Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy centers his comedy on his family, including his teenage son and mother. Sometimes she thinks she is the show.
The folks at Netflix warned comedian Jo Koy: Once his “Live From Seattle” comedy special aired last spring, his career would take a dramatic turn.
But the Los Angeles-based comic had no idea the turn would come so fast and furious.
A month into 2018, he is seeing his shows sell out in record time — sometimes a matter of minutes. In most cities — including Tucson on Saturday, Feb. 3 — he’s adding shows; in Hawaii last October, he sold out 11 shows at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.
“It was crazy,” Koy, 46, said during a phone call from home in Los Angeles last week. “We beat Mariah Carey. She had 22,000 tickets sold, we had 23,500.“
“Ever since the Netflix special, this tour has been on steroids. We’re sold out until May,” he added, sounding like he still couldn’t believe what was happening to him as he marks 28 years in standup. “We’re doing multiple shows in most cities. It’s just nuts what’s going on.”
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Want to see him in person? Here are the details:
What: Jo Koy in concert.
When: 7 and 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3.
Where: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.
Tickets: $37 to $112 through foxtucsontheatre.ticketforce.com
