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Def Comedy Jam’s Barry Nayl or and Ms. Darkchild Host “Comedy Explosion” featuring comedians Jonas Bar nes\, Rob Maher and Freddie Ricks
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Three of
the country’s hottest comics- Jonas Barnes\, Rob Maher and Freddi
e Ricks- are headlining Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Ce
nter’s Comedy Explosion event on Friday\,
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Based ou t of New York City\, Barnes has written for Comedy Central’s roast of Bruc e Willis and has been featured on Sirius XM’s Fight Club and Busted Open p odcasts in addition to hosting his own. Born homeless in Oregon\, Barnes h as the ability to find humor in both the dark and light sides of his life.
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Joining the stage is Maher who recently released his Dr y Bar Comedy Special\, “You Can Make It Here.” He is a semi-finalist in Co medy Central’s “Up Next” competition and has starred in an episode of Kevi n Hart’s Comedy Central show\, “Hart of the City.” Maher has also performe d across the globe for the military\, performing in 17 countries including Afghanistan\, Japan\, South Korea\, Turkey\, Greece and Italy.
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Comedian\, writer and actor\, Ricks recognized his gift early on b y gathering crowds in his hometown of the Bronx and impersonating characte rs he saw on television and in everyday life. He has been featured on BET’ s “ComicView\,” Def Comedy Jam\, “The Apollo Comedy Hour” and “It’s Showti me at the Apollo.” Ricks has also appeared in the motion pictures\, “Shaft ” and “Baby Boy.”
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\n\n“Comedy Explosion is sure to bring the audience laugh after laugh\,” said April Evans\, executive director of Uptown!. “These three comedians h ave performed on some of the country’s biggest stages\, and we’re thrilled that they’ll be adding the Uptown! stage to that list.”
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Def Comedy Jam’s Barry Naylor and Ms. Darkchild will host the event. Tickets can be purchased at: secure.uptownwestchester.org/2614/ 2616.
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About Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Cente r
\nEstablished in 2017\, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Ce nter features world class performing arts in historic downtown West Cheste r\, PA. Uptown! offers professional musical theater\, opera\, jazz\, comed y\, classical and contemporary music\, film and renowned speakers\, not to mention award-winning performing arts education classes and workshops for youth and adults.
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Through its programming and outreach efforts\, the nonprofit theater has become a special gathering place in th e community\, reflecting the demographic and cultural diversity of the reg ion.
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Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is convenient ly located near parking\, shopping and restaurants at 226 North High Stree t\, West Chester.
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