SPECIAL EVENT - YAKOV SMIRNOFF
SPECIAL EVENT - YAKOV SMIRNOFF
YAKOV SMIRNOFF IS A LEGEND IN AMERICAN COMEDY.
After escaping communist Soviet Union in the 1977, Yakov came to the United States with nothing
but a dream. Before even learning the language, Yakov humbly began working as a bartender at
the famous Grossinger’s Catskill Resort in New York, where he started telling jokes to his
customers each night. As his English improved, he quickly grew in popularity. He made a daring
move to Hollywood where the owner of The Comedy Store, Mitzi Shore, spotted him and advised
him to stay. She told him, “There is always a place for good and different.”
His lovable view of life through the eyes of a poor immigrant captured the hearts of America. He
soared to the top of the comedy world, performing on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson”
and countless other television programs, including as a regular character on “Night Court.” He
became a star of his very own show, named after his famous catchphrase, “What a Country!”
Yakov branched out to the big screen where he starred in movies with Tom Hanks, Robin
Williams, Richard Pryor, Meryl Streep, and Jack Nicholson, to name a few. In 2016 and 2017 his
TV special “Happily ever laughter” was voted “The best special” on PBS.
He has given command performances for 4 US presidents.
Yakov Smirnoff is an iconic comedian, movie star, best-selling author and most recently, an
educator, when he earned a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania,
after which he became a professor at Missouri State University. His latest accomplishment is a
doctoral degree in Global Leadership from Pepperdine University.
Living a life that is as exciting as ever, Yakov has married his sweetheart, currently has his very
own 2000 seat theater in Branson, Missouri, and tours the world doing stand-up Comedy at
performing arts centers.
Inspired by his higher education in psychology and global leadership he is currently writing a
book, “Unconscious Attraction: Why does the wrong person feel so right?”
With the heart of a dreamer, Yakov Smirnoff has made the impossible possible and continues to
inspire others with his message that America is still, “What a Country!” Keep an eye out for a
documentary about him on Netflix by the end of this year and stay tuned for what Dr. Yakov
does next!
YAKOV SMIRNOFF IS A LEGEND IN AMERICAN COMEDY.
After escaping communist Soviet Union in the 1977, Yakov came to the United States with nothing
but a dream. Before even learning the language, Yakov humbly began working as a bartender at
the famous Grossinger’s Catskill Resort in New York, where he started telling jokes to his
customers each night. As his English improved, he quickly grew in popularity. He made a daring
move to Hollywood where the owner of The Comedy Store, Mitzi Shore, spotted him and advised
him to stay. She told him, “There is always a place for good and different.”
His lovable view of life through the eyes of a poor immigrant captured the hearts of America. He
soared to the top of the comedy world, performing on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson”
and countless other television programs, including as a regular character on “Night Court.” He
became a star of his very own show, named after his famous catchphrase, “What a Country!”
Yakov branched out to the big screen where he starred in movies with Tom Hanks, Robin
Williams, Richard Pryor, Meryl Streep, and Jack Nicholson, to name a few. In 2016 and 2017 his
TV special “Happily ever laughter” was voted “The best special” on PBS.
He has given command performances for 4 US presidents.
Yakov Smirnoff is an iconic comedian, movie star, best-selling author and most recently, an
educator, when he earned a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania,
after which he became a professor at Missouri State University. His latest accomplishment is a
doctoral degree in Global Leadership from Pepperdine University.
Living a life that is as exciting as ever, Yakov has married his sweetheart, currently has his very
own 2000 seat theater in Branson, Missouri, and tours the world doing stand-up Comedy at
performing arts centers.
Inspired by his higher education in psychology and global leadership he is currently writing a
book, “Unconscious Attraction: Why does the wrong person feel so right?”
With the heart of a dreamer, Yakov Smirnoff has made the impossible possible and continues to
inspire others with his message that America is still, “What a Country!” Keep an eye out for a
documentary about him on Netflix by the end of this year and stay tuned for what Dr. Yakov
does next!
FULL FOOD MENU Available to ALL SEATING
Tickets Info:
- These shows are 18+. Valid ID is required.
- Minors must be accompanied with an ADULT
- Seats only guaranteed until showtime. Ticket price is more expensive at the door (if any remain).
- There are no refunds on any ticket purchases.
- 2-item minimum in showroom. This means each person must purchase any 2-items off the menu. This can be any drink type or FOOD item.
Seating Info:
- Please show up AT LEAST 45-60 minutes prior to the show time.
- Please note that patrons arriving after this are subject to parties splitting up and delays on food & beverage orders.
- Crowds arriving near showtime run the risk of altering the start and end time of the show as well as the flow of food & drink orders.
- FREE PARKING AVAILABLE in the parking garage above our facility. Access the parking garage above us in on Campbell & McDaniel.
**FREE PARKING IS LOCATED in the PARKING GARGE ABOVE OUR LOCATION**
**DO NOT PARK IN PARKING LOTS MARKED FOR TOWING**
YAKOV SMIRNOFF IS A LEGEND IN AMERICAN COMEDY.
After escaping communist Soviet Union in the 1977, Yakov came to the United States with nothing
but a dream. Before even learning the language, Yakov humbly began working as a bartender at
the famous Grossinger’s Catskill Resort in New York, where he started telling jokes to his
customers each night. As his English improved, he quickly grew in popularity. He made a daring
move to Hollywood where the owner of The Comedy Store, Mitzi Shore, spotted him and advised
him to stay. She told him, “There is always a place for good and different.”
His lovable view of life through the eyes of a poor immigrant captured the hearts of America. He
soared to the top of the comedy world, performing on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson”
and countless other television programs, including as a regular character on “Night Court.” He
became a star of his very own show, named after his famous catchphrase, “What a Country!”
Yakov branched out to the big screen where he starred in movies with Tom Hanks, Robin
Williams, Richard Pryor, Meryl Streep, and Jack Nicholson, to name a few. In 2016 and 2017 his
TV special “Happily ever laughter” was voted “The best special” on PBS.
He has given command performances for 4 US presidents.
Yakov Smirnoff is an iconic comedian, movie star, best-selling author and most recently, an
educator, when he earned a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania,
after which he became a professor at Missouri State University. His latest accomplishment is a
doctoral degree in Global Leadership from Pepperdine University.
Living a life that is as exciting as ever, Yakov has married his sweetheart, currently has his very
own 2000 seat theater in Branson, Missouri, and tours the world doing stand-up Comedy at
performing arts centers.
Inspired by his higher education in psychology and global leadership he is currently writing a
book, “Unconscious Attraction: Why does the wrong person feel so right?”
With the heart of a dreamer, Yakov Smirnoff has made the impossible possible and continues to
inspire others with his message that America is still, “What a Country!” Keep an eye out for a
documentary about him on Netflix by the end of this year and stay tuned for what Dr. Yakov
does next!