Hey, Houston!
Super Bowl LI is just around the corner, which means thousands of people will descend upon Houston to attend the Big Game, as well as many other festivities that will be surrounding it.
One of the most exciting events during the week leading up to Super Bowl LI will be held at Texas Southern University, who recently announced they will host the 2017 “Super Comedy Bowl Explosion” on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at the HP&E Arena. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a red carpet event for special VIP guests and media.
The “Super Comedy Bowl Explosion” is slated to be one of the premier events being held during the week leading up to the Big Game in Houston. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend the show, which will feature nationally acclaimed comedians Rickey Smiley, Earthquake, Michael Blackson, Tony Roberts, Ali Siddiq and Billy Sorrells. Other surprise special guests will soon be announced, but it is sure to be a blast. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Texas Southern University Scholarship Fund and the Mack Performing Arts Collective (MPAC).
“We’re excited to bring a powerhouse lineup of comedy talent to the Houston market during one of the most exciting weeks of the entire year for local residents and the thousands of sports fan who will be descending upon the city,” said Velma Trayham, founder of ThinkZilla PR & Consulting Group, the event public relations and marketing agency for the event. “All of the comedians on the show are legends in their own right, and we know that they are going to deliver a must-see performance.”
Headliner Rickey Smiley is the host of “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show,” the number one syndicated hip-hop radio morning show in the country and stars in his own reality television series on TV One. For over two decades, he’s turned everyday observations into comedic gold. He’s especially known for the variety of characters he plays during his acts and his comedic prank calls.
Earthquake is a veteran comic, actor, voice artist and radio host who has appeared on Comedy Central, Showtime, BET, the hit sitcom “Everybody Hates Chris” and many stages across the country. He is recognized as one of comedy legend, Whoopi Goldberg’s favorite comedians.
Additional heavy hitters joining the tour include Michael Blackson, Tony Roberts, Billy Sorrells and popular local Houston comedian, Ali Siddiq.
Blackson, known globally as “The African King of Comedy” has been featured on HBO, BET and in the hit movie “Next Friday”. Siddiq, who launched his career while in prison, is the winner of Comedy Central’s “Up Next” competition. He has appeared on numerous major networks and is preparing to release his fifth album. Roberts is an award-winning comedian, actor and rapper, who has gained national attention from his appearances on HBO, “Comedy Central” and “It’s Showtime at the Apollo”. Sorrells is the self-proclaimed “Kasanova of Comedy” and a social media sensation. His hilarious character-driven viral videos launched his career, which includes a role “Funniest Wins” on TBS and roles in pilot shows for Oxygen, BET and VH1.
Radio One and the Houston Forward Times Newspaper are official media partners, and tickets are currently available via Ticketmaster or www.vipcomedyevents.com. For more information about the event or sponsorship, please contact velma@itsthinkzilla.com or advantcomm@msn.com.