Comedy Works Downtown at Larimer Square Announces Their Show Calendar
By: Gabrielle Sierra Nov. 12, 2009
SHOW CALENDAR - Larimer Square
January 15 - 17
Friday 8pm & 10pm $28
Saturday 6:30, 8:30, and 10:30 pm $28
Sunday 7pm $22 Bruce Bruce is a name synonymous with keeping audiences rolling with laughter thanks to his captivating improv skills and larger than life comedic style. He is well known to audiences from his two-year stint of the host of BET's Comic View as well as the host of BET's Coming to the Stage. He has starred in multiple comedy specials, including his own Comedy Central Presents: Bruce Bruce special, which he then followed with an Urban Works Entertainment release of his one-hour comedy special DVD Bruce Bruce Live. Bruce Bruce Live went on to earn a nomination for "Outstanding DVD Release" at the 2005 BET Comedy Awards. On the big screen, Bruce has created crazy characters like the "Lime Pimp" in Hair Show starring Mo'Nique, and "Dewayne" the lovable security guard in The Wash starring Snoop Dog and Dr Dre. Bruce can currently be seen in the Lions Gate feature film Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector. Bruce also makes a cameo in the HBO Films feature Idlewild starring Andre Benjamin and Antoine Patton (of Outkast). In addition to touring nationally with his standup and appearing in films, Bruce Bruce can also add author to his list of credits. Bruce recently released his first book Baby James Brown, and autobiography with hilarious stories from his childhood. You can also catch Bruce in the national "Stand-Up for Flavor" TV campaign for Popeye's Chick & Biscuits, for which Bruce is also a spokesman. Bruce's bigger than life personality has transcended his personality onto the music video scene as well. He has made guest appearances in videos with Ludacris and the Ying Yang Twins.
January 22 - 24
Friday 8pm & 10pm $23
Saturday 8:30pm & 10:30 $23
Sunday 7pm $15 Jennifer Coolidge is probably the most well known MILF in movies. It's Stifler's Mom from American Pie! She is also known for supporting roles in other films, including Hilary Duff's stepmother in A Cinderella Story, Paulette, the manicurist in Legally Blonde and its sequel, and the voice of Aunt Fanny in the animated feature Robots. She has played comic parts in the improv mockumentaries Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and For Your Consideration. Jennifer also appeared in the films Date Movie and Epic Movie. Coolidge had a regular role in the NBC sitcom Joey as well as originally starring in an episode of Friends in its final season. She was a regular on She TV and also has appeared on According to Jim, Sex and the City, and Frasier. Coolidge also appeared in the kiddie comedy Slappy and the Stinkers and as Adam Sandler's wife's friend in the comedy film Click. Coolidge made one of her first appearances in the Seinfeld episode The Masseuse. She also had a recurring role on King of the Hill. She also guest starred on an episode of Top Chef. Most recently, Coolidge appeared on Thank God You're Here and The Closer, on TNT. She guest starred on The Secret Life of the American Teenager and also starred in Living Proof, a Lifetime movie.
This Week
November 13 - 14
Friday 8 & 10:00pm $20
Saturday 6:30, 8:30, & 10:30pm $20
Ben Roy is one of the up-and-coming comics that has Denver talking. Fast-paced, witty, and opinionated, he is poised to take the entertainment industry by storm with his unique blend of rant, sarcastic, observational, and high-energy humor. Ben is also a member of Wrist Deep Productions; hosts of the wildly popular and controversial show 'Los Comicos Super Hilariosos'. He has been a finalist in several local and national competitions, was selected to perform at the Boston Comedy Festival.
Upcoming Shows
November 19 - 22
Thursday 8pm $14
Friday 8 & 10:00pm $22
Saturday 6:30, 8:30, & 10:30pm $22
Sunday 7:00pm $14 Brad is a past winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and appeared recently at Caesar's Palace as part of the HBO Comedy Festival. This Seattle veteran will be making his first ever tour of Australia in October and his new CD entitled, Smart Guy, Stupid World is available on iTunes. Brad has been seen in concert with Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Johnny Mathis, The Smothers Brothers, Joan Rivers, Rodney Dangerfield and Lewis Black. The Seattle Times said, "Brad Upton has mastered the nearly impossible task of appealing to people from the ages of 18 to 80." Working smart, clean and fast, Brad puts his foot to the floor as soon as he hits the stage and never lets up--he is a crowd favorite wherever he appears.
Greg Warren
November 25th & 27th-29th
Wednesday 8:00pm $12
Friday 8:00 & 10:00pm $20
Saturday 6:30, 8:30, & 10:30pm $20
Sunday 7:00pm $12 Greg Warren, most recently seen on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, has been building a strong fan base around the country with his act inspired by stories from his Midwestern upbringing. Greg attracts a diverse audience, performing on networks such as BET as a finalist on Coming to the Stage and Country Music Television's Comedy Stage. Greg is also a favorite on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show, which led him to tour theaters across the country with the Friends of Bob and Tom Comedy Tour.
Greg was invited to the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, where Greg performed as one of their featured New Faces of Comedy. He has also been seen on Comedy Central's Premium Blend.
Kevin Pollak
December 4 - 5
Friday 8:00 & 10:00pm $36
Saturday 6:30, 8:30 &10:30pm $36 Kevin Pollak has captured the attention of audiences worldwide with his range of both dramatic and comedic roles. Over the past two decades, he has appeared in over sixty films, as well as countless television projects, and has established himself as one of the few stand-up comedians to have a successful dramatic film career. In addition to his acting talents, he has also proven himself as both a writer and producer. Pollak co-starred with James Caan and Mira Sorvino in Streetwater and will be seen starring with Katheryn Winnick in Choose, an Indie thriller, as well as co-starring opposite Luke Wilson, Gabriel Macht and Giavonni Ribisi in Middle Men. Pollak also co-starred in films like Numb, Picture This, Tortured, Oti, A Few Good Men, Grumpy Old Men, Grumpier Old Men, The Usual Suspects, Casino, The Whole Ten Yards, End of Days, Hostage, and many more! As a stand up, after appearing in two of his own HBO Stand-Up Comedy Specials, Kevin was recently named by Comedy Central as one of the Top 100 Comedians of all Time.
Natasha Leggero
December 9 - 13
Wednesday 8:00pm $15
Thursday 8:00pm $15
Friday 8:00 & 10pm $25
Saturday 8:30 & 10:30pm $25
Sunday 7:00pm $15 For the past six years, Natasha has performed stand-up all over the country and abroad. Her TV stand-up performances include appearances on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, The Comedy Factory on Dutch television, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Natasha has played various deviants in her three-year recurring stint on Comedy Central's Reno 911 and also recurred on Fox's 'Til Death. She has starred in recent pilots for ABC (Pulling), NBC (Comedy Colosseum), and Comedy Central (Gay Robot), and was also the star of the MTV hit series The 70's House. She has guest starred on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Samantha Who, Worst Week, and The Sarah Silverman Program. You can also see her in the movie He's Just Not That Into You and as a regular panelist on E!'s Chelsea Lately. Natasha is currently developing her own starring vehicle with VH1.
Reno Collier
December 16 - 20
Wednesday 8:00pm $15
Thursday 8:00pm $15
Friday 8:00 & 10pm $25
Saturday 6:30, 8:30 & 10:30pm $25
Sunday 7:00pm $15 A former P.E. teacher, West Virginia native Reno Collier has endeared himself to a wide range of audiences from college students to church softball teams. With a contagious laugh and friendly, almost intoxicating demeanor, Reno's observations often find him recalling mishaps of his West Virginia cousins, his Scottish heritage, unruly in-laws and alien abductions. Reno's past TV credits include NBC's Late Friday, Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, The Martin Short Show, VH-1's The List, and Comedy Central Presents. He can currently be heard during his weekly call-ins to the Blue Collar Comedy Channel on Sirius Satellite Radio.
Josh Blue
December 26
Saturday 6:30, 8:30 & 10:30pm $22 Josh Blue is one of the most unique and dynamic comedians of this generation. He possesses the rare ability to motivate, inspire, & entertain, while never losing sight of the primary objective of making people laugh. Prior to his Last Comic Standing win, Josh Blue appeared as a guest star on Comedy Central's Mind of Mencia and was featured on Fox, CBS, ABC, and MSNBC. He became the first comedian to perform stand-up on The Ellen Degeneres Show, was named Best Winning Reality Show Guest for his appearance on Live with Regis and Kelly, and made a standout appearance on Comics Unleashed. He became the first comic to debut his stand-up special on the big screen when 7 More Days was shown in theatres across the country prior to release. "Not only is Josh Blue America's funniest comedian, he's breaking down barriers for people with disabilities," said Stephen Bennett, President and CEO of United Cerebral Palsy, "'he has shown millions of Americans that people with disabilities can live without limits." A portion of the proceeds go to the National Sports Center for the Disabled. Founded in 1970, the National Sports Center for the Disabled's mission is to positively impact the lives of people with any physical or mental challenge through quality adaptive recreation programs in over 20 sports.
Billy D. Washington
December 30-31, January 2 - 3
Wednesday 8pm $15
Thursday NEW YEAR'S EVE
6:00pm $25 all ages show (PG-13)
8:00pm $30
10:00pm $55-$65 includes midnight buffet, champagne toast, & party favors.
Saturday 6:30, 8:30 & 10:30pm $25
Sunday 7pm $15 "Talent, talented and more talent" is how the CBS news series 48 hours has described Billy D. Washington. Billy is a witty, philosophical, piano-playing comedian, who works as a nationally recognized headliner. Billy is not only talented musically, he possesses an incredible ability to create cleverly constructed jokes and improvise obscure audience situations. After an hour of this poetic and intelligent banter, people often wonder why they haven't heard more of him. He is quietly one of the most sought after comedians in the country, if you don't believe it...ask Ms. Aretha Franklin. Billy has been most recently featured on Comedy Central's Premium Blend and has had numerous television appearances including HBO, Fox, NBC, CBS.
DON'T MISS
Roy vs. Roy
November 12th
Thursday 8pm $12
The lush and the liability ... Two shows, two big mouths ... Chuck Roy has had guest-starring appearances on top television series such as Will & Grace and 3rd Rock From The Sun. He has established himself as a favorite warm-up performer for the Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn, and is currently the star of Chuck's Crop Report, which is a regular feature on 106.7 KBPI. Ben Roy is one of the up-and-coming comics that has Denver talking. Fast-paced, witty, and opinionated, he is poised to take the entertainment industry by storm with his unique blend of rant, sarcastic, observational, and high-energy humor. He was recently featured in the book 'Mock Stars: Indie Comedy and the Dangerously Funny'. These two big mouths together in one night ... don't miss them as they tear each other apart!
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald
November 18th
Wednesday 8:00pm $12
You may know Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald as the star of Animal Planet's Emergency Vets, but there is much more to him than what has been seen on television. In addition to his duties as a full-time veterinarian, Dr Fitzgerald has also been performing stand-up comedy on an almost nightly basis since 1986. His rapid paced, one-liner style, combined with his ability to entertain without offending, have made him a highly requested act at clubs, colleges and corporate events throughout the country.
Dennis Regan
December 2nd, 3rd & 6th
Various Dates/Times/Prices
Dennis Regan has been living the bizarre and quirky life of a road comic, spending some nights taking a spin in a stretch limousine, while spending others watching the spin cycle at the local laundromat. Audiences all over the country have experienced his comedy, from nightclubs and cruise ships to colleges and corporations. Dennis Regan is a stand-up comedian from Florida who regularly tours with his brother Brian Regan. He became one of the hosts on the Comedy Central show Short Attention Span Theater along with his brother Brian. He also does voice-overs for cartoons and video games and wrote one episode of The King of Queens. His television credits include the Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, A&E's Evening at the Improv, and Showtime, among others.
Open Mic Night
Every Tuesday Night in October & November
Tuesday 8pm $10
Looking for a place to try your chops at stand-up? Comedy Works is the place every Tuesday night. Every comedian that's out there making a living at making us all laugh started out on a night just like this. Perhaps you have heard of Roseanne Barr? She started her career on our stage at Open Mic Night! The show starts at 8pm. On any given Tuesday night you will see a plethora of new and professional talent working on their act. It's a great night out for the comedians and the audience itself. Due to the popularity, interested participants must sign-up in advance. If you would like to perform, please call our Open Mic hotline at 303.477.7844
Steve McGrew
December 27th
Sunday 7:00pm $15
You know him from the KYGO morning show where he is part of the team that has won THREE CMA awards for Best Morning Show Personalities in the Country, but did you know that Steve "Mudflap" McGrew is also one of the country's top stand-up comedians? Seen most recently on Comedy Central's Jeff Foxworthy Roast and in his own Comedy Central Presents special in which he received a standing ovation. Steve also was recently just featured on CMT's 20 Most Redneck Moments. Steve consistently delivers hilarious high-energy performances that leave audiences begging for more.
Tickets for Comedy Works are on-sale now at comedyworks.com, 303.595.3637, or in person at the Comedy Works box office open 10am - 6pm Mon-Fri. Tickets are subject to a service and handling fee. Two drink or food item minimum in the club. Comedy Works is 21 and up with a valid photo ID.
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