Prepare to be thoroughly entertained as comedian Preacher Lawson takes center stage at the Weinberg Center for the Arts on Sunday, January 14, at 7:00 PM. A comedic force to be reckoned with, Lawson will grace the stage with his infectious energy and impeccable wit, promising an evening of side-splitting laughter.
Tickets start at $25 and go on sale to Weinberg Center members at 10:00 AM Thursday, November 9 and to the public Tuesday, November 14 at 10:00 AM. Tickets may be purchased online at WeinbergCenter.org, by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 West Patrick Street. This performance is presented by Upfront Inc.
Lawson first captured the nation’s attention during his unforgettable run on season 12 of NBC’s hit series, AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, in 2017. With his exceptional talent and humor, he made it to the final round, winning the hearts of both judges and viewers alike. Following his outstanding performance in season 12, Lawson received a special invitation to compete on both AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) and BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019), where he advanced to the finale after receiving an overwhelming number of fan votes. In 2019, Lawson took his comedy to new heights with his first stand-up special, “GET TO KNOW ME,” which premiered on BET+. He can be seen on HBO’s A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW and NBC’s CONNECTING as a series regular. He has also hosted the Facebook Watch series WORLD’S MOST AMAZING DOGS (2019) alongside George Lopez and Lisa Vanderpump. Most recently, he graced the stage of THE TONIGHT SHOW. Lawson has a massive online following with 3.2 million followers on TikTok and over 600,000 subscribers on YouTube. His residency hosting AGT Live in Las Vegas further solidified his reputation as a comedic sensation.
A complete listing of artists and performers scheduled for the 2023-24 season can be found at WeinbergCenter.org.