Michelle Buteau to Make History with Comedy Special at Radio City Music Hall
Michelle Buteau, dressed in attire by Keia Bounds, graces the New York premiere of Netflix's "Survival Of The Thickest" at Metrograph on July 11, 2023.
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By: Joshua Martin
Uber talented comedian and actress Michelle Buteau is set to make history later this summer with the filming of her upcoming comedy special. ‘The Survival of the Thickest’ creator will become the first woman to film a comedy special at the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Buteau revealed at this year’s 2024 NAACP Image Awards that she will be the first woman, Black or otherwise, to tape a special at the historic venue.
“I have another special coming out. We’re going to be filming it at Radio City Music Hall on June 6. I will be the first woman and woman of color to be taping a special there, so that’s why I’m saying these things matters. You got to lay the groundwork for other people to come and think they can do it and know that they can do it.”
She also teased what's next for her on screen character, Mavis Beaumont, in the second season of the hilarious Netflix hit ‘Survival of The Thickest’.
“It’s bigger, Blacker, bustier, bi**hier than before. All the B-words. It’s adulting next level. So, I feel like whatever you connected to, I just can’t wait for you to see what has happened.”
In addition to her ongoing comedy series and upcoming special, Buteau will star alongside Ilana Glazer in a new comedic film entitled ‘Babes’. Eden, portrayed by Glazer, gets pregnant from a one-night stand and has to rely on the help of Dawn, played by Buteau, a married mother of two for support. The film is set to premiere on May 17.
Buteau also captured the award for ‘Outstanding Breakthrough Creative’ in television at the 55th edition of the NAACP Image Awards.
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