Comedian Jim Gaffigan to Headline Drive-In Show at Monmouth Park

 The Count Basie Center for the Arts will present another “drive-in” concert experience on Sunday, July 12 with comedian Jim Gaffigan, live onstage at Monmouth Park, Oceanport.

The show will be part of a just announced a “drive-thru comic tour,” the comedian–known for his famed routine about Hot Pockets–announced on Twitter.

I'm excited to announce I'm starting a Drive Thru Comic Tour. Yes, stand up comedy while you sit comfortably in your car. My first show will be in Oceanport, NJ 7/12 @ Monmouth Park. PRESALE (code: PALE) link at https://t.co/hweZa8QadO. Please tag folks who might want to attend. pic.twitter.com/IVEvLhCB52

— Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) June 3, 2020

Gaffigan is a five-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, two-time Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He recently released his unprecedented 7th stand up special, “Quality Time” with Amazon Studios, the network’s first original comedy special.

His screen credits include: Three Kings, Super Troopers 1 &2, Chappaquiddick, Troop Zero with Viola Davis and Alison Janney, and Drunk Parents with Alec Baldwin and Selma Hayak.

A previously-announced performance starring ‘Jersey shore legends Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes takes place Saturday, July 11.

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes to Rock Inaugural Drive-In Concert at Monmouth Park

Tickets for both Jim Gaffigan ($165 per vehicle, $225 / $200 gold circle) and Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes ($150 per vehicle, $250 / $225 gold circle) go on sale Friday, June 5 at 10am exclusively via Ticketmaster.com and phone charge at 800-745-3000. Only touchless, mobile tickets administered through the Ticketmaster app (iOS | Android) will be valid for these performances.