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Comedian Ralphie May To Perform at The Stress Factory Comedy Club

By Meredith Trotter
The Stress Factory Comedy Club located at 90 Church Street in New Brunswick, NJ is proud to present Ralphie May on September 2nd-4th. Show times are 8pm with an additional 10:30 show on Friday and Saturday. Tickets range from $26-$28.
Since Ralphie May’s debut on season one of “Last Comic Standing,” audiences can’t get enough of the larger than life comedian. He has a no nonsense point of view and the ability to connect with a diverse audience by pointing out society’s hypocrisies. May doesn’t shy away from touchy topics or ethnic jokes, nor does he bite his tongue when society suggests. He sincerely believes that as long as what he’s saying is true, people need to hear it.
Born on February 17, 1972 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and raised in Clarksville, Arkansas, he was one of four kids raised by his single mom. At the age of seventeen he won a contest to open for his idol, Sam Kinison. He later moved to Houston to develop his comedy routine, at Kinison’s suggestion.  
“All the comics I’ve ever admired, whether it be Kinison, Lenny Bruce, Buddy Hackett or Richard Pryor, all share a commonality,” says May. “They’re a tour de force. When they speak, there’s no room for rebuttal. They’ve thought it all out. Even the pros and cons of their argument, they raise openly and debate in the midst of their conversation and it’s a beautiful thing to watch.”
May’s love of hip-hop culture has earned him roles in such films as “For Da Love Of Money” and “Gas.”   He was also the only white comedian to perform on “The Big Black Comedy Show,” along with Mo’Nique, Rodman, Sexy Marie and Vince Morris. 
On the small screen, he has worked as a writer and producer on ESPN’s “Mohr Sports” starring Jay Mohr and performed stand-up on numerous late night talk shows including four appearances on CBS’s “The Late Late Show w/ Craig Kilborn” as well as eleven appearances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” He has appeared on “The Man Show” and MTV’s “Bash” as well as guest-starred on NBC’s “Whoopie.”   As if that’s not enough, he’s also one of a handful of comedians to have received a standing ovation on “The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno.”
When he’s not on the road, he divides his time between Nashville and Los Angeles with his beautiful wife Lahna, their two wonderful dogs and their two children, April June May and August James May. He contributes much of his time and energy to helping others. Since establishing a residence in Nashville, May has been actively involved with the 100 Club of Nashville, various youth organizations and the Humane Society.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.stressfactory.com or call 732-545-4242.