Ralphie May to Perform at Klein Memorial Auditorium, 10/10

Voted one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch," Ralphie May recently released his record-setting fourth one-hour special for Comedy Central titled "Too Big To Ignore," proving that his relatable comedic genius is in higher demand than ever.

Since his debut on season one of "Last Comic Standing," audiences can't get enough of the larger than life comedian. Ralphie has a proven track record of selling out multiple shows in 1,500 to 3,000 seat venues and is looking forward to his first Fairfield County Connecticut appearance. He has a no nonsense point of view and the ability to connect with a diverse audience by pointing out society's hypocrisies. Ralphie doesn't shy away from touchy topics or ethnic jokes, nor does he bite his tongue when society suggests, because he sincerely believes that as long as what he's saying is true, people need to hear it.

Born on February 17, 1972 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and raised in Clarksville, Arkansas, Ralphie was one of four kids raised by his single mom. At the age of seventeen he won a contest to open for his idol, Sam Kinison. He later moved to Houston to develop his comedy routine, at Kinison's suggestion. "All the comics I've ever admired, whether it be Kinison, Lenny Bruce, Buddy Hackett or Richard Pryor, all share a commonality," says May. "They're a tour de force. When they speak, there's no room for rebuttal. They've thought it all out. Even the pros and cons of their argument, they raise openly and debate in the midst of their conversation and it's a beautiful thing to watch."

On the small screen, Ralphie has numerous late night talk shows including four appearances on CBS's "The Late Late Show" as well as eleven appearances on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." An additional laundry list of TV appearances include "The Dog Whiperer", "Ron White's Vegas Salute to the Troops", "The Burn with Jeff Ross", "Comics Unleashed"," Extreme Makeover - Home Edition" , "Chelsea Lately" and more. As if that's not enough, he's also one of a handful of comedians to have received a standing ovation on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Later this year, he'll be releasing a vintage recording on vinyl, taped in Houston, TX in 1998. He will also be coming out with his own line of barbecue sauce called "Fat Baby Jesus".

When he's not on the road, Ralphie divides his time between Nashville and Los Angeles with his beautiful wife Lahna, their dog Hoochie Mama, and their two children, April June May and August James May. He contributes much of his time and energy to helping others. Ralphie is actively involved with the 100 Club of Nashville, various youth organizations and the Humane Society.

Ralphie will be performing his no hold-barred stand-up comedy at the Klein Memorial Auditorium on Thursday Oct 10th at 8:00. Tickets are $30, $35 and $40 and can be purchased at TreehouseComedy.com or by calling the Treehouse at 203.268.5857. The Klien is located at 910 Fairfield Ave. in Bridgeport, Ct. For interviews, jpegs, or more information please contact Brad Axelrod at mailto:TreehouseComedy@charter.net or at 203.268.5857. Tickets also at the door.