Room 861 at Goodnights: Dean Edwards
Room 861 at Goodnights: Dean Edwards
Dean Edwards is an American actor, comedian and writer. Most notably recognized for his two year tenure as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Edwards is best known for his multitude of remarkable celebrity impressions that include Denzel Washington, Dave Chappelle, Jay-Z, Mo’Nique, Chris Rock, 50 Cent, and Eddie Murphy. Recently, Dean showcased his amazing talents in his first comedy special, Netflix’s Tiffany Haddish Presents: THEY READY, Season 2.
Edwards’ filmography includes supporting roles in Top Five, Spiderman 3 and Tony ‘n’ Tina’s Wedding. He has had guest appearances on Hulu’s supernatural comedy series, Deadbeat, as well as HBO’s The Sopranos. Dean also spent 2 years creating and workshopping the character of “Donkey” in Dreamworks’ SHREK THE MUSICAL on Broadway. This led to his being chosen as Eddie Murphy’s vocal double, voicing the role of Donkey in Dreamworks’ animated Halloween special, Scared Shrekless and countless other Shrek related projects. Dean has also built an extensive career as an in demand voice over actor for video games and commercials, as well as television and film.
Most recently, Dean wrapped filming the independent film, Write It Black. On television Dean voiced Corey Booker, Common and various roles on the 2nd & 3rd season of Showtime’s television series, Our Cartoon President. His talents were also just showcased on multiple episodes of Robert Smigel’s new FOX series, Let’s Be Real as well as appearing on HBO’s Game Theory with Bomani Jones.
As a stand-up comedian, Dean is an in-demand headliner at comedy clubs worldwide: with his 2019 tour making stops overseas in Qatar, China and Saudi Arabia. Dean was also one of the highlights at recent Dubai Comedy Festival.
Dean is currently starring in RACE: THE MOVIE: THE PLAY, which premieres during the New York Theatre Festival in June, 2022. He is also producing a historic project and a lifestyle, cooking show, both in various stages of development with Silent Crow Arts Productions, as well as a writing a project with Tiffany Haddish’s, She Ready Productions. Stay Tuned.
A full breakout of your ticket will be shown during checkout. The service fees help cover the costs of putting on the show. They are shared between the various organizing parties, and may include a profit to them.
We are an 18+ venue.
Instead of a drink minimum, we have a two-item per person minimum in the Showroom, which can be fulfilled with any food or drink items from the menu.
Please Note: Food and drinks purchased in the bar and lounge do not count towards the two-item minimum.
- General Admission seating is assigned on a first-come, first-sat basis as you enter the showroom. The earlier you arrive, the better your seats will be.
- Reserved seats are assigned for you by management on the night of the show. They are the best seats available for your party size at the time they are assigned.
Please Note: We do not take seating requests and cannot guarantee seats in a specific location.
- While we cannot guarantee seats together, General admission groups should arrive at least 45 minutes before showtime and enter the showroom as a group for the best chance of being seated together.
- Reserved groups who purchase tickets in a single order will automatically be assigned seating together. Reserved ticket holders who purchase separately are not guaranteed seating together. Please see your email confirmation for details if your group purchased separately.
Please Note: Your group must enter the showroom together to be seated together. In addition, we do not take seating requests and cannot guarantee you seats in a specific location.
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges.
Yes. Call our box office for more information. We encourage all patrons who have a disability to reach out to us to make accommodations.
Ticket protection is insurance that allows you to cancel your order to receive a venue credit toward a future event. It can be added to most orders at the time of purchase but cannot be added after the order has been placed.
To redeem your Ticket Protection and receive a venue credit toward a future event, please send an email to protection@heliumcomedy.com with your order number no less than 24 hours before showtime.
Please Note: Cancelation requests received via phone, chat, or less than 24 hours before showtime will not be accepted.

Edwards’ filmography includes supporting roles in Top Five, Spiderman 3 and Tony ‘n’ Tina’s Wedding. He has had guest appearances on Hulu’s supernatural comedy series, Deadbeat, as well as HBO’s The Sopranos. Dean also spent 2 years creating and workshopping the character of “Donkey” in Dreamworks’ SHREK THE MUSICAL on Broadway. This led to his being chosen as Eddie Murphy’s vocal double, voicing the role of Donkey in Dreamworks’ animated Halloween special, Scared Shrekless and countless other Shrek related projects. Dean has also built an extensive career as an in demand voice over actor for video games and commercials, as well as television and film.
Most recently, Dean wrapped filming the independent film, Write It Black. On television Dean voiced Corey Booker, Common and various roles on the 2nd & 3rd season of Showtime’s television series, Our Cartoon President. His talents were also just showcased on multiple episodes of Robert Smigel’s new FOX series, Let’s Be Real as well as appearing on HBO’s Game Theory with Bomani Jones.
As a stand-up comedian, Dean is an in-demand headliner at comedy clubs worldwide: with his 2019 tour making stops overseas in Qatar, China and Saudi Arabia. Dean was also one of the highlights at recent Dubai Comedy Festival.
Dean is currently starring in RACE: THE MOVIE: THE PLAY, which premieres during the New York Theatre Festival in June, 2022. He is also producing a historic project and a lifestyle, cooking show, both in various stages of development with Silent Crow Arts Productions, as well as a writing a project with Tiffany Haddish’s, She Ready Productions. Stay Tuned.
Management reserves the right to prevent customers from entering the facility who they deem disruptive or dangerous to other patrons.
We are an 18+ venue.
Instead of a drink minimum, we have a two-item per person minimum in the Showroom, which can be fulfilled with any food or drink items from the menu.
Please Note: Food and drinks purchased in the bar and lounge do not count towards the two-item minimum.
- General Admission seating is assigned on a first-come, first-sat basis as you enter the showroom. The earlier you arrive, the better your seats will be.
- Reserved seats are assigned for you by management on the night of the show. They are the best seats available for your party size at the time they are assigned.
Please Note: We do not take seating requests and cannot guarantee seats in a specific location.
- While we cannot guarantee seats together, General admission groups should arrive at least 45 minutes before showtime and enter the showroom as a group for the best chance of being seated together.
- Reserved groups who purchase tickets in a single order will automatically be assigned seating together. Reserved ticket holders who purchase separately are not guaranteed seating together. Please see your email confirmation for details if your group purchased separately.
Please Note: Your group must enter the showroom together to be seated together. In addition, we do not take seating requests and cannot guarantee you seats in a specific location.
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges.
Yes. Call our box office for more information. We encourage all patrons who have a disability to reach out to us to make accommodations.
Ticket protection is insurance that allows you to cancel your order to receive a venue credit toward a future event. It can be added to most orders at the time of purchase but cannot be added after the order has been placed.
To redeem your Ticket Protection and receive a venue credit toward a future event, please send an email to protection@heliumcomedy.com with your order number no less than 24 hours before showtime.
Please Note: Cancelation requests received via phone, chat, or less than 24 hours before showtime will not be accepted.
Dean Edwards is an American actor, comedian and writer. Most notably recognized for his two year tenure as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Edwards is best known for his multitude of remarkable celebrity impressions that include Denzel Washington, Dave Chappelle, Jay-Z, Mo’Nique, Chris Rock, 50 Cent, and Eddie Murphy. Recently, Dean showcased his amazing talents in his first comedy special, Netflix’s Tiffany Haddish Presents: THEY READY, Season 2.
Edwards’ filmography includes supporting roles in Top Five, Spiderman 3 and Tony ‘n’ Tina’s Wedding. He has had guest appearances on Hulu’s supernatural comedy series, Deadbeat, as well as HBO’s The Sopranos. Dean also spent 2 years creating and workshopping the character of “Donkey” in Dreamworks’ SHREK THE MUSICAL on Broadway. This led to his being chosen as Eddie Murphy’s vocal double, voicing the role of Donkey in Dreamworks’ animated Halloween special, Scared Shrekless and countless other Shrek related projects. Dean has also built an extensive career as an in demand voice over actor for video games and commercials, as well as television and film.
Most recently, Dean wrapped filming the independent film, Write It Black. On television Dean voiced Corey Booker, Common and various roles on the 2nd & 3rd season of Showtime’s television series, Our Cartoon President. His talents were also just showcased on multiple episodes of Robert Smigel’s new FOX series, Let’s Be Real as well as appearing on HBO’s Game Theory with Bomani Jones.
As a stand-up comedian, Dean is an in-demand headliner at comedy clubs worldwide: with his 2019 tour making stops overseas in Qatar, China and Saudi Arabia. Dean was also one of the highlights at recent Dubai Comedy Festival.
Dean is currently starring in RACE: THE MOVIE: THE PLAY, which premieres during the New York Theatre Festival in June, 2022. He is also producing a historic project and a lifestyle, cooking show, both in various stages of development with Silent Crow Arts Productions, as well as a writing a project with Tiffany Haddish’s, She Ready Productions. Stay Tuned.