Friday (Sept. 9), 8pm, Castle Theater, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); $56/$66/$76
Edgy and unapologetic, Wanda Sykes has got sassy wit that’s helped her earn everything from an Emmy for her work writing for The Chris Rock Show to being named one of America’s 25 funniest people by Entertainment Weekly. Sure, her filmography’s heavy with animated kids’ flicks like Barnyard (as Bessy the Cow) and Rio (as Flora the Canadian goose), but that speaks to being in-demand—and damned well-paid. (Never mind that her role as heroine Biggie Shorty in Pootie Tang, I think, is “too cool for words.” If you’re now laughing at me because I think Pootie Tang is intentionally understated genius, you just wait until Harvard starts offering sociology degrees in Sa Da Tay!) And then there’s her TV credits: whoo-wee, how much time do you have?! Sykes has had roles in everything from Curb Your Enthusiasm, to Crank Yankers, to Chappelle’s Show, to MADtv, and of course, her own Wanda At Large and The Wanda Skyes Show. This Friday, Sykes stops off at the MACC to perform her “I’ma Be Me” stand-up—and I’ma betting that Valley Isle fans who don’t treat themselves to a live dose of this star comedienne are gonna be jealous of those who did. 242-SHOW (7469); mauiarts.org
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