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Capone, “The Gangsta of Comedy"

 Shaquille O’Neal and Jeff Clanagan, through their company, Shaq Entertainment, in partnership with AEG Live, announce dates for the ALL STAR COMEDY JAM tour 2012.   The tour will kick-off on Friday, June 15 in Chicago, IL, and will end with a bang on New Year’s Eve in Atlanta, GA.  Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 1 beginning at 10am at http://www.shaqallstarcomedyjam.com .

Last year, Shaquille O’Neal took ALL STAR COMEDY JAM on the road after his NBA All-star Weekend show in Los Angeles became such a hit.   Playing to sold out crowds across the country, covering over 30 markets,  proved that the ALL STAR COMEDY JAM tour was just what audiences wanted.  Industry buzz and audience feedback is a solid indication that  Shaquille O’Neal’s ALL STAR COMEDY JAM is becoming today’s top comedy brand, much like “The Original Kings of Comedy” and “Def Comedy Jam” were in the ‘90s.

This year, C by Courvoisier, the newest marque from legendary cognac maker Courvoisier, partnered with Shaq Entertainment and will be the presenting sponsor of the ALL STAR COMEDY JAM.

With the beautiful and legendary DJ Spinderella as the featured DJ on tour, there is a fresh new ‘spin’ to the show. Having a celebrity house DJ and some of the biggest names in comedy, this year’s tour will undoubtedly continue to entertain sold out crowds nationwide, while offering new entertainment alternatives for urban audiences.  The ALL STAR COMEDY JAM tour line-up will include: tour Host Gary Owen, fresh off his co-starring role in the blockbuster hit “Think Like A Man” as well as Capone, known as “The Gangsta of Comedy,”  Tony Roberts, known as “The Comedians Comedian,” and Michael Blackson, “The African King of Comedy.”  There will also be special surprise guests on select tour dates.

ALL STAR COMEDY JAM was Shaq’s first new venture following his retirement from the NBA.  With Codeblack Enterprises as the producing and distribution partner for the filmed projects, and AEG Live producing the live shows, the ALL STAR COMEDY JAM brand has showcased many of the top urban comedians in the country and has spawned highly popular 1-hour television specials.  These specials have aired annually since 2009 and has become one the highest-rated comedy specials on cable.  The first three television specials have been seen by over 3 million viewers and one very special event, taped during the 2011 NBA All-Star

Weekend in Los Angeles, Kevin Hart’s “Laugh At My Pain,” was filmed for theatrical release that same year and opened #1 at the box office.

Together, Shaq Entertainment and Codeblack Enterprises, have worked strategically to build the ALL STAR COMEDY JAM brand through their filmed specials, highly successful DVD series and live shows with AEG Live.  Codeblack Enterprises, a leading company in Urban entertainment and distribution, is responsible for producing and distributing the brands filmed specials through television, online and DVD.

The ALL STAR COMEDY JAM tour is produced by Shaq Entertainment and AEG Live.

For photos please visit:

http://ls-pr.com/portfolio/shaquille-oneals-all-star-comedy-jam-tour-2012

For tickets, tour updates and more information on ALL STAR COMEDY JAM please visit:  http://www.shaqallstarcomedyjam.com.

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SPRING 2012 TOUR DATES

June

June 15            Chicago, IL                  Auditorium Theater                            On Sale now

June 16            Detroit, MI                 Detroit Opera House                          On Sale now

June 29            Milwaukee, WI           Milwaukee Riverside Theater             On Sale now

June 30            Raleigh, NC                 Progress Energy Center                      On Sale Now

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

FALL 2012 TOUR DATES

September

Sep 1                       Las Vegas, NV            The Joint                                             On Sale June 1 10a

October

Oct 19             New York, NY            Best Buy Theater                               On Sale June 1 12p

Oct 20                    Nashville, TN                         Ryman Auditorium                             On Sale June 1 10a

Oct 26             Charlotte, NC             Ovens Auditorium                              On Sale June 1 10a

November

Nov 2              Norfolk, VA                Chrysler Hall                                      On Sale June 1 10a

Nov 3              Washington, D.C.       DAR Constitution Hall                      On Sale June 1 10a

Nov 9              Cleveland, OH            Playhouse Square                                On Sale June 1 11a

Nov 10                        Baltimore, MD           Lyric Opera House                             On Sale June 1 10a

Nov 16                        Boston, MA               Wilbur Theater                                    On Sale June 1 10a

Nov 17                        Philadelphia, PA         Academy of Music                             On Sale June 1 10a

Nov 24                        Memphis, TN                         Orpheum                                             On Sale June 1 10a

Nov 30                        Los Angeles, CA         Club Nokia                                          On Sale June 1 10a

December

Dec 1               Pittsburgh, PA            Benedum Center                                 On Sale June 1 10a

Dec 28             San Francisco, CA      Louise Davies Symphony Hall           On Sale June 1 10a

Dec 31             Atlanta, GA                Cobb Energy PAC                              On Sale June 1 10a

All on sale times are local.