Dane Cook to perform stand-up comedy in Rockford at Hard Rock Live
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Actor and comedian Dane Cook will be performing in Rockford later this year.
Cook, known for his stand-up comedy and roles in films like 'Good Luck Chuck' and 'Waiting…' is set to perform at the Hard Rock Live on Friday, November 7th.
According to a press release, Cook 'has released a number of record-breaking comedy specials including 'Vicious Circle,' 'Isolated Incident,' 'Harmful if Swallowed,' 'Retaliation,' 'Tourgasm,' and 'Rough Around the Edges: Live from Madison Square Garden.'
Tickets go on sale March 28th at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster or at the Hard Rock Live box office, located in the Hard Rock Casino Rockford, at 7801 E. State Street.
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