John Mulaney Becomes First Comedian to Sell Out Chicago's Wrigley Field
By
Matt Grobar
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Summary
John Mulaney has become the first comedian to sell out Wrigley Field, the 40,000+ seat home of the Chicago Cubs. The Chicago native's achievement is part of his "John Mulaney: Mister Whatever" tour, with the show scheduled for July 11. He joins a prestigious list of artists who have headlined the iconic venue, including Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, and Pearl Jam.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledJohn Mulaney called his shot: He'd become the first comedian to headline Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.
He's become the first to sell out the 40,000+ seat ballpark.
Mulaney joins a short list of the world's most prominent artists who have made its stage their own, which includes the likes of Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam.
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