Acclaimed actor and comedian Cedric the Entertainer will jump-start Florida Blue Florida Classic weekend as only he can with a hilarious headlining set at the inaugural Florida Classic Weekend Kickoff on Thursday, Nov. 16. This must-see show, featuring one of The Original Kings of Comedy, begins at 7:15 p.m. in the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets start at $50 and can be purchased through the Dr. Phillips Center box office, at DrPhillipsCenter.org or alongside Battle of the Bands and game tickets as part of a Florida Blue Florida Classic "Weekend Pass" at FloridaClassic.org.