COMEDY

Bruce Bruce

Bruce Bruce is a name synonymous with keeping audiences rolling with laughter thanks to his captivating improv skills and larger than life comedic style. Bruce’s steady style of comedy has been showcased across the country, and he has been entertaining audiences young and old, and of all backgrounds, for years. His wit, spontaneity and dazzling personality set him apart from other standup comedians. While known for his adult comedy, he prides himself on not using vulgarity to win a laugh and is no stranger is winning over new audiences with every appearance he makes. From his role as host for two seasons of BET’s “Comic View” to his many appearances on tv and film, Bruce is clearly a comedian that has found his mark in the business. Bruce headlined the 2008 Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, leaving the audiences north of the border in stitches. On the feature film front, Bruce made a cameo in the HBO Films feature “Idlewild,” appeared in “Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector,” and in the comedy “Who’s Your Caddy” as “Golf Ball Eddie.”

Arnez J

With appealing charisma and the physicality of Jim Carrey, Arnez J has been dubbed “the black Jerry Lewis.” While working as a flight attendant, he realized he had an uncanny ability to keep the passengers and crew laughing. Encouraged by friends, he made his first attempt at stand-up comedy. After that first night on stage, he knew what he wanted to do. He left his airline job and made the decision to devote his time to a career in comedy.
The Atlanta native began working the comedy circuit in Georgia and quickly became one of “Hotlanta’s” funniest newcomers. A finalist in the 1992 “Bay Area Black Comedy Competition,” Arnez was noticed by the entertainment industry and was asked to make his first television appearance on Showtime’s “Comedy Club Network.” Numerous TV appearances followed, including appearances on “The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show,” “Louie Anderson’s Comedy Showcase,” Comedy Central’s “Make Me Laugh,” NBC’s “Friday Night Videos,” Russell Simmons’ “Def Comedy Jam,” his own BET “Comic View Grandstand” one-hour special, and others. He was honored to perform as an opening act for The Artist Formerly Known as Prince. This busy comic keeps up a dizzying pace performing for sold out crowds in clubs, colleges and concert halls nationwide.

Tommy Davidson

An exceptional range from stand-up comedy and acting to versatile music ability have earned Tommy Davidson a reputation as an extraordinary performer. Best known as one of the original stars of the hit television show In Living Color, Tommy’s reach is built on the show’s and its stars’ groundbreaking and innovative talent. Starting his career as a stand-up comedian in Washington DC, he earning an ardent following via hard work in various comedy clubs. As one of the cutting-edge, young stand-ups, he was spotted by huge concert promoters, who booked him as the opening act for major touring acts including Patti LaBelle, Kenny G and Luther Vandross. It wasn’t long before he came to Hollywood performing stand-up at a number of clubs, including the Comedy Act Theatre, where he met Robert Townsend which led to his first national television appearance with a starring role in “Partners in Crime.” This was the conduit to Keenan Ivory Wayans, who proved instrumental in Davidson’s career by offering him an opportunity to audition and join the uniquely talented cast of the most adventurous primetime variety show of its day, In Living Color. He, Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey and Damon Wayans made TV history with their originality.

Capone

Capone is known around the world as the Gangsta of Comedy. Named after the original King of Crime, this Bronx born native hustled his way onto the entertainment scene in 1992. It’s been fireworks ever since. Capone is gifted with a comedic flair that appeals to people from all around the world. He has shared the stage with comedians such as Mike Epps, Drew Frasier, Talent, Rob Stapleton, Gerald Kelly, Tracy Morgan and many other heroes of comedy. Capone is the host of Amateur Night at the Apollo every Wednesday night, other standup credits include the Uptown Comedy Club, Boston Comedy Club and Caroline’s Comedy Club in New York. “My jokes are about personal relationships, children, society, work and ethnicity” says Capone. “Through comedy, I try to help the audience see that after any dark tunnel, there’s always light.” He’s here, sitting stoically upon his comedic throne waiting to tickle the next funny bone.