copymaster003
04-02-2007, 01:33 AM
Russell Peters is in the house!
Russell Peters is already a comedy superstar in much of the world. His first shows in Sydney and Melbourne sold 10,000 tickets in less than two days with zero advertising. Common knowledge decrees that a comedian must have a TV sitcom, a hit movie or a high profile comedy album to succeed, but Russell has built a massive underground following by word of mouth, completely bypassing mainstream media outlets. For the past few years he’s been selling out theatres across the US and Canada, all without ever appearing on network television in the United States. His US agents, Creative Artists Agency, calls this phenomenon ‘The Legend Of Russell Peters.’ Russell has made his reputation by speaking to people that no one else is talking to. Much of his comedy speaks to immigrant communities around the world. Russell’s new DVD and CD, “Outsourced,” was taped before a sold out audience at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, and gives viewers and listeners an excellent overview of Russell’s comedic genius. He paces the stage interacting with the audience, tossing off one-liners and engaging in impromptu dialogue with his fans. As much a humorist as a comedian, Russell doesn’t really tell jokes. Rather, he uses his wry observations on the subjects of race and class to illuminate our human shortcomings with the sizzling accuracy of a well-aimed laser. “I don’t put people down,” Russell points out. “I want to elevate them, but in a funny way.” His quick wit and ability to mimic language and accents allows Russell to create characters of all races and cultures and forge an immediate bond with his audiences, regardless of their racial and cultural background. “Outsourced” has gone Five Times Platinum in his home country of Canada.
Date: 05/13/07
Time: 6:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Comedy Show
Location: Cobb's Comedy Club
Address: 915 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
Landmark:
Directions:
Cost: $35 Members
$45 Non-members
Dinner separate
Russell Peters is already a comedy superstar in much of the world. His first shows in Sydney and Melbourne sold 10,000 tickets in less than two days with zero advertising. Common knowledge decrees that a comedian must have a TV sitcom, a hit movie or a high profile comedy album to succeed, but Russell has built a massive underground following by word of mouth, completely bypassing mainstream media outlets. For the past few years he’s been selling out theatres across the US and Canada, all without ever appearing on network television in the United States. His US agents, Creative Artists Agency, calls this phenomenon ‘The Legend Of Russell Peters.’ Russell has made his reputation by speaking to people that no one else is talking to. Much of his comedy speaks to immigrant communities around the world. Russell’s new DVD and CD, “Outsourced,” was taped before a sold out audience at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, and gives viewers and listeners an excellent overview of Russell’s comedic genius. He paces the stage interacting with the audience, tossing off one-liners and engaging in impromptu dialogue with his fans. As much a humorist as a comedian, Russell doesn’t really tell jokes. Rather, he uses his wry observations on the subjects of race and class to illuminate our human shortcomings with the sizzling accuracy of a well-aimed laser. “I don’t put people down,” Russell points out. “I want to elevate them, but in a funny way.” His quick wit and ability to mimic language and accents allows Russell to create characters of all races and cultures and forge an immediate bond with his audiences, regardless of their racial and cultural background. “Outsourced” has gone Five Times Platinum in his home country of Canada.
Date: 05/13/07
Time: 6:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Comedy Show
Location: Cobb's Comedy Club
Address: 915 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
Landmark:
Directions:
Cost: $35 Members
$45 Non-members
Dinner separate