Tommy Davidson, the comedian best known for his work on the sketch-comedy series In Living Color, is set to perform in Bakersfield this weekend. A limited number of tickets are still available for the 18-and-older show, which brings more than four decades of stand-up experience to the local stage.
The Well Comedy Club lists Davidson's performance for 7 p.m., while Event Tickets Center lists the same date's show starting at 9:30 p.m., so showtime details conflict between the two listings. Address details also diverge: the club's site, as reported by KGET, places the venue at 1517 18th St. in Bakersfield, while Event Tickets Center gives the address as 7401 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Event Tickets Center also lists tickets starting at $228 before taxes for the Nov. 14 show.
According to KGET, this isn't Davidson's first time performing stand-up in Bakersfield, though it has been a while since he's worked the city's stages. The station's report notes that a limited number of tickets are still available for Saturday's show. The venue offers both general admission and reserved seating, with general admission handled first come, first served while reserved seating is guaranteed, per the same account.
A Career Built on Impressions and Characters
Davidson established himself as a stand-up comedian and TV and film star after moving to North Hollywood, the station's report notes. He's best known for his work on In Living Color, but his credits also include The Proud Family, Malcolm & Eddie, The Ms. Pat Show, Bamboozled and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. His comedy style blends impressions, storytelling and high-energy delivery, and he wrote a memoir titled Living in Color: What's Funny About Me.
The club's own biography, hosted at The Well Comedy Club, states that Davidson has headlined major theaters and arenas nationwide. Before settling into his entertainment career, Davidson lived in Mississippi, Colorado, Wyoming, Maryland, Oregon and California, according to the same KGET report.
What Davidson Says About Comedy Today
Davidson told the outlet that in the previous 10 to 12 years, comedy had shifted toward intellectual recognition rather than laughter, a trend he seems eager to push back against with his live shows. He said he doesn't perform comedy that puts down gay, Spanish or Black people, framing his material as appropriate for anyone who has a cellphone.
For Davidson, stand-up remains the format that matters most. He said it gives him the greatest satisfaction because of the direct contact with the audience, and he's noted that California's smaller communities matter to him as stops on his touring schedule. Saturday's show at The Well is intended strictly for audiences age 18 and older.
