Wanda Sykes Headed to NJPAC, 9/19

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Wanda Sykes on Friday, September, 19, 2014 at 8PM. Named one of the "25 Funniest People in America" by Entertainment Weekly, Wanda Sykes brings her smart-witted stand-up to the Prudential Hall stage. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

As a comedian and comedy writer, she's been seen on her self-titled, late-night talk show and Wanda at Large on Fox and in the HBO specials Wanda Sykes: Sick & Tired and I'ma Be Me.

Sykes starred and produced the Comedy Central show Wanda Does It, in which she tried various jobs outside of show biz. She is also the author of Yeah, I Said It, a hilarious collection of essays about life, family and current events. Sykes appeared in the films Evan Almighty and Monster-In-Law, as well as the TV series Curb Your Enthusiasm and The New Adventures of Old Christine.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States and is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey -- where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. As New Jersey's Town Square, NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the State's and the world's best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted over seven million visitors (including more than one million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents. Visit www.njpac.org or call 888.GO.NJPAC for more information.