Special Event: Dewayne Perkins
Special Event: Dewayne Perkins
A true multi-hyphenate, Dewayne Perkins is a writer, producer, actor, and comedian who has emerged as one of the most-watched Black creatives in film and television today. Named one of Variety's “Comics to Watch,” Vulture's “Comedians You Should and Will Know,” and one of The New York Times' “Queer Young Comics Redefining American Humor,” Perkins has steadily built his comedic portfolio over the years. His work has earned him Emmy, WGA, and NAACP Image Award nominations.
Perkins can currently be seen starring opposite Seth Rogen in the critically acclaimed, award-winning Apple TV+ comedy series “The Studio.” The series premiered on March 26, 2025, and quickly emerged as one of the most celebrated freshman comedies of the year. The series has been widely honored across major award platforms, making history as the most Emmy-winning first-season comedy series of all time, with 13 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Perkins’ role in “The Studio” premiered on the heels of his most recent on-screen appearance opposite Keke Palmer and SZA in Sony’s feature film “One of Them Days,” which has been hailed by critics and earned a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
In 2023, Perkins co-wrote, produced, and starred in the award-winning feature film "The Blackening" (Lionsgate) based on his critically acclaimed Comedy Central digital short of the same name that went viral with over 15 million views. ”The Blackening' premiered as a 2022 Toronto International Film Festival Midnight Madness selection and had its theatrical release in June 2023, with critics saying “’ The Blackening’ is hands-down one of the best comedies of the year,” (Deadline), “… screenwriter Perkins delivers a star making performance… your attention never leaves Perkins when he’s onscreen” (Los Angeles Times), “‘The Blackening’ works so triumphantly…” (Wired) and more. “The Blackening” earned nominations from the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture, the GLAAD Media Awards for Outstanding Film, and the Black Reel Awards for Outstanding Ensemble. Alongside film nominations, Perkins was individually nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture) category, as well as for a Black Reel Award for his Outstanding Breakthrough Performance. Perkins is currently in development with MRC and Lionsgate on the film’s sequel alongside Tracy Oliver and E. Brian Dobbins.
Other writing credits include Netflix’s "The Break with Michelle Wolf,” Fox’s smash-hit comedy series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” Peacock’s "The Amber Ruffin Show,” which earned him an Emmy nomination, and he holds producing credits on NBC's "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," Peacock's "Saved by the Bell" and Amazon’s “Sausage Party,” to name just a few.
As an actor, Perkins has appeared on Netflix's "The Upshaws," Peacock's "Saved by the Bell," and IFC's critically acclaimed sketch series "Sherman's Showcase." On the writing front, he has written for the WGA Awards, The Webby Awards, and the White House Correspondents Dinner, where one of his jokes was listed in The New Yorker's "Best Jokes of 2018."
As a stand up comedian has been named one of Comedy Central's "Up Next" comedians, a 2019 “New Face” at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, one of TimeOut New York's "Breakout LGBTQ Comedians to Watch," and was also a finalist on NBC's "Stand Up." He has also performed at Comedy Central's Clusterfest, SF Sketchfest, and NBC's Breakout Festival.
Perkins currently splits time between New York and Los Angeles, where he remains hard at work on a multitude of projects currently in development.
Couples Package includes:
- 2 premium seats
- $90 food & beverage credit ($45 per person)
- Gratuity
- Ticket Protection
Management reserves the right to prevent customers from entering the facility who they deem disruptive or dangerous to other patrons.
A true multi-hyphenate, Dewayne Perkins is a writer, producer, actor, and comedian who has emerged as one of the most-watched Black creatives in film and television today. Named one of Variety's “Comics to Watch,” Vulture's “Comedians You Should and Will Know,” and one of The New York Times' “Queer Young Comics Redefining American Humor,” Perkins has steadily built his comedic portfolio over the years. His work has earned him Emmy, WGA, and NAACP Image Award nominations.
Perkins can currently be seen starring opposite Seth Rogen in the critically acclaimed, award-winning Apple TV+ comedy series “The Studio.” The series premiered on March 26, 2025, and quickly emerged as one of the most celebrated freshman comedies of the year. The series has been widely honored across major award platforms, making history as the most Emmy-winning first-season comedy series of all time, with 13 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Perkins’ role in “The Studio” premiered on the heels of his most recent on-screen appearance opposite Keke Palmer and SZA in Sony’s feature film “One of Them Days,” which has been hailed by critics and earned a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
In 2023, Perkins co-wrote, produced, and starred in the award-winning feature film "The Blackening" (Lionsgate) based on his critically acclaimed Comedy Central digital short of the same name that went viral with over 15 million views. ”The Blackening' premiered as a 2022 Toronto International Film Festival Midnight Madness selection and had its theatrical release in June 2023, with critics saying “’ The Blackening’ is hands-down one of the best comedies of the year,” (Deadline), “… screenwriter Perkins delivers a star making performance… your attention never leaves Perkins when he’s onscreen” (Los Angeles Times), “‘The Blackening’ works so triumphantly…” (Wired) and more. “The Blackening” earned nominations from the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture, the GLAAD Media Awards for Outstanding Film, and the Black Reel Awards for Outstanding Ensemble. Alongside film nominations, Perkins was individually nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture) category, as well as for a Black Reel Award for his Outstanding Breakthrough Performance. Perkins is currently in development with MRC and Lionsgate on the film’s sequel alongside Tracy Oliver and E. Brian Dobbins.
Other writing credits include Netflix’s "The Break with Michelle Wolf,” Fox’s smash-hit comedy series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” Peacock’s "The Amber Ruffin Show,” which earned him an Emmy nomination, and he holds producing credits on NBC's "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," Peacock's "Saved by the Bell" and Amazon’s “Sausage Party,” to name just a few.
As an actor, Perkins has appeared on Netflix's "The Upshaws," Peacock's "Saved by the Bell," and IFC's critically acclaimed sketch series "Sherman's Showcase." On the writing front, he has written for the WGA Awards, The Webby Awards, and the White House Correspondents Dinner, where one of his jokes was listed in The New Yorker's "Best Jokes of 2018." As a stand up comedian has been named one of Comedy Central's "Up Next" comedians, a 2019 “New Face” at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, one of TimeOut New York's "Breakout LGBTQ Comedians to Watch," and was also a finalist on NBC's "Stand Up." He has also performed at Comedy Central's Clusterfest, SF Sketchfest, and NBC's Breakout Festival. Perkins currently splits time between New York and Los Angeles, where he remains hard at work on a multitude of projects currently in development.A full breakout of your ticket will be shown during checkout. The service fees help cover the costs of putting on the show. They are shared between the various organizing parties, and may include a profit to them.
All shows are 21+.
Instead of a drink minimum, we have a two-item per person minimum in the Showroom, which can be fulfilled with any food or drink items from the menu.
Please Note: Food and drinks purchased in the bar and lounge do not count towards the two-item minimum. Additionally, for parties of 6 or more in the showroom, an automatic 20% gratuity will be added to the bill.
- General Admission seating is assigned on a first-come, first-sat basis as you enter the showroom. The earlier you arrive, the better your seats will be.
- Reserved seats are assigned for you by management on the night of the show. They are the best seats available for your party size at the time they are assigned.
Please Note: We do not take seating requests and cannot guarantee seats in a specific location or that your party will have a table to themselves.
- While we cannot guarantee seats together, General admission groups should arrive at least 1 hour before showtime and enter the showroom as a group for the best chance of being seated together.
- Reserved groups who purchase tickets in a single order will be automatically assigned seating together. Reserved ticket holders who purchase separately are not guaranteed seating together. Please see your email confirmation for details if your group purchased separately.
Please Note: We will only seat complete General Admission groups. Your group must enter the showroom together to be seated together. In addition, we do not take seating requests and cannot guarantee you seats in a specific location.
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges.
Yes. Call our box office for more information. We encourage all patrons who have a disability to reach out to us to make accommodations.
Ticket protection is insurance that allows you to cancel your order to receive a venue credit toward a future event. It can be added to most orders at the time of purchase but cannot be added after the order has been placed.
To redeem your Ticket Protection and receive a venue credit toward a future event, please send an email to protection@heliumcomedy.com with your order number no less than 24 hours before showtime.
Please Note: Cancelation requests received via phone, chat, or less than 24 hours before showtime will not be accepted.
A true multi-hyphenate, Dewayne Perkins is a writer, producer, actor, and comedian who has emerged as one of the most-watched Black creatives in film and television today. Named one of Variety's “Comics to Watch,” Vulture's “Comedians You Should and Will Know,” and one of The New York Times' “Queer Young Comics Redefining American Humor,” Perkins has steadily built his comedic portfolio over the years. His work has earned him Emmy, WGA, and NAACP Image Award nominations.
Perkins can currently be seen starring opposite Seth Rogen in the critically acclaimed, award-winning Apple TV+ comedy series “The Studio.” The series premiered on March 26, 2025, and quickly emerged as one of the most celebrated freshman comedies of the year. The series has been widely honored across major award platforms, making history as the most Emmy-winning first-season comedy series of all time, with 13 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Perkins’ role in “The Studio” premiered on the heels of his most recent on-screen appearance opposite Keke Palmer and SZA in Sony’s feature film “One of Them Days,” which has been hailed by critics and earned a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
In 2023, Perkins co-wrote, produced, and starred in the award-winning feature film "The Blackening" (Lionsgate) based on his critically acclaimed Comedy Central digital short of the same name that went viral with over 15 million views. ”The Blackening' premiered as a 2022 Toronto International Film Festival Midnight Madness selection and had its theatrical release in June 2023, with critics saying “’ The Blackening’ is hands-down one of the best comedies of the year,” (Deadline), “… screenwriter Perkins delivers a star making performance… your attention never leaves Perkins when he’s onscreen” (Los Angeles Times), “‘The Blackening’ works so triumphantly…” (Wired) and more. “The Blackening” earned nominations from the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture, the GLAAD Media Awards for Outstanding Film, and the Black Reel Awards for Outstanding Ensemble. Alongside film nominations, Perkins was individually nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture) category, as well as for a Black Reel Award for his Outstanding Breakthrough Performance. Perkins is currently in development with MRC and Lionsgate on the film’s sequel alongside Tracy Oliver and E. Brian Dobbins.
Other writing credits include Netflix’s "The Break with Michelle Wolf,” Fox’s smash-hit comedy series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” Peacock’s "The Amber Ruffin Show,” which earned him an Emmy nomination, and he holds producing credits on NBC's "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," Peacock's "Saved by the Bell" and Amazon’s “Sausage Party,” to name just a few.
As an actor, Perkins has appeared on Netflix's "The Upshaws," Peacock's "Saved by the Bell," and IFC's critically acclaimed sketch series "Sherman's Showcase." On the writing front, he has written for the WGA Awards, The Webby Awards, and the White House Correspondents Dinner, where one of his jokes was listed in The New Yorker's "Best Jokes of 2018."
As a stand up comedian has been named one of Comedy Central's "Up Next" comedians, a 2019 “New Face” at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, one of TimeOut New York's "Breakout LGBTQ Comedians to Watch," and was also a finalist on NBC's "Stand Up." He has also performed at Comedy Central's Clusterfest, SF Sketchfest, and NBC's Breakout Festival.
Perkins currently splits time between New York and Los Angeles, where he remains hard at work on a multitude of projects currently in development.
Couples Package includes:
- 2 premium seats
- $90 food & beverage credit ($45 per person)
- Gratuity
- Ticket Protection
Management reserves the right to prevent customers from entering the facility who they deem disruptive or dangerous to other patrons.
All shows are 21+.
Instead of a drink minimum, we have a two-item per person minimum in the Showroom, which can be fulfilled with any food or drink items from the menu.
Please Note: Food and drinks purchased in the bar and lounge do not count towards the two-item minimum. Additionally, for parties of 6 or more in the showroom, an automatic 20% gratuity will be added to the bill.
- General Admission seating is assigned on a first-come, first-sat basis as you enter the showroom. The earlier you arrive, the better your seats will be.
- Reserved seats are assigned for you by management on the night of the show. They are the best seats available for your party size at the time they are assigned.
Please Note: We do not take seating requests and cannot guarantee seats in a specific location.
- While we cannot guarantee seats together, General admission groups should arrive at least 1 hour before showtime and enter the showroom as a group for the best chance of being seated together.
- Reserved groups who purchase tickets in a single order will be automatically assigned seating together. Reserved ticket holders who purchase separately are not guaranteed seating together. Please see your email confirmation for details if your group purchased separately.
Please Note: We will only seat complete General Admission groups. Your group must enter the showroom together to be seated together. In addition, we do not take seating requests and cannot guarantee you seats in a specific location.
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges.
Yes. Call our box office for more information. We encourage all patrons who have a disability to reach out to us to make accommodations.
Ticket protection is insurance that allows you to cancel your order to receive a venue credit toward a future event. It can be added to most orders at the time of purchase but cannot be added after the order has been placed.
To redeem your Ticket Protection and receive a venue credit toward a future event, please send an email to protection@heliumcomedy.com with your order number no less than 24 hours before showtime.
Please Note: Cancelation requests received via phone, chat, or less than 24 hours before showtime will not be accepted.
A true multi-hyphenate, Dewayne Perkins is a writer, producer, actor, and comedian who has emerged as one of the most-watched Black creatives in film and television today. Named one of Variety's “Comics to Watch,” Vulture's “Comedians You Should and Will Know,” and one of The New York Times' “Queer Young Comics Redefining American Humor,” Perkins has steadily built his comedic portfolio over the years. His work has earned him Emmy, WGA, and NAACP Image Award nominations.
Perkins can currently be seen starring opposite Seth Rogen in the critically acclaimed, award-winning Apple TV+ comedy series “The Studio.” The series premiered on March 26, 2025, and quickly emerged as one of the most celebrated freshman comedies of the year. The series has been widely honored across major award platforms, making history as the most Emmy-winning first-season comedy series of all time, with 13 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Perkins’ role in “The Studio” premiered on the heels of his most recent on-screen appearance opposite Keke Palmer and SZA in Sony’s feature film “One of Them Days,” which has been hailed by critics and earned a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
In 2023, Perkins co-wrote, produced, and starred in the award-winning feature film "The Blackening" (Lionsgate) based on his critically acclaimed Comedy Central digital short of the same name that went viral with over 15 million views. ”The Blackening' premiered as a 2022 Toronto International Film Festival Midnight Madness selection and had its theatrical release in June 2023, with critics saying “’ The Blackening’ is hands-down one of the best comedies of the year,” (Deadline), “… screenwriter Perkins delivers a star making performance… your attention never leaves Perkins when he’s onscreen” (Los Angeles Times), “‘The Blackening’ works so triumphantly…” (Wired) and more. “The Blackening” earned nominations from the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture, the GLAAD Media Awards for Outstanding Film, and the Black Reel Awards for Outstanding Ensemble. Alongside film nominations, Perkins was individually nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture) category, as well as for a Black Reel Award for his Outstanding Breakthrough Performance. Perkins is currently in development with MRC and Lionsgate on the film’s sequel alongside Tracy Oliver and E. Brian Dobbins.
Other writing credits include Netflix’s "The Break with Michelle Wolf,” Fox’s smash-hit comedy series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” Peacock’s "The Amber Ruffin Show,” which earned him an Emmy nomination, and he holds producing credits on NBC's "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," Peacock's "Saved by the Bell" and Amazon’s “Sausage Party,” to name just a few.
As an actor, Perkins has appeared on Netflix's "The Upshaws," Peacock's "Saved by the Bell," and IFC's critically acclaimed sketch series "Sherman's Showcase." On the writing front, he has written for the WGA Awards, The Webby Awards, and the White House Correspondents Dinner, where one of his jokes was listed in The New Yorker's "Best Jokes of 2018." As a stand up comedian has been named one of Comedy Central's "Up Next" comedians, a 2019 “New Face” at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, one of TimeOut New York's "Breakout LGBTQ Comedians to Watch," and was also a finalist on NBC's "Stand Up." He has also performed at Comedy Central's Clusterfest, SF Sketchfest, and NBC's Breakout Festival. Perkins currently splits time between New York and Los Angeles, where he remains hard at work on a multitude of projects currently in development.