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About Earthquake

Earthquake Live

Up front and straight to the point is how Earthquake describes his style of comedy. Audiences wouldn’t want it any other way from a performer who’s revered by comedy fans and is fellow comedians alike for his razor-sharp wit and frank, funny take on the world around him. That’s the brand he brings to the Strip for a much-anticipated series of performances at the Laugh Factory in the Tropicana Las Vegas.

Born Nathaniel Stroman, Earthquake earned his nickname from his mother growing up in the southeast of Washington, D.C. After an 11-year career in the Air Force, he decided to develop his comedy career, working as a stand-up in Atlanta’s comedy clubs before breaking through nationally as a performer on the Def Comedy Jam Tour in 1997.

His later TV appearances include Premium Blend on Comedy Central and Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO. He also starred as Uncle Mike on Everybody Hates Chris and appeared alongside Ice Cube in The Longshots.

He continues to tour extensively in the U.S. and Canada, with highly acclaimed performances at festivals such as The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas and Just for Laughs in Montreal.

Earthquake Background

A comedian, actor and radio host born and raised in Washington, D.C., Nathaniel Stroman has been better known as Earthquake ever since he was given the nickname by his mother. He joined the Air Force the day after graduating high school, eventually rising to the rank of sergeant. He ended his 11-year military career during the first Gulf War in 1991.

All those experiences helped Earthquake develop the honest and often hilarious style of stand-up that first earned him attention in the Atlanta area in the early 1990s. His national breakthrough arrived in 1997 when he joined Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam Tour. Appearances on such shows as BET’s ComicView led to further opportunities in film and TV, including spots on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Jamie Foxx’s stand-up showcase Laffapalooza!, Weekends at the D.L. with D.L. Hughley and Real Time with Bill Maher. Earthquake also performed the recurring role of Uncle Mike on The CW’s Everybody Hates Chris, starred in Kevin Smith’s Clerks II and voiced the part of Root the Rooster in the 2006 animated hit Barnyard.

Released in 2005, Earthquake’s first DVD About Got Damm Time was hailed as a frank, fearless and hysterically funny demonstration of his stand-up abilities. It also helped cement his place as a favorite of fellow comedians like Whoopi Goldberg and John Mulaney.

Reviews

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 660 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Brilliant Conscience Comedian!

    by Nick on 9/20/23Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre - Mableton

    Truly a treat! Earthquake and Donnell presented hilarious new material that kept the crowd engaged and laughing!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    A little underwhelmed…..

    by Chris on 9/20/23Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre - Mableton

    Let me start by saying I love Earthquake as a comedian. However, I was a little surprised that the other entertainers (Spencer, Jr, and Rawlings) stole the show. I laughed until I cried with them! I’m not sure if Quake was tired or not feeling well, but his energy was so low and he didn’t deliver the way I thought he would.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Deserves a better venue

    by DaRon Jackson on 9/20/23Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre - Mableton

    Earthquake and Donnell Rawlings were extremely funny and a great show. But the venue, Mapleton amphitheater, was trash.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Hilarious

    by Ant on 9/7/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    Couldn't have had a better host........ Joe & Earthquake!!!!!!!! What A Show!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent

    by MWATSON555 on 9/5/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    The show was great! The music before the show was on point. Joe from the DMV Zone was funny and set the stage. Earthquake came out & did his thing. My spouse and I had a great time!!!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    He had me laughing at every other joke.

    by Kay on 9/5/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    Thoroughly enjoyed the show. Love MGM's shows. This is the second show that I saw there. The first one was Ru Paul's Drag Race.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Earthquake was legendary as said

    by Bake on 9/5/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    Earthquake was funny from the jump. He delivered 100%. Ticket prices were also lowest I've seen at MGM for anybody. Joe Claire was good too.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Earthquake is the Truth

    by S Thomas on 9/5/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    What a show! Earthquake did an amazing job, I am still laughing at his jokes days later.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    EARTHQUAKE, BEST I SEEN IN A LONG TIME!!!

    by Comedy Fan on 9/4/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    Earthquake and Joe Clair were funny as hell!!! Joe got the show rolling and Quake brought it home. 2 Washingtonians performing for their hometown fans and giving 1 HELL of a show!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Cheers to a Funny Weekend!!!

    by 99 Problems but Laughter ain’t 1 on 9/4/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    We Loved both the opening act Mr. Funnyman Joe Clare and the main event Earthquake!!! Laughed all my issues away…thank you both!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best Show EVER!!

    by Life Coach DeeDee on 9/4/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    I LOVED the show!! Joe Clair did the opening and he was hilarious!! But that EARTHQUAKE OMG!! He was phenomenal!!! I love his comedy and him!!! He’s the bomb!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Earthquake Show

    by Peabo on 9/4/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    Joe Clair set the stage as the "FireStarter"for Earthquake to take the stage. From the beginning of Earthquake's hilarious lines to the ending, he was on track! He had me crackN up! Can't wait to see him again!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Earthquake

    by Cola on 9/4/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    I laughed from the moment Earthquake walked on stage. The show was SOLD OUT & the parking lot proved it. I would see him again & again. #HandsDown

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The absolute funniest

    by Joy on 9/4/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    I attended emory university in the early 90s and was a fan of earthquake since his comedy club days in atlanta ga. However, this earthquake has honed in on his craft to the tune of in my opinion the absolute funniest relateable to real life situations turned into jokes comedian on the planet‼️ proud of you earthquake💛

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    A Must See Show

    by L. White on 9/4/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    Earthquake never fails. This show was phenomenal. Joe Claire- I didn’t think he was going to be funny at all. He made me out of a liar- he was great. Both together was one of the best comedy show. Great seats at the MGM.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best Comedian Ever!!

    by Valetta on 9/4/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    Haven't laughed like that in ages!! Earthquake always delivers..wish we could see him more often in the DMV area. Always worth it..legendary!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent loved it fro. Beginning to end

    by Brina on 9/4/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    I laughed so hard ihad tears. Everybody laughed from beginning to end

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Funny and Educational

    by Dr. Dave Williams PhD (retired SE WMATA Metro operator) on 9/4/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    The show was hilarious. He also spread some knowledge about wills and trust and how folk these days buy expensive an purse(pocky book) but when they transition, family member has to open a Go Fund Me page asking for donations for funeral expenses. My wife after retiring 38 yrs Federal govt sells life insurance etc, so when he touched on the subject we totally agreed. Just wish she could have passed out some business cards....lol... The show was awesome and I had the opportunity to take a picture with EQ while we were waiting(for a table) to dine at Ginger asian restaurant -before the show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Mrs

    by Karen on 9/4/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    Earthquake was hilarious! He out on an awesome show with new materials. When it was over I wanted to rewind to see it again. He had me in stitches, I mean I could not stop laughing. He’s truly a humble celebrity and I’m glad he came home and showed out.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    It was great

    by Crip on 9/4/23The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National Harbor

    The show was great. Earthquake was very funny. Just being there at the MGM was great. Earthquake was great from start to finish.