Ellen DeGeneres unveils dates for her comedy tour: "Ellen's Last Stand... Up"

Ellen DeGeneres has announced the full itinerary for what is poised to be her swan song in stand-up comedy, "Ellen’s Last Stand… Up." 

This tour marks DeGeneres's return to the comedy circuit following the conclusion of her long-running daytime talk show in 2022 amidst controversy and personal reflection.

The comedian's tour across North America follows her initial performance in Los Angeles, where DeGeneres humorously addressed the toxic workplace allegations that marred the final years of her talk show. 

“The ‘be kind’ girl wasn’t kind. That was the headline,” she quipped during her act, reflecting on the intense media scrutiny she faced.

Ellen's tour is not just a series of performances but a celebration of her career and a final bow to her stand-up roots, which comes after the 2018 release of her Netflix special "Relatable." 

This was part of a two-special deal with Netflix, the second of which will cap off her stand-up career.

Tickets for the tour are set to go on sale soon, with an artist presale beginning on Thursday and general sales starting on Friday, May 31, at 10 a.m. local time. 

The tour is expected to visit major cities across the United States and Canada, including sold-out shows in San Diego, Spokane, Portland, and more.

Ellen’s return to stand-up was hinted at back in 2022 during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “I also love doing stand-up, so I can always write another special and go out and [perform], which is Portia’s preference,” DeGeneres revealed, referencing her wife, Portia de Rossi, who enjoys their time on tour.