Henry Rollins
Barrymore Theatre 2090 Atwood Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Ross Halfin
Henry Rollins
Henry Rollins’ wingspan has lengthened considerably since his days with hardcore punk rock pioneers and DIY music trailblazers Black Flag back in the ’80s. In addition to leading his own band and solo projects, Rollins has become a post-punk Renaissance man. He’s an activist, actor, columnist and podcaster, as well as a radio and television personality. He rolls it all into one during his incredible one-man show, a presentation that reinforces Rollins' mantra of personal integrity and dares you to step up as well.
press release: HENRY ROLLINS: GOOD TO SEE YOU 2022
Tickets: $29.50 & $40.00. Tickets are on sale now. This is a reserved seat show. All tickets are through Ticketmaster.
In describing Henry Rollins, the tendency is to try to squeeze as many labels as possible into a single sentence. “Rollins is many things,” says The Washington Post, “diatribist, confessor, provocateur, humorist, even motivational speaker…his is an enthusiastic and engaging chatter.” Entertainment Weekly’s list includes “Punk Rock icon. Spoken word poet. Actor. Author. DJ. Is there anything this guy can’t do?” TV Guide has more concisely called him a “Renaissance Man” but if Henry Rollins could be reduced to a single word, that word would undoubtedly be “workaholic.” When he’s not traveling, Rollins prefers a to keep a relentless schedule full of work, with gigs as an actor, author, DJ, voice-over artist and TV show host to name a few of the roles that keep his schedule full. Rollins has toured the world as a spoken word artist, as frontman for both Rollins Band and Black Flag and as a solitary traveler with insatiable curiosity, favoring road-less-traveled locales in places such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, Siberia, North Korea, South Sudan and Iran.
March 31 update: The Barrymore Theatre continues to work with local public health officials as Covid regulations evolve. We also remain in communication with promoters, artists and artist management to deliver the experience that each band/event prefers.
Requirements such as masking, proof of vaccination, and/or proof of negative Covid test are specific to each individual show and subject to change. Before you buy tickets, and again before you head to the Barrymore for your show, please check the show’s individual event page on our website to make sure you know the entry requirements.
The Barrymore always encourages anyone who is immunocompromised, unvaccinated, or otherwise more comfortable to wear a mask while in the building. Complimentary masks are available for all patrons. Hand sanitizer dispensers are located throughout the venue. Our staff are vaccinated. Leave your Barrymore cups at home - for now, drinks are served in single use cups.