Sommore, Arnez J, Tony Rock & Gary Owen to Bring TOP SHELF COMEDY TOUR to NJPAC, 1/30

Only tour stop in the metro area! Sommore, Arnez J., Tony Rock and Gary Owens: The Top Shelf Comedy Tour brings some of the greatest veteran comedians in the business together on one stage on Friday, January 30th 2015. Whether you like your comedy neat or on the rocks, this tour promises a night of non-stop, gut-busting laughter. Tickets go on sale on Friday, October 17th 2014 at 10AM. Be sure to reserve your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)

About Sommore: (from Trenton, New Jersey) - Sommore has appeared on various shows including HBO's Def Comedy Jam, Showtime at the Apollo, Comic View, and BET Live from L.A. She has also done guest appearances on television sitcoms The Hughleys and The Parkers, and she has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She also appeared onComedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav. In 2008, she appeared as one of the mob members on several episodes of the game show 1 vs. 100. Her film appearances include Soul Plane, A Miami Tail, Friday After Next, and Something New.

About Arnez J - Rapidly becoming one of the most talked about comedians, Arnez J routinely transcends ethnic barriers because, frankly, it is difficult to avoid laughing at his silly, quirky, and infectious act. With the physicality of Jim Carrey, his brand of comedy has branded him, "The Black Jerry Lewis". Anything can happen from handstands, cartwheels, and even absurd dance routines. Arnez J has been seen on HBO's Ded Comedy Jam, Showtime at The Apollo, BET's Comic View, The Mo'Nique Show, Showtime Comedy Club Network, The Wendy Williams Show.

About Tony Rock - Host of the newly revamped legendary talent competition "Apollo Live", and the recently added series regular on BET's "Reed Between the Lines," comedian and actor Tony Rock continues to prove his exceptional star talents. Rock starred in this year's straight to DVD films "C'mon Man" & "The Redemption of a Dog," all while still having time to make a cameo in the number one box office film "Think Like a Man," TV appearances on BET's "Let's Stay Together", VH1's "Single Ladies," and co-headlining two separate comedy tours "The Royal Comedy Tour" and "No Sleep Till Brooklyn Tour."

About Gary Owen - Gary Owen has been entertaining America for more than a decade with his side-splitting comedy. Having performed to sold-out audiences in all the major comedy clubs and theaters across the country, Owen is one of America's most loved comedians.

Gary is one of the stars of the Screen Gems comedy "Think Like A Man Too" and the original film "Think Like A Man," both opening at #1 at the box office. He was last seen in the Universal comedy "Ride Along" with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart. On the small screen, Gary starred last season in TruTV's funny video/sketch show "Upload" which he hosted with Shaquille O'Neal.

Remarkably, Owen starred in three Showtime specials all in the same year; his one-hour comedy special "True Story" was an instant hit and is now a best-selling DVD; he commanded the stage as host of "Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam - Live from Orlando;" and he was a stand-out performer on "Mike Epps Presents: Live From Club Nokia." He has a new, highly-anticipated comedy special, "I Agree With Myself," airing on Showtime in January 2015.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States and is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey -- where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. As New Jersey's Town Square, NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the State's and the world's best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted over eight million visitors (including more than one million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents. Visit www.njpac.org or call 888.GO.NJPAC for more information.