LOTL The Comfort Zone Welcomes The Godfather Of Urban Theater Mr. Shelly Garrett

Shelly Garrett is “THE  GODFATHER OF URBAN THEATRE."   His  talents have caused him to be a major  figure in  the entertainment industry.

When it comes to laughter in theatre, Shelly Garrett is the master and has been for 29 years, beginning his theatrical career in 1986.  “Comedy is a difficult  art,” he says.  “The key is timing and if it’s not there,  the  entire  production simply  becomes a  waste.” 

Who can argue the perfection of his timing?   He  took the traditional "upper-class" theatrical art form and  presented it in  such a way  that not only regular theatergoers lined-up around the block to see his shows, but literally millions of people all across America, whom had never seen a stage play before, came-out of their comfortable homes to see his productions, which began the national theatre craze of touring stage productions. 

Experts have estimated more than Four Million people saw Shelly Garrett's historical "BEAUTY SHOP" stage play, which still holds box office records in more than 55 cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Oakland, San Diego, Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago, Newark and 40 more American cities.

Shelly Garrett has received 'Keys To The City' from 23 American Cities and more than 25 City and State proclamations, plus numerous plaques, trophies and awards; more than even he can count.   What an accomplishment!

In 1992, he received an honorary and prestigious STAR on the famed HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME in Hollywood, California.

Written By - E. Johnson
Entertainment Weekly