subject: Craig Ferguson Tickets - The Best Late, Late Show Around [print this page] Though he might not be the "king" of late night television, Craig Ferguson of "The Late, Late Show" on CBS is heating things up post-Letterman on weeknights. The television host and former Mr. Wick from ABC's "Drew Carey Show" is anything but the British familiar American audiences loved to hate during that 10-year sitcom.
Not only is this brassy actor Scottish, he's also better known for his comedy, which won over critics during the mock-documentary The Big Tease and continues to entice them during his hour-long talk show. While he continues to welcome night owls, he'll also be heading out sporadically for late night sessions across North America where Craig Ferguson tickets can be purchased for the shows at StubHub.
Ferguson's comedy will see him tour the country this year, with standup specials in cities like Scranton, Washington D.C., Kansas City, Hampton Beach, Saratoga Springs and San Francisco through October. Since taking the reins from Jon Stewart's predecessor Craig Kilborn in 2005, Ferguson has slowly been gaining speed in the talk show arena. "Ferguson's manic-depressive, quirky approach to remaking the tired desk and couch format is infectious," writes the Mercury News. Though odd, Ferguson keeps the crowd laughing even during the most awkward interviews and performances.
In other news, Ferguson was all over the news recently when he announced he and his wife, Megan Wallace-Cunningham, were expecting. It is the first child for the couple, who were married in 2008 and who also raise Ferguson's nine-year-old son from his second marriage. Ferguson joyously tweeted about the news: "Holy crackers! Mrs F is pregnant. How did that happen? Oh yeah I know how. Another Ferguson arrives in 2011. That world trembles." Following his quick tweet, his show that night took a more somber note when Ferguson revealed his family was forced to confirm the pregnancy only after the tabloids caught wind of the news.
Ferguson was born in Glasgow and as a youngster focused on music rather than the stage. After failing as a punk rock drummer throughout the UK, he was introduced to Michael Boyd, artistic director for The Tron Theater in Glasgow, who helped persuade Ferguson to pursue acting. Before he knew it Ferguson earned a lead role in his own BBC series "The Ferguson Theory." Taking an instant liking to comedy, Ferguson kept at his work within the English comedy circuit but after a few years went international with a move to the United States.
Upon arriving in North America he starred in several short-lived sitcoms before earning a role in "The Drew Carey Show," where he played Nigel Wick from 1996-2003. Following the success of the ABC comedy Ferguson began entertaining the idea of taking his comedy to another level. He made his directorial debut with "I'll Be There," which he also starred and he was named "best new director" at the Napa Valley Film Festival and the Audience Award for Best Film at Aspen, Dallas and Valencia film festivals. Eventually Ferguson began gaining exposure elsewhere, with his novels and an Emmy nomination in 2006. He continues to contribute to the comedy circuit with his live standup and CBS show.
