Born to a white mother and a black father, Jason had to learn how to be funny! Like most comedians, finding a way to be silly in class was a way to get attention from classmates and teachers! Some teachers were amused, others had no sense of humor!
Every Saturday night, Jason’s Family would have a family party with chips, candy bars and watch SCTV and SNL. Watching the different characters on TV, Jason would try to imitate them, that’s when he started creating voices and doing little skits for family and friends!
Watching Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor, Jason was inspired. He says, “I remember watching Jim Carry on Evening At The Improv and thinking how cool he was and saying to myself how I would love to be a comedian.”
His first real taste of the stage was in high school where he was picked to host a school talent show. Jason even asked some of the teachers if he could do an impression of them on stage, they said, "No!” Having felt so comfortable up on stage he began to think,” Maybe I could do stand-up!”
Jason’s comedy style is silly, full of different characters and unforgettable facial expressions. His strong personality and explosive energy lets audiences know right from the start that this is going to be a ride! Never using dirty language, his show is a cross between Richard Pryor, Jim Carey and his high school Gym teacher Mr. Clacus!!
Jason's Website: https://www.jasonrussell.lol/about
Comedians Terry McNeely and Mike Merk headline this week at Funny Stop Comedy Club!
Long Island born and raised, Terry McNeely could easily earn the title of "Crass Critic to the Suburban World." Mocking husbands and children's names, it's certainly no surprise that the acid humor of Terry McNeely has him rising up the ranks of comedy by leaps and bounds.
When voters were asked, "what do you like about Donald Trump?", the #1 answer was "He tells it like it is." If you like that answer, it is likely that you'll love Terry McNeely's brand of comedy.
Just check out his PAIR of FACEBOOK PAGES and his Twitter page, and in about 10 seconds you'll know his politics.
Terry is based in New York, which has afforded him the opportunity to appear on TV's Blue Bloods and Law & Order as well as The Daily Show and Comedy Central.
Now you've got a chance to see Terry McNeely live and in person this weekend at the Funny Stop Comedy Club!
Funny Stop Comedy Club welcomes back comedian Sean Lynch!
Sean Lynch has been a comedian and writer for MTV, Food Network, Spike TV, Comedy Central and Amazon Prime as well as getting his own pilot for VH1. He also works as an announcer for television , video games and radio.
Sean has been on the stage (in front of a crowd, and not just the janitor) at the premier comedy clubs in New York City including Carolines, Broadway and the Underground Comedy Lounge. Co-Founder of The Napa Valley Comedy Festival .(March -21-31 2024 ) A 10 Day Multi-Venue Festival celebrating Stand-Up, Sketch, Improv and Films & Animation made by comedians.
You won't want to miss Sean Lynch's hilarious stand up and characters on drinking, being Irish, friends, pop culture and everything else. Sean has headlined for multiple successful Funny Stop Comedy Club holiday special shows and we are glad to have him back for a full weekend of laughs during this appearance.
You can follow Sean Lynch on Facebook by clicking HERE.
Funny Stop welcomes back comedian Jeff Blanchard!
About Jeff:
25 years of performing and headlining across the country changes a man…
“…one the funniest men in Cleveland”, “an opinionated slob’, and “a pure entertainer”.
Jeff’s show is different because he never writes anything down. His organic humor takes hold of the audience and leads them on an honest, perspective changing ride.
“He reminds me of a young Sam Kinison; He has the same crazy genius onstage” –Paul Mooney
“You are a closer…like John [Belushi].” –Del Close
Jeff is co-founder of Cleveland’s longest running improv comedy troupe and theater; “Cabaret Dada Improvisational Theater and Something Dada Improvisational Comedy Co.” He trained with Del Close, Improv. innovator, Second City irector and Saturday Night Live consultant.
Jeff Co-Stared in the short film “Facebook Faux Pas” which premiered at The Cleveland International Film Festival. Jeff is also a cast member on the YouTube sensation web-series “Man in the Box” which has over 60,000 subscribers, nearly 200 episodes and was aired on Cinemax OnDemand.
Jeff has appeared on television as a featured comic on “Saturday Night at The Funny Farm” on CBS, as Jimmy Barton in “The Babe Ruth Story” on ABC, as a regular on “Fox Unplugged” on Fox, as the host of the PBS specials “90 Degrees South” and “The Science of Cooking” and “The Quiz Bus” and was the executive producer for and performed on "The Something Dada Show" which aired on the UPN Network and WUAB locally.
Jeff was also seen on Channel 19 WOIO as “The Cleveland Guy”, which received 2 Emmy Awards and a Telly Award, as well as, on-air weekly with “Tailgate 19” on CBS. Jeff was also the co-Host of “Scott & Jeff’s Morning Show” on 98.5 FM WNCX. Jeff has appeared in the feature films; “Striking Point” as John Burke, “My Summer Story” as The Bumpas’ , “Counterforce” and “Apres Film” as Jeff the Bartender.
Close your 2023 year with Bill Benden Friday through Saturday, and Jayson Cross New Years Eve at Funny Stop!
About Bill:
"As soon as Bil hits the stage you know that you’re in for one entertaining and fun show. He grabs the audience by the hand and takes them with him, as he tries to figure out just when he stopped being a fun guy and became a dad.
Bil realizes that a lot more has changed than just the hairline and the waist line. He lets us in on all the not ready for prime time moments of family life that we’re not going to see on TV any time soon.
The show is a no holds barred look at just how fatherhood took this first class, grade A slacker to the “I didn’t work 65 hours this week for you to ask for twenty dollars” guy that he is now.
He is no less intense with his outlook on just what 17 years of marriage has taught him about both men and women, and the joys of co-habitation in modern day America. From childhood to parent hood and all the creamy, fluffy filling in between, the audience experiences all through the eyes, ears and throat of this gifted storyteller."
Taken from Bil's Website, Check Bill at his Facebook Page
Ring in your New Year laughing with us and stand up comedian Jayson Cross on Sunday!
Also co-featuring this special Funny Stop Comedy Club event are comedians Bob McClure & Elijah Nevels!
We will bring in the 2024 year with complimentary champagne toasts, delicious dinner options, and for our evening show we have a special Midnight Buffet. Don't miss out on our last and biggest show of 2023!
Please confirm your seating and dinner times on your ticket variation or on the event's flyer.
JAYSON CROSS
A hysterically funny comic with leading man looks & red hot since his appearance on Playgirl's "Hot List".
Jayson Cross is changing the face of comedy, literally.
Already dubbed "The Model Comic", Jayson continually works towards integrating his careers in comedy, acting, and modeling. Since arriving in New York by way of hometown Chicago, television appearances have included:
MTV & VH1, Inside Edition, ABC News, As the World Turns and All my Children.
And though he has been featured in national ads for Kraft, Budweiser, Starbucks, JVC, and Bacardi& and photographed for Cosmopolitan, FHM, and Marie Claire magazines, comedy remains his first love. Headlining as well as opening for such acts as Aries Spears, Sommore, Sherrod Smalls, Jayson is stirring things up.
Always striving to bring integrity his craft, one thing is certain, whether you see this versatile young talent on the tube, the stage or the big screen, you will be touched.
Funny Stop Comedy Club welcomes back comedian Brent Terhune!
Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’
Brent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM.
Come join us for a perfomance at Funny Stop Comedy Club featuring comedian Jay Stevens!
'Jay Stevens has been a professional comedian for over 20 years. Growing up, he was known as a hilarious outgoing character by friends, family, colleagues and those he would meet on a first encounter. Having a passion to make people laugh, he surprisingly was not seeking a career in the comedy industry. But with so many people telling him how funny he was, he decided to give it a shot. Since then Jay has been very successful making people laugh from the church, comedy clubs, resorts and casinos on land to international waters on cruises. His clean comedy style targets every area of life leaving audiences laughing with every example of how funny life really is. Jay's Life is Hilarious Show has been captivating audiences across the country, you don't want to miss it.'
Jay Stevens (jaystevenslive.com)
This weekend's headliner is New York comedian Brendan Eyre! Come down to Funny Stop Comedy Club to see him at either of our Friday or Saturday shows!
Brendan Eyre is one of the country's top young comedians. His laid back, observational style is a hit with audiences across the country. He has appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC, Comedy Central, is a regular on Sirius Satellite Radio, and his comedy has racked up over 20 million views on TikTok (a platform he still doesn't really understand). Brendan's debut album Desiree was a hit on both the Billboard and iTunes comedy charts. Also, he has a blue belt in jiu-jitsu and his weight fluctuates wildly.
At age 16, Greg Morton got first job at a local department store, as a P.A. announcer. That same voice that grabbed the attention of shoppers, recently wowed judges, on the season 14 premier of America’s Got Talent. Howie Mandel said, “I can’t believe there isn’t a banner with your name on it in Vegas,” and called him a one-man variety show!
After 35 years of entertaining audiences worldwide, opening for Celine Dion, Harry Connick Jr. and Luther Vandross at Radio City Music Hall – appearing on Just for Laughs, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Comic’s Unleashed, and his own Dry Bar Comedy Special, he’s here to perform for you tonight.
Ladies and gentlemen, Greg Morton!
Check out Greg Morton's website at GregMorton.com and follow him on Twitter at @GregMortonComic.
Bill squire returns back to FunnyStop again! Come check him out!
Bill Squire
"Bill Squire is a comedian and the co-host of The Alan Cox Show on 100.7 WMMS The Buzzard in Cleveland that has thousands of listeners/viewers across the country on iHeartRadio and YouTube. Bill has 4 albums that have millions of streams across Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music, and reached number 1 on iTunes comedy charts. Bill has appeared on Laughs on FOX and Hulu. Bill’s comedy touches on his life as a step-parent, divorce, dating, and leaving the Mormon church in his early 20’s." (Source: https://billsquire.com/)
Visit Bill's Website, Facebook, Youtube Channel, Instagram, and Twitter.
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