Laughing your way into 2010

Comedy season comes to Denver

Matt Farley

Metromix
December 29, 2009

Laughing your way into 2010

Here's a New Year's resolution for you: Laugh more. With the holidays receding in the rearview, football season winding down and little to look forward to for the next three frigid months, it's the perfect time to catch a comedy show. From Craig Ferguson to Stifler's Mom (!), both Comedy Works locations are giving Denverites plenty of ways to make hibernation fun.

Billy D. Washington

Billy D. Washington

Comedy Works - 1226 15th St. - Central Business District

Former Houston cop and longtime comedian Billy D. Washington rings out the year in Denver. Known for a cerebral style of stand-up liberally seasoned with improv, he is quietly one of the most sought-after standups in the business.

Rocky LaPorte

Rocky LaPorte

Comedy Works South at the Landmark - 5345 Landmark Pl. - Englewood

Rocky LaPorte has been touring nationally as a top-notch, in-demand and enormously popular comedy club headliner and also has his own Comedy Central special. He has appeared on several TV series such as "Cheers," "Caroline's Comedy Hour" and "The Rocky LaPorte Show." His clean observations and take on life have made him a favorite in all the top comedy clubs, corporate events and television shows. Rocky's likeability and every-man style gives him an unparalleled universal appeal that any audience can enjoy and relate to.

Kevin Nealon

Kevin Nealon

Comedy Works South at the Landmark - 5345 Landmark Pl. - Englewood

Kevin Nealon has set himself apart from other comedic performers with his unique sense of humor, dry wit, and likeable demeanor. Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC's Saturday Night Live. More recently, Nealon has received critical acclaim for his role in the Showtime series "Weeds"

Craig Ferguson

Craig Ferguson

Comedy Works - 1226 15th St. - Central Business District

In addition to hosting his late-night show and performing stand-up comedy, Ferguson has written two books: "Between the Bridge and the River" and "American on Purpose," an autobiography.

Rob Schneider

Rob Schneider

Comedy Works South at the Landmark - 5345 Landmark Pl. - Englewood

"Deuce Bigalow" fans rejoice: Rob Schneider is coming to town. Taking a break from movies for a rare standup appearance, Schneider aims to take his goofy-ass style of comedy straight to the people.

Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge

Comedy Works - 1226 15th St. - Central Business District

Jennifer "Stifler's Mom" Coolidge is probably the best-known MILF in movies. She is also known for supporting roles in other films, including Hilary Duff's stepmother in "A Cinderella Story, Paulette," the manicurist in "Legally Blonde" and its sequel and the voice of Aunt Fanny in the animated feature "Robots." She has also played comic parts in the improv mockumentaries "Best in Show," "A Mighty Wind," and "For Your Consideration."

Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers

Comedy Works South at the Landmark - 5345 Landmark Pl. - Englewood

Joan Rivers is a comedic legend. Her credits include "The Joan Rivers Show," "The Joan Rivers Position," "The Late Show," "The Tonight Show," "Comedy All-Stars with Joan Rivers" and "Comedy Central's Roast of Joan Rivers," among many more. Joan was most recently seen winning "Celebrity Apprentice" on NBC.

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