Tag: comedy
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Stage acts to catch around Colorado Springs this week
“WE’RE ALL DOING GREAT AND OTHER LIES”: A stand-up show that blends raw honesty with big laughs takes over Loonees Comedy Corner. The night features headliner AJ Finney alongside a lineup of comics tackling topics such as mental health, addiction and the chaos of everyday life. The show leans into real stories while delivering plenty…
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Jeff Dunham’s ‘Artificial Intelligence’ tour lands in Colorado Springs
Walter has opinions. Peanut has energy. Achmed the Dead Terrorist has threats, and Bubba J always has a beer, or at least he’s always wishing he did. Multiple voices, multiple personalities, and somehow, they all come from one man. Jeff Dunham, the longtime comedian and ventriloquist, will bring his “Artificial Intelligence” tour to the Broadmoor…
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Q&A with David Koechner: ‘The Office’ and ‘Anchorman’ star set for Colorado Springs show
A self-centered 1970s sports broadcaster in “Anchorman.” The obnoxious menace of a co-worker in “The Office.” And the chaotic, unpredictable uncle in “Hannah Montana.” Those are just a few of the larger-than-life personalities brought to the screen by actor and comedian David Koechner, who’s made a career out of playing the loudest character in the…
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Temple Shalom class examines the history of Jewish humor
By Steve RabeyReligion Correspondent For a century, American Jews have had an outsized role in American comedy. From Groucho Marx to Jerry Seinfeld, Jackie Mason to Jon Stewart, Joan Rivers to Gilda Radner, and Jerry Lewis to Seth Rogen, Jews have used jest to make fun of both themselves and the world, and to keep…
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Jim Breuer brings ‘Find The Funny’ tour to Colorado Springs
Before comedian Jim Breuer ever sold out theaters, he was screaming about bugs. In 1985, at an open mic night in New York’s Long Island, a freshly graduated high schooler stepped onto the stage at Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown, imitating why people shriek when they spot a crawling intruder and setting the foundation for…
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Valentine’s specials, comedy and dance take top billing on Colorado Springs stages this weekend
BEN ROY LIVE!: Known for his sharp wit and irreverent humor, comedian Ben Roy writes and stars in TruTV’s original series “Those Who Can’t,” with his first streaming special, “Hyena,” now available on 800 Pound Gorilla Media, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday, Loonees Comedy Corner, 1305 N. Academy Blvd., $12; looneescc.com. ‘THE CONVERSATION SERIES: STITCHING…
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Must-see stage performances coming to Colorado Springs
KEVIN CASEY WHITE LIVE!: The comedian is known for his unhinged, sharp-edged humor and almost always sporting a beanie. White recently won Best Stand-Up Special at the 2025 Comedy Film Festival in Austin, Texas, for his debut special “Harangue.” 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Loonees Comedy Corner, 1305 N. Academy…
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Claude Stuart to bring fast-paced, high-energy laughs to Loonees in Colorado Springs
Claude Stuart’s comedy career started on-air, in secret. As an unpaid intern for his college radio station, he wasn’t supposed to appear on the broadcast. But the DJ thought he was funny, so they devised a plan. “Why don’t you go across the hall, call on the back line. Just call as some weirdo. The…
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Claude Stuart to bring fast-paced, high-energy laughs to Loonees
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Claude Stuart’s comedy career started on-air, in secret. As an unpaid intern for his college radio station, he wasn’t supposed to appear on the broadcast. But the DJ thought he was funny, so they devised a plan. “Why don’t you go across the hall, call…