Day: September 3, 2008

The Original Kings of Comedy tour and Spike Lee documentary film helped spur a new wave of business for stand-up comedy and comedy films, including "Blue Collar," Latin and female versions, as well as the Comedians of Comedy. But what about the black nerd alternative comics? Yeah. What about…wait. What? That’s the basis for the upcoming Awkward Kings of Comedy special, conceived by comedian/actor/don’t-forget-black-albino Victor Varnado, and including Baron Vaughn, Eric Andre and Hannibal Buress. As the film’s site says: "These are nerds who don’t need any revenge, just a mic and an audience who cares about smart comedy from a personal perspective. All together, the Awkward Kings will show the world doofy jokesters are to be laughed at on their own terms." In addition to live performance footage — to be shot Sept. 23 at the Bleecker Street Theater (45 Bleecker St., New York, NY) — there will be offstage profiles and interviews with each of the comics, conducted by stand-up Marina Franklin. Tickets to the Sept. 23 show are free, but you have to make a reservation in advance by calling 800-521-4205 or emailing kings@supremerobot.com, and letting them know how many tickets (limit: 4) and for which show (6 p.m. or 8:30 p.m.) along with a number and email where you can be...