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Celebrate Father’s Day with “The Comedian’s Favorite Comedian” @RealEarthquake (Twitter) / @Quakeshouselive (Facebook and Instagram) and his all-star comedy lineup @KimmelCC (Twitter)/@KimmelCulturalCampus (Facebook and Instagram) on 6/17. For more info, visit kimmelculturalcampus.org.
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KIMMEL CULTURAL CAMPUS PRESENTS
FAN-FAVORITE COMEDIAN, EARTHQUAKE,
WITH BILL BELLAMY, TOMMY DAVIDSON,
TONY ROBERTS, AND TU RAE IN
FATHER’S DAY COMEDY SHOW
JUNE 17, 2022
“It’s been humility more than anything and understanding that you’re not special”, he said. “What you do is special, but you as an individual are not special.” – Earthquake, for The Philadelphia Sunday Sun
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 25, 2022) –The Kimmel Cultural Campus, in association with NJPAC Productions, is thrilled to present comedy sensation Earthquake as he hosts his annual Father’s Day Comedy Show at the Campus’ Academy of Music on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. He will be joined by Bill Bellamy, Tommy Davidson, Tony Roberts, and Tu Rae.
The former host of Quake’s House on WBLS-FM and star of the hit specials About Got Damn Time and These Ain’t Jokes, Earthquake has gained a loyal following with appearances on HBO, BET, and Comedy Central, along with roles in Getting Played, Clerks II, and Everybody Hates Chris. Most recently, Earthquake was selected by Dave Chapelle to star in Chapelle's Home Team Earthquake: Legendary on Netflix.
“Fans fell in love with ‘Quake’ through his array of comedy specials, live stand-up programming, and radio shows,” said Frances Egler, Senior Director of Programming and Presentations on the Kimmel Cultural Campus. “Give the gift of laughter this year and celebrate Father’s Day with this lineup of acclaimed comedy voices, grouped together by Quake, the ‘comedian’s favorite comedian’.”
About the artists:
Bill Bellamy coined the phrase “booty call” and has appeared in countless TV shows and movies including Def Comedy Jam, Who’s Got Jokes?, Last Coming Standing, Any Given Sunday, and Issa Rae’s Insecure. Bellamy recently finished shooting a role in Chris Spencer’s Back on the Strip, opposite Tiffany Haddish, J.B. Smoove, and Wesley Snipes, and was recently seen as the lead in the BET+ film A Rich Christmas. His most recent comedy special, produced by Tribeca and Comedy Dynamics, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last year.
Best known from the hit show In Living Color, Tommy Davidson’s notable TV and film performances include The Proud Family, Bamboozled, Juwanna Mann, Ace Ventura II, and the documentaries I Am Comic and Dying Laughing. Most recently, Davidson has reprised his role as Oscar Proud in the revival of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, which is now streaming on Disney+.
Tony Roberts has appeared on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, Showtime at the Apollo, BET’s Comicview, and The Shaquille O’Neal Allstar Comedy Jam. In addition to headlining around the country, he’s part of KBLX Radio’s Morning Dream Team.
Beginning at Philadelphia’s famed Laff House Comedy Club, Tu Rae is an accomplished comedian & writer. Tu Rae can be seen on HBO’s All Def Comedy, along with Comics Unleashed, Gotham Live, First Amendment Standup, and Laughs TV. He was a Stand Up NBC Finalist and HBO’s Comedy Wings Champion. Currently, Tu Rae is the lead instructor of Philadelphia Comedy College.
Other featured upcoming performances on the Kimmel Cultural Campus include Hannah Gadsby: Body of Work (May 7, 2022, Miller Theater, formerly Merriam Theater), Simu Liu: We Were Dreamers (June 7, 2022, Perelman Theater), Paula Poundstone (June 17, 2022, Miller Theater, formerly Merriam Theater), and Game Grumps Live: Tournament of Champions (June 19, 2022, Miller Theater, formerly Merriam Theater).
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Tickets
Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999 or online at www.kimmelculturalcampus.org. In-person ticket sales can be conducted daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Academy of Music Box Office, located at 240 S. Broad Street. See www.kimmelculturalcampus.org for more information.
Earthquake’s Father’s Day Comedy Show
Kimmel Cultural Campus’ Academy of Music
June 17, 2022, 8:00 p.m.
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Safe & Clean Commitment
The Kimmel Cultural Campus is proudly certified by the Global Biorisk Advisory Council – the gold standard for cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention programs.
We will always put the safety of our guests, artists, and staff first, and we have worked closely with partners, producers, artists, guests and other performing arts centers around the nation to develop the most comprehensive plan to safely reopen our doors. We are committing to a healthy and clean environment with increased disinfection, enhanced ventilation, and will enforce recommended health authority guidelines, including masks and proof of vaccination.
Masks are required to be worn at all times when on the Kimmel Cultural Campus, except when actively consuming food or beverage in designated locations. Prolonged periods of mask removal are not permitted.
All attendees for public events must show proof of full vaccination at the time of entry, with valid photo ID and copy of vaccination card (physical or photo). Children under 5 are no longer required to show a negative PCR test or negative rapid result when accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult.
This policy is subject to change based upon guidance from the CDC and local health authorities. For more information on our Safe & Clean Commitment and the most up-to-date information about our policies, please visit kimmelculturalcampus.org.
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KIMMEL CULTURAL CAMPUS
Located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia, our mission is to engage the region's diverse communities with art through performance and education. Our Cultural Campus serves more than 1-million guests per year and includes Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, and SEI Innovation Studio), the Academy of Music, and the Miller Theater (formerly the Merriam Theater) – representing more than 160 years of rich history for the performing arts along Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. We are home to The Philadelphia Orchestra and seven esteemed Resident Companies: Opera Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ballet, The Philly POPS, PHILADANCO, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and Curtis Institute of Music. With nearly 9,000 seats per night, we are the region's most impactful performing arts center, and the second largest in the country. Our Cultural Campus serves as a preeminent and inclusive place to enjoy exceptional experiences that reflect the spirit of our region by cultivating a creative and socially responsible environment where our community shares experiences that are delivered with pride, integrity, and respect. As a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization, we collaborate on, present, and produce a broad range of relevant and meaningful events, we serve as an active gathering space for social and community events, we educate the region's young people through access to quality arts experiences, and we provide support to artists in the creation of new work. TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is the proud Kimmel Cultural Campus Season Sponsor. Read Kimmel Cultural Campus' vision statement, world view, and mission statement here. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it encompasses our mission, co-workers, and programs here.
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