One night. 8 Amazing Comedians in one amazing evening. A seriously funny show. *D.L. Hughley* One of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the feature film and television arena. D.L. Hughley spent four successful years starring in his own sitcom “The Hughleys,” and he shows no signs of slowing down. D.L. just wrapped the first season of his own late night talk show for Comedy Central “Weekends at the D.L.,” filling the coveted 11:00 p.m. time slot on Friday and Saturday nights. Also currently airing on Comedy Central is D.L.’s one-hour comedy special “Shocked and Appalled.” On the CD side, D.L.’s long-awaited comedy CD Notes From the GED Section is currently available. In addition to some exciting television developments, D.L. took a serious turn, starring in the drama Shackles, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Fest. Hughley wowed audiences with his talent on film in 2001 in The Brothers, and co-starred in Cloud Nine in 2006 opposite Burt Reynolds. However, it was the mega-hit ORIGINAL KINGS OF COMEDY that launched D.L. into superstardom. The film, based on the 1999 tour featuring D.L., Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer, garnered close to $40 million at the box office and became one of the highest selling DVDs in 2001. In 1999 comedians D.L., Bernie, Steve and Cedric embarked on this national tour, which sold out most of the major concert arenas in over 50 cities across the country and went on to gross a staggering $37 million dollars nationwide. Spike Lee, eager to expose the tour to a larger audience, made a docu-film of the tour, and it was released nationwide to rave reviews. D.L. has undoubtedly proved himself as one of the hardest working men in showbiz. In addition to his growing film resume, D.L. continues his reign on the standup comedy front, filling out concert arenas and headlining comedy clubs across the country. He stars in a One- Hour comedy special from UrbanWorks Entertainment, as part of the successful Platinum series. His One-Hour HBO Special “D.L Hughley Going Home,” earned D.L. a nomination for an NAACP Image Award. *Kevin Hart* Kevin Hart has burst onto the scene as one of the most versatile comedy actors in film and television. Hart recently returned from Budapest where he was filming Comedy Central’s new series “Krod Mandoon and The Flaming Sword of Fire” set to premiere in April 2009. Hart can currently be seen on the big screen in the Screen Gems drama Not Easily Broken opposite Morris Chestnut and Taraji P. Henson, which hit theatres on January 9th, 2009. Hart took over as host of BET’s classic stand-up comedy series “Comic View: One Mic Stand” when the show re-launched in September. The series, which showcases seasoned and up-and-coming comedians, airs Wednesdays at 11:30 PM. Hart follows in the footsteps of past hosts such as D.L. Hughley and Cedric the Entertainer. Hart’s other television credits include ABC’s “The Big House” which he also executive produced and wrote and recurring roles on “Love, Inc,” “Barbershop,” and “Undeclared.” Hart debuted on amateur night a Philadelphia comedy club and was insistently hooked. He quit his job as a shoe salesman and began performing full time at such clubs as The Boston Comedy Club, Caroline’s, Stand-Up NY, The Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. However, it was his first appearance at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival that led to work in such feature films as Paper Soldiers, Scary Movie 3, and Along Came Polly opposite Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston. Most recently, Hart was seen on the big screen in the FOX comedy Meet Dave opposite Eddie Murphy. Earlier this year, he was seen in Dimension Film’s action comedy spoof Superhero Movie opposite Tracey Morgan, Regina Hall and also co-starred in Fool’s Gold opposite Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. His biggest break came when he landed the lead in MGM’s Soul Plane opposite Tom Arnold, Method Man and Snoop Doog. Hart’s recent film credits include Drillbit Taylor, Epic Movie, The Last Stand, Scary Movie 4, In the Mix and The 40 Year Old Virgin. *Charlie Murphy* Charlie Murphy’s rapid evolution from "Chappelle's Show" cast member to top-billed international comedian, playing to sold-out audiences around the globe, has been remarkable. He has spent the past 8 years performing his critically acclaimed stand-up show and solidifying his position in Hollywood as a true acting talent, in his own right. At the start of his stand up career, he embarked on the national “I’m Rich Bitch” comedy tour, featuring fellow “Chappelle’s Show” cast members Bill Burr and Donnell Rawlings. “Charlie Murphy and Friends” and a co-headlining tour with Mike Epps followed. More recently, Murphy co-headlined on the 20-city “Maxim/Bud Light Real Men of Comedy Tour” with Joe Rogan and John Heffron. Charlie has worked with top Hollywood talent such as Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Eddie Murphy, Danny Aiello, Terrance Howard, Gabrielle Union, Queen Latifah, Vanessa Williams, Rip Torn, Peter Falk, Redd Fox, Angela Bassett, Wesley Snipes, Jamie Foxx, Samuel Jackson and Sammy Davis, Jr. Upcoming films include: Family Wedding with Forest Whitaker, America Ferrara and Carlos Mencia, The Cookout 2 with Faizon Love and Lottery Ticket with Bow Wow and Ice Cube. Other feature films have included: A Perfect Holiday, Kings Ransom, Roll Bounce, Chris Rock’s classic hip-hop parody CB4, Spike Lee’s Jungle Fever and Mo’ Betta Blues, Eddie Murphy’s Harlem Nights and Vampire in Brooklyn, on which Charlie was credited as a writer. Murphy's most recent film writing endeavor, Norbit opened at #1 at the box office in 2007. Additional writing credits include a remake of The Incredible Shrinking Man and Paper Soldiers for Jay-Z’s Rockafella Films and Tales of the Dogg, an animated pilot for Snoop Dogg and MTV. Other recent projects include BET’s controversial We Gotta Do Better, and films such as Bar Starz, Unearthed, Night at the Museum, Twisted Fortune and The Hustle. In 2009, Charlie wrote, produced, and starred in a series of webisodes for Sony Entertainment’s Crackle.com. He is currently starring in a multi-media advertising campaign for Nike’s Jordan Brand, featuring Charlie as long time Jordan nemesis/inspiration Leroy Smith. His autobiographical book entitled The Making of a Stand Up Guy, was published by Simon and Schuster, and hit stores in December 2009. His live stand-up special and DVD, Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize is being released in stores by Image Entertainment and will air on Comedy Central February 2010. *Capone* History has a funny way of repeating itself. Take the Windy City of Chicago circa the 1820s when a self-proclaimed Brooklyn street politician named Al Capone revolutionized the crime world with his hustling antics. Nearly 70 years later, the Bronx is introduced to Derrick Lee, another hustler who traded in his ruggish-thuggish ways to become a successful entrepreneur and later metamorphosize the world of comedy as Capone, the Gangster of Comedy. It was in 1992, when a promoter friend of Capone’s challenged him to take his innate talent off the streets and to the stage, that his comedy career was launched. Soon performing with professionals such as Tracey Morgan, Talent (Wyclef Jean’s 1998 The Carnival), and Michael Epps (Next Friday), many doors opened up for the boisterous budding comedian. Today, the notorious funnyman is also the C.E.O. of D.D.L. Enterprises and owns three businesses in the Bronx -a barbershop, beauty shop, and computer store. In addition to his acute business savvy, Capone’s ability to adapt to any audience has made him a mainstay in the comedy arena. He’s performed at a slew of comedy clubs including New York’s Caroline’s Comedy Club, Uptown Comedy Club, Boston Comedy Club and tons of universities. It is this same universal comedic flair that helped Capone nab his gig as the host of Harlem’s legendary Amateur Night at the Apollo Theatre. *Corey Holcomb* Going from hanging in the hood to performing comedy on Jay Leno’s “Tonight Show,” has been a long and fulfilling journey. Corey Holcomb’s comedy genius transcends class and racial divides. If you understand English, Corey’s humor will tickle your funny bone. People all over the world can relate to the drama of trying to make a relationship work. Corey Holcomb’s comedy set is both an auditory and visual experience. His facial gestures alone can make an audience burst with laughter. Corey has been a featured comic on Comedy Central, Jamie Foxx’s Laffapalooza, BET’s Comic View, and HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. He has made guest appearances on shows such as Mad TV and Everybody Hates Chris. Although Corey has a long and diverse resume of successes, he remains humble and approachable. He continues to work hard to make the most of the film, television and standup opportunities he earns in order to build a career that reflects his true talent and abilities. *Naim Lynn* When you're 6 feet tall, isn't the sky your only limit? It is according to Na'im Lynn a slim kid from a small town in Jersey. . He brings a new flavor and originality to the comedy game, and defines himself as an entertainer for all. In his 10 years, he has performed all across the country and is promising to be one of the next BIG things. After touring for some time with rising star Kevin Hart, he has now made a name for himself. You may have previously seen Na'im on BET's Comic View, Showtime@ The Apollo, P. Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy, Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, TV One's "The Funny Spot", Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed and will tape for the next season of Def Comedy Jam. *Smokey* Smokey hails from the streets of Harlem. Besides his memorable appearance on the 2008 season of Def Comedy Jam he was also the winner of the very popular Bay Area Comedy Competition in 2007. This is the same contest that helped launch the careers of Jamie Foxx , Mark Curry & many more. This high energy dynamo is definitely one to watch out for in the near future. 2010-02-09T12:13:14-05:00 false #<Genre:0x2a9b9e2fa8> 6 The April Fools Comedy Show 166 Hot 97 and Caroline's on Broadway Present the 2010 April Fools Comedy Show to be held on April Fools Day Thursday, April 1st at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. This hysterical night of comedy is hosted by the one and only D.L. Hughley, and stars Kevin Hart, Charlie Murphy, Capone, Corey Holcomb, Naim Lynn, Smokey, and Roz G! Eight of comedy’s funniest entertainers all on one stage! true 2010-02-10T12:11:00-05:00 The April Fools Comedy Show false 2010-02-16T21:32:19-05:00 No holds barred humor, cutting edge comedy, “what you say” wit, freak you out funniness and raw revelry is what you can expect on this night of laughter. The Royal Comedy Tour comes to Newark Symphony Hall on May 8th. With raw, unapologetic, hard hitting, hilarious comedy sketches broaching everything from Tiger to The Gosselins and the Octomom to Obama, nothing will be off limits as these comedians light up the stage and even people in the audience with their rowdy routines for The Royal Comedy Tour. If it makes news, they will mock it, if it hits the headlines they will hammer it, if it fires people up, they will make fun of it and if TMZ tackles it, they will take it apart bit by bit. The Royal Comedy Tour will be the "can’t miss" comedy tour of the year. *Sommore* This trendsetting, highly-acclaimed veteran entertainer is widely considered one of America's top comedic female entertainers. With a winning combination of class and sass, Sommore offers audiences a hilarious, yet piercing look at today's issues from a woman's perspective. She is frank and fearless in her routines, tackling topics that range from the mundane to the controversial with wit, intelligence and style. Praised by critics, respected by her peers, and adored by a diverse fan base, she performs her stand-up act to sold-out audiences across the country, and she is among the top-grossing stand-up comediennes. Oprah proclaimed her a “force to be reckoned with in the new millennium.” The New Jersey-native has had a meteoric rise to the top of her field and has been a trailblazer for women in the comedy business. She is the recipient of the Richard Pryor Award for Comic of the Year and became the first woman to host BET's Comic View. She would also go on to host Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, as well as Showtime at the Apollo. As part of the record-breaking "Queens of Comedy" tour in 2000, she garnered a wider fan base and was registered in Guinness' Book of World Records when she performed to a captivated audience of nearly 50,000 people in Atlanta, Georgia. The 2001 made-for-television movie based on that tour was the highest-rated and longest running special in the history of the Showtime Network. In addition to her stand-up performances, Sommore has also appeared in several films including Friday After Next with Ice Cube, Family Reunion, Soul Plane, Something New and Dirty Laundry and has appeared as a featured guest on television shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, ABC’s The View, Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher and CNN Headline News, and was profiled on Comedy Central's "Special Women in Comedy" program. Sommore also participated in season six of VH1's Celebrity Fit Club and was cast as the cornerstone for the "mob" with Bob Saget for the NBC primetime show 1 vs 100, appeared as the special guest star on MTV's Nick Cannon's Wild N' Out, and hosted Live at Gotham for Comedy Central. Most recently she released her much anticipated DVD, The Queen Stands Alone, which originally aired to ground breaking numbers on Comedy Central. Written and produced by Sommore and One Thousand Kisses, Inc., The Queen Stands Alone is a film version of her stand-up act. *J. Anthony Brown* For those in the know, “WatchOutDehNow” is more than a heed to action, it’s the trademark catcall for funnyman J. Anthony Brown. As a staple on the nationally syndicated radio morning show, “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” for almost a decade now, the South Carolina native is one of the foremost voices that wake up millions of radio listeners in over 195 markets day to day. An industry staple, Brown’s impressive list of credits have included performances on Comic View, Def Comedy Jam, Showtime at the Apollo and Evening at the Improv, writing credits on The Arsenio Hall Show, The Tom Joyner TV Show, Steve Harvey’s Big Time, Me and The Boys and The Parent ‘Hood. His movie and TV credits have included XXX: State of the Union with Ice Cube, Mr. 3000 with the late great comedian Bernie Mac, Drumline opposite Nick Cannon & How to Be a Player, alongside Bill Bellamy and hit TV shows like Eve, The Parkers, Livin’ Single, Martin, Moesha, The Hughleys, and even Oprah. Whether he is murdering the hits with his off key version of the latest song, or donning a pink pimp suit to evoke a laugh, Brown will get to your funny bone. His penchant for alligator shoes and rainbow colored suits convey his “party time” approach for fun. *Don “D.C.” Curry* After the being named "Comedian Of The Year" by BET and eventually hosting Comic View, film and TV roles started flooding in for Curry. His list of credits would grow to include a regular role on ABC's, Grace Under Fire, performances on HBO's critically acclaimed The Chris Rock Show, the hit sitcom, Roseanne and The Steve Harvey Show. He would also gain critical acclaim and chatter as “Pastor Jones” on the NBC sitcom, The Tracey Morgan Show, as the outrageous “Uncle Elroy” in Next Friday, and the hilarious holiday three-quel Friday After Next. He would go on to film, Don "D.C." Curry-Nervous Breakdown Live!, his own DVD/cable TV special and CD that he also co-produced and also star in his own cable special, Comedy Central presents D.C. CURRY which continues to air on the network to rave reviews. *George Willborn* Dubbed comedy’s “Stress Reliever,” George Wilborn became the host of the hugely popular All Jokes Aside, one of the nation’s largest comedy clubs in 1992 and would soon be on his way to critical acclaim after that. Audiences would then see him shine from his appearances on Def Comedy Jam, Comic View, Showtime at the Apollo and Comedy Central's Comic Justice. But what many don't know is he helped pen some of the jokes on the UPN series Mo'Nique as a writer. More recently Wilborn was making people laugh out loud when he won the first season of TV One's hit show Who's Got Jokes, hosted by Bill Bellamy. Today, he is the consciously comedic partner in crime for the popular nationally syndicated hit radio show “The Michael Baisden Show,” with best-selling author Michael Baisden. Wilborn is heard nationwide everyday by millions of people. 2010-02-25T15:40:30-05:00 false #<Genre:0x2a9b5d5e38> 6 Royal Comedy Tour 168 One of the most highly anticipated comedy tours of 2010 is coming to Newark Symphony Hall on May 8th! The Royal Comedy Tour features Queen Bee of the comic business Sommore, along with J. Anthony Brown, Don "D.C." Curry, and George Willborn. true 2010-03-10T08:00:00-05:00 Royal Comedy Tour false 2010-03-10T13:30:53-05:00