Golden Globe Award-winning actor and comedian Tim Allen returned to stand up in a big way back in 2011 with a limited residency at Las Vegas' The Venetian Showroom. His lead role in the hugely popular ABC series "Home Improvement" (and some unforgettable albeit annoying catchphrases) catapulted him to fame following a successful stand-up comedy career.

The legendary rockers Cheap Trick never seem to be off the road, so it shouldn't be a surprise to see them lined up for a series of North American shows this year. The band have now been together for some 40 years, during which they've more or less defined the 'pop rock' genre. Tracks like Surrender and I Want You to Want Me showcase their enviable skill at marrying earworm, bouncy melodies with hard rock riffage.

Self-proclaimed Motor City Madman Ted Nugent is not too often lost for words. A staunch Republican, NRA member and hunter, Nugent has become a figurehead for conservatives across the country. As for his music, he's been performing for over 50 years, initially gaining fame with the hard rock band Amboy Dukes, before going solo.

Join the hilarious educators/comedians of internet sensation Bored Teachers as they step out on tour once more, bringing their unique brand of classroom-based comedy to a stage near you! For anyone who has ever had to take on a room of kids, these talented teachers offer A-grade skits, sketches, and routines that'll have you laughing all the way to home time.

Kevin James might be best known now as the star of The King of Queens, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, and Zookeeper, but his career started well before that in stand-up comedy on the Long Island club scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, James made the jump to television, starring in the hit series The King of Queens., and continues to be an audience favorite, in no small parts for his genial observations and gift for physical gags.