Following
two sold-out performances, iconic funny man Bill Cosby brings his signature
comedy back to the Treasure Island Theatre March 1 at 8 p.m.
Cosby
has earned respect from critics and adoration from fans for his uncanny ability
to connect with people through humor and providing insight into the role of
parents, children, family members, men and women. A testament to his status in
the world of comedy, Cosby has earned eight Grammy Awards.
Known
the world over for “The Cosby Show,” which ran from 1984 to 1992 on NBC, Cosby
broke racial barriers and sent a powerful message to viewers – the family unit
and raising children matters most. The No. 1 rated sitcom earned six Emmy
Awards, three Golden Globes and 10 People’s Choice Awards. It helped set the
stage for Cosby’s career as an author, as his book “Fatherhood” remained at No.
1 for more than half of its 54 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller List.
Among Cosby’s other titles are “Time Flies,” “Love and Marriage” and most
recently, “I Didn’t Ask to be Born: (But I’m Glad I Was).”
A
champion of youth, Cosby’s dedication to helping children realize their
potential is evidenced through his Emmy Award-winning “Little Bill” animated
series, which aired on Nickelodeon and CBS. His other television and film
credits include “Obkb,” “Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids,” “The Cosby Mysteries,”
“Man and Boy” and “Uptown Saturday Night.”
Few
entertainers have achieved the legendary status of Cosby, who emerged from
humble beginnings in a Philadelphia housing project. After returning from the
Navy, Cosby went on to earn a degree at Temple University and later a master’s
and doctorate in Education from the University of Massachusetts. His lifelong
contributions to American culture were recognized with a Kennedy Center Honor
in 1998, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in July 2002, and the Kennedy Center
Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2009.
Tickets
are available starting at $54.95, plus taxes and service charges, and can be
purchased by calling 866-712-9308 or 702-894-7722, or visiting
www.treasureisland.com.
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