Press Release: Rob Schneider - The Wilbur

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COMEDIAN ROB SCHNEIDER HEADLINES THE WILBUR
ON DECEMBER 4th
 
Boston, MA – Rob Schneider is set to perform at The Wilbur on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 7:00PM and 9:45PM
 
Emmy-nominated actor Rob Schneider, well known for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting, has broadened his focus to include directing, producing and writing.

After a nearly twenty year break, Schneider recently made a return to standup. He is currently on an international comedy tour and will release his first comedy album Registered Offender in June.

Schneider is well known for his longtime relationship with Adam Sandler and Sandler’s production company, Happy Madison. Schneider has starred in several Happy Madison projects, including Bedtime Stories, You Don’t Mess With The Zohan, The Benchwarmers, 50 First Dates, The Longest Yard, Eight Crazy Nights, Little Nicky and Mr. Deeds. Also for Happy Madison, Schneider co-wrote and starred in Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, The Hot Chick and The Animal.  Other film credits include Shark Bait, The Waterboy and Big Daddy.

Schneider began writing jokes as a teenager, appearing at local venues. After opening for comedians such as Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld, he made his major network television debut in 1987 on “The David Letterman Show.” In 1990 Lorne Michaels saw Schneider’s appearance on HBO’s “13th Annual Young Comedians Special” and hired him to be a regular on “Saturday Night Live.” During his four seasons at “SNL,” Schneider was nominated for three Emmys and a Peabody Award.

 
The Wilbur presents Rob Schneider
Saturday, December 4th, 2010 at 7:00pm and 9:45pm
The Wilbur is located at 246 Tremont St. in Boston’s historic Theatre District
Tickets: $25 and $35
To purchase tickets log on to thewilbur.com
or call Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000