Star of 'The Ms. Pat Show' on BET will perform at Live! Casino & Hotel
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The star of 'The Miss Pat Show' on BET+ will perform live in Bossier City.
Patricia Williams, widely known as 'Ms. Pat,' will entertain guests at Live! Casino and Resort with her comedic talent. Williams stars in the critically acclaimed sitcom 'The Ms. Pat Show,' which is executive-produced by Lee Daniels. The show is inspired by Williams' real-life journey from an inner-city drug dealer to a suburban mom. It also features notable actors and comedians such as Tami Roman and J. Bernard Calloway, along with guest appearances from Tommy Davidson and Janet Hubert.
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Amid the success of the hit BET show, Williams signed a multigenre overall deal under which she will produce, write, and perform in various projects, both scripted and unscripted, across BET's streaming platform. In addition to her deal, Williams also hosts 'Ms. Pat Settles It!' This reality-based show features Williams judging real civil suits and delivering verdicts. She also voices one of the characters in BET's animated show, 'Lil Kev.'
You can see Williams perform at Live! Casino & Hotel on July 12 this summer. You must be 21 or older to attend. To purchase your tickets, visit axs.com.
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