David Khari Webber Chappelle is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He starred in and co-created the satirical comedy sketch series Chappelle’s Show before quitting in the middle of production during the third season. After a hiatus, Chappelle returned to performing stand-up comedy across the U.S.
Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart delivered an electrifying night of comedy at the Apollo Theater in New York. The co-headlining show brought together two of the most influential names in stand-up, each bringing their unique style and perspective to the stage. The event was packed with energy, as the duo tackled a range of topics, combining sharp wit with insightful commentary, much to the delight of the audience. The collaboration highlighted the comedic genius of both Chappelle and Stewart, making for an unforgettable evening.
For a one-night-only double bill at Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater, two of the biggest comics in the world, Jon Stewart and Dave Chappelle, joined forces to skewer President Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Israel and members of the audience in a night of comedy that felt electric because it came at such a strange moment for the country.
The night of top-tier comedy started bumpy for the Apollo Theater. The famed hall in the middle of 125th Street has been a center of creativity and Black culture in Harlem and New York for nearly a century. But on Saturday, management and staff had the unenviable task of ensuring that no one had access to their cellphones during the show.
Stewart’s set, the first of the two, was of the moment, given that Biden stepped down from the 2024 election the very next day. Stewart’s talent for self-depreciation while tearing down the powers that be is unmatched, and was on full display at the Apollo stage on Saturday night.
There’s something about that moment when Dave Chappelle grabs a mic, stands (or sits) onstage before a live audience and just riffs. Some of the best gags of the night came early in his set, when he explained that fame is like running up a hill with bullets constantly whizzing past your ear, a reference to Trump’s recounting of the assassination attempt last weekend, and also joked about Sean Combs — “Oh, shit! They got Puff Daddy” — in a reference to the rapper’s legal issues, which include accusations of assault and sex trafficking.