Nice as Fuck Performs at Philadelphia’s Theatre of Living Arts
The band brought their 10-show reunion tour to Philadelphia with an intimate, in-the-round performance.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Comedy
Nice as Fuck performed at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia as part of their 10-show reunion tour. Band members Jenny Lewis, Tennessee Thomas, and Erika Forster navigated through the crowd to reach the stage.
Why it matters
The performance highlights the return of the band a decade after the project first formed. The group gained national attention following their 2016 television debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
The group is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the project throughout their 10-show reunion tour. The current tour follows their initial 2016 public appearances, including a performance at a Bernie Sanders rally.
The players
Jenny Lewis
Jenny Lewis is a musician and founding member of the band Nice as Fuck.
Tennessee Thomas
Tennessee Thomas is a drummer and member of the band Nice as Fuck.
Erika Forster
Erika Forster is a musician and member of the band Nice as Fuck.
Alix Brown
Alix Brown is a musician who served as the opening act for the Philadelphia performance.
The details
The show featured an in-the-round setup with a small riser in the middle of the floor, complemented by an opening set from Alix Brown. The band played covers of A Tribe Called Quest's 'Can I Kick It?' and Prince's 'When Doves Cry' before ending with a dance party set to Harry Nilsson's 'Jump Into the Fire'.
Timeline
2016: The band first performed at a Bernie Sanders rally.
October 28, 2026: The band performed at Theatre of Living Arts.
Industry Dynamics
The reunion reflects a broader trend of bands returning to the stage to celebrate milestone anniversaries of their early work. This performance marks a departure from the group's initial 2016 promotional cycle by prioritizing intimate, in-the-round venues for their reunion tour.
Fans attending the remaining tour dates can expect an in-the-round stage setup that provides close proximity to the performers. Because band members access the stage by walking through the crowd, concertgoers should arrive early to ensure clear sightlines.
The takeaway
The return of Nice as Fuck demonstrates the ongoing appeal of small-scale, interactive live shows for established musical projects. Fans of the band should look for future tour announcements as the group continues their 10-show run.
Further reading
For more on the local scene, visit Philadelphia Comedy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by FLOOD.
