Comedians
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Ben Roy Presents Almost Famous
Denver pro and favorite Ben Roy presents, Almost Famous Showcase! With slightly less fanfare than the birth of a star in space, come watch a display of emerging comedic supernovas! Comedians still on the rise take to the stage in pursuit of their full potential! Be a part of the laughter and watch the journey as comics further improve upon their already meteoric rises in the world of comedy! Eight of Denver's brightest young stars showcasing their Comedic prowess! Featuring on 9/2; Andres Becerril, Austin Black, Jack Comstock, Nic Dean, Mitch Jones, Phil Corridor, Kate McLachlan and Sam Ellefson! Do yourself a favor and witness the birth of a star!
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Ben Schwartz & Friends
Comedy Works Entertainment presents Ben Schwartz & Friends Ben Schwartz brings some of his friends on stage to create a totally improvised show. Nothing is prepared beforehand, every word is made up on the spot, creating a unique comedy experience for every city. Ben Schwartz & Friends continues to sell out venues around the world, including Radio City Music Hall and the Eventim Apollo in England. Ben can be seen starring in the recent Universal Pictures’ horror comedy RENFIELD, released in April of this year. You can also catch him starring opposite Kevin Hart and John Cena in DIE HART 2: DIE HARTER, the second season of Roku’s hit action comedy. Ben has leading roles in Lord & Miller’s AppleTV+ miniseries THE AFTERPARTY, as well as the second season of Greg Daniels and Steve Carell’s Netflix series SPACE FORCE, in which he stars opposite stars Carell and John Malkovich. Ben is also the voice of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG in both the original and sequel films for Paramount. Previous credits include the Disney feature FLORA AND ULYSSES, based on the popular novel, the indie feature STANDING UP, FALLING DOWN for which Ben received rave reviews for his lead performance opposite Billy Crystal; NIGHT SCHOOL opposite Kevin Hart for Universal; HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, written and directed by Jared Stern for Netflix; THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU directed by Shawn Levy, and many others. Ben starred opposite Don Cheadle & Kristen Bell in the Showtime comedy series HOUSE OF LIES and acted alongside Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, and Aziz Ansari as Jean Ralphio on PARKS & RECREATION. He co-created and stars in three improv specials on Netflix entitled MIDDLEDITCH & SCHWARTZ and has lent his voice to various animated shows such as Ducktales and Rise of the TMNT. As a writer, Ben has published four books and written television shows and movies for many major studios.
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Ben Schwartz & Friends Tour
Comedy Works Entertainment presents Ben Schwartz & Friends LIVE at the Buell Theatre! Ben Schwartz brings some of his friends on stage to create a totally improvised show. Nothing is prepared beforehand, every word is made up on the spot, creating a unique comedy experience for every city. Ben Schwartz & Friends continues to sell out venues around the world, including Radio City Music Hall and the Eventim Apollo in England. Having appeared in a wide range of projects over the course of his career, Ben Schwartz has continued to deliver impressive, compelling performances in both film and television and has secured himself a distinctive place in Hollywood. But his career began and continues to be driven by live comedy performances. He has three long form improv specials on Netflix- Middleditch and Schwartz and currently tours his latest improv show Ben Schwartz and Friends around the world, most recently selling out the Sydney Opera House, Radio City Music Hall and Royal Albert Hall. Ben is an Emmy-Award winning writer, actor, and comedian. He is set to return as the voice of Sonic in the highly-anticipated film SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 4, in theaters in 2027. The first three Sonic films have grossed over 1 billion dollars for Paramount, making it one of the most successful franchises in the storied studio’s history. Ben has appeared in the movies Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice alongside Vince Vaughn, Renfield with Nicholas Cage, Nicholas Hoult and Awkwafina, This is Where I Leave You alongside Jason Bateman, Adam Driver, Jane Fonda, Tina Fey, just to name a few. On the TV side, Ben can be seen in the first season of Lord Miller’s AppleTV+ series THE AFTERPARTY and he starred in the Greg Daniels Netflix series SPACE FORCE, opposite Steve Carell and John Malkovich. Ben also starred opposite Don Cheadle & Kristen Bell in the Showtime comedy series HOUSE OF LIES and acted alongside Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt and Aziz Ansari as Jean Ralphio on PARKS & RECREATION. Additionally, he has lent his voice to various animated shows such as DUCKTALES and RISE OF THE TMNT.
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Bengt Washburn
Originally from Utah, Bengt grew up the youngest son in a large Mormon family. Bengt has appeared on Comedy Central‘s Live at Gotham, the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and on Conan on TBS. He has performed in forty states, on four continents, at the 2002 Winter Olympics and in Canada. Bengt won the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competition in 2001. He has since been invited to perform at the Boston Comedy Festival, the Vancouver International Comedy Festival and the Aspen Laff Festival where his performance was broadcast live on XMSirius Radio. Bengt has three comedy CDs and one Comedy DVD. He‘s been on the Bob and Tom Morning Show, NPR and PRI. In real life Bengt is described as ditzy and logistically impaired, but his act is described as intelligent, accessible, insightful, original and hilarious.
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Bert Kreischer
VIP tickets include priority seating in the first five rows! Comedian, Actor, Podcaster Bert Kreischer’s career has evolved from being Rolling Stone Magazine’s "Number One Partier in the Nation [rollingstone.com]," to one of the top grossing stand-up comics in the business, to the star of a major motion picture, The Machine, from Sony Pictures. According to Forbes, Kreischer has been hailed as, “one of the best storytellers of his generation, seamlessly and sincerely sharing anecdotes about his family and fatherhood while proving that there’s a way to take his [party-boy] antics into middle-age.” Last March, Kreischer released his highly anticipated 5th stand-up special, Razzle Dazzle, the follow up to his previous stand-up specials, Secret Time, The Machine, and Hey Big Boy, which are currently streaming on Netflix. Razzle Dazzle was a hit for Netflix, garnering critical praise and reaching their top 10 most watched list with over 8.3 million total views. This July, Kreischer is shooting his 6th Netflix special in his hometown of Tampa, FL and all six shows sold out within a day. Kreischer starred in and produced the 2023 Sony Pictures film, The Machine, based on his signature stand-up set recounting his true experience with Russian mobsters while on a booze-soaked college trip. The Machine immediately launched into Netflix’s Global Top 10 Films list upon its premiere later that year on the streamer. Kreischer’s second annual Fully Loaded Comedy Festival hit sixteen of the most iconic ballparks and arenas across the country during the summer of 2023, and he took his festival to sea with the Fully Loaded at Sea Cruise this past October. The highly anticipated event sold out in just a few days. Kreischer recently announced the third annual Fully Loaded Comedy Festival which kicks off this summer. In addition to being named, “one of the US’s top stand-ups over the past decade,” by The Guardian, Kreischer is a world-renowned podcaster hosting Bertcast, with over 600 episodes, and 2 Bears 1 Cave with Tom Segura, which consistently charts in the top 10 comedy podcasts worldwide. Kreischer also created, hosts, and produces the YouTube cooking show, Something’s Burning, which has earned over 26.2M views. On social media, Kreischer boasts impressive numbers totaling 12.2M fans across all platforms, and 223.9M total views on his YouTube channel alone. In 2022, he founded Berty Boy Productions [bertyboyproductions.com], the production home to the entire video and podcast solar system that orbits Kreischer, his friends and colleagues, and the Fully Loaded Comedy brand.
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Beth Stelling
VIP tickets include Priority Seating in the first five rows! Beth Stelling is a comedian, writer and actress based in Los Angeles. Her new Netflix special “If You Didn’t Want Me Then” topped every ‘Best of 2023’ list. Her half-hour special is also on Netflix in the first season of The Standups. Conan O'Brien produced Beth’s previous hour special for HBO Max called “Girl Daddy.” Beth has been a writer for the following television series: Rick and Morty, Strange Planet, The Last O.G., I Love You America with Sarah Silverman, Another Period and Crashing on HBO. She’s a sought-after punch-up writer for feature films following her success as an on-set writer for the Universal hit, Good Boys. She has guest starred on Amazon’s Red Oaks, Corporate on Comedy Central, and she played Ms. Fish on the Peacock comedy Rutherford Falls.
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Big Jay Oakerson
VIP tickets include priority seating in the first six rows! Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and recognizable comedians working today. His laid-back style, masterful crowd work, and unfiltered dirty delivery have made him a standout for over two decades. A constant touring headliner, he has performed at major festivals including Moontower, SkankFest (which he helps produce), Just for Laughs Montreal multiple times, Netflix Is a Joke Fest, and the Gathering of the Juggalos. He continues to sell out clubs and theaters across North America with his interactive sets. Jay co-hosts the long-running daily radio show The Bonfire with Robert Kelly on SiriusXM’s Faction Talk (Channel 103), the hit new podcast Story Warz with Luis J. Gomez, and Legion of Skanks with Luis J. Gomez and Ari Shaffir. On television, he has appeared on The Roast of Kevin Hart on Netflix, This Is Not Happening, Comedy Underground with Dave Attell, FX’s Louie, Inside Amy Schumer, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and more. His specials include Live at Webster Hall (2016), The Degenerates (Netflix, 2018), Dog Belly (full hour executive produced by Ari Shaffir, streaming on YouTube), and the 2025 two-part crowd work special Them/They (available on YouTube, as an audio album, and on vinyl). He has also released multiple albums, including An American Storyteller and the Crowd Work Sessions series. Big Jay’s comedy is raw, interactive, and relentlessly funny—whether through personal storytelling or turning audience members into co-stars. Catch him on tour or streaming his latest work.
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Bil Dwyer
Bil Dwyer is often recognized from VH1’s highly rated I Love the… series and for hosting such shows as BattleBots, Extreme Dodgeball, I’ve Got a Secret, That 70’s House, Dirty Rotten Cheater, Ultimate Fan League and more. Bil starred in his own half-hour Comedy Central Presents special, appeared on The Tonight Show and The Late Late Show, and was a finalist in season four of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. His takes on marriage, kids and family are hip and sardonic, and yet beneath lies a certain odd sweetness. Bil’s acting credits include guest spots on Loot, Parks and Recreation, The Middle, Space Force, Children’s Hospital, and a recurring role on Hot in Cleveland as Valerie Bertinelli’s ex-husband. Looking to dine before the show? Dine at Lucy Restaurant. Make your reservations now at LucyRestaurant.com. Please review our ticket resale policy.
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Bill Bellamy
A favorite in the world of comedy over the last decade, comedian and actor Bill Bellamy serves as host of NBC's Last Comic Standing. He headlined the new season of Def Comedy Jam, and starred in the romantic television comedy Getting Played, the drama series Fastlane, and in the sitcom Men, Women & Dogs. On the big screen, his credits include Any Given Sunday with Al Pacino, Love Stinks, Love Jones, and How to be a Player.
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Bill Engvall
Bill Engvall is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country. Recently, Bill launched his weekly podcast My 2 Cents with PodcastOne which offers his funny, thought-provoking and unique perspective on just about everything. Bill’s new comedy special Just Sell Him For Parts is currently available on VUDU streaming services. Bill can be seen in the holiday movie Wish for Christmas and starring in thriller The Neighbor. Bill was a contestant on season 17 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, and as a fan favorite, he made it to the finals. Bill lent his voice to the animated comedy series Bounty Hunters, which aired on CMT. He previously starred in, and executive produced, the TBS sitcom The Bill Engvall Show. Bill was part of the enormously successful Blue Collar Comedy concert films, which sold over 9 million units and received a Grammy nomination. He also starred on the WB’s hit sketch comedy show Blue Collar TV and in several solo specials for Comedy Central. In 2012 he reunited with Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy on the Them Idiots Whirled Tour, which aired as a special on CMT. Bill’s first album, Here’s Your Sign, is certified platinum and held the #1 position on the Billboard Comedy Chart for 15 straight weeks. His second album, Dorkfish, also debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Comedy Chart, as did his subsequent comedy albums. Bill has written several books, including his 2007 autobiography Bill Engvall –Just A Guy.