Comedian, actor and writer Lewis Black will perform at The Fillmore New Orleans on April 16 as part of his 2023 “Off The Rails” Tour. Additionally, Black’s highly anticipated stand-up special, Lewis Black: Tragically, I Need You, is set to release globally on May 2. The special aims to serve as a humorous take on the current state of the world, as Black tackles topics ranging from politics to technology.

Recently, Black was announced as a new guest host for The Daily Show on Comedy Central, a role he has previously held as the longest-running contributor to the program. Black’s shows often end with audience-written rants that have been submitted by fans worldwide. These rants are available on his podcast, Rant Cast.

In addition to his stand-up work, Black has appeared in various films, including Universal’s Accepted, co-starring Jonah Hill, Blake Lively, and Justin Long. He also starred in Man of the Year opposite Robin Williams, Christopher Walken, Laura Linney and Jeff Goldblum. In 2015, Black voiced “Anger” in the Pixar Academy Award-winning film Inside Out and will reprise his role in the movie’s upcoming sequel.

For those interested in seeing Black perform live, “Off The Rails” Tour dates and more information can be found on his website.