Manhattan’s newly transformed Seaport District is launching its Pier 17 Rooftop Concert Series with a splash.
Stand-up star Amy Schumer will officially be the first performer to grace the venue’s stage on Aug. 1, followed by Grammy-winning band Kings of Leon on Aug. 2.
The inaugural Rooftop Concert Series will be programmed exclusively by Live Nation, with a full 2018 lineup expected to be announced later this week.
Schumer is coming off the feature film “I Feel Pretty,” in which she stars opposite four-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams. The comic, who rose to household fame through her onstage persona and sketch series “Inside Amy Schumer,” will host a seated comedy event with room for 2,400 fans.
Kings of Leon’s rock set will be a general admission ticket, with space for 3,400. The performance will be a return of sorts for the four-piece band from Tennessee who last released an album — their seventh, “WALLS” — in 2016.
Tickets for both performances will go on-sale exclusively for Chase card holders on May 7, with general on-sale going live starting May 11 at 10 a.m. Tickets can only be purchased through Ticketmaster via Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.
