July 22-24: Bruce Bruce at the Improv

Liz's Inside Scoop: If you're heading to the Improv, think about going for dinner. That way, you get the best seats in the house for the upcoming show! You have to buy a certain dollar amount worth of drinks..may as well make a night of it!

Bruce Bruce

Bruce Bruce is a name synonymous with keeping audiences rolling with laughter thanks to his captivating improv skills. Bruce's larger than life comedic style has been showcased across the country as well as on hit television programs, while his wit, spontaneity and dazzling personality sets him apart from other standup comedians. Although Bruce is known for his adult comedy, he prides himself on not using vulgarity to win a laugh. He also does comedy appropiate for his entire family and has earned his title as the Mayor of Comedy. After receiving the highest ratings ever as the host of BET's 10th Comic VIew for two seasons, Bruce returned to the BET family this past October as the new host of the highly rated "Coming to the Stage". Bruce starred in his own "Comedy Central Presents" special early last year and UrbanWorks Entertainment released a One hour comedy special DVD "Bruce Bruce Live" this past summer. Bruce will be seen in Ice Cube's XXX: State of the Union, and can be seen in a cameo role as Lime Pimp in Hair Show starring MoNique and Kellita Smith. He also recently shot a role in Cloud Nine starring D.L. Hughley. Bruce was also named the most recent host of Original Kings of Comedy promoter Walter Latham's last comedy tour, The Crown Royal Comedy Festival. Bruce's comedy can actually be traced back ti when he was working as a chef straight out of high school. He would entertain his customers with his humor while cooking up mean BBQ dishes. Bruce also worked as a Frito-Lays salesman and did everything from shelf placement to performing his comedy sets during their corporate meetings. Eventually, Bruce brought his comedic routine to the Comedy Act Theater in Atlanta where he performed on a regular basis. When the BET program Coast to Coast came to town searching for new and talented stand-up comedians, Bruce would pursue the opportunity to appear on the show and would incessantly audition at each club. Ultimately, he appeared on the show three times. In 1993, Bruce made his first appearance on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam" as he became a comedy club hopper, consequently receiving his big break from his 1994 appearance on "Showtime at the Apollo," hosted by Steve Harvey. His performance was so strong and impressive that the Apollo asked him back to perform two more times in 1995. After touring in multiple comedy clubs for numerous years, Bruce transcended his personality onto the music video scene. Most recently, he made guest appearances in videos with Ludacris and the Ying Yang Twins{after being named in their hit song "SaltShaker"}. He appeared in the monstrous 1996 summer hit "Come On Ride the Train{RideIt}" by Quad City DJs and can also be seen in Outkast's music video "So Fresh, So Clean". Bruce is also featured along side Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg as Dewayne, a good natured "rent-a-cop". in the Lions Gate Films feature, The Wash. In addition to his television career Bruce is known for his memorable appearances at the prestigious Black Film Festival in Acapulco(2001), the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal(2000 and 2003), Laffapalooza Festival in Atlanta,GA(1999-2002) and the US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen(2002). When not performing in comedy clubs across the country, Bruce divides his time between his homes in Atlanta and Los Angeles. He is also extremely dedicated to his incredible car collection, which includes two Harley Davidson trucks and four Buick muscle cars, among others. The Lowdown: Pittsburgh IMPROV Bruce Bruce July 22-24th Friday - 8pm and 10pm Saturday - 7pm and 9pm Sunday - 7pm