Press Release: Damon Wayans headlines at the Wilbur Theatre 2/20

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COMEDIAN DAMON WAYANS HEADLINES THE WILBUR THATRE ON

FEBRUARY 20th

Boston, MA – Damon Wayans is set to perform at The Wilbur Theatre on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 7:00 PM and 9:45PM.

For actor, writer, producer Damon Wayans the path to film stardom comes with a price tag that he feels may be a bit too high. "I don't ever want to be Number One because once you become Number One, you start to change. You get scrutinized on everything you do and you're suddenly afraid to take chances. I need to take chances. I need to work. I don't want to be a superstar."

Wayans spent his childhood feeling scrutinized. Growing up poor in the Fulton Housing Projects of New York and born with a misshapen foot, Wayans was ostracized by other children. Being one of 10 children (brothers Keenen, Marlon, Shawn and Dwyane and sisters Kim, Evonnie, Deirdra, Nadia and Elvira) meant he had built in playmates and protectors from the harshness of other children. Coming from a large family wasn't the answer to everything though. Many times Wayans' parents were unable to provide enough food for their brood and he often went to school hungry and unable to concentrate. As a result, he was labeled difficult and dropped out of high school in the ninth grade.

In 1982, he wrote a routine and performed it in a club and his career was launched. After touring the circuit he landed a gig with Saturday Night Live and from there, made his debut in films. His first feature was the successful Beverly Hills Cop, with Eddie Murphy. He followed that up with a number of supporting roles in films including, Punchline, Colors, I'm Gonna Get You Sucka and the action film The Last Boy Scout (1991), in which is co-starred with Bruce Willis.

After the success of his pairing with Willis, Wayans was able to get his own screenplay for the film Mo' Money (1992) made. He wrote, produced and starred in the film. In 1992 he joined his family on the television series In Living Color and created memorable characters with Homey the Clown and the regular skit Men on Film.

After three seasons the show was cancelled and Wayans went on to have a successful film career and happy home life with his wife and their four children. "I already am successful; I believe anyone who is married and raising children is successful. Everything else is just gravy."

The Wilbur Theatre presents Damon Wayans

Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 7:00pm and 9:45pm

The Wilbur Theatre is located at 246 Tremont St. in Boston’s historic Theatre District

Tickets:  $29 and $39

To purchase tickets log on to thewilburtheatre.com

or call Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000