Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square Announces Upcoming Guests and Schedule

Upcoming performances at Comedy Works Include:

Charlie Murphy

September 25 - 27
Friday 8pm & 10pm $32
Saturday 8:30pm & 10:30pm $32
Sunday 7:00pm $32
Charlie Murphy is not a newcomer. He's been on this journey for 17 years, working with actors such as Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Eddie Murphy, Danny Aiello, Vanessa Williams, Rip Torn, Peter Falk, Redd Fox, Angela Bassett, Wesley Snipes, Jamie Foxx, Samuel Jackson and Sammy Davis, Jr. However, Murphy became a household name when he joined the cast of the three-time Emmy-nominatEd Chappelle's Show creating 'Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories."

Greg Behrendt

October 23 - 24
Friday 8pm & 10:00pm $26
Saturday 6:30pm, 8:30pm & 10:30pm $26
Comedian Greg Behrendt was a consultant for three consecutive seasons on Sex and the City. His best-selling book He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys was recently released as a major motion picture. His acclaimed stand-up comedy has been seen on HBO, Comedy Central Presents, The Tonight Show, Late Show with David Letterman, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Greg also hosted the self-titled The Greg Behrendt Show for Sony Pictures Television. The show featured Behrendt's signature humor and advice when it comes to all kinds of relationships. He also signed on with ABC to create a primetime reality show called Greg Behrendt's Wake-Up Call, along with his debut DVD Greg Behrendt is Uncool followed by his comedy CD Uncool.

Brad Upton

November 19 - 22
Thursday 8pm $14
Friday 8pm & 10:00pm $22
Saturday 6:30pm, 8:30pm, & 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.

Coming Up This Week:

Finesse Mitchell

September 10 - 12
Thursday 8:00pm $14
Friday 8:00pm & 10:00pm $22
Saturday 6:30pm, 8:30pm, & 10:30pm $22
Comedian, actor, author and Essence Magazine columnist Finesse Mitchell got his first big break when he was asked to be a featured player on the hit NBC sketch comedy Saturday Night Live, and eventually joined the cast in 2005. Long before that, Finesse was making an impact in the world of stand-up comedy with his hilarious takes on life and love garnering sold-out performances across the country. Since leaving the cast of SNL, Finesse has been making people laugh out loud with his witty sense of humor, showmanship and smooth Southern charm. He's been seen on the big screen in the movies Who's Your Caddy?, The Comebacks and Mad Money and as an expert on love and relationships on shows including The Today Show, TYRA, The Early Show, The Tom Joyner Morning Show and The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet. His comedic performances have been featured on NBC's Late Friday, The Late Show with Craig Kilborn, BET's Comic View and Comedy Central. Finesse is the 2008 recipient of the African-American Literary Award for Best Comedy Book, for his best-selling novel, Your Girlfriends Only Know So Much (Simon Spotlight 2007) a humorous guide on dating advice for women.

For more information please visit www.comedyworks.com.

 

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