JAMES GREGORY
For decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comedian James Gregory has stood grinning: his shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious comedy experience. It’s storytelling at its best.The trademark caricature is the essence of humorist James Gregory’s comedy: rib-tickling reflections on life from the front porch. For a complete list of upcoming events at the Miller Theater, visit millertheateraugusta.com/calendar and be sure to subscribe to our mailing list so you never miss an announcement! SUPPORT THE MILLER
Desi Banks: The Purpose Chaser Tour
Desi Banks: The Purpose Chaser Tour Desi Banks is the ultimate triple threat – actor, stand-up comedian, and entrepreneur who’s taking the entertainment world by storm. Having built a strong social media influence he’s amassed an immense following of over 15 million fans across various platforms and is swiftly becoming a household name; known for his razor-sharp wit and hilarious comedic timing. As an executive, he’s the CEO and founder of Desi Banks Productions. His organic rise as a stand-up comedian is unparalleled, as he quickly climbed the ranks and cemented his status as a tour de force in just a few short years. With the highly anticipated “Purpose Chaser” theatre tour kicking off in August, Desi looks forward to seeing his fans and delivering new material. In 2022, he embarked on his own 50-city tour, selling out headline dates both nationally and internationally, with over 50,000 tickets sold. He’s a favorite at colleges, a hit at comedy clubs, and has effortlessly transitioned into theaters and arenas; Touring with heavyweights like Mike Epps, Deray Davis, Kountry Wayne, Gary Owens, Lavell Crawford, and more. With his ever-growing fanbase, Desi is undoubtedly one of stand-up’s brightest stars of today and the future. Desi’s talent has caught the attention of legends in comedy, most notably Kevin Hart, who has publicly praised him as the “next great” talent. This led to Desi’s cameo in the Hartbeat- produced Super Bowl 23′ commercial for DraftKings, proving that Desi Banks is a force to be reckoned with. As an actor, Desi has appeared in major motion pictures such as Will Packer’s “Little” starring Issa Rae and Regina Hall, as well as the Terry J. Vaughn-produced and directed “Merry Wish-Mas” and “Love By Chance.” He also landed a lead role in the indie-horror film “Haunted Trail,” which can be seen on BET+, Amazon Prime, and other platforms. As a prolific content creator, Desi has produced over 3,500 original videos to date. Through Desi Banks Productions, he’s created opportunities for aspiring actors and creators as well as providing a platform to share creative, compelling content with the world. He’s worked with some of the biggest stars in the industry, including Ludacris, 21 Savage, and others, solidifying his status as a bona fide superstar. For a complete list of upcoming events at the Miller Theater, visit millertheateraugusta.com/calendar and be sure to subscribe to our mailing list so you never miss an announcement! SUPPORT THE MILLER
Rickey Smiley and Friends
Comedy legend and entertainment mogul Rickey Smiley is a television host, actor and top-rated nationally syndicated radio personality, and has become one of the entertainment industry’s most celebrated performers. Rickey Smiley and Friends return to the Miller Theater on March 11, 2023.
Wanda Sykes
WANDA SYKES is an Emmy winning stand up comic, writer, actress and producer who has been entertaining audiences for over twenty years. She has ranked among Entertainment Weekly’s “25 Funniest People in America” and her peers have called her “one of the funniest stand-up comics” in the field.
Kountry Wayne: Help Is on the Way Comedy Tour
Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch in 2021, Kountry Wayne (a.k.a. Wayne Colley) has garnered a loyal following from his widely popular digital sketches and hilarious standup, generating an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers within the entertainment industry as one of comedy’s most notable rising stars.
Since his first Facebook post in October 2014 went viral, the charismatic comic has amassed millions of followers across Facebook and Instagram, where fans tune in daily to his viral sketches featuring original characters such as Drip and Buddy, with cameos from notable celebrities including Ludacris, Mike Epps, Charlamagne tha God and Lamar Odom, to name a few.
“My hashtag, my mantra, is ‘Help is On The Way!’ – that’s my slogan, I own it, because I believe God’s got my back and your back and whatever is stressing you out today, it won’t last because help is truly on the way,” says Wayne, whose endearingly funny way with English comes from growing up “Kountry” in Millen, GA (pop. 3500), between Statesboro and Augusta. He was given what became his stage name during a stint living and going to school in Savannah in the mid-2000s.
Lewis Black
Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life.
BSE Presents: JAMES GREGORY
For decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comedian James Gregory has stood grinning: his shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious comedy experience. It’s storytelling at its best.The trademark caricature is the essence of humorist James Gregory’s comedy: rib-tickling reflections on life from the front porch.
Rickey Smiley and Friends
Comedy legend and entertainment mogul Rickey Smiley is a television host, actor and top-rated nationally syndicated radio personality, and has become one of the entertainment industry’s most celebrated performers.He is known for having made millions laugh for over 30 years and earned a reputation for delivering to audiences both on and off stage. With the distinct ability to take everyday observations and turn them into comedic gold, Rickey is one of the few “clean” comics amongst the upper echelon of contemporary comedians. At any given performance, audiences are treated to such original characters as “Mrs. Bernice Jenkins,” “Lil’Daryl,” “Joe Willie” and “Beauford.”
Kathleen Madigan- Do You Have Any Ranch?
Comedian Kathleen Madigan’s 32-year comedy career is showing no signs of slowing down. Madigan has been touring 250 nights a year on the road and has risen from performing in comedy clubs to performing in marquee theaters with sold out shows. She’s squeezed in over 40 appearances on late night talk shows and multiple comedy specials airing on Netflix, Comedy Central and HBO.She’s won the American Comedy Award and the Phyllis Diller award for “Best Female Comedian.”
Fortune Feimster
Stand-up comedian, writer, and actor, Fortune Feimster, is one of the busiest women working today. She first became known as a writer and panelist on E’s hit show Chelsea Lately, and then starred as a series regular on The Mindy Project for Hulu and Champions for NBC. She has gone on to have many guest appearances on TV shows including Claws, 2 Broke Girls, Workaholics, Glee, Dear White People, and Tales of the City, as well as recurring roles on Showtime’s The L Word: Generation Q and CBS’s Life In Pieces. She’s had memorable roles in the movies Office Christmas Party, Social Animals, and Father of the Year. She also recently voiced the role of Evelyn on The Simpsons, she’s the voice of Brenda on Bless the Harts for Fox, and she voices Ava on Summer Camp Island for the Cartoon Network. When not acting, Fortune tours the world doing standup. She most recently released a one-hour special on Netflix called “Sweet & Salty,” which has been met with great critical acclaim. She’s done late night TV sets on Conan and Late Night with Seth Meyers, and she has half hour specials on Comedy Central and as part of Netflix’s season one of The Standups. Instagram: @FortuneFeimster Facebook: @fortunefunny TikTok: @FortuneFeimster
