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SUMMARY:Valley Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Valley Comedy Showcase\nKick off Aspen Laugh Festival 2025 with the Valley Comedy Showcase in The Vault at the Wheeler! Hosted by the hilarious Sarah Sanders and Julie Gillespie\, the showcase will feature five outstanding comics from our local community\, each bringing their unique style and wit to the stage. \nPrepare for an unforgettable evening of laughter and camaraderie as these talented comedians serve up quick wit\, punchy jokes\, and plenty of good vibes. The Valley Comedy Showcase is more than just a warm-up—it’s a celebration of the vibrant local comedy scene\, setting the perfect tone for the rest of the festival. Don’t miss this opportunity to support homegrown talent and start the festival on a high note with a night that promises endless laughs and great energy! \nPresented in partnership with The Collective Snowmass \n \nFeatured comedians:\nSarah Sanders\, Director of Events in Base Village and recently crowned Ms.Snowmass. Sarah has been in the valley comedy scene for over eight years. Creator of The Collective’s Snowmass Live Comedy Series and Snowmass’s summer comedy festival Comedy WKND. She has been performing comedy for the last four years and has fallen in love with being on stage in addition to producing. When she is not on stage you can find her curating tons of events for Snowmass or enjoying the mountains. \nJulie Gillespie\, an Austin native turned Roaring Fork Valley local\, has spent more than a decade making friends\, cracking jokes\, and pretending she’s a billionaire. A natural entertainer\, she recently dove into the local comedy scene\, bringing her big personality\, sharp wit\, and questionable life choices to the stage. \nGarrett Hall\, winner of the 2023 Colorado Comedy Competition\, Hall cut his teeth in comedy on the Vegas strip and has been performing comedy across the states for the last seven years. His TV credits include Viceland\, CMT and VetTV. A former veteran\, and athlete he now takes to the stage to share his humor with the world. \nMiller Ford is a local comedy fixture. He is a founding member of Consensual Improv and Co-Founder of valley comedy series Patio Night Live. \nRyan Honey spent nearly 20 years in Los Angeles as an actor\, writer\, producer\, and comedian. He was part of Conan O’Brien’s sketch team for ‘Conan’ from 2012 to 2016\, made numerous appearances on film and TV\, and produced feature films that sold to Warner Brothers and Lionsgate. Currently\, Ryan runs TACAW\, a net-zero performing arts center that brings world-class performances to the Roaring Fork Valley. He regularly performs with Consensual Improv and has recently opened for Rory Scoval\, Noah Gardenswartz\, and Dino Archie as a stand-up.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/valley-comedy-showcase/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Stand-Up
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SUMMARY:Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour
DESCRIPTION:With over two decades of experience\, Tom Papa stands out as one of the nation’s most beloved comedic voices. Known for his relatable humor and keen observations\, Tom has had six highly acclaimed stand-up specials\, including his latest Netflix hit “Home Free”. In this special\, filmed at the iconic Warner Theatre in Washington\, D.C.\, he hilariously navigates life as an empty-nester\, tackling the absurdity of everyday experiences. Other celebrated specials like “You’re Doing Great!” and “Human Mule” have solidified his place in comedy\, with two of his specials directed by the legendary Rob Zombie. \nBeyond the stage\, Tom is a multifaceted entertainer. He’s authored three comedic books\, with his latest\, “We’re All In This Together…So Make Some Room”\, aiming to unite us through humor. He also hosts the insightful “Breaking Bread with Tom Papa” podcast and co-hosts the Netflix radio show “What A Joke With Papa And Fortune” on SiriusXM. Fans will recognize him from film roles in “The Informant and Analyze That”\, and his Emmy-winning collaboration on HBO’s “Behind the Candelabra”. \nGet Ready for Tom Papa’s “Grateful Bread Tour” as he brings laughter and heartwarming stories to the stage.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/tom-papa/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Stand-Up
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SUMMARY:Aspen Laugh Festival - Reggie Watts
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a mind-bending finale as Reggie Watts\, the internationally renowned Musician/Comedian/Writer/Actor\, takes center stage to close the Aspen Laugh Festival 2024. Widely recognized for his role as the bandleader on CBS’s “The Late Late Show with James Corden\,” Watts seamlessly blurs the lines between music and comedy\, delivering 100% improvised performances that leave audiences in awe. \nRecently making waves as the DJ at the 2021 Emmy Awards\, Watts continues to push boundaries. His first Netflix special\, “Spatial\,” received massive critical acclaim\, with The New York Times hailing it as “a giddy rush of escapist nonsense\,” and dubbing Watts “the most influential absurdist in comedy today.” A solo performer with a unique musical/comedy fusion\, Watts has led sold-out headlining tours in the U.S. and Europe\, gracing stages at renowned festivals such as Bonnaroo\, SXSW\, and Just For Laughs. \nIn 2020\, Watts launched his content app\, WattsApp\, providing a techno-savvy glimpse into his life and work. The app features original content\, including the show “Droneversations\,” where he interviews guests filmed by drones. Watts’ comedic journey began with his debut special\, “Why Shit So Crazy?” on Comedy Central Records\, followed by the critically acclaimed “Reggie Watts: A Live At Central Park.” His memoir\, “Great Falls\, MT\,” published by Penguin’s Tiny Reparations imprint\, adds another dimension to Watts’ multifaceted career. \nBorn in Germany\, raised in Montana\, and currently residing in Los Angeles\, Reggie Watts promises a finale that transcends the ordinary—a fitting end to the laughter-filled celebration at the Aspen Laugh Festival. \n\nOpener \nChris Turner is a British comedian and freestyle rapper\, with over 40 million views on YouTube thanks to his jaw-dropping improvisational talent. Chris is the first comedian to ever have performed with Cirque Du Soleil in Las Vegas\, while his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert earned him a rapturous standing ovation. A regular headline act at New York’s world famous Comedy Cellar\, Chris’ shows combine freestyle rap\, musical comedy\, and stand-up for a unique and unmissable live experience that must be seen to be believed. \n“The UK’s finest freestyle rapper” –Fox Sports\n\n“A virtuoso…a hip-hop machine” –Guardian \n“Very funny\, uniquely appealing…nobody on a Vegas stage does what Chris Turner does” -Las Vegas Review-Journal
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/reggie-watts/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Stand-Up
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SUMMARY:Aspen Laugh Festival - Patti Harrison
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for laughter as Patti Harrison\, the rising star of comedy\, graces the Aspen Laugh Festival 2024 stage. Currently captivating audiences in the Sundance hit comedy “Theater Camp\,” Patti’s star continues to rise with outstanding performances in notable films like “The Lost City” and Nikole Beckwith’s “Together Together\,” earning her a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead. \nHailing from rural Ohio\, Patti made her mark in the NYC comedy scene and quickly gained recognition with her sociopathic character “Ruthie” on Hulu’s “Shrill” and appearances on popular shows like “I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson\,” “High Maintenance\,” and “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.” As a versatile talent\, she’s written for series like “Big Mouth” on Netflix and voiced characters in Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon.” \nPatti’s comedic brilliance extends to the small screen\, with current and upcoming appearances on HBO Max’s “Made for Love\,” Disney+’s “She Hulk\,” and notable film projects like Netflix’s “Electric State” and the independent film “Turn Me On.” 
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/patti-harrison/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Stand-Up
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SUMMARY:Aspen Laugh Festival - Beth Stelling
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a laughter-filled journey with Beth Stelling\, a standout comedian\, and force to be reckoned with in the comedy world. With her one-hour stand-up special\, “If You Didn’t Want Me Then\,” currently streaming on Netflix\, Beth showcases her comedic prowess and storytelling finesse. Originating from Chicago\, Beth quickly rose to prominence\, earning the title of “Best Stand-up Comedian in Chicago” by The Chicago Reader in 2010. A mere three years into her comedy career\, she became a New Face of Comedy at Montreal’s renowned Just for Laughs Festival. \nIn 2011\, Beth made a mark in Los Angeles where she seamlessly transitioned from making her late-night TV debut on “Conan” to releasing her debut album\, “Sweet Beth.” Her comedic talent caught the eye of Jimmy Kimmel\, leading to a performance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” after he witnessed her stand-up at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles. Beth’s journey continued with her Comedy Central half-hour special in Boston\, recognized as one of the “Best Stand-up Specials of 2015” by Vulture. Her Netflix special\, part of “The Standups” series\, received critical acclaim\, prompting HBO Max to feature her first-hour stand-up special\, “Girl Daddy\,” produced by Conan O’Brien and Team Coco\, earning praise from The New York Times as “The Best Debut Special of the year.” \nBeyond the stage\, Beth has showcased her versatility as a writer on various projects\, including “I Love You\, America” with Sarah Silverman and HBO’s “Crashing.” Her podcast\, “We Called Your Mom\,” co-hosted with her mom Diane\, has gained popularity on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. As a go-to hire for punch-ups on feature films\, Beth’s comedic genius extends to the big screen\, highlighted by her role as Ms. Fish on Peacock’s comedy “Rutherford Falls.”  \n\nOpener \nJanae Burris (Just For Laughs/NBC First Look) is a comedian\, actor and event host in Denver\, Colorado. In 2020\, Janae was also a house sitter\, nanny and dog walker who performed lots of Zoom comedy from the comfort of her well-lit bathroom. (It was a weird year y’all.) She is a South Los Angeles native and a California Institute of the Arts alumna. 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”. Her years growing up in one of L.A.’s most notorious neighborhoods\, combined with her training in avant garde theater make Janae’s comedy style something similar to a one-woman show\, a perfect fit for Shit Talk Tours\, which she hosts regularly at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver.  \nShe 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. Janae is a 2019 Just For Laughs New Face. She is a “Pro” on the coveted regulars list at Comedy Works in Denver as well as the 2016 Comedy Works New Faces Champ. She has showcased at NACA West\, Midwest and Central. She is a founding member of Pussy Bros\, her stand up comedy girl gang with Christie Buchele and Rachel Weeks\, who made their television debut on NBC’s First Look. (Ok\, technically her first TV appearance was on Family Feud where she lost her shot at $10\, 000 because what they don’t tell you on FF is that the real feud is between you and your own damn family.)
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/beth-stelling/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Stand-Up
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SUMMARY:Aspen Laugh Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Wheeler Opera House is tickled to unveil the highly anticipated Aspen Laugh Festival 2024 lineup!  From sidesplitting anecdotes to clever wit\, this festival promises an unforgettable experience that transcends boundaries and speaks to a diverse audience. At the Wheeler\, we believe in the power of laughter as the best medicine\, and this lineup is a testament to the joyous tradition of comedy that has graced our historic venue since its opening in April 1889 with a hilarious production of “A King’s Fool.” \nWhile humor reverberates through our halls year-round\, February 21 through 24 holds a special place in our hearts as we present the Aspen Laugh Festival. Featuring the comedic brilliance of Patton Oswalt\, Beth Stelling\, Patti Harrison\, and Reggie Watts\, this lineup is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone and leave you laughing in the aisles. \nFestival Pass includes entry and general admission seating for each festival headline event. \n 
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-laugh-festival-pass/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Stand-Up
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SUMMARY:Aspen Laugh Festival - Patton Oswalt
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for a comedic feast as the Aspen Laugh Festival 2024 kicks off with the one and only Patton Oswalt. With an illustrious career spanning across comedy specials\, television\, and film\, Oswalt continues to leave an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. His recent Netflix special\, “We All Scream\,” not only marked his directorial debut but also earned him a Grammy® nomination\, adding to his impressive accolades. Oswalt’s versatile talent extends to the big screen\, with standout performances in films like “Young Adult\,” for which he received a Critics Choice Award nomination\, and “Big Fan\,” earning him critical acclaim and a Gotham Award nomination. \nIn the realm of television\, Oswalt has graced audiences with memorable roles on iconic shows such as “Parks and Recreation\,” earning him a TV Critics Choice Award\, and “The King of Queens\,” where he played ‘Spence’ for nine seasons. His voice work in animations\, including ‘Remy’ in Pixar’s Oscar® winner “Ratatouille” and ‘Max’ in “The Secret Life of Pets 2\,” has solidified him as a sought-after talent in the industry. Oswalt’s comedic prowess has not gone unnoticed\, with multiple Grammy and Emmy® nominations\, including a win for ‘Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special’ for his sixth comedy special\, “Talking for Clapping.”  \n\nOpener \nOrlando Leyba is a Dominican American actor and stand-up comedian who connects with all audiences through his unique life experience and perspective and undeniable likability. Orlando has become a regular at comedy festivals and touring nationwide at clubs throughout the U.S and Canada. Most recently\, Orlando was featured in NBC’s BRING THE FUNNY. His HBO stand-up special ORLANDO LEBYA: ADORABLE\, premiered on HBO Latino and is now on HBO Max. In addition to touring nationwide\, Orlando recurs in truTV’s LAFF MOBB LAFF TRACKS\, both performing stand-up and acting in his re-enactment stories. He has made appearances on NBC?s THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON and was featured on HBO’s ENTRE NOS: PART 3. And he voices the role of “Wabo” alongside Will Forte and Lea Thompson in the animated feature LUIS & THE ALIENS.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/patton-oswalt/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Stand-Up
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