Jenny Slate announces Lifeform book tour

EVERY TICKET SOLD CONTAINS A SIGNED COPY OF “LIFEFORM”

Tickets available from Tuesday, June 25th;

General sale begins Friday, June 28 at 10am local time on LiveNation.com

Today he is an actor, comedian, producer and New York Times Bestselling author, Jenny Slate has announced an eight-city tour in support of LIFEFORM, her brand new collection of personal pieces. The tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off at Town Hall in New York on October 22, coinciding with the book’s release, and will make stops in Boston*, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and Madison before concluding in Washington, DC on October 30.

Slate shared, “It’s hard to say what I like best about writing books, but one unexpected joy is the opportunity to continue to share my thoughts and feelings in front of a live audience and to talk to other people about what I’ve written. I know these evenings will bring me incredible joy, and I hope everyone who attends feels the same!”

Fans can look forward to an evening of almost impossible to describe oddities, ingenuity and hilarity with the one and only Jenny Slate. She will read passages from LIFEFORM and take the audience through all the relatable stages of life, from heartbreak to true love to pregnancy, parenthood and of course all the little weird details that make up a life. All this in a moderated conversation and Q&A with the audience. Tickets to this event also include a signed copy of LIFEFORM.

TICKETS: Tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 25th with an artist presale, with additional presales running throughout the week before general sale begins Friday, June 28th at 10:00 a.m. local time on LiveNation.com.

TOUR DATES:

Tue, Oct 22 | New York, NY | The Town Hall with special guest to be announced

Wednesday, Oct. 23 | Boston, MA | The Wilbur* with Emiko Tamagawa

Thu, Oct 24 | Seattle, WA | Neptune with Jennifer Berney

Friday, Oct. 25 | Los Angeles, California | Palace Theatre with George Saunders

Sun, Oct 27 | San Francisco, California | Palace of Fine Arts with Casey Newton

Mon., Oct. 28 | Chicago, IL | Athenaeum Center with Greta Johnsen

Tues., Oct. 29 | Madison, Wisconsin | Orpheum Theater with Dr. Ramzi Fawaz

Wednesday, Oct. 30 | Washington, DC | Warner Theatre with Rachel Martin

*No Live Nation date

About Jenny Slate

Critically acclaimed actress, comedian and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Jenny Slate is one of today’s most versatile writers. Slate is best known for her starring role in A24’s OBVIOUS CHILD and A24’s Oscar-nominated MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON.

Slate recently released her new comedy special JENNY SLATE: SEASONED PROFESSIONAL on Prime Video. The hour-long special proves that love is worth being brave for—even if it means having a baby, pursuing your therapist, or trusting your partner won’t destroy you. The special, produced by Amazon MGM Studios and A24, premiered worldwide on February 23, 2024, to rave reviews.

Slate recently wrapped production on FX’s new miniseries Dying for Sex, in which she stars alongside Michelle Williams. The series is based on Nikki Boyer’s popular podcast series of the same name, in which a woman diagnosed with terminal breast cancer leaves her unhappy marriage and embarks on a series of sexual adventures in order to feel alive.

In the summer of 2022, Slate co-created, co-wrote, co-produced and voiced the title character Marcel in A24’s Oscar-nominated film MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON. The film was released in theaters on June 24, 2022 and received critical acclaim, including the NBR Award for Best Animated Feature and a New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Animated Feature, as well as Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Critics Choice Award nominations. The film is an extension of the highly popular online short film of the same name that Slate co-created with Dean Fleischer-Camp in 2010. The short film has been viewed over 30 million times to date. It was subsequently adapted into a children’s book series that was on the NEW YORK TIMES bestseller list.

In spring 2022, Slate starred in A24’s Oscar-winning EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, a science fiction film written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. Slate stars in the film alongside Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Harry Shum Jr., James Hong, and Jamie Lee Curtis. She won a 2023 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for her role in the film. The film was released on March 25, 2022, and won an Oscar for Best Picture.

Slate made her feature film debut in 2014 in A24’s critically acclaimed OBVIOUS CHILD. In the film, she played the role of Donna alongside Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffman, Gabe Hoffman, and David Cross. For her role in the film, Slate won a Critics’ Choice Award for “Best Actress in a Comedy” and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for “Best Actor in a Leading Role” and a Gotham Award for “Breakthrough Actor.”

Slate’s other major film roles include a lead role in Amazon Prime’s hit romantic comedy I WANT YOU BACK as Emma, ​​the aimless but lovable partner and lover of Charlie Day’s Peter. Along with Day, Slate starred alongside an incredible cast including Gina Rodriguez, Scott Eastwood, Manny Jacinto and Clark Backo. I WANT YOU BACK premiered on Amazon Prime on February 11, 2022. Other films include Sony’s VENOM starring Tom Hardy, A24 and AppleTV+’s ON THE ROCKS starring Bill Murray and Rashida Jones, Amazon’s comedy LANDLINE starring John Turturo and Edie Falco, FOX Searchlight’s GIFTED and Netflix’s THE POLKA KING.

In November 2019, Slate published her latest book, LITTLE WEIRDS. Published by Hachette Book Group and twice excerpted in The New Yorker, LITTLE WEIRDS is a critically acclaimed collection of personal nonfiction that became an instant New York Times bestseller.

In October 2019, Slate’s comedy special JENNY SLATE: STAGE FRIGHT was released on Netflix. The special was nominated for a Critics’ Choice Award for “Best Comedy Special.” Slate’s first stand-up special, JENNY SLATE: STAGE FRIGHT is a mix of stage performances, funny stories about adulthood, and conversations with family in her childhood home.

Slate is also known for many of her animated films. Her major television voice credits include FOX’s Bob’s Burgers, Fox’s The Great North, and Disney’s Muppet Babies.

Slate’s major voice acting roles include the role of Gidget in Illumination Entertainment’s The Lorax, The Secret Life of Pets and The Secret Life of Pets 2, Despicable Me 3, and the role of Deputy Mayor Bellwether in Disney’s Zootopia.

Slate is known for her roles as Mona Lisa-Saperstein on NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” Liz B. on ViacomCBS’ “Kroll Show,” and Tally Shifrin on HBO’s “Girls.” Her comedic talents made her a popular guest star on these shows. From 2009 to 2010, Slate was a featured cast member on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”

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