MINNEAPOLIS—Hennepin Theatre Trust announced that the Grammy-nominated comedian and actor JIM GAFFIGAN is returning to Minneapolis at the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) for two performances on Saturday, March 9 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Gaffigan is a three-time Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling father of five. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor which largely revolves around fatherhood and his observations on life.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave.), charge-by-phone at (800) 982-2787 and online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org.

TIME 1: Saturday March 9 at 7 p.m.

TIME 2: Saturday March 9 at 9:30 p.m.

VENUE: State Theatre

TICKET PRICES*: $39.75, $59.75

All pricing includes a Building and Restoration Fee of $4.

2018 is Gaffigan’s biggest year to date with an astonishing 13 films slated to release or start production, hitting almost every genre including comedy, drama, thriller, fantasy and animated features. He most recently voiced the role of Abraham Van Helsing in Sony Picture Animation’s Hotel Transylvania 3, opposite Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Steve Buscemi, and Kathryn Hahn. Gaffigan is currently in production on Amazon Studio’s feature Troupe Zero opposite Allison Janney and Viola Davis.

He is also currently in production on the crime thriller, Gut Instinct, opposite Josh Hartnett. Upcoming Gaffigan stars in the thriller American Dreamer and the comedy, You Can Choose Your Family. He will also be seen opposite Alec Baldwin and Salma Hayek in the comedy, Drunk Parents.

Complete tour route: http://www.jimgaffigan.com/tour-dates

This event is recommended for ages 18 and over.

HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST is a nonprofit organization that creates positive change through the arts. We serve the community through our three historic theatres – the Orpheum, State and Pantages – and our unique arts, culture and education programs. All performances of the Broadway on Hennepin series are supported by Bank of America. All performances of the Living Legend series are supported by BMO Harris Bank. Spotlight Showcase is sponsored by Fredrikson & Byron, Slumberland Furniture and Sun Country Airlines. Learn more at HennepinTheatreTrust.org.