Owen Benjamin is back for more hilarious comedy with “Huge Pianist” – using his infinite wisdom and virtuoso musical ability to explain everything! Kevin Hickerson will open the evening.
With a PhD in nuclear physics, Kevin Peter Hickerson takes on a nerdy, irreverent twist to society, marriage and fatherhood. When he’s not smashing atoms, Kevin performs at clubs around the country. He’s been hosted on “Science Jerks”, “Probably Science” and Owen Benjamin’s “Why Didn’t they Laugh?” podcasts. He has also appeared in the cult film “The PHD Movie” based on the popular web comic series, the short film “Inventors” with John Larroquette and even works on giving movies like the blockbuster “Thor” scientific street cred.
Owen Benjamin is a comedian and actor, best known for his hilarious blend of stand-up and musical comedy. He has appeared in the movies The House Bunny (2008), All’s Faire in Love (2009), Jack and Jill (2011), and the soon to be released Staten Island Summer with the cast of SNL. Owen is no stranger to television, having recently held one of the lead roles on TBS’s Sullivan & Son. He’s performed his unique stand-up sets on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Chelsea Lately, Inside Amy Schumer, and Comedy Central Presents: Owen Benjamin. His first hour-long special High Five Till It Hurts premiered on Comedy Central in 2014. Owen can be also heard on an upcoming episode of the long-running Fox comedy Family Guy.
With a not-so typical-in-Hollywood PhD in nuclear physics from Caltech, Kevin Peter Hickerson’s comedy style takes on a rare and nerdy, irreverent twist to society, marriage and fatherhood. When he’s not smashing atoms or giving lectures at universities and steampunk pop-events like “Nerd Nite” and “Mindshare” on newly discovered particles, wormholes and time travel, Kevin performs stand up at clubs in LA and all around the country.
