(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents Whitney Cummings on Saturday, February 12. Hailed as “the reigning Queen of American stand-up,” Whitney is one of the preeminent comedic voices currently working as a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. Following the success of her sold out “Codependent Tour”, she is currently on her “Touch Me” stand up comedy theatre tour which spans 50 cities across North America. Doors are at 6:00pm, Showtime is 7:00pm. Ricky Velez will open the night.
Best known for creating and starring in the NBC series “Whitney,” she also co-created and co-wrote (with Michael Patrick King) the Emmy-nominated CBS comedy series “2 Broke Girls.”
In 2019, Whitney launched her own podcast titled “Good For You” and debuted her fourth stand up special, “Can I Touch It?” on Netflix. Previous specials have debuted on HBO and Comedy Central. In 2017, Whitney debuted her novel “I’m Fine…And Other Lies,” which details her brutal anxiety and codependency disorder, written with her trademark entertaining wit, humor, and honesty. In addition to co-writing and directing the feature film “The Female Brian,” she also stars alongside Sofia Vergara, James Marsden, Lucy Punch, Toby Kebbell, Cecily Strong, Beanie Feldstein, and Blake Griffin. The film details the inner workings and complex power of brain chemistry among couples at different stages of their relationships. It premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival and was distributed by IFC.
Tickets range from $39-$59 and are available for purchase online.
On the big screen, Whitney was last seen in “Unforgettable” for Warner Bros. Past feature film credits include “The Wedding Ringer,” “Made of Honor,” and “The Ridiculous Six.” Whitney has appeared in such series as “Undateable,” “Workaholics,” “Maron” and the Comedy Central Roasts, which have solidified her presence in comedy television.
She has made countless other television appearances on talk shows such as “Watch What Happens Live,” “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” “The Late Late Show,” and she’s appeared on and guest hosted “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” The continued success can be attributed to one thing, as explained by Glamour Magazine: “One thing has remained constant in this career: Whitney says it as it is, …and OWNs stand-up comedy.”
Opening act Ricky Velez was named as one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch in 2015. He is known for his work on The King of Staten Island (2020), I Love My Dad (2022) and Master of None (2015) and you can watch his latest stand up special “Here’s Everything” on HBO.
The Wellmont Theater is located at 5 Seymour Street in Montclair, New Jersey. The venue opened in 1922 for live entertainment then switched to movies in 1929. In 2008, it completed a $3 million renovation and became a music venue booked by The Bowery Presents. In 2013, venue booking changed to Live Nation, after the theater again underwent another careful refurbishment and started hosting major acts like B.B. King, Cheap Trick, Fetty Wap, Ms. Lauryn Hill, and DNCE. The historic Wellmont Theater is currently undergoing a major redevelopment with upgrades designed to improve the event day experience for both the acts and attendees. The future arts and entertainment district anchored around the theater will include apartments, retail, restaurants, and office space. The concept includes converting the street fronting the theater to a pedestrian plaza featuring live entertainment, vendors, and concessions.
