Comedian Tommy Davidson returns to Washington for DC Improv run

Tommy Davidson

Comedian and actor Tommy Davidson, best known for his work on the sketch series “In Living Color,” will headline a four-night stand-up run at the DC Improv in Washington from Aug. 6 through Aug. 9.

The engagement brings Davidson back to the city where he launched his stand-up career. He will perform six shows over the four days: Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 7:30 and 9:45 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m., and Sunday at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $40 for general admission and $56 to $61 for reserved seating. Both prices are all-in figures that include service charges, according to the club. The DC Improv is located at 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, and tickets are available at dcimprov.com.

Davidson gained national attention as a cast member of “In Living Color,” where he performed alongside Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier. His film credits include “Booty Call,” “Juwanna Mann” and “Black Dynamite.” As a voice artist, he has appeared in the Disney animated series “The Proud Family.”

In February 2020, Davidson released a memoir titled “Living in Color: What’s Funny about Me,” which recounts his adoption and upbringing in Washington during the Civil Rights Movement, as well as his career in Hollywood.

Troy Petenbrink

Troy, also known as The Gay Traveler, is a well known travel and food writer. His has been a regular contributor to a variety of outlets including National Geographic, Travel Channel, DCRefined, CBS Local, and Metro Weekly. He also appears on local Washington news outlets as a travel expert.

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