COMEDIAN GARY OWEN BRINGS HIT STAND-UP TOUR TO RIVERS CASINO PORTSMOUTH

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – April 10, 2026 – Comedian, actor, and producer Gary Owen brings his sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling to Rivers Casino Portsmouth this fall. As part of his first major North American theater tour, Owen will take the stage at The Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets start at $49 and are available at RiversCasino.com.

For more than two decades, Gary Owen has entertained audiences with sharp, relatable humor, building a passionate, cross-cultural fanbase that spans race, gender, and generation. Known for his unapologetic, rule-defying style, he draws from his personal life, military service, and the everyday absurdities that connect people across backgrounds.

In addition to stand-up, Owen has appeared in a wide range of feature films including “Back on the Strip” alongside Tiffany Haddish, “Meet the Blacks” and its sequel “The House Next Door,” “Think Like a Man” and “Think Like a Man Too,” “Ride Along” with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, “Little Man” opposite the Wayans Brothers, and “Daddy Day Care” with Eddie Murphy. 

On television, he starred in his own BET series “The Gary Owen Show” and co-hosted TruTV’s sketch series “Upload with Shaquille O’Neal.” After meeting Tyler Perry on “The Tom Joyner Morning Show,” Owen was cast in the recurring role as Zach the barber on TBS’ “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne.” 

Owen continues to write, produce, and perform his own comedy specials, including “Black Famous,” “#Doin’ What I Do,” “I Got My Associates,” “I Agree with Myself,” “True Story,” “Urban Legend,” and “Breakin’ Out the Park.” Most recently, he recorded two specials back-to-back— “Broken Family,” a viral hit on YouTube, and “Gary Owen…No S,” released last spring on YouTube.

With millions of new fans and a surging social media following, Owen continues to rank among the most in-demand touring comedians in the industry today.

For tickets and more information, visit RiversCasino.com/Portsmouth. Guests must be 21 or older.

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About Rivers Casino Portsmouth

Rivers Casino Portsmouth is a world-class destination located along Victory Boulevard, south of I-264. As part of Portsmouth’s New Entertainment District, the complex currently features a full-service casino, poker room, BetRivers Sportsbook, event and conference venues, premier restaurants, and more. Rivers Casino Portsmouth is Virginia’s first permanent casino and the latest addition to Rush Street Gaming, one of the fastest-growing casino and entertainment companies in the country. Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates have developed and operate successful casinos in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Des Plaines, Illinois; and Schenectady, New York. All Rush Street Gaming casinos, including Rivers Casino Portsmouth, have been voted a “Best Place to Work” or “Top Workplace” by their Team Members. For more information about Rivers Casino Portsmouth, including ongoing career opportunities, please visit RiversCasino.com.

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