The Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC) welcomes Last Comic Standing super star Ralphie May on Saturday, January 17 at 7:30 PM. Voted one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch,” Ralphie has a proven track record of sellout shows and has released a record-setting four one-hour comedy specials and will be releasing two more this year, proving that his comedic genius is more relevant and in higher demand than ever. Lovable enough to get away with anything, Ralphie promises to make you gleefully uncomfortable. Tickets to Ralphie May are $59.50 and are on sale now at the VPAC Box Office (970.845.8497/www.vilarpac.org). The VPAC is located under the ice rink in Beaver Creek Village (68 Avondale Lane, Beaver Creek, Colorado).
Since his debut on season one of Last Comic Standing, audiences can’t get enough of the larger than life comedian Ralphie May. He has a no-nonsense point of view and the ability to connect with a diverse audience by pointing out society’s hypocrisies. Ralphie doesn’t shy away from touchy topics or ethnic jokes, nor does he bite his tongue when society suggests, because he sincerely believes that as long as what he’s saying is true, people need to hear it.
Born on February 17, 1972 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and raised in Clarksville, Arkansas, Ralphie May was one of four kids raised by his single mom. At the age of seventeen he won a contest to open for his idol, Sam Kinison. He later moved to Houston to develop his comedy routine, at Kinison’s suggestion. “All the comics I’ve ever admired, whether it be Kinison, Lenny Bruce, Buddy Hackett or Richard Pryor, all share a commonality,” says May. “They’re a tour de force. When they speak, there’s no room for rebuttal. They’ve thought it all out. Even the pros and cons of their argument, they raise openly and debate in the midst of their conversation and it’s a beautiful thing to watch.”
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On the small screen, Ralphie May has worked as a writer and producer on ESPN’s Mohr Sports starring Jay Mohr and performed stand-up on numerous late night talk shows including four appearances on CBS’s The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn as well as eleven appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He has appeared on The Man Show and MTV’s Bash as well as guest-starred on NBC’s Whoopie. Ralphie is also one of a handful of comedians to have received a standing ovation on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
When not on the road, Ralphie divides his time between Nashville and Los Angeles with his beautiful wife Lahna, their wonderful dog Hoochie Mama, and their two children, April June May and August James May. He contributes much of his time and energy to helping others. Since establishing a residence in Nashville, he has been actively involved with the 100 Club of Nashville, various youth organizations and the Humane Society. In addition, he recently released a vintage comedy album recorded in Houston in 1998 and his new line of barbecue sauce called “Fat Baby Jesus.”
Tickets to Ralphie May are $59.50 and are on sale now at the VPAC Box Office (970.845.8497/www.vilarpac.org). Note that this style of comedy is not recommended for children under the age of 18 – parental discretion is advised. The VPAC is located under the ice rink in Beaver Creek Village (68 Avondale Lane, Beaver Creek, Colorado).