Lee Evans Brings His Stand-Up Act to 37 Arts in May

Olivier Award nominee Lee Evans will bring his stand-up act off-Broadway. He will play 37 Arts for 12 performances, May 19 through June 3.

Evans received an Olivier Award nomination for his performance as Leo Bloom in the West End production of The Producers. One of Britain's biggest comedy stars, he is an ex-boxer who in recent years turned from comedy to acting. He is best known in the U.S. for his starring role in the film Mouse Hunt and supporting turns in The Fifth Element and There's Something About Mary. His 2005 comedy DVD Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live was a huge hit in the UK, selling over one million copies. BBC America will air a 90-minute version of the performance on May 13.

While Evans will occupy the 290-seat Theatre C at 37 Arts, another comedian will be in the larger 499-seat Theatre A—Billy Connolly Live! is set to play there from May 9 through June 3.