Ben Bailey + Lynette Manning + Forest Ember at Spanish Ballroom

Name: Ben Bailey + Lynette Manning + Forest Ember at Spanish Ballroom
Start: 2025-02-27T18:00:00-08:00
Location: Spanish Ballroom

Schedule

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Spanish Ballroom | Tacoma, WA

McMenamins Presents:
Ben Bailey
Lynnette Manning
Forest Ember
February 27th, 2025
6:00 PM Doors
7:00 PM Show
$29.99 advance or $34.99 day of show
21+
This is a seated event
Ben Bailey
Long before he got behind the wheel of “Cash Cab,” Ben Bailey left his home in a small town in New Jersey and headed to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of a career in show business. Six weeks later he found himself on stage at The Comedy Store. Shortly thereafter, Bailey returned to the East Coast and started hanging out at the comedy clubs in New York City. He quickly became a crowd favorite and has since performed at all the major festivals - Montreal and Chicago (Just for Laughs), the (hallowed and former) Aspen Comedy Arts Festival and The Edinburgh Fringe Festival - as well as at clubs and theaters around the world.
By 2005, Bailey had appeared in several commercials, on Fox's "MADtv" and became a regular on "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn." He also made stand up appearances on HBO, NBC, "Star Search," "Last Call with Carson Daly" and "The Late Show."
Bailey drove the smash hit series “Cash Cab” (still in syndication around the world) for over 550 episodes. The show ran from 2005-2012 and again from 2017-2019 (https://bravotv.com/cash-cab). Bailey was nominated four times for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host, winning the award in 2010, 2011 and 2013. “Cash Cab” won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show in 2008, 2009 and 2010. In 2013, the show appeared in TV Guide's list of the 60 greatest game shows ever.
He’s also hosted several other TV shows - including NBC’s "Who's Still Standing," "Best in The Business," Discovery’s "After the Catch" and NatGeo’s “Brain Games” - and appeared in multiple pilots.
Bailey starred in two specials for Comedy Central (https://on.cc.com/37nVgRf). He released "Road Rage and Accidental Ornithology" (https://amzn.to/3I4QiFx) in 2011; and “Ben Bailey: Live and Uncensored” in 2016 (https://amzn.to/3pZJClT).
Bailey has appeared on ""The Tonight Show,” ''The Today Show," "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "Rachel Ray" and virtually every major morning show (TV and radio) in the country. He’s has appeared in numerous TV shows including "30 Rock," “Blue Bloods,” "Parenthood," "Law and Order SVU," “Perpetual Grace,” “Unforgettable,” "Hope & Faith," "The Knights of Prosperity" and "One life to Live," as well as several films including "Bad Parents," "Don't Shoot the Pharmacist" and "Bad Meat."
Bailey currently tours the country as a national headliner. You can see him live at a comedy club in your area (cities and dates: https://therealbenbailey.com) or watch his stand-up on his YouTube channel, “Ben Bailey Comedy.”
Lynette Manning
Lynette Manning is a comedian based out of Olympia, Washington and is the first female member of the comedy group U Got It Productions.
With her regular appearances at renowned comedy clubs like Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club and Tacoma Comedy Club, Lynette has carved her place in the Northwest comedy scene. Her talent has graced stages all across the country and beyond!
Lynette's impressive roster of acts that she has opened for include Nate Jackson, Adam Ray, Bret Ernst, Godfrey and Kyle Kinane, showcasing her comedic prowess.
Selected for prestigious comedy festivals such as Moon Tower Comedy Festival in Austin Texas, Lynette captivates audiences with personal stories that resonate across diverse backgrounds.
Confident and self-aware, she fearlessly mines her insecurities for laughs, inviting audiences to share in her experiences. Her delivery is so engaging that listeners feel like they're part of the moment, compelled to stop and soak in her humor.
When she's not onstage, Lynette balances her comedic career with her roles as an office professional and a devoted mom, adding depth to her relatable charm.
Forest Ember
Forest Ember is a multifaceted comedian, storyteller, actor, playwright, director, producer, self-proclaimed "Clowntrepreneur," and “Mistress of Pheromonies,” known for her unique flair and heart-string-plucking energy that she brings to every performance. Forest is the creative force behind cult comedy hits like Fun Intended Punslam and Friendly Feud. Her high-energy variety shows are laced with wordplay, wit, and a sprinkle of magic. A professional overthinker, “quirky turkey,” and part-time adult, she’s on a mission to spread laughter like sunshine, one sparkle at a time. You might also catch her starring in the award-winning documentary Punderneath It All, a cheeky look at the world of punslams, and a nod to her growing pun empire.
Forest’s creative work includes a mix of comedy, music, and variety shows. As an emcee for Olympia Pride and the host of KAOS radio’s 50th anniversary celebration, her performance resume spans esteemed venues like the Capitol Theater and comedy festivals, including the Upper Left Fest. She was also invited to audition for the Seattle International Comedy Competition. Forest is a true character—self quoter, easy to laugh, hard to impress, and ready for fun in all its forms, she invites you to laugh, ponder, and perhaps even discover a little about yourself along the way.