Comedy Explosion coming to theater

The event will be hosted by Corey Manning and feature comedy legends Michael Colyar, Jammin Jay Lamont, Chris Thomas, and Talent Harris. “I encourage everyone to join me and my mentors, friends, and legends in comedy as we fill the theater with side-splitting laughter," said Manning. “With the addition of an amazing performance by the legendary Chubb Rock, this will definitely be a night to remember."

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Michael Colyar is a Chicago native who made his mark in Los Angeles as "The King of Venice Beach."

For nine years, he performed five shows a day, leaving a positive imprint on the crowd with his thought-provoking humor. For 15 years, he has built his television and film career while working with luminaries like John Singleton, Eddie Murphy, Bernie Mac, and Oprah Winfrey.

Jammin Jay Lamont is a professional comedian, entertainer, and musician who has been in the business for over 18 years. He's been seen on BET's Comic View, Def Comedy Jam, Showtime At The Apollo, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, America's Got Talent and more.

Talent Harris has made special appearances on BET’s Comic View, HBO Snaps, and Def Comedy Jam, and has a spot on New York’s 98.7 KISS FM morning show. Talent has also appeared in the movies Sunset Park, Full Court Press, and A Brother’s Kiss.

Deemed the official “King of New York Comedy,” Talent is an unorthodox comedian who regales audiences with his knack for storytelling.

Chris Thomas is one of the nation’s brightest comedians.

In the words of Washington Post Magazine, he is “an accomplished impressionist … on his way to fame and fortune.” Thomas is the master of more than 2,000 celebrity impressions including Denzel Washington, F. Lee Bailey, Mike Tyson, and Orson Welles.

Thomas combines this versatility with a quick wit to create comedic conversations between several personalities at once.

For more information or to buy tickets, please visit: lolcomedyexplosion.eventbrite.com