Ellen DeGeneres gives final farewell

Ellen DeGeneres’ shows this week in Minneapolis would be a big deal no matter the circumstances. Her stand-up, groundbreaking sitcom and long-running talk show ensured her position as an entertainment icon. But the three nights at the Orpheum Theatre are poised to play a memorable role in comedy history. They’re the final shows of the “Ellen’s Last Stand...Up” tour, which sponsor Live Nation has labeled as “the last opportunity for fans to witness a comedy legend in her final curtain call.” Netflix will be recording the performances.

— Neal Justin, Star Tribune