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South Park Premiere Trashing Trump and Paramount Breaks Records

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jul 31, 2025

Despite the White House's statement that the show hasn't been relevant in twenty years, the season 27 premiere brought in 5.9 million viewers.

Hot Dog! South Park Coney Island Gets a Boost From Series Premiere

By Gil Asakawa

Jul 30, 2025

"People were dressed up like Cartman, wearing the Cartman beanie. We also had people in inflatable South Park costumes."

Want to Know the Real Kyle Mooney? Listen Up

By Paul Anderson

Jul 29, 2025

Kyle Mooney discusses his debut album The Real Me ahead of his show at the Bluebird Theater this Wednesday, July 30.

RISE Comedy Festival Returns For Fourth Year With Biggest Lineup Yet

By Toni Tresca

Jul 21, 2025

RISE Comedy Fest brings over 150 performers from across the country for a stand-up competition and a variety of improv shows.

"Weird Al" Yankovich performed to a sold-out Red Rocks crowd for his Bigger & Weirder Tour on June 24, 2025

Weird Al Rocked Red Rocks With a Night of Parody, Polka and Pure Joy: Photos

By Brandon Johnson

Jun 25, 2025

The parody singer brought new songs and old hits to the venue, which was completely sold out.

A comedian speaks into a microphone onstage.

Boulder Comedy Festival Returns This Week With Big Laughs and a Bigger Purpose

By Toni Tresca

Jun 23, 2025

The fifth annual Boulder Comedy Festival brings inclusive comedy to Boulder County with 37 performers and a mission to uplift all voices.

Denver Comic Pat Treuer’s New Book Explores Failing Big and Starting Over

By Toni Tresca

Jun 19, 2025

"The decision to write this book wasn't driven by a wild success story, but rather by failure."

A comedian performs on stage at Comedy Works.

25 Years of Laughs: Inside Comedy Works’ Iconic New Faces Contest

By Toni Tresca

Jun 11, 2025

Colorado’s summer showdown features 168 comics battling for laughs, glory and a $1,500 prize.

Big-Name Comedians Ali Wong and Jonathan Van Ness Coming to Denver

By Kristen Fiore

May 8, 2025

Big names in comedy are headed for the mic in Denver.

Inside Drag at Meow Wolf Turns Emotions Into Unforgettable Art

By Toni Tresca

Apr 30, 2025

The House of L’Whor explores adult emotions in a dazzling, immersive drag parody of Inside Out at Meow Wolf on May 1.

The Greatest Comedy Show in the World is a Chaotic, Local Variety Show

By Toni Tresca

Apr 24, 2025

Every fourth Saturday of the month, sketches, standup and surprise acts light up Rise Comedy with original Colorado comedy.

2025 Film on the Rocks: Millennials, This One's for You

By Kristen Fiore

Apr 21, 2025

Shrek 2, Legally Blonde and Pirates of the Caribbean are on deck this year.

A person poses with green smoke around them.

Stoned Twelfth Night Brings Queer Joy and Cannabis to Shakespeare

By Toni Tresca

Apr 3, 2025

Bowls with the Bard’s latest high concept? A stoned, gay take on Shakespeare's funniest love story at the Coffee Joint.

Thick Skin at Comedy Works Delivers Raunchy "R" Rated Fun Every Monday

By Toni Tresca

Mar 27, 2025

This weekly show pits seasoned pros and daring newcomers in a rapid-fire comedy competition.

The Yuk Stops Here: Professor Phelyx's Live Comedy Tuesdays Get an April Encore

By Toni Tresca

Mar 26, 2025

"My hometown, Denver, deserves a true culture again, and however small, I hope to play a role in its restoration.”

Fear, Tears and Unexpected Laughter Collide in This Live Show

By Toni Tresca

Mar 21, 2025

Life: A Delightful Show About Fear and Grief uses comedy, poetry and storytelling to tackle life's hardest moments.

A man dressed in red shorts and a blue shirt stands in a rustic old building.

Local Comedian Produces Netflix's First All-Native Lineup in Documentary, Now Starring in Finding the Funny

By Toni Tresca

Mar 19, 2025

Joshua Emerson is highlighting Native storytelling in Bad Indian and Finding the Funny.

After 21 Years in Comedy, Adam Cayton-Holland's Standup Is Still Standing

By Jason Heller

Mar 18, 2025

The Denver comic's new special is a love letter to the local scene that inspired him — and that he inspired in return.

People on stage performing in front of a projection screen that reads, "Why do I always wake up just before the sex part of a dream is about to happen?"

Good Session at Comedy Works Blends Therapy and Humor

By Toni Tresca

Mar 17, 2025

A hilarious, interactive comedy show where audience members share their deepest secrets anonymously for comedians to riff on.

Louis C.K. Announces Colorado Tour Dates

By Westword Staff

Feb 27, 2025

The six-time Emmy Award winner is back from the #MeToo backlash.

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ICE Uses South Park Image in Recruiting Post

Denver Comedian Josh Blue Releases Memoir

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ICE Uses South Park Image in Recruiting Post

Denver Comedian Josh Blue Releases Memoir

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