May 16 - May 17

BRIAN T. SHIRLEY

BRIAN T. SHIRLEY

HEADLINER Brian T Shirley has toured the USA, Canada, The Bahamas and Japan for over 25 years. In that time, he has also been part of an Improv Troupe, Hosted Trivia, Hosted and Co-Hosted Radio Shows, created and hosted 2 Web Series (non-scripted) and one scripted web series. Brian has also appeared in shorts films, Indie films, Feature films, a music video for the Grammy Winning band “Ranky Tanky” called “Good Time”, commercials for Western Pest Services , GAF Roofing and an appearance on “Real Housewives ofAtlanta” (Jan 2021 Bravo). He’s also been a part of a dramatic proof of concept called “The Third Party” where he was the third billed actor. He continues to act, write, produce, and take the stage when he can. Brian’s background in Comedy, Improv and his various entertainment endeavors have made him a consummate pro who loves being onstage and on film set. Because he is also a content creator, with projects that have won awards in some of the smaller film festivals, Brian understands the creative process which he has great respect for. In 2021, he can be seen in supporting roles in the films “Mark of the Butterfly”, Oak on the Outside”( Now on Amazon Prime), “Treasure Box” (Now on TUBI TV),”Senseless” now out on Blu-Ray, the short films “Jane”, “Doorway”, “Life with Darby” and shot his scenes for the new TV series “Surviving the Cartel” August 2021. He also shot his stand-up spot for the TV show LMAO at the Comedy Magic Cabaret in Hilton Head SC. Brian has worked with such acts as Rodney Carrington, Michael Winslow, Tim Wilson, Aisha Tyler, Billy Gardell, Josh Wolf, Dusty Slay, Basile, MJ Live, Diamond & Silk, Jimmy Walker and Huey Lewis & The News.He can temper his stand-up to fit any crowd, so his shows range from PG, PG-13 to adult. Even his R rated shows are not overly vulgar. He covers growing up poor, coming from a divorced family, the military (Brian is a USAF Vet), relationships, finances, stories from his third book “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Club”, various characters throughout his show including the “Fine Southern Gentleman” and more. He has done one man shows for over an hour, including nearly 2 hours when he adds in Improv games he plays with the audience.Brian has combined all these skills to host a LIVE Game show at the Asher Theatre in Myrtle Beach called “After the I Dos”, he was the shows main host for 2 weeks out of it’s 5 week run there during the summer of 2021.

05/17/2025 9:30 PM

Door Time: 9:15 PM

Other Showtimes

Krackpots Comedy Club is Stark County's ONLY professional comedy club and is conveniently located at 14 Lincoln Way W. Massillon, OH.

We strongly encourage you purchase your tickets in advance because we frequently have sell out performances. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets are general admission with a limited number of VIP/FRONT ROW SEATS available.

VIP/FRONT ROW SEATS WILL ONLY BE HELD ONLY UNTIL 10 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME. If you arrive after this time, without having called to notify us you are going to be late, your front row table will be filled with guests who arrive on time.

Food and beverages are available for purchase. You can check out our menu HERE.

Shows are 21 and over, 17 years of age with parent or legal guardian.

***PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE A PARTY GREATER THAN 7 PEOPLE AND YOU HAVE NOT PURCHASED YOUR TICKETS IN 1 GROUP CALL KRACKPOTS COMEDY CLUB AT 330.809.0360, SO WE CAN KNOW AHEAD OF TIME AND HAVE A TABLE READY FOR YOUR PARTY. THANK YOU.


YOU WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHED

Please be advised that by entering Krackpots Comedy Club, you consent to your voice, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in video and photography for exploitation in any and all media. Whether now known or hereafter devised. You release Krackpots Comedy Club, it's vendors, successors, and licensees from any liabilities whatsoever of any nature.


SHOWROOM ETIQUETTE

* Please keep your table talk down to a whisper. It's not your Living Room, everyone can hear you!

* We will NOT tolerate any heckling of the comedians. If the comedian need your help, they will let you know.

* Put all cell phones on silent/vibrate. If you need to talk, text, check your Facebook, Instragram, Twitter, or Bumble Please excuse yourself to the Lobby!

THREE STRIKES AND YOU'RE OUT! You will receive two warnings. On the third approach you will be asked to leave. Pay your TAB and QUIETLY leave.


***Tickets are the door the day of show will be sold at a higher price than that on the website.

**No video recording is permitted

**No flash photography

**Tickets are NON Transferable

**Tickets are NON Refundable, ALL sales are final.

**Lineup is subject to change

HEADLINER Brian T Shirley has toured the USA, Canada, The Bahamas and Japan for over 25 years. In that time, he has also been part of an Improv Troupe, Hosted Trivia, Hosted and Co-Hosted Radio Shows, created and hosted 2 Web Series (non-scripted) and one scripted web series. Brian has also appeared in shorts films, Indie films, Feature films, a music video for the Grammy Winning band “Ranky Tanky” called “Good Time”, commercials for Western Pest Services , GAF Roofing and an appearance on “Real Housewives ofAtlanta” (Jan 2021 Bravo). He’s also been a part of a dramatic proof of concept called “The Third Party” where he was the third billed actor. He continues to act, write, produce, and take the stage when he can. Brian’s background in Comedy, Improv and his various entertainment endeavors have made him a consummate pro who loves being onstage and on film set. Because he is also a content creator, with projects that have won awards in some of the smaller film festivals, Brian understands the creative process which he has great respect for. In 2021, he can be seen in supporting roles in the films “Mark of the Butterfly”, Oak on the Outside”( Now on Amazon Prime), “Treasure Box” (Now on TUBI TV),”Senseless” now out on Blu-Ray, the short films “Jane”, “Doorway”, “Life with Darby” and shot his scenes for the new TV series “Surviving the Cartel” August 2021. He also shot his stand-up spot for the TV show LMAO at the Comedy Magic Cabaret in Hilton Head SC. Brian has worked with such acts as Rodney Carrington, Michael Winslow, Tim Wilson, Aisha Tyler, Billy Gardell, Josh Wolf, Dusty Slay, Basile, MJ Live, Diamond & Silk, Jimmy Walker and Huey Lewis & The News.He can temper his stand-up to fit any crowd, so his shows range from PG, PG-13 to adult. Even his R rated shows are not overly vulgar. He covers growing up poor, coming from a divorced family, the military (Brian is a USAF Vet), relationships, finances, stories from his third book “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Club”, various characters throughout his show including the “Fine Southern Gentleman” and more. He has done one man shows for over an hour, including nearly 2 hours when he adds in Improv games he plays with the audience.Brian has combined all these skills to host a LIVE Game show at the Asher Theatre in Myrtle Beach called “After the I Dos”, he was the shows main host for 2 weeks out of it’s 5 week run there during the summer of 2021.