DETROIT, August 6, 2024 – Rocket Mortgage, the nation’s largest retail mortgage lender and part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), announced the launch of the Rocket Comedy Tour in partnership with comedian, writer, and director Mike Young. The 25-stop nationwide tour will feature headlining acts alongside Young in intimate theaters across the country, starting in Phoenix on October 11, 2024.
The Rocket Comedy Tour aims to create moments of joy and connection. Rocket Mortgage and Young seek to provide a space for shared laughter amid daily challenges. Each stop on the tour promises an evening filled with humor that evokes a sense of "home," transforming every theater into a communal living room where stories and laughs are shared.
“The Rocket Comedy Tour will offer a space where people can recharge and find joy in the shared experience of laughter,” said Casey Hurbis, Senior Vice President of Brand Experiences and Strategic Partnerships for Rocket Mortgage. “Mike Young is the perfect partner for this tour. He brings both a comedic flair that is sure to leave a lasting impression and he represents the resilient spirit of our beloved hometown of Detroit.”
Alongside Young, a handpicked lineup of headliners will connect with audiences through their unique brands of humor. After touring with Bob Saget, Sebastian Maniscalco, Russell Peters, and Dave Chapelle, Young recently wrote and directed his latest feature “Stealing Jokes” in Detroit – where The Rocket Comedy Tour will conclude.
The tour will visit cities including Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, and Phoenix.
“I am thrilled to partner with Rocket and collaborate with the top stand-up comedy talent in the nation,” said Young. “Having created ‘The Young American Comedy Tour’ in 2015 featuring Sebastian Maniscalco, Bobby Lee and Bert Kreischer, I experienced the unifying power of comedy firsthand. The Rocket brand is known for providing unique memorable experiences and their partnership across this multi-city tour will bring an unforgettable touch to each venue.”
The Rocket Comedy Tour is managed by Cleveland-based Rock Entertainment Group. Tickets will go on sale later this month.
###About Rocket Mortgage
Detroit-based Rocket Mortgage is part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) and is known as the largest retail mortgage lender in America.
Rocket Mortgage has facilitated over $1.7 trillion in mortgage volume since its founding in 1985 across all 50 states. It introduced a fully digital online mortgage experience in late 2015.
J.D. Power has ranked it #1 in client satisfaction for primary mortgage origination and servicing 22 times – more than any other lender. For 21 years running, Fortune Magazine has included its parent company among its 100 Best Companies to Work For list.
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