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Superstar comedian Kevin Hart will be the first stand-up to step foot in the Bucks' new arena.

The "Jumanji" and "Ride Along" star is bringing his "Irresponsible" tour to the tentatively named Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center Sept. 13.

Photos: New Milwaukee Bucks arena construction through 2017
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The Milwaukee Bucks arena rises throughout 2017. Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Bucks arena rises throughout 2017. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel photojournalist Mike De Sisti is documenting the Milwaukee Bucks arena construction from beginning to end.  James B. Nelson/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Construction shows the bowl taking shape Jan. 19.
Construction shows the bowl taking shape Jan. 19.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Construction on Jan. 19.
Construction on Jan. 19.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Construction is underway at the site of the future
Construction is underway at the site of the future new $524 million Bucks arena on Feb. 1.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Construction continues on the arena Feb. 21.
Construction continues on the arena Feb. 21.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Work continues as the arch of the arena roof takes
Work continues as the arch of the arena roof takes shape Feb. 21.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The bowl of the arena is starting to take shape next
The bowl of the arena is starting to take shape next to the current BMO Harris Bradley Center on Feb. 21.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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This view of work underway is from the floor area of
This view of work underway is from the floor area of the arena March 6.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The unique shape of the arena takes form March 6.
The unique shape of the arena takes form March 6.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Steel beams line the outer northern edge of the area
Steel beams line the outer northern edge of the area on March 6/  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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A view of the arena under construction from the roof
A view of the arena under construction from the roof on March 6.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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some of the precast concrete that forms the bowl is
some of the precast concrete that forms the bowl is put into place piece by piece on April 18.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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A worker is seen on a lift outside the curved structure
A worker is seen on a lift outside the curved structure that will be covered in zinc panels.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The arena is seen looking southeast from W. Winnebago
The arena is seen looking southeast from W. Winnebago St. on April 18.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Insulated wall panels are being hung on the west side
Insulated wall panels are being hung on the west side of the structure on April 18.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The old Bradley Center sits next to the future arena.
The old Bradley Center sits next to the future arena.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The $524 million Milwaukee Bucks arena is rapidly taking
The $524 million Milwaukee Bucks arena is rapidly taking shape just north of the Bradley Center in downtown Milwaukee on April 21.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The sun shines through the eastern side of the arena
The sun shines through the eastern side of the arena as the truss lift takes place on May 2.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The first 23½-ton, 100-foot-long and 35-foot tall roof
The first 23½-ton, 100-foot-long and 35-foot tall roof truss of the new downtown arena and future home of the Milwaukee Bucks is raised into position May 2.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The arena is seen from the top of the Moderne apartment
The arena is seen from the top of the Moderne apartment and condo building May 17.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Construction is underway July 9.
Construction is underway July 9.  Mike De Sisti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Construction is underway July 26.
Construction is underway July 26.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The new Milwaukee Bucks Arena marked the halfway point
The new Milwaukee Bucks Arena marked the halfway point in the construction Aug. 24.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Work is done to install zinc panels on the northwest
Work is done to install zinc panels on the northwest side of the arena Aug. 28.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Work is done to install zinc panels on the northwest
Work is done to install zinc panels on the northwest side of the arena Aug. 29.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The rear of the arena along N. 6th St. at W. Juneau
The rear of the arena along N. 6th St. at W. Juneau Ave. on Sept. 11.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Work starts on the entertainment plaza in front of
Work starts on the entertainment plaza in front of the new arena Sept. 11.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The Milwaukee Bucks arena on Sept. 28.
The Milwaukee Bucks arena on Sept. 28.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Cranes and construction equipment work inside the arena
Cranes and construction equipment work inside the arena bowl area on Oct. 5.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Work is done on the exterior of the arena Oct. 5.
Work is done on the exterior of the arena Oct. 5.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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As the BMO Harris Bradley Center (left) prepares for
As the BMO Harris Bradley Center (left) prepares for it's final home opener, the new Milwaukee Bucks arena takes shape just to the north Oct. 20.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Work is done on the zinc paneling of the new arena
Work is done on the zinc paneling of the new arena Oct. 25.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Work is done on the arena on Oct. 25.
Work is done on the arena on Oct. 25.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Workers on the roof of the new arena Nov. 14.
Workers on the roof of the new arena Nov. 14.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Workers use lifts to place the glass paneling on the
Workers use lifts to place the glass paneling on the front of the arena Nov. 14.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The arena construction seen on Nov. 14.
The arena construction seen on Nov. 14.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The Milwaukee skyline looking east along W. McKinley
The Milwaukee skyline looking east along W. McKinley Ave. over I-43 toward the new arena on Nov. 29.  Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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    It will be Hart's first performance in Milwaukee since 2015, when he warmed up for his "What Now?" tour with a six-show residency at the Riverside Theater. "Now?" went on to become the highest-grossing comedy tour of all time, according to Billboard. Hart also performed at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison earlier this month.

    Tickets for the Milwaukee show, priced between $39 and $129, are available beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday by calling (800) 745-3000 or (866) 448-7849, or by visiting ticketmaster.com.

    Last fall, Bucks officials said that Jim Gaffigan would be the first comedian to play the arena, but Hart's appearance will precede it by nine days. 

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    Jim Gaffigan's comedy will be featured in the first show announced for the new Milwaukee Bucks arena Courtesy of Milwaukee Bucks

    Three days after the Hart show, Adam Levine's pop rock band Maroon 5 will play the arena, with Julia Michaels opening.

    RELATED: Maroon 5 to rock new Milwaukee Bucks arena Sept. 16 on its 'Red Pill Blues' tour

    Last week, Bucks officials also announced shows with Foo Fighters on Oct. 17, and with Elton John, who will play the arena on Feb. 19, 2019, as part of his final tour.

    RELATED: Foo Fighters booked for the Milwaukee Bucks' new arena

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    The BMO Harris Bradley Center had many limitations when it came to hosting concerts. Will the new arena overcome those and bring a concert boost to the city? Thomas Koetting / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

    Tickets for John are on sale Friday, and are available now for the Gaffigan, Maroon 5 and Foo Fighters shows.

    Last fall, Raj Saha, the arena's general manager and head of programming, said a grand opening act would be announced in early 2018.

    Taxpayers are spending $250 million on the new arena, which is expected to open this August or early September. 

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    A look from a drone to see the progress made on the future home of the Milwaukee Bucks. Mike De Sisti and Chelsey Lewis / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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