This one-night event will showcase some of comedy’s biggest names for an unforgettable evening of laughs!
BRUCE BRUCE has cemented his place as one of comedy's true legends and continues to stand out as a master of his craft. In 2026, Bruce returned with his first comedy special in 15 years, "I Ain’t Playin’," which debuted in Netflix’s Top 3 and drew more than 2 million viewers in its first week. As a stand-up, Bruce has toured with some of comedy's biggest names, including Bert Kreischer ("Fully Loaded Tour"), Martin Lawrence ("LIT AF Tour"), Mike Epps ("The Real Mike Epps Tour") and Sommore ("Royal Comedy Tour"). Bruce is also a frequent guest on top national podcasts and radio shows, including "Club Shay Shay," "The 85 South Show," "The Adam Carolla Show," "The HoneyDew," "The Breakfast Club," Kevin Hart's "Comedy Gold Minds," Marc Maron's "WTF" and Netflix's "Strong Black Lead."
LAVELL CRAWFORD, a GRAMMY® Award-nominated comedian and SAG Award-winning actor, is best known for his portrayal of Huell Babineaux in "Breaking Bad" and its spin-off, "Better Call Saul." His film and TV credits include "Happy Gilmore 2," "The Ridiculous 6," "Hubie Halloween," "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates," "Home Team," “American Ultra,” “Meet The Blacks,” “Boo! A Madea Halloween” and "On the Count of Three."
SHERYL UNDERWOOD is a savvy businesswoman, philanthropist and multifaceted media entrepreneur recognized as one of the most articulate, well-informed women of our time. Most recently, she became a breakout star of Netflix's "The Roast of Kevin Hart," which streamed as the finale of the Netflix Is A Joke Fest. Following her widely praised, unfiltered set, Netflix signed Underwood to an upcoming stand-up special slated for 2027, executive produced by Kevin Hart. She joined the CBS daytime show "The Talk" at the start of its second season, sitting alongside hosts Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne and Aisha Tyler. With Underwood at the table, "The Talk" received its first Daytime Emmy nomination and a fifth-year renewal on CBS.
ADELE GIVENS is a comedian and actress widely known as the "Queen of Comedy." She first gained national recognition after winning the Crown Royal Comedy competition in Chicago in 1990 and has since become one of comedy's most recognizable performers. Her stand-up credits include "Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam," "All Stars of Def Comedy Jam," "Showtime at the Apollo," "The Oprah Winfrey Show," HBO's "Half-Hour Comedy Hour" and "Comedy Central Presents." Givens has also built an impressive acting career with appearances on "Martin," "Moesha," "The Parkers," "The Steve Harvey Show," "The Tracey Ullman Show" and "The Hughleys."
DON "DC" CURRY gained stardom in the '90s at San Francisco's comedy clubs with his bold and outspoken style. He took his act nationwide, becoming well-known for his portrayal of Uncle Elroy Jones in the popular films "Next Friday" and "Friday After Next." Curry has been a frequent guest and former host on BET's "Comic View" and has appeared on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam." In addition to his comedy career, he has had regular roles on TV shows like "Grace Under Fire" and "The Steve Harvey Show," and lent his voice to the animated hit "The Boondocks."
DRANKIN started out on the campus of North Carolina A&T, hosting campus and community shows. His career on radio launched during his debut, doing several comedy contests on 102 JAMZ. After winning consecutive years of the comedy contest, Drankin became a regular on the Wild-Out Wake-Up Morning Show on 102 JAMZ.