Tommy Davidson November 1, 2007

An actor, stand-up comedian, musician, and singer, Tommy Davidson's exceptional range has made him a rising force in entertainment. Perhaps best known as one of the original cast members of the hit television show In Living Color, Davidson has parlayed that success into a flourishing motion picture career. Tommy starred in Spike Lee's Bamboozled, where he received acclaim and praise for his turn as Womack/Sleep 'N Eats, a character which showcased his comedic and dramatic acting abilities. Tommy starred in Morgan Creek Productions' Juwanna Mann released in June 2002. Tommy was seen cracking jokes and doing what he does best, making people laugh, in THE FOX NFL SHOW, which aired weekly on Saturday nights. Tommy co-hosted this new and unique show with football greats Michael Irvin and Tony Siragusa. He was seen in the provocative urban comedy, Booty Call (Columbia Pictures). Tommy has also starred opposite Jada Pinkett Smith in the romantic comedy, Woo (New Line). He has also made an impressive film debut opposite Halle Berry in Strictly Business. On the small screen, Tommy's voice was heard in the Disney Channel animated series, The Proud Family. Davidson started his career as a standup comedian in the late 1980s throughout the Washington Metropolitan region, Baltimore, and Philadelphia, performing in various comedy clubs. Performing stand-up in local talent showcases was where he was spotted by concert promoters, who booked him as the opening act for such major music stars such as Patti LaBelle, Kenny G, and Luther Vandross. The next step was Hollywood. He performed at many small clubs, including the Comedy Act Theatre, where among others, he met Robert Townsend and Keenan Ivory Wayans, who would later prove instrumental in Davidson's career. Davidson's first national television appearance was a starring role in Townsend's Partners in Crime. Wayans, who offered him the opportunity to audition for a primetime variety show called In Living Color, which became a cult favorite and a huge ratings success, then approached Davidson. Davidson's hilarious impressions of Sammy Davis, Jr., Michael Jackson, and others have become infamous. In Living Color led to three Showtime specials: On Strength of New York, Illin' in Philly, and Takin' it to DC, and a handsome film career such as a reunion with fellow In Living Color alumni, Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura II: When Nature Calls. He also was a recurring character on MADtv's Real **********ing Talk sketches. Tommy's current projects include several episodes of Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed, which will be on all winter through January. He provides the voice for born loser, harried father, and snack-food mogul Oscar Proud in the Disney animated series The Proud Family upon which The Proud Family movie will be coming out in the summer of 2007.

Tickets $22
6 Shows:
Thursday, November 1 @ 8:30pm (18+)
Friday, November 2 @ 8pm & 10pm (21+)
Saturday, November 3 @ 7pm & 9pm (21+)
Sunday, November 4 @ 7pm (18+)
Seating is on a first come, first serve basis

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