Staff WriterFast rising American based stand up comedian, Shuler King is set to make his Jamaican debut this month at the popular weekly comedy series Johnny LIVE Comedy Bar in Kingston.
The series, held on a Tuesday night at 100 Hope road, has cemented itself as the destination event on a weekly basis since its inception last year. The series sees the best of Jamaican comedians, including: Dufton Shepherd, Elva, Boasy Boy Floyd, Leighton Smith, Ity and Fancy Cat among others, touching the stage and thoroughly entertaining the packed audience weekly.
The series also gives young comedians the opportunity to sharpen their skills weekly competing for a cash prize in the Open Mic segment of the show.
Shuler King will be the first American comedian to grace the Comedy Bar stage in an exclusive staging referred to as the Johnny Live Comedy Bar Special on June 26.
” Shuler King came highly recommended and is a fast rising comedian on the American circuit. The world is paying attention to him so we thought it made sense to reach out and invite him to Jamaica for the first time, ” Christopher Daley, promoter of the Comedy Bar series shared.
Shuler King, who moonlights as a funeral director and certified embalmer in his home state of South Carolina, has been involved in comedy since he attended college, he has appeared in specials for BET and opened for international comedians on the Kings of Comedy stage. King’s videos on social media have also caused quite the stir with his social media skit for Donald Trump going viral.
“I ‘m excited and looking forward to making everyone laugh. One thing I know for sure, comedy transcends. I know Jamaica will have love for me after the show. I already have love for Jamaica. I do hope everybody can understand me though. I don’t want to say something wrong and somebody “Lick Shot” on me,” Shuler King shared
Shuler King will be the headline act on the Johnny LIVE Comedy Bar Special on June 26 at 100 Hope Road in Kingston. Other headliners include Jamaican trail blazers Boasy Boy Floyd, Kathy Grant, Dufton Shepherd and Christopher Johnny Daley himself.
For updates and ticket outlets please follow @johnnylive_comedybar on Instagram or call our ticket hotline (876) 260-1637.
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