If you are looking for big laughs from top-notch comedians in an intimate, club-like setting, then get your tickets for the debut season of The Comedy Zone at Walton Arts Center. We’ve teamed up with The Comedy Zone, the most trusted name in stand-up comedy, to bring you six of the country’s hottest comedians who have been featured on Comedy Central, HBO Comedy, Netflix, Hulu, BET, Just for Laughs, Dry Bar, Sirius XM and more.
These shows are in the 240-capacity Starr Theater with cabaret and tiered seating to get you up close to the funny! Shaun Jones is kicking off the new series on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 pm. Jones, a New Jersey native, has been a comedian for over two decades.
Jones describes his comedy as a combination of one cup of truth, a tablespoon of originality and a double twist of humor, that creates a unique comedy dish that will satisfy any audience’s laughter appetite.
You may have seen Jones on BET’S “ComicView” with Howie Bell and Kevin Hart, Starz “1st Amendment Stand Up” and Robert Townsend’s “Partners In Crime: Next Generation.”
Recently Jones announced that Amazon Prime will be releasing his new comedy special, "Now You Know!” His new special was filmed in Minneapolis, Mich., at the Dakota, a legendary jazz venue that hasn’t hosted a comic since 1985. When asked what his special was about, Jones explained that he is over 50 years old now, so this is a relatable show that finds humor in aging and everyday lifestyle changes that come with aging.
Jones has also expanded beyond standup. He appeared in the 2003 movie Shade starring Jamie Foxx and Sylvester Stallone about a group of hustlers who pull off a successful sting that results in their pursuit by a vengeful gangster. Jones plays Ose in the movie.
The comic-turned-actor also appeared in “Your Worst Nightmare” an hour-long true-crime series on ID. He played Deputy Marv Olson in episode six of the narrated show blends re-enactments of key events with commentary from law enforcement and criminal-justice professionals.
Try out Walton Arts Center’s newest series, The Comedy Zone, for a fun date night or night out with friends! If you can’t see Shaun Jones on Thursday, Sept 21 don’t forget, there are five additional comedians performing this season. Tickets start at just $21, so grab yours now!