Stavros Halkias

ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY,
IN ASSOCIATION WITH LIVE NATION,
PRESENTS COMEDIAN STAVROS HALKIAS AND
THE DREAMBOAT TOUR 
AT THE MILLER THEATER,
 JANUARY 31, 2026     

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (December 8, 2025) – Ensemble Arts Philly, in association with Live Nation, welcomes comedian and actor Stavros Halkias to the Miller Theater on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. for The Dreamboat Tour. For one night only, audiences can expect an evening of razor-sharp wit, wild storytelling, and unpredictable, improv-style comedy from one of the most distinctive voices in stand-up today.

Following the success of The Fat Rascal Tour in 2023, his hit Netflix special Fat Rascal, and his chart-topping podcast Stavvy’s World, Halkias returns to the road with a brand-new show. Since launching his comedy career in 2010 as a college student performing at open mics, Halkias has captivated audiences across stages, screens, and airwaves. Known for his hilarious personal stories, offbeat observations, and playful audience interaction, he’s earned a reputation as one of the most authentic and engaging performers in modern comedy. With The Dreamboat Tour, Halkias brings his trademark self-deprecating humor, sharp insights, and larger-than-life personality to a show that’s as outrageous as it is relatable.

“What Stavros Halkias brings to the stage is more than stand-up; it’s a masterclass in connection,” said Frances Egler, Vice President of Theatrical Programming and Presentations. “The Dreamboat Tour is just one show in Ensemble Arts Philly’s vast lineup, where we bring Broadway, comedy, jazz, dance, and more to over a million visitors each year.”

A comedian, actor, and writer from Baltimore now based in New York City, Halkias recently wrote, produced, and starred in the indie comedy Let’s Start a Cult. His Netflix special Fat Rascal followed his debut, Live at the Lodge Room, which earned over one million views in its first four days and has since surpassed seven million. One of today’s most in-demand touring comics, Halkias’ Stavvy’s World podcast debuted at #3 on the iTunes Comedy Charts and has since amassed hundreds of thousands of subscribers.

Halkias will appear in Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, and in A24’s Tony, a film about Anthony Bourdain. He also stars in the Netflix comedy series Tires, bringing his signature offbeat humor to television audiences. 

Other upcoming featured performances include - Paul Chowdhry: Artificial Indian Tour ’26 (January 20, 2026, Perelman Theater inside the Kimmel Center); James Acaster (January 23, 2026, Miller Theater); Ali Siddiq: In the Shadows (February 21, 2026, Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center); Blue Man Group (February 24–March 1, 2026, Miller Theater); Kurt Elling: Wildflowers (February 27, 2026, Perelman Theater inside the Kimmel Center); David Nihil: Taking Tangents Tour (March 8, 2026, Perelman Theater inside the Kimmel Center); Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare® Hamlet (March 20– 21, 2026, Perelman Theater inside the Kimmel Center); and Mae Martin: The Possum (March 27, 2026, Miller Theater).

Tickets 
Tickets can be purchased online at  www.ensembleartsphilly.org, by calling 215-893-1999, or in person at the Academy of Music Box Office (240 S. Broad Street) daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.ensembleartsphilly.org.

Stavros Halkias: The Dreamboat Tour 
Miller Theater
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

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