A Return to Standup

Comedian and actor Chris Tucker has had some major roles in some major comedies. In 1995, he teamed up with Ice Cube for Friday and in 1998 he and martial arts expert Jackie Chan starred in Rush Hour, a film that would yield several sequels. His acting career has stalled a bit (though he did have a role in 2012’s Silver Linings Playbook, but he’s made a successful return to standup comedy and comes to town tonight at 7:30 for a performance at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace. While too many of his jokes rely on “motherfucker this” and “motherfucker that,” he has good comic timing and a swift delivery. Tickets are $49.50 to $59.50. (Niesel)