Sheryl Underwood is returning to the stage with the kind of presence that commands attention. From May 22 to May 25, she’ll headline The Mix & Mingle Tour at the Punchline Comedy Lounge in Southfield. This four-night, six-show run marks a significant return to her comedy foundation after more than a decade as the longest-serving co-host on CBS’s The Talk.
The tour is Underwood’s own creation—crafted not only to entertain, but to reconnect with the audiences who knew her long before daytime TV. Comedy is where she first built her name. Her timing, honesty, and ability to balance humor with hard truths made her one of the most distinct voices in stand-up. Now, she’s bringing that same energy back, this time shaped by everything she’s learned over the years.
Detroit has always made room for comedy—but not just for the laughs. For us, humor’s been a way to speak freely when everything else tried to silence us. From neighborhood bars to Black-owned lounges, comedy has been woven into the soul of the city. It’s been where folks gather to hear the truth—uncut and uncensored. In the Black community, comedians don’t just tell jokes. They testify. They walk through what we survive and still manage to make us laugh about it.
This city has built its own circuit of comics who understand what it means to carry both the weight and the wit of our experiences. Whether it’s joking about the bus running late or reflecting on politics, our comedy has always been rooted in honesty. That’s why Sheryl Underwood’s return matters here. She’s not performing for laughs—she’s performing for the people.
Before the TV cameras, before The Talk, Sheryl was on the road. A Black woman holding her own in rooms where she had to be sharper, faster, and more grounded than the rest. Her rise wasn’t handed to her—she earned it show after show. She was the first woman to host BET’s Comic View and became the first female finalist in the Miller Lite Comedy Search. Her style blends everyday truth with the kind of delivery that hits home for folks who’ve lived it.
Even while sitting at the The Talk table for 14 years, she didn’t soften her edges. She used that platform to bring conversations about race, mental health, and Black culture into homes across the country—without ever minimizing who she is. Now that she’s back on stage, she’s bringing all of that experience with her. Not polished for TV, not curated for comfort—just Sheryl, grounded and intentional.
That’s why The Mix & Mingle Tour fits so well in Southfield. Because here, audiences still respect the art. They still want to hear something real. And Sheryl knows how to give it to them.
Her set will cover topics like love, dating, and current events—delivered with insight, humor, and a clarity that only experience can offer. The Mix & Mingle Tour creates space for comedy that’s rooted in real-life moments. And Detroit is showing up for it.
She won’t be alone onstage. Comedians Kyle Early and Mike Washington will also bring their voices to the tour. Early is known for his quick-witted takes on modern life, while Washington, a respected comic and Air Force veteran, adds a steady, thoughtful rhythm that speaks across generations. Together, the lineup is built to connect with a broad audience without losing the intimacy of storytelling that resonates.
The Punchline Comedy Lounge is the right fit for this kind of show. Located in Southfield, it’s a space that has long supported local and national Black comedic talent. It’s small enough to feel personal, and storied enough to know that when someone like Sheryl Underwood steps into the room, something meaningful is happening.
After years of reaching national audiences from a talk show studio, Underwood’s return to live performance allows her to engage directly with the people. The Mix & Mingle Tour is designed for that kind of exchange—one that’s more grounded, more present, and more community-focused.
For Detroit, this isn’t just a comedy show—it’s a weekend of connection. With six shows across four nights, audiences will have multiple chances to experience a lineup that brings both laughter and reflection. Tickets are expected to move quickly.
Sheryl Underwood has always understood the importance of the platform she holds. From early stand-up stages to national television, she’s used her voice to inform, entertain, and challenge. This tour brings her back to where that voice began—live, direct, and in full.
May 22 through May 25, at the Punchline Comedy Lounge, she returns—not as a guest, but as the headliner of her own creation.