The Deal

• $27 for one ticket to Capone’s Comedy Smash III with Sommore & Bruce Bruce (up to $54.20 value)
• When: Saturday, July 5, at 8 p.m.
• Where: Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall
• Seating: rear balcony
• Door time: 7:30 p.m.
• Ticket values include all fees.
• Click here to view the seating chart.

Sommore

Sommore was seemingly born to the throne years before she was officially crowned a “Queen of Comedy” on the tour of the same name. She quickly scaled the rungs of the comedy ladder, landing a historic gig as the first female host of BET’s ComicView in 1994 and receiving the Richard Pryor Award for Comic of the Year in 1995. But when The Queens of Comedy tour started rolling in the year 2000, Sommore’s fanbase grew so large, she wound up being registered in the Guiness Book of World Records for helping to draw an audience of up to 50,000 fans. Declared by Oprah as “a force to be reckoned with in the new millennium,” Sommore continues to slay audiences with standup routines that are unapologetically raunchy and absolutely not for kids.

Bruce Bruce

Bruce Bruce got his start telling jokes while cooking barbecue. But when BET’s Coast to Coast comedy showcase rolled through town, the then-chef earned three appearances on the show. From there, Bruce Bruce landed spots on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and Showtime at the Apollo, as well as a two-year stint hosting BET’s ComicView. Onstage, the charismatic performer waxes hilarious on topics such as family and donuts.

Neal S. Blaisdell Arena

The Neal S. Blaisdell Center has entertained Oahu locals and travelers for a half-century, hosting all manner of events in the heart of Honolulu. The crown jewel of the center—the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena—accommodates up to 8,800 guests for live music, theater, and sporting events. Over the years, the arena has hosted concerts by Elton John and Jimmy Buffett, performances by Cirque Du Soleil and Disney on Ice, and the Harlem Globetrotters’ signature blend of basketball and ice skating.