Lance Gross Kicks Off Grand National Tour in LA
Actor heads west as the road show hits the coast, celebrating opening night alongside fans
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Lance Gross gave fans a memorable welcome to his Grand National Tour with a spirited first-night stop in Los Angeles. Posting from backstage, the actor announced on Instagram, “GRAND NATIONAL TOUR : 1st Night in LA! It’s up!” and shared a series of photos capturing the energy of the evening.
Tour Kickoff In La
The sold-out venue filled quickly as Gross took the stage, greeting guests with a warm smile and plenty of interaction. He thanked longtime supporters for turning out and promised a show packed with stories, insights from his acting career and surprise guests. The audience cheered as the former House of Payne star—best known for playing Calvin Payne on Tyler Perry’s hit sitcom—recounted behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his days on set.
Behind-the-scenes Snaps
Gross’s Instagram carousel offers a peek at what happened off stage: candid shots of him prepping in his dressing room, adjusting his microphone and sharing a laugh with crew members. One image shows him pausing under a neon sign, his gaze toward the crowd, while another captures a sold-out house bathed in purple light. Each frame underscores his excitement to connect directly with fans, beyond the roles he plays on screen.
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From Screen To Stage
A University of Southern California graduate, Gross built his resume with early roles on The Young and the Restless before rising to fame in Tyler Perry’s House of Payne (2006–2012). More recently, he appeared in Netflix’s drama series Raising Dion, demonstrating his range from sitcom comedy to genre storytelling. This live tour marks his first major foray into on-stage events—blurring the lines between actor, host and storyteller.
Style On The Road
Fans who follow Gross know that he arrives in style. Earlier this month, he shared another Instagram post showing off his airport wardrobe en route to LAX, captioned “All these damn clothes in my closet? Hell yea ima put that shit on! 🥶 JFK 2 LAX.” The lookbook-style snaps hinted at his love of fashion and set the tone for a tour that’s as much about personality as it is about performance.
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Gross’s social-media feeds combine candid moments with professional highlights—giving followers an all-access pass to life on the road.
As the Grand National Tour moves on from Los Angeles, Gross has teased additional dates across the country. Fans can track upcoming cities and ticket info at his official Instagram handle, @lancegross.
Each stop promises a mix of laughter, heartfelt stories and unexpected takes on the life of a working actor in Hollywood. Judging by the energy at night one, this tour is set to be one of his most personal and engaging projects yet.
From the bright lights of LA to future stages nationwide, Lance Gross is proving he’s just as comfortable live on a mic as he is delivering lines on camera.
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