Dallas Comedian Slamuel Cunningham Announces Retirement

The longtime local stand-up comic is hanging up the microphone after 30 years on stage.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 7:45pm

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Slamuel Cunningham, a fixture on the Dallas comedy scene for over three decades, has announced his retirement from stand-up comedy. The 57-year-old comedian, known for his observational humor and social commentary, will be performing his final shows in the coming weeks before stepping away from the stage for good.

Why it matters

Cunningham's retirement marks the end of an era for the Dallas comedy community, which has long relied on his unique brand of humor to draw crowds and elevate local talent. His departure leaves a void that will be difficult to fill, as Cunningham was considered a mentor to many up-and-coming comics in the area.

The details

Cunningham first took the stage at a small open mic night in Deep Ellum in the early 1990s and quickly built a loyal following with his sharp wit and incisive takes on everyday life. Over the years, he became a regular headliner at clubs across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, earning a reputation as one of the city's most respected and influential comedians.

  • Cunningham first started performing stand-up comedy in Dallas in the early 1990s.
  • He will be performing his final shows in the coming weeks before retiring.

The players

Slamuel Cunningham

A 57-year-old comedian who has been a fixture on the Dallas comedy scene for over 30 years.

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What they’re saying

“Slamuel has been a pillar of the Dallas comedy community for as long as I can remember. His wit and insight will be sorely missed on stages across the city.”

— Jamal Watkins, Local comedian and Cunningham protégé

What’s next

Cunningham will be performing his final shows at the Hyena's Comedy Nightclub in Dallas on March 31 and April 1.

The takeaway

Slamuel Cunningham's retirement marks the end of an era for the Dallas comedy scene, as the longtime local stand-up comic hangs up the microphone after three decades of entertaining audiences with his unique brand of observational humor and social commentary.