Comedy at The Bend: Chris Barnes ft. Matthew Torkelson

  • The Bend Theater

    125 N Main Street
    West Bend, Wisconsin 53095
Ticket Price $23.00-$38.00 This event is now over
Description

The Godfather of Milwaukee Comedy Returns to The Bend

When he was six years old, Chris Barnes already knew he wanted to be a stand-up comedian. In 1980, he made his first appearance on stage at Sardino’s, a local nite club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ever since then, this native Milwaukeean has been making his mark on the comedy scene throughout the Midwest, the South, and the East Coast with his storming style of humor.

 

Barnes can be best described as a high-energy comic that will take an audience and keep them laughing as he interprets his experiences of life. Barnes is also the man of many faces; his personality and facial expressions will bring an audience to life. Barnes has worked and laughed with such people as John Mendoza, JJ Jimmy Walker, Andrew Dice Clay, Sinbad, Bill Cosby, and many others. It’s no surprise Barnes has become a national headliner, working in such clubs as Dangerfield’s in New York City; Rascal’s in New Jersey; Zanies in Chicago; Chaplin’s in Detroit; Comedy Cafe in Milwaukee; and many others throughout the country.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

Matt Torkelson is a standup comedian from Merrill, Wisconsin who started standup comedy in Los Angeles in 2016. He has since opened for Charlie Berens, Michael Rapaport, and Josh Wolf. Matt talks a lot about growing up in rural Wisconsin, family, and trying to maintain his athletic build. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

Venue Details

The Bend Theater

125 N Main Street
West Bend, Wisconsin 53095 The Bend Theater
The Bend
The Bend is an experience venue in downtown West Bend, WI. Built in 1929 as a Vaudeville theatre building, The Bend was restored by the nonprofit organization Historic West Bend Theatre Inc in 2020. 

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