Craig Ferguson: Pants on Fire has been postponed to Thu, Mar 19 at 7:30pm.
All tickets for the original Sun, Nov 9 performance will be honored. If you are unable to attend the new date and would like a refund, email tickets@overture.org.
Craig Ferguson: Pants on Fire
Thursday, March 19
7:30pm
Capitol Theater
Age Recommendation
May not be appropriate for young audiences due to content, length, or atmosphere.
Get ready for a night of sharp wit, big laughs and unforgettable stories with Craig Ferguson, the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian, actor, writer and director. Best known for hosting “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” which ran for a decade and remains a cult favorite on YouTube, Ferguson’s comedy blends outrageous charm with thoughtful insight. He’s a two-time Grammy nominee for his stand-up specials, a New York Times bestselling author and a beloved voice in films like “Brave” and “How to Train Your Dragon.”
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Ferguson’s journey from punk rock drummer to late-night icon is as wild and hilarious as his stand-up. He’s performed to sold-out crowds at Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall, starred in films, hosted game shows and even roasted Washington elites at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Don’t miss your chance to see one of comedy’s most original and unpredictable minds—live on stage.
VIP Packages Available!
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Thu, Mar 19, 2026
7:30 PM
Meet the Artist
Craig Ferguson
Craig Ferguson is a multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director and comedian with a diverse career that encompasses film, television and the stage. He is a New York Times bestselling author and has recorded numerous standup specials for Netflix, Epix, Comedy Central and Amazon.
The wildly popular “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” ran on CBS for 10 years and remains a cult favorite on YouTube, racking up millions of views every year on fan-posted bootleg clips.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Ferguson got his start in the entertainment industry as a drummer for some of the worst punk bands in the U.K. Following his musical stint, he began bartending in a local pub in Glasgow, where he was introduced to Sir Michael Boyd, the artistic director of The Tron Theatre in Glasgow, who persuaded Ferguson to try acting. After several low paying acting gigs, Ferguson discovered he had a knack for comedy and was soon the star of his own BBC television show, “The Ferguson Theory.” After several stints on the UK comedy circuit, Ferguson brought his act to America in 1995 to star with Betty White and Marie Osmond in the short-lived ABC comedy “Maybe This Time.” After the show ended, ABC decided to add the talented Scotsman to “The Drew Carey Show,” playing Drew Carey's boss, Nigel Wick, from 1996-2003.
In 2016, Ferguson debuted his original History Channel show, “Join or Die,” which featured him and his celebrity friends debating provocative topics with history experts. He also hosted “Celebrity Name Game” in syndication, where he won the Emmy for best host two years in a row, and “The Hustler” for ABC/Disney.
Ferguson has written the feature films “The Big Tease” and “Saving Grace.” In 2003, he made his directorial debut with “I'll Be There,” which he also wrote and starred in. “I'll Be There” went on to receive the Audience Award for Best Film at the Aspen, Dallas, and Valencia film festivals. Ferguson was also named "best new director" at the Napa Valley Film Festival. Ferguson’s other film credits include “Niagra Motel,” “Lenny the Wonder Dog,” “Prendimi l’anima,” “Life Without Dick,” “Chain of Fools” and “Born Romantic.” In 2011, Ferguson portrayed Owl in the Disney classic “Winnie the Pooh,” and in 2012 he portrayed Lord Macintosh in Disney’s Oscar winning animated feature “Brave.” He also voices Gobber in the hugely successful “How to Train Your Dragon” movies.
Ferguson has achieved notable success on the North American comedy circuit and has performed to sold-out theaters all across the country, including Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall. He has five widely acclaimed stand-up comedy specials: “A Wee Bit O’ Revolution,” which premiere in 2009 on Comedy Central; “Does This Need to Be Said” in 2011 on EPIX and Comedy Central; “I’m Here to Help” in 2013 on Netflix, which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album; “Just Being Honest” in 2015 on EPIX, which earned him a second Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album; and “Tickle Fight” in 2017 on Netflix and the six-part stand up/docu-series “Hobo Fabulous” on Amazon in 2020.
In 2006, Ferguson debuted his first novel, titled “Between the Bridge and the River,” which made it onto the bestseller list. In 2008, Ferguson succeeded in becoming a US citizen. His first gig as a new American was hosting the White House Correspondence Dinner in the company of President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. Critics raved of his witty and comical deliverance speech to the 3,000 attendees, who included political journalists, celebrities and Washington’s power players. In 2009, Harper Collins published Ferguson’s memoir, “American on Purpose,” a book about why and how late-night funnyman Craig Ferguson became an American. The book was listed on the New York Times bestseller list. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word.
His most recent book, “Riding the Elephant,” a series of linked biographical stories, is available from Penguin Books.
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Premium seat ticket
Meet & Greet with Craig Ferguson
Photo opportunity with Craig Ferguson
Commemorative VIP laminate
Exclusive autographed merchandise item
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Premium seat ticket
Exclusive autographed merchandise item
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