Rufus Wainwright plans U.S. shows

Rufus Wainwright is taking a hop, skip and a jump through the U.S. between his European tour and a slate of shows in Japan and Australia. Lucy Wainwright Roche, Rufus’ half sister, will open most of the shows.

On Dec. 19, Rufus will take the stage during the Teddy Thompson and Friends Christmas Show, a benefit for SaveDurfur.org . In addition to Rufus and Thompson, the event will feature Martha Wainwright, Kamila Thompson, Ben Lee and Jenni Muldaur, among others.

The Dec. 31 show in Los Angeles will be a Parisian style New Year’s celebration. We assume "Parisian" means "will include baguettes."

December
19 - New York, N.Y. @ Highline Ballroom
21 - Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club
22 - Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club
29 - Atlantic City, N.J. @ House Of Blues
31 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ Walt Disney Concert Hall

January
3 - Homestead, Pa. @ Carnegie Library Music Hall
4 - Wilmington, Del. @ Grand Opera House
5 - Tarrytown, N.Y. @ Tarrytown Music Hall
10 - Aspen, Colo. @ Belly Up Aspen
12 - New Brunswick, N.J. @ State Theatre