COMEDIAN CHARLIE BERENS COMING TO LEXINGTON OPERA HOUSE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025
LEXINGTON, KY (September 24, 2024) –– Charlie Berens is bringing his Good Old Fashioned Tour to Lexington Opera House on Friday, January 31, 2025. A master of Midwest humor and witty storytelling, Charlie is not only a comedian but also a New York Times Bestselling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, and the creator of the viral Manitowoc Minute.
With over 9 million social media followers, his impact stretches far beyond the stage. His debut album, Unthawed, hit #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass chart, followed by Dive Bar Dinner, which also charted. Charlie’s first book, The Midwest Survival Guide, became a New York Times Best Seller, with his Midwest Survival Guide Tour selling over 150,000 tickets. In 2023, he released his first stand-up special, Charlie Berens: Midwest Goodbye, and launched his own brandy, Berens Old Fashioned Brandy, produced by Dancing Goat distillery.
Charlie hosts the Cripescast podcast, where he interviews musicians, artists, comedians, and other creators, delving into their stories and connections to the Midwest. Notable guests have included Nate Bargatze, Michael Yo, Kim and Penn Holderness, Jeff Foxworthy, and Roy Wood, Jr. He also co-hosts the Bellied Up podcast with Myles from You Betcha.
Tickets are available now at ticketmaster.com, lexingtonoperahouse.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Venue Contact:
Samantha Luse | SLuse@centralbankcenter.com
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About Lexington Opera House
Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the Lexington Center Corporation (LCC) is a not-for-profit 501c3 corporate agency of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government. It was established in 1974 to manage and maintain Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, the Central Bank Center (formerly Lexington Convention Center), Triangle Park, and the Lexington Opera House. One of the nation’s most storied entertainment destinations, Central Bank Center venues collectively welcome an average of 1.3 million patrons annually.
The Lexington Opera House, built in 1886 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the premier performing arts centers in the region. Since its opening, the Opera House has played host to such famous stage performers as W.C. Fields, The Marx Brothers, Al Jolson, Julie Harris, Steve Martin, Brian Wilson, and Graham Nash. It has undergone two major renovations and remains a cultural destination in downtown Lexington.
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