Posts Tagged ‘ Denver comedy scene ’

Why So Serious, Ben Kronberg?

Denver-bred comedian Ben Kronberg is watching you getting ready to watch his first Comedy Central half-hour tonight. Photo by Bryce Boyer.

Denver-bred stand-up Ben Kronberg has enjoyed scattered TV appearances over the years, but none as big as his first Comedy Central half hour, which premieres June 14th.



High Plains Comedy Festival, Denver’s first all stand-up fest, to debut in August

High Plains Comedy Festival, Denver’s first all stand-up fest, to debut in August

Organizers announce plans for the High Plains Comedy Festival, Denver’s first-ever all stand-up event, for August on South Broadway.



Why So Serious, Bryan Cook?

Comedian Bryan Cook (left) looks on while another comic reads his competitive erotic fan fiction on stage.

Seattle-turned-L.A. comic Bryan Cook brings his live comedy show (and soon to be Nerdist podcast) “Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction” to Denver’s Bug Theatre on May 30.



“Those Who Can’t,” the Grawlix sitcom pilot on Amazon, reaps perhaps the best review of all

“Those Who Can’t,” the Grawlix sitcom pilot on Amazon, reaps perhaps the best review of all

“Those Who Can’t,” the Grawlix sitcom pilot on Amazon, reaps perhaps the best review of all



Watch The Grawlix comedy pilot “Those Who Can’t” from Amazon Instant Video

The members of The Grawlix comedy trio, from left, Ben Roy, Adam Cayton-Holland and Andrew Orvedahl, portray teachers at Denver's fictional Buchanan High School in the sitcom pilot "Those Who Can't."

Watch The Grawlix comedy pilot “Those Who Can’t” from Amazon Instant Video today



Comedian Kevin O’Brien kicked out of Westword’s Artopia after clashing with venue staff

Kevin O'Brien's set at Artopia ended early on Saturday night after he clashed with the staff at the Living Room. (Photo from O'Brien's Facebook)

Denver comedian Kevin O’Brien was ejected from The Living Room during his set at Westword’s Artopia event on Saturday.



Watch Adam Cayton-Holland on “Conan” make his national TV stand-up debut

Adam Cayton-Holland

Denver comedian Adam Cayton-Holland has spent years gunning for a spot on “Conan,” and last night he finally got it. Check out video of his performance.



A. Tom Collins signs to Greater Than Collective, leads new cabaret night at Lannie’s (news)

Westword Music Showcase 2012

The marriage of music and comedy is often an uneasy one, as countless bands and stand-ups have found over the years. But when it’s done right (see David Cross and his early 2000s Sub Pop tour, Bonnarroo’s comedy tent, South by Southwest, etc.) it provides a unique space in which the two art forms complement each other– or at least a drunken variety show in which it’s impossible to get bored.



The Grawlix sells “Those Who Can’t” comedy script to Amazon Studios (news)

Would you let these men teach your children? The Grawlix, from l-r: Ben Roy, Adam Cayton-Holland and Andrew Orvedahl.

Denver comedy trio The Grawlix is moving up in the world after selling a pilot script to Amazon Studios.



Adam Cayton-Holland lands on Esquire.com, Wired.com, in Montreal for Just for Laughs (news)

'What's that over there? The future, you say?' Photo courtesy of Adam Cayton-Holland.

Adam Cayton-Holland nabbed some kudos from Esquire.com on his way to the World Series of comedy this week.