"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour

Aug 13, 2022

Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Aug 13, 2022

Date
Aug 13, 2022
Event Starts
8:00 PM
Ticket Prices
Prices begin at $55.00
On Sale
On Sale Now

Presented By: Blumenthal Performing Arts & NS2

Event Description

PROOF OF FULL COVID VACCINATION OR NEGATIVE TEST REQUIRED

Almost four years after his first foray into unfamiliar concert territory with his highly-acclaimed Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, “Weird Al” Yankovic is pressing his luck again, this time with The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour. The tour marks Weird Al’s long-anticipated return to the concert stage after his hugely successful Strings Attached Tour in 2019 where he performed each night alongside a full symphony orchestra.

Once again drawing from his back catalogue of 14 studio albums, Weird Al promises to deliver a different set list every night, with no two shows the same. As before, rather than focusing on the hits from his career, the show will feature Yankovic’s non-parody material – the somewhat more obscure pastiches and original songs that have largely escaped the pop culture radar but are adored by his long-time fans. And like the last Vanity Tour, he is leaving behind the high-octane theatrics that he’s known for and going bare-bones – no costumes, no props, no video screens... just Al and his band of almost four decades in smaller, more intimate venues, hanging out on stage, playing music.
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“Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist of all time. A five-time Grammy winner, his 2014 release Mandatory Fun was the first comedy album in history to debut at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200. He is one of only five artists to have had Top 40 singles in each of the last four decades, the other four being Michael Jackson, Madonna, U2, and Kenny G. On August 27, 2018 the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce awarded Weird Al with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Legendary comedian Emo Philips has performed over 7000 stand-up comedy shows across the globe, including a two-week theater run in London’s West End. Career highlights include his acclaimed comedy album E=MO Squared and the hour-long HBO special Emo Philips Live at the Hasty Pudding Theatre. Emo is especially proud, however, of when he got to demonstrate the proper use of a table saw to Weird Al in the film UHF.

Directions & Parking

A special preferred parking rate of only $5* is available for our patrons in our designated garages.

Bank of America Center Parking Garage

Entrances at: 150 N. College St. and 290 E. 5th St.

The $5 rate is applicable when parked in the garage after 5pm on weekdays, Monday-Friday. If parked in the garage before 5pm, the $5 rate is void. There is no time restriction for the weekend, Saturday and Sunday.

Getting and Using Your Parking Pass When You Arrive

Pull the garage entry ticket when you arrive at the designated garage. You will need this to exit!
Purchase a $5 Blumenthal exit pass at the theater or >click here to purchase in advance online. If you would rather purchase by phone, please call 704.335.1010*

When You Exit

Insert your garage entry ticket into the yellow slot. Amount due will display on the screen.
Insert your Blumenthal exit pass in the same yellow slot, with the arrow pointing at slot.
Gate arm will rise and the screen will display “drive safely.”

*Pre-paid parking is not available day of show.

>PURCHASE YOUR PARKING EXIT PASS IN ADVANCE

7th Street Station

Entrances at: 6th and 7th Streets

The $5 rate is applicable when parked in the garage after 5pm on weekdays, Mon – Fri. If parked in the garage before 5pm, the $5 rate is void. There is no time restriction for the weekend, Sat & Sun.

Bring your pre-purchased parking pass with you to the show and exchange for an exit pass or purchase your exit pass at the box office or parking stations at the show.

VIP Meet & Greet Experience

One (1) Premium Reserved ticket in the first (15) rows, plus:

Meet & Greet with Weird Al after the show with a photo opportunity
Personally autographed, custom-designed 2022 Vanity Tour poster, exclusive to VIPs!
Be a part of Weird Al Jeopardy! – a Pre-Concert Game Show Experience challenging people to the ultimate Weird Al trivia contest. Register for the chance to be a contestant, or just play along from the audience (Shhh! No shouting answers!)
Pre-show Hang with fellow fans including complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
Collectible Weird Al Merchandise item
Souvenir VIP Laminate
Early Entry into the venue
Crowd-Free Merchandise Shopping
On-site VIP host

Additional Ticket Information

The Event Organizer is requiring all attendees of this event to have received a negative COVID-19 test within 72-hours prior to entering the venue, OR be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In attending the event, you certify and attest that you and all individuals in your party attending the event will abide by the following regulations: All fans will provide printed proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72-hours prior to entering the venue, OR be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least two weeks after final dose) and provide printed proof of immunization. Unvaccinated fans under 12 years of age will be required to take a COVID-19 diagnostic test within 72-hours before the event and will provide proof of negative result prior to entering the venue.

Entry requirements and venue protocols are subject to change. Be sure to check the event venue website closer to your event date for the latest information.