Brand New Comedy Series featuring Tommy Davidson, Arnez J, Kevin Hart and Earthquake November 15, 2007

Tickets Go On Sale at 10 AM Saturday, Oct. 13!

(DETROIT – Oct. 10, 2007) – A brand new Comedy Series heads to Detroit’s very own City Theatre! Tommy Davidson will kick-off the series at the City Theatre with performances Thursday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 18. Tickets for all of the performances in the series go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13!

Tommy Davidson cut his comedic chops as part of the cast of “In Living Color.” Since then he has appeared in a variety of films and television shows. He currently provides the voice for born loser and harried father, Oscar Proud, in the Disney animated series “The Proud Family.”

Performance schedule:
Thursday, Nov. 15 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 16 8:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 17 8:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 18 7:30 p.m.

Detroit favorite, Arnez J, is rapidly becoming one of the most talked about comedians. Television viewers may know Arnez from appearances on Showtime’s “Comedy Club Network,” “The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show,” Comedy Central’s “Make Me Laugh,” Russell Simmons’ “Def Comedy Jam and as the 2002 host of BET’s “Comic View.”

Performance schedule:
Thursday, Nov. 29 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 30 8:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 1 8:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 2 7:30 p.m.

Kevin Hart began performing full time at clubs such as the Boston Comedy Club, Caroline's, Stand-Up NY, The Improvisation, The Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. His performance at the Montreal Comedy Festival led to his work in feature films including, “Paper Soldiers,” “Scary Movie 3,” “Along Came Polly,” “Soul Plane,” “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “In The Mix,” and most recently “Scary Movie 4.”

Performance schedule:
Thursday, Dec. 13 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 14 8:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 15 8:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 16 7:30 p.m.

Earthquake is an explosive comedic performer unlike any other. His stand-up comedy is at its peak, his ability to engage an audience is nationally known and he is now being heralded by critics as one of the most talented comedians in the country. His slam dunk comedic style has won him coveted spots on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”, VH-1’s “The List” as well as a guest appearance on “Mad TV.”

Performance schedule:
Thursday, Dec. 27 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 28 8:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 29 8:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 30 7:30 p.m.

Tickets ($32.50 – Tommy Davidson, Kevin Hart and Earthquake, $42.50 – Arnez J) for all performances go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 and may be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com, the City Theatre, Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy (without service charge) and at all Ticketmaster locations, including Macy’s and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call (248) 433-1515. Groups save $2 on Thursday and Sunday performances by calling (313) 471-3099. For additional information, call (313) 471-6611.

Official Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com