Comedians
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Matteo Lane & Bob The Drag Queen
Comedy Works Entertainment presents Matteo Lane & Bob The Drag Queen LIVE at the Paramount Theatre in Denver! MATTEO LANE is a multifaceted talent known for his unique blend of stand-up comedy, musical prowess and artistic versatility. Hailing from Chicago, Lane's first international tour “The Al Dente Tour” hit over 100 markets and sold over 100,000 tickets. His sharp wit and vibrant storytelling have continued in his “Can’t Stop Talking Tour,” which culminated at Radio City Music Hall and a stand up special with Hulu. Lane is now in the midst of his third international tour, We Gotta Catch Up. He also released a cookbook "Your Pasta Sucks" with Chronicle Books, which hit USA Today's national bestseller's list. Previously named as one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” and described by Advocate as “bold and unflinchingly genuine,” Lane has over 4.5 million followers across social media. His special “Hair Plugs & Heartache” and the fan favorite “The Advice Special,” have each garnered millions of views on Youtube. On screen, his credits include ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST, as well as MOLLI & MAX IN THE FUTURE, UPGRADED and MAINTENANCE REQUIRED. Matteo can also be seen in Netflix’s all-queer stand-up special “Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution” and the JOAN RIVERS TRIBUTE on NBC/Peacock. Fluent in five languages and with a singing range of six octaves, Matteo lived in Italy as an oil painter and classically trained opera singer before starting his comedy career. Non-binary comic/actor Caldwell Tidicue, or “Bob The Drag Queen" on your 'For You' page, describes himself as “hilarious, beautiful, talented and...humble.” We can blame Bob’s mother for his unabashed confidence that won him the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar'' on season 8 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” as well as multiple acting roles for HBO, Netflix, Sony Tristar, MTV, and VH1. Through his work co-hosting HBO’s first unscripted show, “We’re Here,” Bob has been awarded a Peabody Award, GLAAD Media Award, and a Television Academy Honors recognition. "Sibling Rivalry", his highly-rated podcast with Monét X Change, has also won a Queerty Award as well as a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Podcast. Over the past few years, Bob has not had much down time between interviewing with Seth Meyers, Gayle King, Sherri Shepherd, Ke$ha, and NPR’s Ari Shapiro, attempting murder on third season of Peacock’s “The Traitors”, being the Master of Ceremonies for Madonna’s Celebration Tour, completing his own world comedy tour, writing a NYT Best Selling debut novel “Harriet Tubman: Live In Concert”, dropping his comedy special “This is Wild” on Hulu, and recently wrapped his first-ever starring role in a Broadway show as Harold Zeigler in Moulin Rouge at the Al Hirschfeld Theater.
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Matthew Broussard
VIP tickets include Priority Seating in rows seven and eight, (behind Lucy Preferred Seating in rows one through six)! Matthew Broussard is a disgraced financial analyst forced into stand-up comedy. The byproduct of a Cajun chemist and Jewish microbiologist, he holds a degree in computational mathematics he always manages to bring up (just did it!) and is fully aware of how douchey he looks. His comedy is heady, self-effacing, and weirdly… educational? He's performed on the Tonight Show, Conan, Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle, the Comedy Central Half Hour, and some stuff with MTV2 he doesn’t like to talk about. You can catch him in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The League, The Mindy Project, and alongside Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish in the film Here Today. He is the creator of the webcomic and puzzle app, Monday Punday. 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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Maz Jobrani
Sunday, Sept 29 is open to ages 16+. All other shows are ages 21+ (no exceptions). Maz Jobrani is a comedian and actor who performs around the world and recently released a new stand-up comedy special The Birds and The Bees that is now available for streaming on YouTube. As an actor, he was most recently seen playing the loveable "Fawz" on the CBS comedy Superior Donuts. He has made many appearances on television's most popular shows including Grey's Anatomy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Better Off Ted, Last Man Standing, and Shameless. He has also been a regular guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Maz starred as the title character in the award-winning indie comedy, Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero, a feature which he co-wrote and co-produced. He has co-starred in many additional films, including Sydney Pollack's The Interpreter, Disney's Descendants and Ice Cube's Friday After Next. Maz's other stand-up comedy specials include Immigrant, which was filmed at the prestigious Kennedy Center and is a Netflix original, as well as three additional solo specials on Showtime: Brown and Friendly, I Come In Peace, and I'm Not A Terrorist, But I've Played One On TV. Maz served as the host for the 45th International Emmy's in New York. He was a founding member of The Axis Of Evil comedy tour, which aired on Comedy Central. He is a regular panelist on NPR's Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me and has given two TED Talks. His LA Times Best Selling Book, I'm Not A Terrorist But I've Played One On TV, was published by Simon & Schuster. Maz executive produced Everything Must Change, a documentary about his sister's battle with breast cancer which is currently available on iTunes. VIP tickets available. VIP includes priority seating in the first five rows!
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MC Workshop with Janae Burris
This 3.5-hour crash course in hosting stand-up comedy shows is designed for comics who are early in their comedy journey and looking to add hosting skills to their list of tools, as well as seasoned comics hoping to expand on what they already know. The one-day workshop will focus on the expectations, key duties, and best practices for show hosts. At the end of this workshop, comics will be prepared to book MC and hosting gigs. Open to comics ages 14 and up. Limited to 15 spots per workshop. Looking for more? Start with Laugh Lab Stand Up 101 CLICK HERE to register! Or take it to the next level with Laugh Lab 2.0 CLICK HERE to register! FAQ: I want to take the class, but it’s sold out. Call the club MON-FRI, 10-6 and ask to be put on the waitlist. About Janae Burris: Janae Burris (Just For Laughs /NBC First Look) is a comedian, actor and event host in Denver, Colorado. Since moving to Colorado Janae has performed with Local Theater Co., Colorado Shakespeare Fest, The Denver Center for Performing Arts and most recently the starring role in Aurora Fox Theater’s “Queens Girl In The World”. She has opened for nationally touring comics Michael Che, Roy Wood Jr., Beth Stelling, Josh Blue and Gary Gulman to name a few. Janae has been featured at Portland’s Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival in Bloomington Ind, Telluride Blues Fest and High Plains Comedy Festival in Denver as well as headlining at Ha Ha Harvest in Portland and Aspen Laugh Fest. She is a “Pro” on the coveted regulars list at Comedy Works in Denver as well as the 2016 Comedy Works New Faces Champ. Follow Janae on social media @negativenegro– it’s not just a handle, it’s a lifestyle.
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Megan Gailey
Gailey recently made her late-night debut on The Conan O’Brien Show! Along with her late-night debut, Megan also appeared on Comedy Central's Adam DeVine's House Party and is a cast member of the MTV show Ladylike. Megan was part of the 2015 New Faces show at the Just For Laughs Festival and was a featured performer at SXSW, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and The Comedy Exposition. Gailey was featured in both Chicago Magazine and Marie Claire for her comedic risk-taking and amazing dresses. And she has finally performed alongside enough famous people that her older brothers no longer hate her! Megan works and applies makeup at a fanatical pace. She continues to search for a rich husband, just in case.
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Melissa Villaseñor
VIP tickets include priority seating in rows seven and eight, (behind Lucy Preferred Seating in rows one through six)! Melissa Villaseñor broke barriers by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member of Saturday Night Live. A comedic impressions expert, she got her start as a semifinalist on America’s Got Talent. Some of Melissa’s most memorable SNL impressions include Owen Wilson, Lady Gaga, and Dolly Parton. An accomplished voice actor, she has voiced characters on several television shows including Nickelodeon’s OK K.O.! and Rock, Paper, Scissors, and in films Toy Story 4 and Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. Melissa was a guest on Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and can be seen in Barry, Crashing, and Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, to name a few. Her multihyphenate talents range even further. Melissa hosted the 2021 Independent Spirit Awards, published a self-help journal Whoops, I’m Awesome, recorded two music albums, had a Netflix special, and creates fine art. Some of Melissa’s acknowledgements include Forbes 30 Under 30, Rolling Stone’s 50 Funniest People Right Now, and CNN’s Women in Comedy. Looking to dine before the show? Dine at Lucy Restaurant to get seating in rows 1 - 6. Make your reservations now at LucyRestaurant.com.
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Mentalpause!
Don’t just tolerate getting older, CELEBRATE IT! Laughing-Off the Middle Ages is hilarious for everyone! HOT FLASH-NEWS FLASH! Watch for our new podcast: The Twilight Moan Adventures in Dating after 50. Coming to iTunes soon! Here is a sneak preview! Join in, be a part of the show - We want to hear your dating stories and relationship advice! We gather your comment cards and share them during the show. Whether you’re in a long term relationship or looking to date, we want to hear and share your best/worst dating experiences. This MentalPause Comedy Show Features three Favorite Denver Comedians: MentalPause Co-Founder: Stephanie McHugh — You may remember her as the morning show host on KOOL 105, Nickelodeon's Funniest Mom in America, or Speed Dating. Stephanie delivers hilarious, quirky surprises around every corner. MentalPause Co-Founder: Nancy Norton — WINNER of the Boston Comedy Festival. The only woman to ever win it in the 19 years of the Boston Comedy Festival. With over 20 years of headlining experience, Nancy’s act is hilarious, fast paced and in the moment! She has been seen on A&E, Amazon Prime Video, on Evening of the Improv, Nick at Nite, and PBS in her one-woman show. MentalPause Co-Founder: Nora Lynch – Stand-up comic seen on MTV, A&E, writer for Comedy Central - Nora pulls no punches and is known for her sharp stinging wit. Please review our ticket resale policy.
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Michael Blaustein
Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour! SUNDAY'S PERFORMANCE is a FULL CROWD WORK SHOW! VIP includes priority seating located in the first six rows! Michael Blaustein is one of the fastest rising stand up comedians working today. His viral stand up comedy clips have amassed over 900 Million views across all social media platforms. He has sold out venues across the world, most recently closing out his successful 2023 tour year with over 72,000 tickets sold. When he’s not on the road, he’s co-hosting the chart-topping hit comedy podcast Stiff Socks with Trevor Wallace, which has over 70 Million downloads.