Mo'Nique May 10th & 11th May 10, 2013

Mo’Nique is a multi-media powerhouse whose consistent, extensive body of work has captivated audiences in stand up comedy, television, film and literature. She has performed on “Showtime at the Apollo,” HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam,” “Apollo Comedy Hour,” HBO’s “Snaps,” & BET ‘s “Comic View.” In 1999, Mo’Nique’s career took a quantum leap once she landed the starring role as Nikki Parker on “The Parkers,” UPN’s hit television series about a single mom who attends college with her daughter. Mo’Nique was also the first female to host NBC’s nationally televised program, “Showtime at the Apollo” in 2002. Other memorable television moments include appearances on “Ugly Betty,” “The Game,” “Nip/Tuck,” “The View,” and the BET Awards. Based on her overwhelming fan base of voluptuous women, Mo’Nique has always accepted her role as an influential voice and role model for big girls around the world. She not only embraced this position of purpose, but Mo’Nique also shared her personal perspectives, philosophies and frustrations through her New York Times best-selling book Skinny Women are Evil in 2003. She and co-author Sherri McGee McCovey released a follow-up called Skinny Cooks Can’t Be Trusted in 2006 before teaming up again in 2008 for the fictional teen novel, Beacon Hills High. Although Mo’Nique had done over a dozen movies prior to Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire, her Academy Award winning portrayal of Mary Jones, a terrifying, mentally disturbed abusive mother, earned her the Special Jury Prize for Acting at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival as well as Golden Globe, SAG, Critics’ Choice, BAFTA and Image Awards for Best Supporting Actress, amongst several others.
Showtimes: Fri. 7:30PM & 10:00PM / Sat. 7:00PM & 9:30PM / Sun. 7:00PM
Tickets: $40