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<p>WILKES-BARRE &#8212; Comedian Ron White will return to Wilkes Barre on Jan. 9, at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. </p><p>Referred to as Ron &#8220;Tater Salad&#8221; White, who first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, White has long since established himself as a star in his own right.</p><p>Over the past 15 years, White has been one of the top grossing stand up comedians on tour in the country. His comedy recordings have sold over 14 million units (solo and with the Blue Collar Comedy Tour), he&#8217;s been nominated for two Grammys, he was featured in the Cameron Crowe Showtime Series, &#8220;Roadies,&#8221; and he even authored a book that appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List.</p><p>Tickets are $39.75 and $49.75 and are available at: the Sundance Vacations Box Office at the F.M. Kirby Center, or charge by phone at 570-826-1100, or online at kirbycenter.org.com. A Kirby Member pre-sale begins Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m.</p><p>Audience members at White&#8217;s shows might notice a change in the stage set up &#8212; while the ever-present cigar, remains ever-present, Ron decided to forego his signature scotch drink, in favor of a glass of tequila. In fact, he enjoyed the taste so much, he bought the company. Fans can purchase their very own bottle of Number Juan Tequila, by visiting www.TatersTequila.com.</p><p>Touring nearly non-stop since the Blue Collar days, the masterful storyteller shows no signs of slowing down. White has announced a number of 2019 tour dates, beginning in January, and extending well into the spring and early summer.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Bill O&#8217;Boyle</p><p>boboyle@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Bill O&#8217;Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Comedian Ron White returning to F.M Kirby Center Jan. 9