San Francisco, get ready to laugh because Howie Mandel, a mainstay in the entertainment industry for over four decades, is bringing his stand-up to the McCoy Center for the Arts in New Albany on February 22. The "America's Got Talent" judge's path to stardom began inauspiciously enough; as reported by The Columbus Dispatch, Mandel was expelled from high school for impersonating a school official and managing to mistakenly hire a construction company to build an addition to the school. Whoops.
Despite this rocky start, Mandel's career has been prolific. He's served 11 seasons as a judge on "America's Got Talent," hosted "The Howie Mandel Show," and headlined his first solo special in 20 years with "Howie Mandel Presents Howie Mandel at the Howie Mandel Comedy Club" in 2019. He obviously can't resist including his name in everything he touches—I don’t blame him. It's catchy. According to WBNS, tickets quickly go on sale and can be snapped up starting at 10 a.m. on Friday at cbusarts.com, the CBUSArts Ticket Center, or by phone.
But Mandel's work isn't limited to just performing and judging; he's also lent his voice to the animated children's series "Bobby's World" and co-hosted "Animals Doing Things" with his son, Alex. His memoir, "Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me," divulges his experiences living with OCD and ADHD, reaching The New York Times bestseller list in its first week and remaining there for several consecutive weeks, as detailed by The Columbus Dispatch.
Fans may be eager to see what Mandel has in store this time, especially since he recently wrapped production on his documentary, "Howie Mandel: But, Enough About Me." If his storied career is any indication, the McCoy Center audience is in for a mix of self-deprecating humor and, perhaps, a touch of the unexpected. According to The Columbus Dispatch, prices for this slice of comedic delight range from $57 to $92. And bear in mind, his performance will follow hot on the heels of the McCoy Center Soirée. It promises to be a night of hearty laughs and showbiz tales from one of the most personable personalities in the business. Surely don't miss out.
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