Comedy star Rickey Smiley will perform Sunday, March 23, 8 p.m., in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa.
Tickets start at $50. Visit Ticketmaster.com or seminolehardrocktampa.com.
Smiley is a television host, actor, and top-rated nationally syndicated radio personality, and has become one of the entertainment industry’s most celebrated performers. He is known for having made millions laugh for over 27 years.
As a celebrated comedian, television host and top-rated radio personality of the No. 1 nationally syndicated urban radio show in the country, Smiley has earned a reputation for delivering to audiences both on and off stage. With the distinct ability to take everyday observations and turn them into comedic gold, he is one of the few “clean” comics amongst the upper echelon of contemporary comedians.
At any given performance, audiences are treated to such original characters as “Mrs. Bernice Jenkins,” “Lil’ Daryl,” “Joe Willie” and “Beauford.” In addition, his comedy shows often include a live band, which he accompanies: He is an accomplished pianist and organist.
Smiley has recorded eight best-selling albums, including iTunes No. 1 best-selling comedy album, “Rickey Smiley: Prank Calls Number 6.” He has hosted BET’s “Open Casket Sharp” and “Comic View,” and has appeared on “Showtime At The Apollo,” “Uptown Comedy Club,” HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and “Snaps.” In addition to being featured on Dish Nation, his nationally syndicated morning radio show can be heard in over 60 markets.
Smiley is an accomplished author and his new book “Sideshow: Living with Loss and Moving Forward with Faith” was published last fall.
