Penguin's Comedy Club
208 2nd Ave SE
The Vault
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 362-8133
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- Ticket Price: $22.50
- Show Type: Special Event
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21 & over
Two drink minimum per person
- Door Time: 06:00 PM
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Penguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault presents Mick Foley for two shows January 18th and 19th. Show times at 7:30 PM.
Mick Foley is a legendary professional wrestler, turned multi-time best-selling author , turned stand-up comic/spoken word performer.
One of the cornerstones of WWE’s meteoric rise in the late 90’s, Mick Foley earned the nickname ‘The Hardcore Legend’ for his ability to absorb seemingly inhuman punishment in some of the most dramatic matches in sports-entertainment history. Already a respected veteran for his 11 physically punishing years wrestling under the name Cactus Jack, Foley’s career soared to new heights in WWE as ‘Mankind’, a character Foley claimed was inspired by a combination of reading ‘Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein’ and listening tothe music of Tori Amos.
As Cactus Jack, Foley won the 1995 ‘King of the Deathmatch’ tournament in Yokohama, Japan, and continued wrestling, despite the amputation of his right ear, in a match against Vader in Munich, Germany in 1994. As Mankind, Foley was a 3-time WWE Champion, but is best known for his epic and brutal battle with The Undertaker in 1998’s ‘Hell in a Cell’ match, during which he was knocked unconscious after falls both off of and through the 16 foot Cell structure. Despite the injury, Foley finished the match – with one of his front teeth lodged in his nose.
With retirement looming as a result of that physically demanding style, Foley penned his own memoir, ‘Have a Nice Day’ without the aid of a ghost-writer – writing 200,000 words in longhand in 50 days. The book showcased Foley’s paradoxical blend of wit and wisdom, wildness and warmth, and shocked the literary world by hitting number one on The New York Times best-seller list in October, 1999. The book remained on the Times list for twenty six weeks. A follow-up, 2001’s ‘Foley is Good’ hit number one on The New York Times list as well. Foley has published a total of ten books; four memoirs, four children’s books and two novels.
After speaking at some of the United Stated most respected colleges and universities – including MIT, Syracuse University, Notre Dame and The University of Miami, Foley decided to take his verbal skills to the stand-up comedy stage in 2009. 2012 saw Foley earn rave reviews for his comedy sets at ‘Just for Laughs’ in Montreal, and the ‘Edinburgh (UK) Fringe Fest’ – the two largest comedy festivals in the world. He is currently represented by Innovative Artists.
Foley’s acting credentials include ’30 Rock’, ‘Warren the Ape’, Now and Again’, ‘G vs E’ and ‘Boy Meets World’ and he was featured in the critically acclaimed documentary ‘Beyond the Mat’ He has done voice work on ‘Squidbillies’ ‘Celebrity Death Match’ and ‘Avatar: the Last Airbender’ and was featured in a 2012 episode of ‘Celebrity Wife Swap’. His list of guest appearances include ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, ‘The Late Show with Jay Leno’, ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien’, ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’, ‘Good Morning America’, ‘Family Feud’ ‘Redeye’, ‘Larry King Live’ and several appearances on ‘Today’. He was featured in a 2010 story on ‘ABC’s World News Tonight’ for his work as an online volunteer with RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization. Foley was also recognized for his work with RAINN at 2010’s ‘Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear’ – where he was awarded a Medal of Reasonableness’ from Jon Stewart.
Foley lives with his wife and four children on Long Island. His latest book, ‘A Most Mizerable Christmas’ will be published in October, 2012 by DK Books. The Foley’s have sponsored children with Child-Fund International for twenty years.
One of the cornerstones of WWE’s meteoric rise in the late 90’s, Mick Foley earned the nickname ‘The Hardcore Legend’ for his ability to absorb seemingly inhuman punishment in some of the most dramatic matches in sports-entertainment history. Already a respected veteran for his 11 physically punishing years wrestling under the name Cactus Jack, Foley’s career soared to new heights in WWE as ‘Mankind’, a character Foley claimed was inspired by a combination of reading ‘Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein’ and listening tothe music of Tori Amos.
As Cactus Jack, Foley won the 1995 ‘King of the Deathmatch’ tournament in Yokohama, Japan, and continued wrestling, despite the amputation of his right ear, in a match against Vader in Munich, Germany in 1994. As Mankind, Foley was a 3-time WWE Champion, but is best known for his epic and brutal battle with The Undertaker in 1998’s ‘Hell in a Cell’ match, during which he was knocked unconscious after falls both off of and through the 16 foot Cell structure. Despite the injury, Foley finished the match – with one of his front teeth lodged in his nose.
With retirement looming as a result of that physically demanding style, Foley penned his own memoir, ‘Have a Nice Day’ without the aid of a ghost-writer – writing 200,000 words in longhand in 50 days. The book showcased Foley’s paradoxical blend of wit and wisdom, wildness and warmth, and shocked the literary world by hitting number one on The New York Times best-seller list in October, 1999. The book remained on the Times list for twenty six weeks. A follow-up, 2001’s ‘Foley is Good’ hit number one on The New York Times list as well. Foley has published a total of ten books; four memoirs, four children’s books and two novels.
After speaking at some of the United Stated most respected colleges and universities – including MIT, Syracuse University, Notre Dame and The University of Miami, Foley decided to take his verbal skills to the stand-up comedy stage in 2009. 2012 saw Foley earn rave reviews for his comedy sets at ‘Just for Laughs’ in Montreal, and the ‘Edinburgh (UK) Fringe Fest’ – the two largest comedy festivals in the world. He is currently represented by Innovative Artists.
Foley’s acting credentials include ’30 Rock’, ‘Warren the Ape’, Now and Again’, ‘G vs E’ and ‘Boy Meets World’ and he was featured in the critically acclaimed documentary ‘Beyond the Mat’ He has done voice work on ‘Squidbillies’ ‘Celebrity Death Match’ and ‘Avatar: the Last Airbender’ and was featured in a 2012 episode of ‘Celebrity Wife Swap’. His list of guest appearances include ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, ‘The Late Show with Jay Leno’, ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien’, ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’, ‘Good Morning America’, ‘Family Feud’ ‘Redeye’, ‘Larry King Live’ and several appearances on ‘Today’. He was featured in a 2010 story on ‘ABC’s World News Tonight’ for his work as an online volunteer with RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization. Foley was also recognized for his work with RAINN at 2010’s ‘Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear’ – where he was awarded a Medal of Reasonableness’ from Jon Stewart.
Foley lives with his wife and four children on Long Island. His latest book, ‘A Most Mizerable Christmas’ will be published in October, 2012 by DK Books. The Foley’s have sponsored children with Child-Fund International for twenty years.
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May 17, 2013 at 7:30 PM Mikey MasonPenguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault presents Mikey Mason.
May 17th and 18th
Show Time 7:30 PM
Born in Kentucky and dragged throughout the south before settling in Indiana to be raised in a trailer, Mikey Mason has a diverse background to draw material from. With his abnormal childhood, five siblings, two marriages, two children, multiple pets, college experiences, and many career changes (ranging from fast food, to working at a funeral home, to teaching middle school, high school and college, as well as working with at-risk youth,) he’s got a lot to talk—and sing—about.
Mikey went from performing in bands and sketch and improv comedy troupes to performing standup over the last 15 years. He’s performed at Crackers, the Comedy Caravan, Wiley’s, Comedy Niteclub, Snickerz Comedy Bar, Mason City Limits, Go Bananas, and One Liners, as well as many bars, clubs, fraternities, and private parties in and around the Midwest. He’s performed with Todd Yohn, John Fox, Rob Haney, Lord Carrett, Steve Iott, Troy Davis, Chris Speyrer, Tracey Tedesco, and Tim Rowlands, among others, and has made multiple regional television and radio appearances. With a strong stage presence, infectiously hilarious songs, and a wit almost as fast as his mouth, Mikey is an unforgettable performer.
Mikey draws the audience in with his saucy, irreverent blend of storytelling and outrageous songs. No subject or musical style is off limits. From country to rock, pop to rap, religion to
relationships, politics to childhood insecurities, Mikey is unabashed, unafraid, and unquestionably funny.
ONE GUITAR. ONE VOICE.
ONE GREAT BIG ATTITUDE
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May 18, 2013 at 7:30 PM Mikey MasonPenguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault presents Mikey Mason.
May 17th and 18th
Show Time 7:30 PM
Born in Kentucky and dragged throughout the south before settling in Indiana to be raised in a trailer, Mikey Mason has a diverse background to draw material from. With his abnormal childhood, five siblings, two marriages, two children, multiple pets, college experiences, and many career changes (ranging from fast food, to working at a funeral home, to teaching middle school, high school and college, as well as working with at-risk youth,) he’s got a lot to talk—and sing—about.
Mikey went from performing in bands and sketch and improv comedy troupes to performing standup over the last 15 years. He’s performed at Crackers, the Comedy Caravan, Wiley’s, Comedy Niteclub, Snickerz Comedy Bar, Mason City Limits, Go Bananas, and One Liners, as well as many bars, clubs, fraternities, and private parties in and around the Midwest. He’s performed with Todd Yohn, John Fox, Rob Haney, Lord Carrett, Steve Iott, Troy Davis, Chris Speyrer, Tracey Tedesco, and Tim Rowlands, among others, and has made multiple regional television and radio appearances. With a strong stage presence, infectiously hilarious songs, and a wit almost as fast as his mouth, Mikey is an unforgettable performer.
Mikey draws the audience in with his saucy, irreverent blend of storytelling and outrageous songs. No subject or musical style is off limits. From country to rock, pop to rap, religion to
relationships, politics to childhood insecurities, Mikey is unabashed, unafraid, and unquestionably funny.
ONE GUITAR. ONE VOICE.
ONE GREAT BIG ATTITUDE
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May 24, 2013 at 7:30 PM David GrahamPenguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault presents David Graham.
May 24th and 25th
Show Time 7:30 PM
David Graham is a six-foot-six teddy bear will take any event to the next level. David Graham is a clean comedian who hits those hard-to-reach areas of the comedic nervous system. From family discipline to a spell-binding Temptations review with David doing all four-parts harmony acapella, it is the very definition of a "show". -
May 25, 2013 at 7:30 PM David GrahamPenguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault presents David Graham.
May 24th and 25th
Show Time 7:30 PM
David Graham is a six-foot-six teddy bear will take any event to the next level. David Graham is a clean comedian who hits those hard-to-reach areas of the comedic nervous system. From family discipline to a spell-binding Temptations review with David doing all four-parts harmony acapella, it is the very definition of a "show". -
May 31, 2013 at 7:30 PM Mike ToomeyPenguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault Presents Mike Toomey.
May 31st and June 1st.
Show Time 7:30 PM
With his Sharp Delivery, quick wit, and unique style, Mike Toomey has been a favorite at comedy clubs and special events since 1982. Mike has appeared in concert with such names as Wayne Newton, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and Reba McIntyre. He has performed on numerous television programs including; HBO's U.S. comedy Arts Festival in Aspen Colorado; MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour; and A&E's Comedy on the Road.
The Chicago Tribune calls Mike, "One of the funniest and most talented performers to ever work in Chicago." For an evening of uncontrollable laughs, Mike Toomey is a sure choice! -
June 01, 2013 at 7:30 PM Mike ToomeyPenguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault Presents Mike Toomey.
May 31st and June 1st.
Show Time 7:30 PM
With his Sharp Delivery, quick wit, and unique style, Mike Toomey has been a favorite at comedy clubs and special events since 1982. Mike has appeared in concert with such names as Wayne Newton, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and Reba McIntyre. He has performed on numerous television programs including; HBO's U.S. comedy Arts Festival in Aspen Colorado; MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour; and A&E's Comedy on the Road.
The Chicago Tribune calls Mike, "One of the funniest and most talented performers to ever work in Chicago." For an evening of uncontrollable laughs, Mike Toomey is a sure choice! -
June 07, 2013 at 7:30 PM Dwayne ClarkPenguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault presents Dwayne Clark.
June 7 and 8
Show time 7:30 PM
Okay - figure this one out - he’s a guitar player with no song parodies, sing-a-longs, or Dylan impressions. He’s high-energy without playing “What’s your name - where are you from” with his audience. His material is intelligent, adult, yet inoffensive. He delivers his act with southern charm that doesn’t play to the stereotypes of the dumb southerner.
It’s like Minnie Pearl and Tony Bennett had a baby (pardon the visual). With his infectious smile, and his undeniable charm, Dwayne steps onstage and delivers a show that every audience member will appreciate and leave with an uncontrollable craving for corn bread & caviar. -
June 08, 2013 at 7:30 PM Dwayne ClarkPenguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault presents Dwayne Clark.
June 7 and 8
Show time 7:30 PM
Okay - figure this one out - he’s a guitar player with no song parodies, sing-a-longs, or Dylan impressions. He’s high-energy without playing “What’s your name - where are you from” with his audience. His material is intelligent, adult, yet inoffensive. He delivers his act with southern charm that doesn’t play to the stereotypes of the dumb southerner.
It’s like Minnie Pearl and Tony Bennett had a baby (pardon the visual). With his infectious smile, and his undeniable charm, Dwayne steps onstage and delivers a show that every audience member will appreciate and leave with an uncontrollable craving for corn bread & caviar. -
June 14, 2013 at 7:30 PM Mike GreenPenguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault presents Mike Green.
June 14th and 15th
Show Time 7:30 PM
MIke Green
Winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival & New York Comedy Expo. In the same year. Hour magazines comedian of the year for 2011. Winner of best clean comedian at the 2011. Gilda's Laugh Festival. Writer/performer on Fox Sports Detroit. "if you liked the kid in lunch room that made you spit milk out of your nose you'll love Mike Green "-The Detroit News. "So many original routines it's almost intimidating". -The Serious Comedy web-site.
CREDITS / AWARDS
Laughfest Winner 2011 Clean Comedy Award
Hour Detroit Magazine. Voted Best Comedian 2011.
New York Comedy Expo Competition Best Comic
(2007)
Laugh Across America Contest Winner (2007)
Las Vegas Comedy Festival Best Male in Festival
(2007)
Top 5 in the International Boston Comedy Festival
(2005)
Winner of The Detroit Comedy Festival Best in Fest.
(2004)
Finalist in the H.B.O. Aspen Comedy Arts Festival
Talent Search. (2000) -
June 15, 2013 at 7:30 PM Mike GreenPenguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault presents Mike Green.
June 14th and 15th
Show Time 7:30 PM
MIke Green
Winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival & New York Comedy Expo. In the same year. Hour magazines comedian of the year for 2011. Winner of best clean comedian at the 2011. Gilda's Laugh Festival. Writer/performer on Fox Sports Detroit. "if you liked the kid in lunch room that made you spit milk out of your nose you'll love Mike Green "-The Detroit News. "So many original routines it's almost intimidating". -The Serious Comedy web-site.
CREDITS / AWARDS
Laughfest Winner 2011 Clean Comedy Award
Hour Detroit Magazine. Voted Best Comedian 2011.
New York Comedy Expo Competition Best Comic
(2007)
Laugh Across America Contest Winner (2007)
Las Vegas Comedy Festival Best Male in Festival
(2007)
Top 5 in the International Boston Comedy Festival
(2005)
Winner of The Detroit Comedy Festival Best in Fest.
(2004)
Finalist in the H.B.O. Aspen Comedy Arts Festival
Talent Search. (2000) -
June 21, 2013 at 7:30 PM Uncle LarPenguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault presents Uncle Lar.
June 21 and 22
Show time 7:30 PM
Known as Uncle Lar', Larry Reeb is the wise-cracking black sheep, politically incorrect relative everyone knows. Like any concerned relative Uncle Lar' wants to help. So in his own twisted way he does. He gives you "tips". Uncle Lar' offers tips on everything from marriage to lotteries to children. Always topping them off with, "That's a tip from your Uncle Lar'."
Reeb is a strong, distinct, classic character, with sarcastic attitude and a sardonic wit. He conveys his concepts with rapid fire one liners. "It's a sick world and I'm a happy guy", Reeb proudly announces after stating his particularly twisted observations. Reeb didn't invent obscene phone calls or adultery, but he makes his living talking about them. In a perfect world Uncle Lar' would be unemployed.
Where others cringe, Reeb thrives. His sharp wit was custom built to handle hecklers. During a performance a regretful drunk once shouted "talk about sex." Larry retorted, "your parents shouldn't have had it", and of course capped it with, "that another tip from your Uncle Lar'."
Uncle Lar' is a regular on "The Bob & Tom Show", syndicated in over 100 markets. Larry has been voted Chicago Comedian of the Year, and has made numerous television and radio appearances.
His tips are tops. his inflections infectious. And the fans are fanatics. Reeb's cult-like clan can't get enough. Whether he's headlining comedy clubs, colleges or conventions, his wit is universally appealing. Relatively speaking, everyone travels from everywhere to see their Uncle Lar'.
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June 22, 2013 at 7:30 PM Uncle LarPenguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault presents Uncle Lar.
June 21 and 22
Show time 7:30 PM
Known as Uncle Lar', Larry Reeb is the wise-cracking black sheep, politically incorrect relative everyone knows. Like any concerned relative Uncle Lar' wants to help. So in his own twisted way he does. He gives you "tips". Uncle Lar' offers tips on everything from marriage to lotteries to children. Always topping them off with, "That's a tip from your Uncle Lar'."
Reeb is a strong, distinct, classic character, with sarcastic attitude and a sardonic wit. He conveys his concepts with rapid fire one liners. "It's a sick world and I'm a happy guy", Reeb proudly announces after stating his particularly twisted observations. Reeb didn't invent obscene phone calls or adultery, but he makes his living talking about them. In a perfect world Uncle Lar' would be unemployed.
Where others cringe, Reeb thrives. His sharp wit was custom built to handle hecklers. During a performance a regretful drunk once shouted "talk about sex." Larry retorted, "your parents shouldn't have had it", and of course capped it with, "that another tip from your Uncle Lar'."
Uncle Lar' is a regular on "The Bob & Tom Show", syndicated in over 100 markets. Larry has been voted Chicago Comedian of the Year, and has made numerous television and radio appearances.
His tips are tops. his inflections infectious. And the fans are fanatics. Reeb's cult-like clan can't get enough. Whether he's headlining comedy clubs, colleges or conventions, his wit is universally appealing. Relatively speaking, everyone travels from everywhere to see their Uncle Lar'.
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June 28, 2013 at 7:30 PM Dan ChopinPenguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault presents Dan Chopin
June 28 and 29
Show Time 7:30 PM
Dan Chopin has been a nationally-touring comedy club headliner for over 15 years and has appeared on HBO, A&E and MTV. Dan's act is a mix of sarcastic
stand-up and original comedy tunes. He lives in St. Louis with his wife, his family and all his guitars -
June 29, 2013 at 7:30 PM Dan ChopinPenguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault presents Dan Chopin
June 28 and 29
Show Time 7:30 PM
Dan Chopin has been a nationally-touring comedy club headliner for over 15 years and has appeared on HBO, A&E and MTV. Dan's act is a mix of sarcastic
stand-up and original comedy tunes. He lives in St. Louis with his wife, his family and all his guitars -
July 05, 2013 at 7:30 PM Brad StewartPenguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault presents Brad Stewart
July 5 and 6
Show Time 7:30 PM
Since that time Brad has performed at many different clubs and theaters all over the country to rave reviews. From The Nokia Theater in Los Angeles to the Hilton Casino in Atlantic City, Brad has entertained many diverse audiences with his high energy, observational style of humor.
In early 2010 Brad had the honor of becoming a favorite opening act for comedy legend Joan Rivers. Joan says Brad is "so talented and a joy to work with"(in case you missed that quote in big read letters in the upper right). Brad has also opened for The Temptations, Jon Lovitz, Keith Sweat, The O'Jays and 80's rockers Loverboy.
Brad's comedy is a mix of his observations about life and his love/hate relationship with pop culture. Music is a big love of Brad's and a lot of his comedy comes from his frustrations with the state of popular music which should be relatable to anyone with ears. -
July 06, 2013 at 7:30 PM Brad StewartPenguins Comedy Club located inside The Vault presents Brad Stewart
July 5 and 6
Show Time 7:30 PM
Since that time Brad has performed at many different clubs and theaters all over the country to rave reviews. From The Nokia Theater in Los Angeles to the Hilton Casino in Atlantic City, Brad has entertained many diverse audiences with his high energy, observational style of humor.
In early 2010 Brad had the honor of becoming a favorite opening act for comedy legend Joan Rivers. Joan says Brad is "so talented and a joy to work with"(in case you missed that quote in big read letters in the upper right). Brad has also opened for The Temptations, Jon Lovitz, Keith Sweat, The O'Jays and 80's rockers Loverboy.
Brad's comedy is a mix of his observations about life and his love/hate relationship with pop culture. Music is a big love of Brad's and a lot of his comedy comes from his frustrations with the state of popular music which should be relatable to anyone with ears.
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