Dr. Phillips Center Presentsin association with Live Nation
Wanda Sykes
May 12, 2022 | Walt Disney Theater
Recognized by her peers and the world as" one of the funniest stand up comics of our time", comedy legend Wanda Sykes brings her larger than life personality to the stage once again to share her hilarious tales of parenthood, aging, race, and politics.
Best known for her roles in TV shows such as "Blackish", Netflix's "The Upshaws", and HBO's critically acclaimed "Chris Rock Show", Wanda Sykes has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy's and won the Emmy for "Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special" in 1999. In 2001, she won the American Comedy Award for "Outstanding Female Stand Up Comic". She won three more Emmy’s, in 2002, 2004 and 2005, for her work on “Inside the NFL” for “Outstanding Studio Show - Weekly- Inside The NFL".
Wandahas also been featured in numerous movies throughout the years, as well as releasing mulitple comedy specials, most recently "Not So Normal" on Netflix.