Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp (That 70’s Show) are returning back to multi-camera comedy! Nate Bargatze has enlisted the help of Smith and Rupp to play lead roles opposite the comedian. The show, based on Nate’s life, follows him and his wife (Katie Aselton) transitioning from life in hectic Los Angeles to quiet Tennessee to raise his family. The Red and Kitty Foreman actors will play Bargatze’s dad and mom in the ABC pilot. This will be Bargatze’s first time as a leading man in a series and Smith and Rupp’s first time together since wrapping That 70’s Show. The pilot will be directed by University of Colorado Boulder alum Drew Goddard, who has written, directed, and produced many notable TV series and movies. Hopefully the pilot airs on ABC soon, but until then, don’t miss Nate Bargatze live in Denver September 7th, 2019 at the Paramount Theatre! Get tickets here.
If you have seen Vinnie Montez on a Comedy Works stage then you know what a funny guy he is. You probably also know that he is a dedicated Boulder cop. This interesting combination of a cop by day and a comic at night caught the eye of our local 9News team. This feature story goes into what makes Vinnie who he is and how he copes with all that life throws his way. Check out the report and be sure see him live because his enigmatic and infectious positivity is unparalleled!
The Hollywood Reporter recently polled comedy industry insiders to produce the second annual list of the 40 Most Powerful people in the comedy space for 2019. The list included both comedians and executives that have made a large contribution to the comedy scene this year. People named on this year’s list include Sacha Baron Cohen (Who Is America?), Ellen DeGeneres (The Ellen Show), and John Mulaney (Stand-up Comedian). The criteria for the list included the ability to generate laughs, growing TV/film viewership, and providing live comedic events to billions of fans in arenas across the country.
Chris Distefano had an interesting childhood to say the the least. Most people never get to meet a penguin in their lifetime let alone in a Brooklyn basement. Everyone has an odd uncle but Chris Distefano wins the oddest uncle award. Roasting and storytelling at its finest! Watch the clip because you will not believe it unless you hear it from Chris. Also you will learn how to deal with mob.
A comedy event is the only way to describe a newDave Chappelle special. On Monday, August 26th the G.O.A.T. returns to Netflix! With no press or advertising, he surprised the world by releasing a trailer (hilariously narrated by Morgan Freeman) only a week and a half before release. The one-hour special, fittingly titled Sticks & Stones, will be Dave’s most boundary pushing special yet!
The newest coming-of-age film, Good Boys, has topped the weekend box office charts, estimated to bring in over $20M . This hilarious comedy follows the story of three twelve year old boys as they get ready to attend their first “real” party. It was produced by comedic legend Seth Rogen and his partner, Evan Goldberg , and has received positive reviews from Rotten Tomatoes with an 80% approval rating. Despite being rated-R, the film has also been deemed the biggest original comedy opening of 2019 . It stars Wonder‘s Jacob Tremblay, Saturday Night Live‘s Will Forte, and Lil Rel Howery. Check out the official film trailer from Universal Pictures below!
Have you seen Brad Williams’ hour special, Daddy Issues? Have you ever wonder how this material came to be and what makes this hour so special and heartfelt to Brad? When Brad was on The Honeydew with Ryan Sickler, Brad explains the origin story behind the hour and the emotions that went along with it. It is truly a touching story and we are glad Comedy Works was here when Brad needed it the most.
If you have been in Denver and thought to yourself…”there is nothing to do” , then you are sorely mistaken! Denver.org is not only a great spot to find activities to do in Denver, they have also provided Denverites with an amazing web series called Comedians Doing Stuff. Janae Burris has tried her hand at conducting the Colorado Symphony. Sam Tallent has visited a local brewery. Christie Buchele learned about street art. Everything that makes Denver such a unique place to live is featured on this series plus it showcases the incredibly talented comedy scene we have right at here in our own backyard! Check it out!
Patriot Act touches on issues that face society today in a fun and educational way. It is filmed in front of a live studio audience, which makes it feel like a live stand up show. The difference here is that Hasan Minjah does a segment called “Deep Cuts”. Basically this series show the parts of the filming that does make it to the final cut of the episode. It gives Hasan a chance to engage with the audience and answer personal, silly, and sometimes serious questions about the world we are living in. The questions he answers during this part are submitted by an audience member. The crowd gets the chance to interact with Hasan on a personal level and helps with the overall atmosphere of the show in general. Sometimes they even get some comedian friends to stop by and talk like Phoebe Robinson, Desus and Mero. You never know what is going to be discussed but you know it will be entertaining. Hasan says “This is my favorite part of the show!” Check all the episode at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE6linSnhLs377HnPjCNKbSezvRjLHg0k
On episode three of 2 Bears 1 Cave, the newest podcast from #ThiccBoys Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer, the pair talk about a show they pitched that didn’t make it on television. The show, Buzzed, was a cash cab style game show where random people were picked up from a bar on a party bus and drank while trying to win money. Contestants would party and drink with Bert, while playing ridiculous games written by Tom. As you can imagine, the games escalated and became something the two would never expect. We may never get to see the show but enjoy this clip of them describing the craziness that Comedy Central wouldn’t air. Click here to see more episodes of 2 Bears 1 Cave and don’t miss Tom Segura in Denver on September 28th, 2019!
