From Comedy Works to the Oscars: Troy Walker finds jokes in the journey By John Wenzel March 16, 2026 at 12:28 p.m. The Emmy-nominated Denver comic, now in L.A., has been writing for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" since...
Things to do around Denver: A jazzy Nutcracker, ‘Simpsons’ legend in Aspen and more By John Wenzel December 24, 2025 at 7:19 a.m. Plus stand-up from Denver crusher Josh Blue at Comedy Works downtown
Backstage in Denver’s best green rooms: Red Rocks, the Ogden, more By John Wenzel May 7, 2024 at 7:11 a.m. Couches, tables, mirrors and mini-fridges are available to performers as they wait backstage, do interviews,...
Nick Swardson apologizes after getting booted from Beaver Creek stage; has Denver dates this week By John Wenzel March 6, 2024 at 10:36 a.m. The "Reno 911!" comedian acted bizarrely and was escorted off stage, according to videos.
Things to do this week: Boulder Farmers Markets; the music of Selena; Disney’s LGBTQ pride By John Wenzel March 30, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. Best Bets for the week of Friday, March 31, through Thursday, April 6
To do this weekend in Denver: Free books, Grateful Dead jazz, MLK Day and more By John Wenzel January 12, 2023 at 8:35 a.m. Free events from Hex Publishers at the Tattered Cover Colfax, and RedLine Contemporary Art Center,...
Sarah Silverman will kick off national theater tour at Denver’s tiny Comedy Works in January By John Wenzel December 7, 2022 at 4:12 p.m. Denver's modest Comedy Works club is again asserting its national dominance by launching Sarah Silverman's...
Dave Chappelle hits Denver (once again) with last-minute, surprise shows at Comedy Works By John Wenzel October 13, 2022 at 11:43 a.m. Mega-comic Dave Chappelle today will perform another round of surprise, last-minute shows at Comedy Works'...
Dave Chappelle announces last-minute, surprise shows at Denver’s Comedy Works By John Wenzel April 6, 2022 at 12:24 p.m. Mega-comic Dave Chappelle will play a half-dozen shows at Comedy Works' 500-seat downtown location, April...
Denver’s desperately needed 2022 comedy revival is here, and not a moment too soon By John Wenzel April 4, 2022 at 5:00 a.m. Colorado's comedy scene is back in 2022 with big shows and festivals. But is it...