shows, Kind takes the stage to perform stand-up comedy and then take questions from the audience.
'I'm going to be coming to your town talking about me and only me,' the 'A Serious Man' actor shared via Instagram. '…it might be funny. It might not. I don't know. Would you come see me?'
In an interview with the Suffolk County News, he elaborated 'I just tell stories. I talk about how sitcoms are different from movies. I talk about different acting styles. It's a little bit educational.'
If this sounds like the show for you, tickets are available for all 'How Not To Be Famous' shows as of now.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $47 before fees on Vivid Seats.
Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $54 before fees to $115 including fees.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Richard Kind's 'How Not To Be Famous Tour' below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Richard Kind tour schedule 2025
A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:
Richard Kind tour dates Ticket prices
start at May 18 at the Patchogue Theater in Patchogue, NY $56 June 13 at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco, CA $115
(fees included) June 14 at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey, CA $109
(fees included) June 21 at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre in San Antonio, TX $69 June 28 at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ $47 July 19 at the Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, GA $54 July 26 at the Pantages Theater in Tacoma, WA $83
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'Everybody's Live with John Mulaney'
In May 2024, Kind served as the sidekick to John Mulaney for his experimental six-episode 'Everybody's In LA' talk show filmed during the Netflix is a Joke Festival. Each episode featured a topic that high-profile guests, experts and callers would weigh in on.
Subversive, interstitial gags and genre-smashing musical guests fleshed out the exciting live show that toyed with the format of what exactly a talk show could be.
This year, Mulaney brought the envelope-pushing series back — now known as 'Everybody's Live' — with Kind and their trusty pal Saymo, who delivers snacks mid-show.
Standout guests this season include Luenell, Fred Armisen, Tracy Morgan, Tina Fey and Wanda Sykes.
Want to catch up?
You can find all episodes of the inventive series here.
Richard Kind upcoming projects
Shockingly, Kind only has two projects in the works, according to IMDb. Here's a little bit about each to whet your appetite.
'10-13' As of now, plot details are under wraps for David Zayas' film. All we know is that Kind stars alongside fellow character actor heavyweights Mekhi Phifer and Dylan Baker.
'The Auction' takes place at Aztec Corp., a company that auctions off ancient antiquities and semi-distinct wild exotic animals. Mary-Louise Parker, Billy Crudup, Audra McDonald, Ben Vereen and Richard Schiff round out the ensemble.
Comedians on tour in 2025
Many of the funniest people around — by our estimation — are playing venues all over the U.S. and Canada these next few months.
Here are just five of our favorites we can't wait to see IRL.
• John Mulaney
• Steve Martin with Martin Short
• Tina Fey with Amy Poehler
• Jerry Seinfeld
• Bill Murray
Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest comedians on tour in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
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Wear Time: We tracked how long the lipstick stayed put throughout the day without fading, smudging, or feathering. We tracked how long the lipstick stayed put throughout the day without fading, smudging, or feathering. Comfort: We paid attention to how the formula felt — whether it was drying, sticky, lightweight or nourishing on the lips. We paid attention to how the formula felt — whether it was drying, sticky, lightweight or nourishing on the lips. Application: We assessed how easy it was to apply the lipstick smoothly and precisely, including how well the applicator helped with clean lines. We assessed how easy it was to apply the lipstick smoothly and precisely, including how well the applicator helped with clean lines. Finish: We looked at the final look of the lipstick — whether it was matte, glossy, satin or something else — and how that finish held up over time. An FAQ on Red Lipsticks What to look for in a red lipstick, per an expert According to Melinda Solares, Sephora beauty director, you should consider formula, finish and shade when looking for a red lipstick. 'It's important to start by identifying what factors are most important to you, because this can be different for each person,' she exclusively shared with Post Wanted. 'You have to ask yourself, are you looking for any additional benefits from the lipstick?' What's the best lipstick for fair skin? For dark skin? Though Solares is firm that bright red looks great on anyone, there are some guidelines to help you choose the most flattering lipstick shade for you: Decipher your undertone: An undertone is different than your skin tone. Skin tones range from fair to deep, but the undertone is the shade within your skin tone. These undertones can be warm, cool, or neutral. For a quick check, look at your veins; blue veins indicate cool undertones, green veins indicate warm undertones and a mix of both indicates neutral undertones. Select a corresponding lipstick shade: For warm tones, try orange-red and brick-red. For cool tones, try blue-red and purple-red. If your skin tone is neutral, you've got a bit more to work with. Neutral skin tones tend to look good with a wider range of red lipstick shades, so 'have fun experimenting!' according to Solares. What's a good makeup look with red lipstick? Solares gives us the 411 on how to craft a look with a bold red lippe. 'My go-to makeup look to pair with a red lipstick is very simple,' she explained. 'I might add a bit of neutral eye shadow to contour my eyes, tight-line my lash line for a bit of definition, add a touch of light and neutral blush, and work to keep the focus on the beautiful bold lip!' Most importantly, it's important to have fun with it! This article was written by Victoria Giardina, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what's truly worth your hard-earned cash. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria's latest conquests include testing the best vitamin C serums on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos of 2025. Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.
