Tim Allen on Tour
However busy he may be as one of comedy's biggest stars on screens big and small, Tim Allen stays true to his stand-up roots. Audiences for his live performances are just as eager to show their appreciation for his warm, wry and sometimes wild take on life in America, raising families and getting older.
Allen has honed his signature brand of observational comedy since he began earning laughs in clubs in the mid '70s. One of the most iconic performers to emerge from the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, he rose through the ranks in the '80s before finding fame on Home Improvement, his long-running ABC sitcom. His engaging and hilarious performances as Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story and hapless dad Scott Calvin in The Santa Clause led to two of Hollywood's most popular family-movie franchises. In 2011, he returned to television as the star of Last Man Standing, another hit sitcom that began its eighth season in 2020.
A series of live shows to promote his 2010 film Crazy on the Outside led to a renaissance for Allen's stand-up career and his first stand in Las Vegas since 1993. He continues to regularly perform in venues all over the US.
Who is Tim Allen?
A star at home on both screen and stage, Tim Allen has been a favorite of audiences ever since he broke out of the pack of future greats who found their voices at Los Angeles' iconic Comedy Store in the '80s.
Born in Colorado and raised in Michigan, Allen began his comedy career in clubs and on cable-access shows in the Detroit area in the mid '70s. After overcoming personal troubles and moving to Los Angeles, he soon became known for a sharp brand of observational humor that reflected his everyman perspective and was anything but politically correct. Allen found another means of showcasing his wry take on love, marriage and family life when his sitcom Home Improvement began its hugely successful run on ABC in 1991. His star rose higher with his performances in Toy Story and The Santa Clause, two big-screen family hits that spawned blockbuster franchises.
His other film credits include Christmas with the Kranks, Zoom, Crazy on the Outside and The Shaggy Dog. His two books Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man and I'm Not Really Here were bestsellers. In 2011, he returned to television to star in Last Man Standing, another long-running hit sitcom. Allen continues to perform live for audiences throughout the US.
The warm up comedian was good. Tim totally disappointed us. We left about 15-20 minutes into his show. Very Foul language! Someone said he was drunk. He was not the person that he portrays on television. All in our group left. Someone outside told us a lot of people were leaving due to the language. Makes me believe he is a very unhappy person.
At first I thought I wasn't going to be able to stay through the whole performance because of the F - word that Tim uses every 3 seconds. I had a different view of Tim based on all the movies and sitcoms he has done, but, ironically I was okay with his F-words after I saw that is how Tim gets his message to the audience. And it works for him, so I will see Tim again If he comes back to the Tri-Cities, Washington. Way to go Tim, you made me laugh!
Great show! I'd go again. They should have used the big screens for better view of the performers.
Tim was funny as ever and a genuine joy to hear. It was great hearing about his childhood
My view of Tim Allen definitely changed. He was funny and I enjoyed his stories/jokes. But there was way too much foul language. Think he could have told the same stories without that and been just as funny. A bit of that language is okay, but this was over they top. We will not be going back to see him.
Tim is and has always been one of my favorite, but then again what so many F-Bombs? Show content very funny and I entertaining. Thank you for coming to Washington .
The show was great. Laughed so hard. Made me feel good. We need more shows like this at the Toyota Center
The show was old school standup no fancy screen and lights, just comedians standing in 2 spotlights and a mic… warm up was very funny, Tim Allen was off the hook funny with jokes coming at a high rate of speed. Not for the faint hearted or those who get offended easy. Old school comedy at its best. Just remember it’s just a joke…
I enjoyed the warm-up act (the pickle) more. Didn’t realize Tim was foul-mouthed ex-convict who is mad about everything. Not an appealing character reveal. Definitely funny parts but this ain’t the Santa Clause.
I loved watching one of my favorite comedians perform. He has been a favorite of mine since Home Improvement, the Santa Clause movies, Last man standing and so many great works he has done! I could not stop laughing! Would go again.
