See Don Lemon & DL Hughley at Taft Theatre on October 3
Emmy award-winning journalist Don Lemon and renowned comedian and radio host DL Hughley are extending their DL + DL ‘Anything Goes’ tour due to popular demand with 15 new shows across North America, following the success of their Spring 2026 run of shows.
They will be stopping in Cincinnati, OH on Saturday, October 3 at Taft Theatre. Their sharp commentary and politically savvy humor resonates equally with audiences culturally in tune and politically aware, from all walks of life.
Tickets to Don Lemon & DL Hughley
Tickets to Don Lemon & DL Hughley start at $60.
About Don Lemon
Don Lemon hosts The Don Lemon Show, streaming live on YouTube and across all podcast platforms. After three decades in award‑winning journalism, he brings his signature style and candid commentary to conversations ranging from social issues and race to pop culture and current events. His show also highlights his personal perspective on the stories shaping public dialogue.
A longtime journalist, Lemon previously anchored CNN’s Don Lemon Tonight and CNN This Morning, earning honors including an Edward R. Murrow Award, multiple Emmys, and a Peabody. He has worked as an anchor and correspondent for NBC, MSNBC, and several local stations nationwide. Lemon is also a best‑selling author whose books Transparent and This Is the Fire explore identity and race.
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About DL Hughley
DL Hughley is one of today’s most recognized stand‑up comedians, known for his sharp, politically savvy humor across stage, television, film, and radio. He has authored five political humor books—including two New York Times bestsellers—and will release his first memoir, Charlie’s Boy, on October 6, 2026. In it, he reflects on his childhood in South Central Los Angeles, his time in the Bloods, and how comedy became his path forward.
He currently hosts the nationally syndicated DL Hughley Show, heard in more than 90 markets, and engages millions across social media and his podcast Uncertain with DL Hughley. A veteran of television and film, he starred in The Hughleys, appeared in The Original Kings of Comedy, and remains a fixture on major talk shows. Hughley continues to dominate stand‑up, producing acclaimed specials for Netflix, Showtime, and HBO.
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Taft Theatre Venue Details
Parking
Parking is available in several pay lots neighboring the Taft Theatre. Use the Cincy EZ Park App to pay for parking as appropriate. Directions to Taft Theatre using Cincinnati METRO.
Prohibited Items
All guests entering the venue are subject to a bag inspection. Bring only bags and purses smaller than 12 inches by 12 inches. Security will not allow large bags or backpacks into the building without prior authorization. View the Full List of Prohibited Items.
Accessibility
Make a reservation to secure accessible seating. There is no elevator in the Taft Theatre.
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