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Funny Man Earthquake Back by Popular Demand for Father's Day

By: Mar. 04, 2017
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Earthquake & Friends Father's Day Celebration. Back by popular demand, comedy sensation and WBLS radio host Earthquake arrives at NJPAC with his annual Father's Day Celebration, a riotously funny evening starring a lineup of contemporary stand-up's brightest stars DeRay Davis, Donnell Rawlings, Luenell, DC Young Fly... and more!. Sunday, June 18, 2017 7:00 PM at Prudential Hall. Tickets available at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)

About Earthquake:
The former host of Quake's House on WBLS-FM and star of the smash-hit comedy special These Ain't Jokes, Earthquake has gained an enormous, fun-loving following thanks to his frequent appearances on HBO, BET, Comedy Central, and the late-night talk show circuit.

Since his breakout performance in the one-man stand-up special About Got Damn Time, Earthquake has been featured on the big screen in Getting Played with Vivica A. Fox, in the animated Barnyard, and in Kevin Smith's Clerks II. Television fans will remember him from his recurring role as unforgettable Uncle Mike in Chris Rock's Everybody Hates Chris, and for his performance in SyFy Channel's recent Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens.

About DeRay Davis:
Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, comedian-turned-actor DeRay Davis can most recently be "scene" and heard in the blockbuster mega hit 21 Jump Street, Jumping the Broom and his wildly successful Showtime 1 hour Comedy Special, DeRay Davis: Power Play. He lends his voice and writing talent to countless characters on Kanye Wests Albums the BoonDocks and currently on Adult Swims Black Dynamite!

About Donnell M. Rawlings:
Is an American comedian, actor and radio host,best known as a cast member on the Comedy Central sketch comedy TV series Chappelle's Show. Rawlings was born in Washington D.C.Rawlings served in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in South Korea and at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Rawlings is most notable for frequently appearing in sketches on Chappelle's Show and hosting the third season along with Charlie Murphy.

About Luenell:
This talented comedienne, actress and singer, was born in Tollette, Arkansas. Luenell had an amazing 2012 with appearances in three #1 feature films - "Think Like A Man" with Arielle Kebell and Meagan Good, 3D animated hit "Hotel Transylvania" with Adam Sandler, and "Taken 2" with Liam Neeson. She also starred in the hilarious comedy "That's My Boy" with Adam Sandler and Leighton Meester. Luenell hasn't been short on television appearances either with recent episodes of "The Middle" and "Always Sunny In Philadelphia," as well as stand-up appearances on "Snoop Dog's Bad Girls of Comedy" on SHOWTIME and "Stand-up In Stilettos" on the TV Guide Network. Her reputation as a comic superstar continues to flourish, "...comedy demolition machine" (EURweb report) "a sidesplitting high wired act without a net..." (Scoop LA), "...comedy to die for." (Metro LA) "...one of the top 25 funniest people in LA (Los Angeles Magazine) and the accolades continue to roll.

About DC Young Fly:
DC Young Fly, is a rapper, actor, comedian, singer, and internet personality. He is known for his videos and appearances on MTV's Wild 'n Out which is hosted by Nick Cannon. He also made his film debut as "Eric" in David E. Talbert's film Almost Christmas starring Kimberly Elise, Omar Epps, Danny Glover and Gabrielle Union. He also has a lead role in film #digitallivesmatter which was directed by Terri J. Vaughn. He has also made cameo appearances in The New Edition Story and BET's original series The Quad.



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