In “How Being Black & Gay Made Me Better Than You,” comedic genius Dewayne Perkins takes you on a theatrically (gay) riveting journey through his life and identity (Black) to pinpoint the exact moments and life lessons that led him down a path to becoming better than YOU (a person he’s better than)!

ABOUT THE ARTIST
A true multi-hyphenate, Dewayne Perkins is a writer, producer, actor and comedian who has emerged as one of the most-watched Black creatives in film and television today. Named one of Variety’s “Comics to Watch,” Vulture’s “Comedians You Should and Will Know,” and one of The New York Times’ “Queer Young Comics Redefining American Humor,” Perkins has steadily built his comedic portfolio over the years, and his work has earned him Emmy, WGA, and NAACP Image award nominations.

Perkins can currently be seen starring opposite Seth Rogen in the critically acclaimed, award-winning Apple TV+ comedy series “The Studio.” The series premiered on March 26, 2025, and quickly emerged as one of the most celebrated freshman comedies of the year. The series has been widely honored across major award platforms, making history as the most Emmy-winning first-season comedy series of all time, with 13 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Perkin’s role in “The Studio” premiered on the heels of his most recent on-screen appearance opposite Keke Palmer and SZA in Sony’s feature film “One of Them Days,” which has been hailed by critics and earned a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.