Fringe Festival

Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson

Split banner image of Chris Grace in two different characters. On the left, Chris Grace as a stand-up comedian on a blue background holding a microphone. He has short dark hair, medium complexion, a long sleeve blue shirt with stripes and a goatee. On the right, he is in a Scarlett Johansson "Black Widow" outfit on a red background. His hair is red and he is holding two staffs in a fighting position. He has a black zip-up top.

Sunday, January 12

2pm

The Playhouse

$30

Age Recommendation

May not be appropriate for young audiences due to content, length or atmosphere.

America’s 88th-most beloved Chinese actor, Chris Grace celebrates the life of actor Scarlett Johansson through stand-up comedy, stage combat and the songs of Tom Waits. This show reimagines what is and isn’t possible… or appropriate… in the life of an artist. Conceived and written by Grace, who you may recognize as Jerry from NBC’s “Superstore.” 

Fringe Festival

Kick off the New Year with a dive into the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. As the world's largest arts festival, it offers a kaleidoscope of talent and spectacle. Our three-day mini-festival showcases top acts from last year, including cutting-edge theater, side-splitting comedy, mesmerizing drag and jaw-dropping cirque acts. Join us for one performance or delight in all five. You’ll get a glimpse into the electrifying energy of the Fringe, with the best of the best straight from the stages that set Edinburgh ablaze.

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Photos

  • Chris Grace, a middle aged man with medium complexion and short black hair,resting his head on his hands and looking towards the viewer on a dark background.

  • Chris Grace, a middle aged asian man with medium complexion and short black hair, in a rainbow striped shirt.

  • Illustration of Chris Grace, a middle aged man with medium complexion and short black hair, holding a microphone with curious look on his face. He is wearing a blue shirt with red, purple and blue horizontal stripe

  • Chris Grace, a middle aged man with medium complexion and short black hair, in a grey pol with a surprise look on his face and his hands held up next to his head, on a flowery background.

  • Chris Grace, a middle aged man with medium complexion and short black hair,jumping with his legs bent back and feet behind him, against a grey wall.

  • Chris Grace, a middle aged man with medium complexion and short black hair, standing next to a colorful wall in a red shirt with a blue and white stripe.

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  • Charles & Barbara Saeman

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