The “Mr. Clean” Comedian to Perform Live at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater
St. Petersburg, FLA (July 09, 2019) – Considered by critics, fans and fellow comedians as one of the best stand-ups in the country, comedian Brian Regan announces fall 2019 tour dates for his non-stop theater tour including the July 27th appearance at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater in downtown St. Petersburg.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online www.themahaffey.com or by calling (727) 300-2000.
Regan made his London debut on February 2, 2019 at The Leicester Square Theatre and he visits close to 100 cities each year selling out the most beautiful venues in North America.
“He is one of my favorite, favorite stand-up comedians.” – Jerry Seinfeld
“No comedian in the world says, ‘Yeah, I want to follow Brian Regan.'” – Chris Rock
“Brian Regan is one of my favorite comedians ever. He is unbelievably funny.” – Jimmy Fallon
“Brian Regan is one of my favorite comics of all time; he’s just the best…an absolute master.” – Bill Burr
Regan’s new Netflix series, Stand Up And Away! With Brian Regan, premiered on Christmas Eve, 2018. Brian and Jerry Seinfeld Executive Produce the four-episode original half-hour series that combines sketch comedy and stand-up. Brian announced the series during his Thanksgiving 2018 appearance on The Tonight Show, which you can see here – https://bit.ly/2P39ee1
Later this year, Regan will reprise his role of “Mugsy” in the third season of Peter Farrelly’s TV series, Loudermilk, on The Audience Network. Farrelly personally cast Regan in the series, which premiered on October 17, 2017 to rave reviews with Regan earning accolades for his portrayal of a recovering addict who is estranged from his family.
On November 21, 2017, Regan premiered his first Netflix special, Brian Regan: Nunchucks and Flamethrowers, the first of a two-special deal with Netflix. Regan’s previous stand-up special, Brian Regan: Live from Radio City Music Hall (2015), was the first-ever live broadcast of a stand-up special in Comedy Central’s history. The special was critically acclaimed with Vanity Fair calling Regan, “The funniest stand-up alive.”
Regan made his Kennedy Center debut on March 21 & 22, 2019 and he made his Carnegie Hall debut on November 11, 2017 following years of performances in New York City’s finest theaters including Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall, The Beacon Theater and Radio City Music Hall. Regan’s tour has included visits to Denver’s legendary 8600-seat Red Rocks Amphitheater and the 12,500-seat EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City.
A regular on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Regan is the rare stand up guest who the show invites on for two segments: a performance segment followed by a segment on the couch to chat with Jimmy. Regan was a guest on two episodes of Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, made a scene-stealing cameo in Chris Rock’s film, Top Five, and made 28 stand-up appearances on The Late Show With David Letterman.
Regan’s comedy releases include: Brian Regan: Nunchucks and Flamethrowers (2017) on Netflix; Brian Regan: Live From Radio City Music Hall (2015) airing on Comedy Central and is available on CD & DVD and as a video or audio download; All By Myself (2010) is available on CD and download only through his website; his two previous hour-long Comedy Central specials, The Epitome of Hyperbole (2008), and Brian Regan Standing Up (2007) are available on DVD or as a video or audio download; I Walked on the Moon (2004) is available on DVD or as an audio or video download only through his website and Brian Regan Live (1997) is available on CD.
The Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater
The Mahaffey Theater, under the management of Big3 Entertainment, is one of Tampa Bay’s top-rated performing arts venues. Home to the Florida Orchestra, the world class Mahaffey Theater hosts top-quality national and international artists and performances – Broadway, pop, rock, comedy, dance, classical and interactive engagements and exhibitions. Located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, the 2,031-seat cultural jewel boasts spectacular waterfront views and is located only minutes away from white sandy beaches and world-renowned museums. Additionally, the theater supports the highly successful Class Acts program, which enables school children to experience the performing arts through in-theater performances as well as in-school outreach and extension programs.
Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts
Founded as a 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2009, the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts is dedicated to the success and future of The Mahaffey Theater and to the notion that through diverse programming and patron membership support, performing arts should be enjoyed by all of St. Petersburg’s citizens. It’s your theater! Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts is committed to supporting and presenting all genres of the performing arts at The Mahaffey Theater, funding arts education for school children through the Class Acts performance series and providing its member patrons with unequaled services, entertainment and cultural experiences.
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