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Comedian Don Barnhart to Launch World Tour for the Troops this Fall

By: Sep. 11, 2014
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Beginning fall 2014, stand up comedian Don Barnhart is bringing even laughter to the troops stationed around the world.

Funnyman, Don Barnhart will once again head out overseas in a world tour for the troops serving as both producer and performer. Barnhart's world tour begins in late September with visits to the Middle East and Asia.

The multi-talented comedian just wrapped up production on the new film, Tribute To Fluffy where he plays a sarcastic, bitter and road weary comedian, which is nowhere near his true persona. Barnhart, not being one to stay idle was headlining Brad Garrett's Comedy Club at The MGM Grand Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV in between scenes in the movie.

Barnhart's stand up is often compared to a young George Carlin, as he combines well-written, topical material and delivers it with a fast paced, high energy and animated improvisational flair that keeps audiences of all ages howling with laughter and coming back for more.

Don is one of the busiest comedians working today. He is an accomplished actor, writer and director with numerous television and film credits and is also a favorite headliner at the top comedy clubs across the country.

Don is the author of the upcoming book, Comedy 101 and stars in the documentary, Finding The Funny with Brad Garrett, Louie Anderson and Wendy Liebman from America's Got Talent. He is also in preproduction on the film, Freeloader that he wrote and will star in.

Freeloader is the story of a returning Vet that ends up homeless on the streets of Vegas and becomes the Robin Hood of the disenfranchised. "I have to get in shape for the film", said Barnhart in a recent interview. He continued, "And I mean military shape. My wife is thrilled that I may actually have a six pac on my belly and not in the fridge."

Barnhart's first stop in the middle east will feature comedian Slade Ham from XM/Sirius who is currently in production on The Whiskey Brothers Stand Up Special based on their widely successful and popular podcast. From there, Don will head back to Vegas to pick up comedy legend and long time friend George Wallace and head to Asia for more shows.

Barnhart was recently named "Best Bet" by the Las Vegas Review/Journal and his company, Don Barnhart Entertainment is independently producing shows for the military as well as working with Armed Forces Entertainment to bring as much comedy to the troops as possible.

For more information or to set up interviews, please check out Barnhart's website at: http://www.DonBarnhart.com




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