Comedians
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Iliza Shlesinger: Free Nights & Weekends
Comedy Works Entertainment presents Iliza Shlesinger: Free Nights & Weekends live at the Paramount Theatre! Iliza Shlesinger has cemented herself as one of the world’s premiere stand-up comedians. In March 2025, Shlesinger released her 7th special, Iliza Shlesinger: A Different Animal, globally on Amazon Prime Video. An explosive and relentlessly funny hour, Iliza covers everything from shower sex, ugly wives and the ideal man to the truth about the ONE thing no woman wants as nothing is off limits. The special was filmed this past fall at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City. To date, Shlesinger has six Netflix specials including her 2022’s Hot Forever. Her other Netflix specials include Unveiled, War Paint, Freezing Hot, Confirmed Kills, and Elder Millennial. In 2019, Shlesinger released Iliza Shlesinger: Over & Over, her “fan-u-mentary,” which gave fans an inside look into what goes into the making of one of her specials. This behind the scenes showcased many elements of Shlesinger’s creative process and was a tribute to a fan base who show their loyalty by creating their own Iliza inspired swag to wear to her shows. In addition to her stand-up, Iliza has appeared on the big and small screen. She recently wrote and will star in the upcoming romantic dramedy Chasing Summer directed by award-winning filmmaker Josephine Decker. After losing both her job and boyfriend, Jamie retreats to her small Texas hometown where friends and flings from a fateful high school summer turn her life upside down. The filmed premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival to an overwhelming amount of rave reviews. Iliza also wrote, executive produced, and starred in the romantic comedy film, Good On Paper, which was based on Iliza’s own dating experience, and is streaming on Netflix. Shlesinger also starred opposite Mark Wahlberg in Netflix’s Spenser Confidential, directed by Peter Berg. In 2023, She played Shay Marigold in the popular MAX series, The Righteous Gemstones. In 2020, she co-starred along with Shia Labeouf and Vanessa Kirby in the indie feature Pieces of a Woman and premiered The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show on Netflix. In 2018, she co-starred in Instant Family, starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne. Her other credits include Hulu’s Dollface and Amazon Prime’s Bosch. In 2023, Iliza released her latest & second book All Things Aside: Absolutely Correct Opinions, a collection of hilarious and insightful essays about the exasperating issues of everyday life. In 2017, she released Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity (Hachette Book Group) a subversively funny collection of essays and observations on a confident woman's approach to friendship, singlehood, and relationships. On her podcast AIA: Ask Iliza Anything, Iliza offers up her unique perspective to listeners, answering their questions on virtually any topic.
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Improper Exposé
Join us for this NEW dirty comedy showcase! A Comedy Works original. A little bit naughty, slightly lewd, mildly off- color, hardly vulgar, kind of risqué, considerably mischievous, marginally blue and insignificantly steamy… a handful of hardly noticeable bawdy comics doing their more or less filthy material. FOR IMMATURE AUDIENCES ONLY
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Interrogation: True Crime Stories
Part Kill Tony, part This Is Not Happening, Interrogation is a one-of-a-kind blend of true crime storytelling, quick-witted improv, and interactive crowd participation — unlike anything else on stage. Hosted by Korey David, each show features four comedians sharing outrageous (and completely true) crime stories — things that happened to them or someone they know. But the fun doesn’t stop there. Once the stories are told, the “criminals” face live questioning from the host and the audience. Want to be part of the action? Text your own anonymous confession to our Crime Hotline during the show and hear it read live on stage. It’s weird, wild, and hilariously incriminating. Don’t miss it.
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Interrogation: True Crime Stories Halloween Edition!
Join us for Interrogation: True Crime Stories - HALLOWEEN EDITION! where laughter meets terror and every revelation could be more horrifying than the last! Korey David, and special guests, lead you on a wild storytelling journey! Denver's Most Wanted Comedians unveil their creepiest true crime stories. Each more unsettling than the last. As they confess their chilling tales, our sharp-eyed detectives interrogate them, probing for the truth behind their macabre confessions. You, as our invited guests, are included in the lurid festivities. Text us your own hellish experiences live during the show, which will be read aloud by our nefarious panel of crooked jokesters. The line between reality and nightmares are blurred, leaving you to be the true comedy detectives, if you dare... WEAR ORANGE! We encourage costumes for our criminally crazy guests, (let's see your impression of your favorite incarcerated orange clad kooks!). Please, no masks, lights, obstructive hats or weapons included in guest's costumes. October 30 line-up features John Rumery, Derrick Rush, Ben Verbeck, Elliot Woolsey and Hannah Popkin October 31 line-up features Lily Ostberg, Phillip Cano, Ricky Ramos, Sam Ellefson and Joshua Emerson Listen to Interrogation: True Crime Stories podcast on Apple Podcasts. Looking to dine before the show at the South Club on 10/31? Dine at Lucy Restaurant to get preferred seating in rows 1 - 6. Make your reservations now at LucyRestaurant.com.
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Isiah Kelly
Isiah J. Kelly is a comedian and actor whose been performing since the age of 10, coming up in the comedy world with colleagues such as comedian J.J. and Brandon T. Jackson; under the tutelage of his father and other iconic comics such as Katt Williams and Mike Epps. Now 30, Isiah has a multi-dimensional career and has performed all over the country. He’s currently on the road with comedian Lavell Crawford. His credits include: BET, Comedy Central, Showtime at the Apollo, Who’s Got Jokes (hosted by Bill Bellamy), The Tom Joyner Show, Shaq Comedy All Star Jam, Chocolate Sundaes (hosted by Tommy Davidson) on Showtime.
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ISMO
The ultimate observer, ISMO is able to make people see familiar things anew through his unique perspective. ISMO started his comedy career in his home country of Finland; becoming one of the top performing comedians. There, ISMO wrote and starred in 2 seasons of his own sitcom, ISMO, and also filmed four DVD specials from 2008 to 2016. He made his US debut in 2014 at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood where he won the title of “The Funniest Person in the World.” Now in LA, ISMO performs to sold-out crowds around the world including: US, Canada, Australia, Mexico and Europe. Ismo can be seen regularly performing in LA clubs and headlining across the US. Ismo appeared on episodes of NBC’s Bring The Funny. He teamed up with Merriam Webster to release a digital comedy series of videos roasting the English language. He’s also appeared on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly, and became the first Finnish Comedian to perform on Conan in 2018. Ismo’s clip from Conan has become one of the most viewed late-night sets with over 70 million views. Catch ISMO hosting New Year's Eve on Dec 31, 2022! Click HERE! Please review our ticket resale policy.
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J. B. Smoove
JB Smoove stars as Leon on HBO's hit show Curb Your Enthusiasm, but his talents shine not only as an actor. For years, he has entertained audiences all over the world with his unique brand of comedic funk as both a writer and a stand-up comic. He has starred alongside Chris Rock in The Chris Rock Show and alongside Adam Sandler in Mr. Deeds. He was a longtime writer for Saturday Night Live, where he was regularly featured in sketches. Other appearances include Cedric the Entertainer Presents, Jamie Foxx Presents: Laffapalooza, and Late Night With Conan O’Brien. This summer, he will be performing back-to-back shows at Bonnaroo Music Festival’s Comedy Theater.
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Jack Whitehall
Jack Whitehall is a multifaceted British actor and comedian. Most recently, Whitehall finished shooting Disney’s Jungle Cruise, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and due for release in 2020. He will star in the film as ‘George MacGregor’ opposite Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson. Upcoming, Jack will next be seen on screen co-starring in Amazon Prime’s Good Omens, which launches in May 2019. He was recently featured in Disney’s Nutcracker and The Four Realms. Jack can currently be seen on Netflix in both his special, Jack Whitehall: At Large, as well as the second season of Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father. Jack’s additional credits include Garry Marshall’s Mother’s Day opposite Jason Sudeikis, Kate Hudson, Jennifer Aniston and Julia Roberts, BBC’s Decline and Fall opposite Eva Longoria, and Bad Education. Please review our ticket resale policy.
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Jackie Kashian
VIP tickets include reserved seating in rows 7 & 8! (behind Lucy Restaurant preferred seating in rows 1 - 6). Jackie Kashian is a stand-up comedian who has been seen on After Midnight, Conan, The Late Late Show with James Corden, HBO, and Netflix. Her current tiny comedy special Looking Back was shot from a Mazda 6 in reverse. She’s the star of five comedy specials and albums including , one of Decider’s 10 best stand-up specials of the year. Jackie hosts two iconic podcasts: The Dork Forest, where she interviews guests about their obsessions, and The Jackie and Laurie Show, which she co-hosts with Laurie Kilmartin about women working in comedy. You can read her writing in The Comedy Film Nerds Guide to Movies. She's currently sharing 966 square feet with her husband, mom-in-law, two chihuahua mix doggos, and a cat. She’s working on a new genre of standup comedy: Positive Mother-In-Law Jokes and will record and film a new special in the new year. Looking to dine before the show? Dine at Lucy Restaurant to get preferred seating in rows 1 - 6. Make your reservations now at LucyRestaurant.com.
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Jade Catta-Preta
Jade Catta-Preta is a Brazilian-born comic and actress. She has hosted the iconic E! Network show The Soup and is now the host of Hulu’s brand new hit dating show Hotties. As a stand-up, Jade performs all over the country both in English and Portuguese and can be seen regularly at comedy clubs in LA and New York. She was a series regular on Manhattan Love Story (ABC), and has recurred on American Housewife (ABC), Future Man (Hulu), Those Who Can't (TruTv), The Joey Mac Project (PopTV) and Californication (Showtime). She has guest starred in numerous television shows including Life in Pieces (CBS), Modern Family (NBC) and 2 Broke Girls (CBS). On the reality front, Jade was a series regular on Girl Code (MTV), Punk’D (MTV), Ladylike (MTV), Flashback Friday (VH1), Greatest Ever (TruTV), and competed on Comedy Knockout (TruTV) and The Funny Dance Show (E!). She has appeared on @midnight (Comedy Central), Daily Pop (E!) and has guest judged on Cooking with Cannabis (Netflix) Jade has also been in over 40 national commercials. Looking to dine before the show? Dine at Lucy Restaurant. Make your reservations now at LucyRestaurant.com. Please review our ticket resale policy.