More than 200 comedians will perform in more than 100 shows across the city's five boroughs.
"If it’s really sad and pathetic it’s totally made up. If it’s funny and cool, it’s part of my life."
The VEEPS special will premiere on June 26.
The first edition of the new techno music festival, which has what it takes to grow internationally, just wrapped.
"The opportunity to represent India at a global stage like this" is "a dream I cannot wait to live," the Indore-born funnyman says.
Fantastic Reality presented by IRIAM will feature a host of virtual talent on an IRL stage with a live band, DJs and digital art.
Detroit, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Houston and Orlando are among the markets added to his arena itinerary.
Top Fortnite players & content creators competed in L.A., where D4vd provided commentary, and ZHU performed at Fortnite and Billboard's afterparty.
The move comes after the president installed himself as chairman of the beloved arts center where he has never attended a performance.
In its 53rd year, the festival will partner with Austin venue-turned-brand Armadillo World Headquarters.
