Orlando Improv's stage set for Arsenio Hall
Published by Sareth Ney on Nov. 2, 2017 at 2:47 p.m.
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Arsenio Hall is set to perform two comedy sets each at the Orlando Improv, on Dec. 15 and Dec. 16. The four performances are recommended for those 21 years old and over.
After graduating from Warrensville Heights High School in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, Hall attended and graduated from Kent State University. He received a Bachelor’s degree in speech.
Hall was a frequent guest on “The Late Show” with Joan Rivers, in 1987. He would take over as the host, after Rivers and the show parted ways. Chunky A, Hall’s alias, released an album called “Large and In Charge”. It was released in 1989, featured Ice-T, Paula Abdul and Wil Wheaton. In the same year, Hall received his own syndicated show through Paramount called “The Arsenio Hall Show”.
In 1990, Hall was the recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1992—he received an honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, from Central State University.
Television works Hall were part of include: “New Love, American Style”, “Movie Macabre”, “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, “Cheers”, “Living Single”, “Arsenio”, “Martial Law”, “Norm” and “Lopez”. He performed voiceover work on “The Real Ghostbusters”, “The Proud Family Movie”, “Scooby-Do! Pirates Ahoy!” and “Black Dynamite”.
Films Hall could be seen in consist of: “Amazon Women on the Moon”, “Coming To America”, “Harlem Nights”, voiceover work on “Igor”, “Black Dynamite” and “Sandy Wexler”.
As a writer, Hall wrote for the following television specials: “Uptown Comedy Express”, “MTV Video Music Awards” in 1991 and “Soul Train Comedy Awards”. He wrote for the television programs, “Comedy Club” and “The Arsenio Hall Show”. He was a writer for the television special documentary, “A Party for Richard Pryor”. As well as the video, “Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1”.
“The Party Machine with Nia Peeples” was Hall’s first producing credit. He was the executive producer of: “Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS, and You”, “One on One with Magic Johnson”, “The Arsenio Hall Show” (1994), “Arsenio” and “The Arsenio Hall Show (2013-2014).
Currently, Hall is in the process of filming for the “Casted Away” films. He will portray the bartender I the first and himself in the second.
Tickets to attend Hall’s performances at the Orlando Improv are $25 and exclude fees. All sales are final. There are no refunds, cancellations or exchanges. Passes and discounts will not be accepted, due to them being special engagements
After graduating from Warrensville Heights High School in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, Hall attended and graduated from Kent State University. He received a Bachelor’s degree in speech.
Hall was a frequent guest on “The Late Show” with Joan Rivers, in 1987. He would take over as the host, after Rivers and the show parted ways. Chunky A, Hall’s alias, released an album called “Large and In Charge”. It was released in 1989, featured Ice-T, Paula Abdul and Wil Wheaton. In the same year, Hall received his own syndicated show through Paramount called “The Arsenio Hall Show”.
In 1990, Hall was the recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1992—he received an honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, from Central State University.
Television works Hall were part of include: “New Love, American Style”, “Movie Macabre”, “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, “Cheers”, “Living Single”, “Arsenio”, “Martial Law”, “Norm” and “Lopez”. He performed voiceover work on “The Real Ghostbusters”, “The Proud Family Movie”, “Scooby-Do! Pirates Ahoy!” and “Black Dynamite”.
Films Hall could be seen in consist of: “Amazon Women on the Moon”, “Coming To America”, “Harlem Nights”, voiceover work on “Igor”, “Black Dynamite” and “Sandy Wexler”.
As a writer, Hall wrote for the following television specials: “Uptown Comedy Express”, “MTV Video Music Awards” in 1991 and “Soul Train Comedy Awards”. He wrote for the television programs, “Comedy Club” and “The Arsenio Hall Show”. He was a writer for the television special documentary, “A Party for Richard Pryor”. As well as the video, “Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1”.
“The Party Machine with Nia Peeples” was Hall’s first producing credit. He was the executive producer of: “Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS, and You”, “One on One with Magic Johnson”, “The Arsenio Hall Show” (1994), “Arsenio” and “The Arsenio Hall Show (2013-2014).
Currently, Hall is in the process of filming for the “Casted Away” films. He will portray the bartender I the first and himself in the second.
Tickets to attend Hall’s performances at the Orlando Improv are $25 and exclude fees. All sales are final. There are no refunds, cancellations or exchanges. Passes and discounts will not be accepted, due to them being special engagements
Arsenio Hall's upcoming appearances:
Nov. 3 - California Theater, Pittsburg, Calif.
Nov. 4 - California Theater, Pittsburg, Calif.
Nov. 10 - McCurdy’s Comedy Theater, Sarasota, Fla.
Nov. 11 - McCurdy’s Comedy Theater, Sarasota, Fla.
Dec. 1 - The Comedy Attic, Bloomington, Ind.
Dec. 2 - The Comedy Attic, Bloomington, Ind.
Dec. 15 - Orlando Improv, Orlando, Fla.
Dec. 16 - Orlando Improv, Orlando, Fla.
Nov. 3 - California Theater, Pittsburg, Calif.
Nov. 4 - California Theater, Pittsburg, Calif.
Nov. 10 - McCurdy’s Comedy Theater, Sarasota, Fla.
Nov. 11 - McCurdy’s Comedy Theater, Sarasota, Fla.
Dec. 1 - The Comedy Attic, Bloomington, Ind.
Dec. 2 - The Comedy Attic, Bloomington, Ind.
Dec. 15 - Orlando Improv, Orlando, Fla.
Dec. 16 - Orlando Improv, Orlando, Fla.
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Sareth Ney is the journalist for A Quarter and Dream Pictures. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications from Colorado State University-Pueblo. He is a former apprentice to master of horror, Clive Barker. He is a Wu-Tang Clan inspired superhero, Wu-Man Chu. He is an award-winning short filmmaker; his goal is to write 150 articles in select time zones, he inducts every article into his hall of fame, is a stand-up comedian, motivational speaker, philanthropist, founder and co-host of Pueblo's Independent Multimedia Podcast, is the festival director at Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival and Corazon Comedy Festival.