Charlie Sheen took to the stage at Massey Hall, but Russell Peters stole the show

TORONTO, Ont. – Fans of troubled actor Charlie Sheen got just what they were waiting for at exactly 8:25 p.m. Thursday, as the Two and a Half Men star took the stage at Massey Hall.

Opening his hour and fifteen minute long show with comments about Cash-for-Gold man Russell Oliver, who was seated in the first row, he was immediately joined on stage by Canadian comedian Russell Peters, who explained how famous Oliver is in Toronto.

It was obvious early on that Peters was a “winning” addition to the show, with some fans saying he stole the performance, making it “The Russell Peters Show featuring Charlie Sheen”.

Sheen discussed many issues in front of a nearly packed house. Everything from his drug use (he claims he’s clean) to his relationship with exes Denise Richards and Brooke Mueller came up, to his goddesses, who suddenly appeared on stage after the audience asked about them.

He also said he wouldn’t smoke during the show and would comply with local bylaws, adding that this might be the first night he doesn’t need a cigarette. Despite those remarks, he stepped out around 9:15 p.m. for a cigarette break.

He began taking audience questions about a half hour into the show, shortly after a female fan asked him for some loving. When asked about his sitcom, he said he was fired from the show and still has not spoken to co-star Jon Cryer, but he believes negotiations to bring the show back in August are moving forward. However, lawyers behind the show have dismissed his statements, saying they are false.

He also brought Toronto’s Wendy Newman on stage. Newman had used episodes of Two and a Half Men as therapy while mourning the loss of her husband, Paul, who she compares to Sheen. The actor toasted her late husband’s ashes, according to an earlier request she made on his Facebook page.

Sheen took his final bow just after 9:40 p.m., ending the performance with the Snoop Dogg video “Winning”.

Prior to showtime, 680’s Showbiz editor Gloria Martin spoke with Sheen fans outside Massey Hall, many of whom were grinning from ear to ear, wearing Charlie Sheen t-shirts or outrageous costumes while yelling “winning!” or other Sheen catchphrases.

Fans told 680News they admire Sheen’s brutal honesty, his antics, and how he is able to get away with it all.

“He doesn’t care what anyone thinks and that’s what also makes it good, like whether he’s booed or cheered, he’s just going to be himself, and that’s always something good to look forward to,” said one fan.

“You don’t know what to expect,” said another, while some in line commented on his candid nature and how he is not afraid to be himself.

However, some weren’t so sure that the self proclaimed rock star from Mars would give a winning performance.

“I think it’ll be a train wreck!” chuckled one woman.

The crowd went wild when Sheen stepped out on the stage’s fire escape to smoke, proof that the actor can get attention for everything.

The late addition of Russell Peters benefited scalpers who had been experiencing difficulty selling tickets. Peters plans to donate his show fees to the MS Society.

Sheen will take to the stage again Friday night for the second of two Toronto dates. 

On Twitter, Sheen has asked people to take to the streets at 6 p.m. to join him for a “Bipolar Awareness Walk” from the Ritz Carleton to Massey Hall to show support for bipolar awareness.  In an interview on ABCNews, Sheen was asked if he was bipolar, to which he replied that he was “bi-winning.”

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