Cheech & Chong Rock Radio City Music Hall

Tonight, Cheech & Chong had the biggest show of their Light Up tour so far. Radio City Music Hall in New York City was completely sold out. People were lined up around the block waiting to get in.

Cheech and Tommy briefly signed autographs as they were entering Radio City and left promptly afterward (note: It was really cold out!).

As promised, there were plenty of celebs on-hand. Kim Catrell from Sex in the City was up front, Jessie from Charlotte (ok, not really a celeb, but someone really amazing) was sitting next to me and someone mentioned seeing one of the actors from the Sopranos (didn't hear which).

Before the show started, I saw Tommy Chong's daughter, Rae Dawn, entering the venue. Cheech also mentioned that his daughter (I think he said Jasmine) was there. This was her first time seeing Cheech & Chong perform live.

The Cheech & Chong shows are getting better and better as the tour progresses. They do the same sketches and songs at each show, but they are very improv-d. Cheech and Tommy throw in these funny one-liners which makes the other struggle not to laugh.

The audience was great. They were all big fans of Cheech and Chong. There were huge lines to purchase merchandise. Plus, the smell of weed filled the air.

We highly recommend seeing every show you possibly can. It'll be one of the most memorable experiences of your life.

3 More Cheech & Chong: Light Up America Dates Announced

The Cheech & Chong: Light Up America tour is coming to these great cities.
The onsale date will be announced soon.

* March 27
Auditorium Theatre
Rochester, NY

* March 28
Paramount Theatre
Asbury Park, NJ

* March 29
Genessee Theatre
Waukegan, IL

New York Times Interview with Cheech & Chong

This is the interview we've been telling you about. The New York Times interviewed Cheech & Chong when they were in town a couple months ago doing press and promoting their Westbury, Long Island performance.

This interview was to be published to coincide with their huge sold out performance this Saturday at New York's Radio City Music Hall.

They also have audio from the interview.

Read and Listen Here

Cheech & Chong: Light Up Australia Tour More Ticket Information

Tickets for the following Australia tour dates go onsale Monday February 2nd at 9AM local time.
April 15, Sydney, Enmore Theatre
April 26, Perth, Perth Convention

Tickets for each Australia date is sold by a different ticket company. Click on the appropriate link at the top of this page.

Update: Review: Bobby Capps See Cheech & Chong in Sacramento

The infamous outlaw Bobby Capps saw the Cheech & Chong: Light Up America tour last night in Sacramento, California.

He provided this review.

What a night! The energy coming off the crowd was so intense you could barely stay coherent to what you were thinking. Sacramento Memorial Auditorium was pure pandemonium when Shelby Chong hit the stage. I was up in Cheech and Chong's dressing room with my partner and lover, Ann, when I could here the roar.

There wasn't an empty seat in the house. I watched and listened as the crowd bared non-stop laughter. If any silence came from the stage, no audience member was going to let it be so. As Tommy and Cheech performed one of their original routines "Let's Make a Dope Deal," a silence came over the crowd only for a nanosecond. From the darkness arose CHEECH AND CHONG RULE and the crowd went wild. One stoner fan got his 15 seconds of fame as Cheech and Chong continued to show just why they have been able to survive so long.

The bad boys with the big pipe loads of laughter thrilled a packed house. Cheech Marin's magnificent wardrobe changes was like a Superman Clark Kent phone booth event. In and out he went back stage to get ready for his next segment of the show. First him, then the astronaut, the old lady, then Red, Pedro's cousin. Last but not least, the tutu from the rock fight at the Roxy.

Cheech was like flash Gordon on steroids. Cheech's dress up as an old lady looked like someone's grandmother. I'd hate for her to pinch my cheek and want to give me a great big kiss. Shelby Chong's finale with Tommy in their own version of dancing with the stars was a sensational hit.

I can only say that this was one entertaining show. I didn't hear or talk to anyone whom thought it wasn't worth the ticket. I have to tell you this outlaw had the best time talking a visiting with Cheech and Chong and Shelby and I now truly believe in my lets get high heart that Shelby is now and has been a full-fledged member of the Cheech and Chong phenomenon.

The only issue we saw was some Pirates selling phoney Cheech and Chong shirts outside the theater. I will say Cheech and Chong now know you're there and you may just be getting busted by Officer O'Maley if you continue to steal copy written materials from behind curtain number two. So for all you Cheech and Chong fans out there a video of the night and the announcement of a Cheech and Chong collectors dream, will be coming very soon. Please return for your chance at a plethora of goodies autograph and auctioned off to the highest bidder.

Charity auction for autographed Cheech & Chong items begins in one week.







Another cool video. Fandemonium connects Cheech & Chong with their biggest fan.

Video: Tommy Chong Munchies Across America

From E! News. Tommy Chong Munchies Across America Part I.

Cheech & Chong: Light Up Australia Tickets Go Onsale Monday

The April 17th Cheech & Chong: Light Up Australia shows at the Melbourne's Palais Theatre go onsale this Monday, February 2nd at 9AM local time.

Click on the Purchase link above.

Cheech & Chong: Light Up Australia Tour

Cheech & Chong are going to Light Up Australia this April. That's right! The tour that's been selling out all over America and Canada is coming to Australia.

April 15, Sydney, Enmore Theatre
April 17, Melbourne, Palais Theatre
April 24, Adelaide, Festival Theatre
April 26, Perth, Perth Convention
April 30, Brisbane, Performing Arts Centre

Tickets will be available on the Ticketmaster Australia site.

** Special Pre-Order ** Still Smokin: I Love the 80s Edition DVD

Still Smokin: I Love the 80s Edition DVD will be released on February 3rd. It's the same great film, plus a special "I Love the 80s Edition" CD. Track listing, songs and artists are unknown at this time.

Film summary: Cheech and Chong are invited to a party in Amsterdam, but when they get there, everyone thinks they're Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton. They go along with it. Classic scenes...In the hotel room, Cheech dresses as Eddie Torres: ET (the extra testicle); Cheech and Chong go to the steam room which is filled with homesexuals, Red Nick & Blind Melon Chitlins; Con Talk; Dope-A-Thon; police officer asks Jamaican to give him a blow job; championship wrestling; Bob & Margaret.

Throughout the film, Cheech and Chong are seen performing their classic sketches.

DVD Features: Subtitles in English. Bonus Trailer.

Purchase Here

Seven Days Til Radio City!!!!

One week from today, the Cheech & Chong: Light Up America and Canada tour comes to Radio City Music Hall in New York City. This is going to be a very cool show. There will be LOTS of celebs in the audience. LOTS!

There are a few single seats left so when you do the ticketmaster search, only select one ticket. Otherwise, it won't find any matches.

Video: Cheech & Chong Talk Food

Cheech and Chong backstage at the South Beach Comedy Festival talk about food and bong water.

Spinner Interviews Cheech and Chong

Spinner's interview with Cheech and Chong came out today.
When asked if this will be one of many farewell tours, Tommy said "No [laughs], this is probably the first and last, because we'll probably get an offer for a movie and go back into movie mode."

It's a brief, but good interview.

Read Here

Cheech & Chong: Light Up Canada Coming to Orillia, Ontario

The Cheech & Chong: Light Up America and Canada tour keeps selling out show after show after show.

They have just announced they are coming to Casino Rama in Orillia, Ontario, Canada on April 9th.

Tickets go onsale Tuesday, January 20th at 12PM.

Click on the "purchase tickets" link above.

Cheech & Chong: Light Up America San Antonio, Texas Onsale Date Announced

The Cheech & Chong: Light Up America San Antonio, Texas onsale date has finally been announced. Tickets go onsale Friday, January 23rd at 4:20 local time.

March 14 - Majestic Theatre, San Antonio, TX

These two shows will be filmed for the Cheech & Chong: Light Up America DVD which will be released later this year.

Click on the "purchase tickets" link above.

Video: Cheech Speaking at Los Angeles Arts Month

On January 6th, Cheech Marin joined Los Angeles Mayor, Antonio Villairagosa, for the launch of LA Arts Month.

Akemi Kikumura Yano, president and chief executive of the Japanese American National Museum was also on hand (left of Cheech in vidoe). While on stage, she confessed that she had played the role of TV reporter Toyota Kawasaki in Up In Smoke. Toyota was reporting by the Mexican border while the nuns were getting busted.

Various Interviews with Cheech & Chong

Cheech & Chong did a lot of press this week promoting their upcoming shows. Here is a brief rundown and links to the articles.

Be on the lookout for even more press within the next two weeks because they'll be in New York City for their show at Radio City Music Hall. The New York Times is even doing a feature on them.

St Joe News, Saint Louis.
Really funny interview by phone. Cheech and Tommy were cracking themselves up.
When asked about future projects, Cheech said "There’s probably a movie, a TV show we’re looking at. They’re animating our early record bits. There’s a DVD from our show that’s gonna be out. And, I don’t know, some other things."

St Louis Today
Separate interviews by phone with Cheech and Tommy.
"We're going to keep going until we're 105 and need a total body transplant," says Cheech.

El Paso Times

Tommy Chong Comments on Chances of New Cheech & Chong Movie

St Louis' Playback magazine interviewed Cheech & Chong who were promoting Sunday's shows at The Pageant.

When asked if there will be another Cheech & Chong movie, Tommy Chong commented "If everyone is good and they eat their cereal and listen to their parents, we're gonna make another movie. But if they act bad, we're not gonna do it."

The 7PM show is sold out, but there are still seats available for the 9PM show.

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Video: Tommy Chong @ LAX Pretending He's Swallowing his Stash

TMZ filmed Tommy and Shelby Chong arriving at LAX. The camera man accidentally calls him Cheech. When Tommy is walking through security, he pretends like he's swallowing his stash (ala Up in Smoke).

Make ’Em Laugh Premieres Wednesday

Make ’Em Laugh, the 6 one hour episode series on the history of American comedy premieres this Wednesday night on PBS. More than 90 comedians including Roseanne Barr, Carol Burnett, Sid Caesar and the Smothers Brothers are interviewed in the series.

The filmmaker, Michael Kantor, interviewed Cheech Marin at his Malibu home (which is now actually for sale). According to Cheech, “We didn’t hit the mainstream; we stayed who we were and became the mainstream.”

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San Antonio Ticket Sale Postponed

Sorry, folks. The San Antonio, Texas ticket sale date has been postponed. We will notify you when we have the new sale date.

Precious Chong has 'Bad Dates'

Precious Chong, Tommy Chong's daughter, stars in the play 'Bad Dates' this Saturday in Gimli and Monday in Eriksdale, Canada. Precious portrays Haley.

Saturday, 7:30PM
Gimli movie theatre
Gimli, Canada.

Monday, 7:30PM
Eriksdale recreation centre
Eriksdale, Canada.

Cheech & Chong: Light Up America. More Shows On Sale Tomorrow

More Cheech & Chong: Light Up America shows go on sale tomorrow at 4:20PM local time.

March 14 - Majestic Theatre, San Antonio, TX (2 shows, to be recorded for tour DVD)
April 2 - Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte, NC
April 3 - Durham PAC, Durham, NC
April 4 - Florida Theatre, Jacksonville, FL
April 5 - Hard Rock Live, Orlando, FL

Click on the "Purchase Tickets" link above.

Own Cheech Marin's Malibu House for $2.95 Mill

Cheech Marin's beautiful house in Malibu is up for sale. The price has just been lowered from $3.9 to $2.95 million.

"It's a 3,400-square-foot Craftsman-style home with four bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms and wide ocean views. The second-floor master bedroom suite has a fireplace, spa, steam shower and balcony overlooking the Pacific. There are three fireplaces, custom woodwork throughout and a spacious country kitchen. The property has direct access to a sandy beach as well as a landscaped yard."

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Update: ** Special Pre-Order ** Still Smokin: I Love the 80s Edition DVD

Still Smokin: I Love the 80s Edition DVD will be released on February 3rd. It's the same great film, plus a special "I Love the 80s Edition" CD. Track listing, songs and artists are unknown at this time.

Film summary: Cheech and Chong are invited to a party in Amsterdam, but when they get there, everyone thinks they're Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton. They go along with it. Classic scenes...In the hotel room, Cheech dresses as Eddie Torres: ET (the extra testicle); Cheech and Chong go to the steam room which is filled with homesexuals, Red Nick & Blind Melon Chitlins; Con Talk; Dope-A-Thon; police officer asks Jamaican to give him a blow job; championship wrestling; Bob & Margaret.

Throughout the film, Cheech and Chong are seen performing their classic sketches.

DVD Features: Subtitles in English. Bonus Trailer.

Purchase Here

Update: Here is the press release from Paramount including the CD track listing.
Paramount Home Entertainment today re-released 40 catalog titles on DVD celebrating the 1980s decade. Re-labeled "I Love the 80's," each edition is packaged with a bonus CD - "Music From the 80's" - containing the following four songs:
- Lips Like Sugar
(by Echo & the Bunnymen)
- Chains Of Love
(by Erasure)
- Need You Tonight
(by INXS)
- Take On Me
(by a-ha)

The films include several of the studio's biggest blockbusters, as well as some you may not have seen in a long time (if ever), so consider exploring the "80's" once again with this large collection.

Toyota Kawasaki and Pedro Reunite

Today, Cheech Marin joined Los Angeles Mayor, Antonio Villairagosa, for the launch of LA Arts Month.

Akemi Kikumura Yano, president and chief executive of the Japanese American National Museum was also on hand. While on stage, she confessed that she had played the role of TV reporter Toyota Kawasaki in Up In Smoke. Toyota was reporting by the Mexican border while the nuns were getting busted.

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Tommy Chong Smoking a DVD Wrapper

A/K/A Tommy Chong director, Josh Gilbert, has done something really cool. He created a Special 'Rolled in Paper' Edition of the A/K/A Tommy Chong DVD.

It's the same award-winning film, now wrapped in a smokeable wood cellulose paper wrapper.


Tommy Chong provides this simple demonstration on how to roll and smoke a joint using the Special 'Rolled in Paper' Edition of the A/K/A Tommy Chong DVD.

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Cheech & Chong: Light Up America. More Shows On Sale Friday

More Cheech & Chong: Light Up America shows go on sale this Friday at 4:20PM local time.

March 14 - Majestic Theatre, San Antonio, TX (2 shows, to be recorded for tour DVD)
April 2 - Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte, NC
April 3 - Durham PAC, Durham, NC
April 4 - Florida Theatre, Jacksonville, FL
April 5 - Hard Rock Live, Orlando, FL

Click on the "Purchase Tickets" link above.