EMMY WINNER J.B. SMOOVE BRINGS STAND-UP COMEDY TO RIVERS CASINO PORTSMOUTH
Portsmouth, Va. – May 28, 2026 – Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, and writer J.B. Smoove will bring his signature comedic style and big laughs to Rivers Casino Portsmouth for a night of stand-up comedy on Friday, July 24, at 8 p.m., in The Event Center. Tickets start at $19 and are available now at RiversCasino.com.
Born in Plymouth, N.C., and raised in Mount Vernon, N.Y., J.B. Smoove continues to entertain audiences around the world with his unique brand of comedy. His breakout role as Leon Black on the HBO series “Curb Your Enthusiasm” firmly established him as one of today’s top comedic actors, earning a SAG Award nomination as part of the ensemble cast and an NAACP Image Award nomination.
Early in his career, Smoove appeared on “The Lyricist Lounge Show” and worked as a writer and cast member for “Saturday Night Live,” where he earned a 2007 Writers Guild Award for Best Comedy/Variety Series. He was also a featured guest on “The Chris Rock Show” and Premium Blend.”
Smoove’s television work also includes starring roles in “The Last O.G.” alongside Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish, “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” and “Mapleworth Murders,” which earned him an Emmy Award. He currently voices fan-favorite character Frank the Plant in the hit animated series “Harley Quinn,” and previously appeared in “Woke” and the Amazon Original “Fairfax.”
In film, Smoove starred alongside Tom Holland in the blockbuster “Spider-Man: Far From Home” and reprised his role as Mr. Dell in “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” one of the highest-grossing films in U.S. box office history. Additional film credits include “Date Night,” “Hall Pass,” “Top Five,” “Barbershop: The Next Cut,” and “Almost Christmas.”
A longtime stand-up favorite, Smoove has appeared in “Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus” and released his own Comedy Central special, “How I Dooz It.” He also hosted “Four Courses” with J.B. Smoove, which ran for four seasons on MSG Network.
For tickets and more information, visit RiversCasino.com/Portsmouth. Guests must be 21 or older.
About Rivers Casino Portsmouth
Rivers Casino Portsmouth is a world-class destination located along Victory Boulevard, south of I-264. As part of Portsmouth’s New Entertainment District, the complex currently features a full-service casino, poker room, BetRivers Sportsbook, event and conference venues, premier restaurants, and more. Rivers Casino Portsmouth is Virginia’s first permanent casino and the latest addition to Rush Street Gaming, one of the fastest-growing casino and entertainment companies in the country. Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates have developed and operate successful casinos in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Des Plaines, Illinois; and Schenectady, New York. All Rush Street Gaming casinos, including Rivers Casino Portsmouth, have been voted a “Best Place to Work” or “Top Workplace” by their Team Members. For more information about Rivers Casino Portsmouth, including ongoing career opportunities, please visit RiversCasino.com.
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