Ron White: The Dough Also Rises

Ron White's "The Dough Also Rises" tour kneads its way into Chicago's Laugh Factory on June 11, 2025, proving that nothing complements alcoholism like baked goods. "They've got people traveling the world for artisanal bread," White marvels while stuffing a dinner roll with bourbon. "I've been doing carb research since my first hangover." The material explores White's lifelong study of comfort foods, including his controversial "Gluten Freedom Act" and groundbreaking research paper "Donuts: Nature's Most Perfect Food Group." Guest baker Dominique Ansel provides unintentional comedy by explaining sourdough starters while White demonstrates the perfect "whiskey-infused croissant." The show features a live "Bread or Bed?" game where audience members must determine if White is describing bakery items or his dating history (his "hot cross buns" story is particularly disturbing). Special segments include "My Night with the Pillsbury Doughboy" and "How to Build a Fort Out of Empty Pizza Boxes." Every ticket includes a complimentary "Yeast Infection" t-shirt (it's just a picture of White after taco night) and directions to his underground comedy bakery ("Proofing takes approximately three drinks").