Special Engagement. One Night Only! Limited Seats.

BABS’LAB is thrilled and honored to present GARY DeLENA, a triple-threat showman ~ a singing impressionist, an accomplished musician, a comedian. His show mixes musical parodies, good-natured clowning and the ability to befriend the room by simply chatting.

On a personal note Babs met Gary in the early 70’s at Rider College performing in a number of plays. She can’t wait for Gary to experience the Jacksonville arts community and the wonderful audiences that support BABS’LAB.

“Gary DeLena is one of any three people on stage at any given time.” – Philadelphia Enquirer

WHEN: March 23, 2024

TIME: 8 PM

DOORS OPEN: 7:15 PM

WHERE: BABS’LAB, 603 King St.

TICKETS: $35.00

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Gary’s musical career had taken him on global tours, appearing on stages at PNC Bank Center, Westbury Music Fair and many others, sharing the bill with acts like Kenny Rogers, Tom Jones, Frankie Valli, Heart, Chicago, Huey Lewis and the News, Olivia Newton-John and Melissa Manchester.

Currently touring the world as a musical comedian, Gary was discovered by Rodney Dangerfield and Jackie Mason in New York City in the mid-1980’s. He has performed with Ray Romano, Kevin James, Alan King, Robert Klein, Jerry Seinfeld and many more.

His television and film credits include appearances in “National Lampoon’s Movie Madness” on HBO, “The World According to Jim” on ABC, and comedy specials on Showtime, Comedy Central, Caroline’s Comedy Hour on A&E, MTV, VH-1 and a singing appearance on Late Night with David Letterman.

He has also sailed the world with Princess, Royal Caribbean, Crystal, Disney and Norwegian Cruise Lines.

“Mr. DeLena, who resembles Burt Lahr (the Cowardly Lion), but has the rubbery limbs of Ray Bolger (the Scare crow), danced, played the guitar, and charmed with his parodies of rock songs and pop singers…” – The New York Times

“DeLena knows what comedy audiences want and delivering it has been second nature for years. How refreshing a consummate professional like Gary DeLena is.” – Newsday

“DeLena had the audience in his grasp almost immediately…a solid blend of different styles and themes that held their attention with ease.” - Newark Star Ledger

“Being funny comes naturally to comedian Gary DeLena.” – Variety

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