Howie Mandel brings his act to Hanover Theatre in Worcester

Howie Mandel, perhaps best known for his stand-up comedy and for hosting the television show "Deal or No Deal," is bringing his act to Massachusetts this month. Mandel is scheduled to appear at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. Mandel's versatile career has encompassed virtually all aspects of the entertainment spectrum, including television, film and stage. From his work on the Emmy-Award winning "St. Elsewhere," to the international (and also Emmy nominated) "Bobby's World," Howie has become a mainstay of the American comedy scene. Mandel started his career on a dare during a trip to Los Angeles in 1979. He was at the legendary Comedy Store on amateur night and was coaxed by his friends to get up and try his luck. As fate would have it, there was a producer in the crowd who immediately hired him to appear on the comedy game-show "Make Me Laugh." His appearance on the show led to talk show appearances, a stint as Diana Ross' opening act and eventually to the television series, "St. Elsewhere," where Mandel spent six seasons as "Dr. Wayne Fiscus" on the award-winning NBC drama. His Emmy Award-nominated animated children series, "Bobby's World", ran for eight seasons on FOX and now appears in syndication six days a week in 65 countries. As the series' creator and executive producer, he was closely involved in its writing, as well as providing the voice of Bobby, Bobby's dad and other characters. He attributes the show's success to drawing the story lines from real life. Mandel has done countless comedy specials both on cable and network television. He has also hosted his own syndicated talk show, The Howie Mandel Show," and continues to be a mainstay on the talk-show circuit. He frequently appears on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno performing his signature hidden-camera bits. Mandel also is one of the first people that Regis calls to fill in for him when he takes a vacation from "Live with Regis and Kelly." Mandel also continues to perform as many as 200 concerts a year throughout the US and Canada. Mandel currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Terry, and their three children. Please note that this show contains adult language. Not suitable for all ages. Full price tickets are $30, $40, $50, and $65, depending on seating location. A 10 percent discount is available for members, corporate partners, groups of 15 or more, kids, students, and card holders. Please call the box office at (877) 571-7469 for more information. -Courtesy of Hanover Theatre