Chris Rock’s first stand-up shows since he was slapped by Will Smith during Sunday's 94th annual Academy Awards. On Wednesday, the 57-year-old comedian took the stage at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts, for two shows to kick off of his Live tour, and quickly addressed the shocking incident at the Oscars. «I have a whole show… that I wrote before the weekend, so, if you came here for that, I'm still processing it,» the comedian said during his first show. «I will talk about it, and it will be serious, and it will be funny, but not tonight.»ET learned that Chris arrived via private plane to Boston on Tuesday afternoon and checked into the Ritz Carlton before heading to his dress rehearsal at the venue.A source told ET that Chris has been «pensive» and the events from Sunday have been on his mind, but he didn't want them to distract from his performance. «His focus is on his show right now,» the source said.The source also told ET that ahead of taking the stage, Chris worked out at his hotel gym and made his way to the venue around 4 p.m.
to prepare for the sold-out shows. The source added that Chris was relaxed and upbeat and looking forward to performing, but knew he had to address the incident at the Oscars.Chris Rock at his show in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 30, 2022.Chris Rock at his show in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 30, 2022.At the first show at 7 p.m., an eyewitness tells ET that Chris entered the stage to uproarious applause, with the audience giving him an enthusiastic standing ovation for about three minutes.
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