Don Barnhart & Friends
Don Barnhart & Friends
Don Barnhart is a comedy powerhouse who seamlessly transitions from family-friendly humor to more risqué material, doing so in such an effortlessly engaging way that audiences of all types are sure to find something to love. Whether delivering thought-provoking, intelligent jokes or diving into the downright silly, Don’s unique ability to connect with his audience makes him a standout performer. His facial expressions alone are worth the ticket price as they often convey just as much as the punchlines.
Don Barnhart has two comedy specials blowing up the internet as he transitions from a family-friendly Dry Bar Comedy Special to an edgier, unapologetic Open Bar Comedy Special. His versatility as a performer is unmatched, and his knack for combining sharp, cerebral humor with fun and irreverence has earned him a loyal following.
For over 30 years, Don has entertained audiences worldwide as well as entertaining the U.S. troops stationed overseas, an experience that inspired the critically acclaimed documentary I Am Battle Comic. His ability to create humor out of any situation has made him a favorite in comedy circles. Don also starred in Finding The Funny alongside Brad Garrett and Louie Anderson, and he has appeared on major platforms including MTV, Comedy Central, NBC, and FOX.
In addition to his stand-up career, Don has written several books, produced, and directed TV and film projects. He is also an executive producer and appears in the upcoming Matt Rife film Don’t Suck. His versatility and experience as a creator, performer, and producer have made him a force in the entertainment industry.
Erin O’Connor
Comedy veteran Erin O'Connor began her career in San Francisco in 1986, and has worked at The Punchline and The Improvs on the west coast, Dangerfield's and The Comedy Cellar on the east coast, and just about every club and college in between.
In 1995, she began a 20 year break from stand up to focus on acting. Some of Erin's favorite jobs include a recurring role on "In Living Color," a pilot co-starring her comedy idols Fred Willard and Martin Mull, as well as a quick but memorable flash as the "Crazy Cat Lady" in Green Day's award-winning music video, Time of Your Life.
Her path back to stand up began in 2015, when her husband, comedian Bob Zany, recruited (begged) her to co-host The Bob Zany Show podcast, where they sat down for 30 minutes of serious with comedians including Last Comic Standing winner Alonzo Bodden, Laugh-In creator George Schlatter and Canadian Harland Williams.
Last summer, she was a judge in the prestigious National Clean Comedy Challenge, and in the fall, returned to San Francisco for a spot on the 39th Annual Comedy Celebration Day line up in Robin Williams Meadow/Golden Gate Park.
Recently relocated to Las Vegas, she is already a frequent and familiar face at venues on both The Strip and downtown.
Ron Coleman
After a decade of touring as a successful comedian at the top comedy clubs across the United States and Canada including The Improv and Catch A Rising Star, Vegas based comedian Ron Coleman chose to step away the stage to raise his family. “I wanted to be there to raise my kids so they didn’t end up on Teen Mom,” said Coleman in a recent interview. Fortunately, they turned out great and
Coleman is already back onstage tearing up the mic with a whole new perspective and act. He added, “Sure, I kept a few great jokes but it’s all new stuff that’s even funnier than before.” Ron is currently touring and feels, “There is no better feeling than standing on an empty stage with just a microphone and making strangers laugh.” For the last five years, comedian Ron Coleman had been training in MMA & Boxing and after two semi-professional fights, Coleman is back onstage bringing the knock punches to the audience instead of his opponents in the ring.
Commenting on the difference between being a professional comedian and fighter, Coleman said, “Getting punched in the face seems easy compared to living in the comedy condos.” While he was first starting out in stand up, Ron Coleman and Quentin Tarantino were roommates in Southern California and during a recent interview for Robert Rodriquez’s “Director’s Cut” Tarantino credits Coleman for encouraging him to pursue his writing and directing career.
Based in Las Vegas, Ron Coleman is a regular at Jokesters Comedy Club inside The D Casino Hotel and has appeared at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, Treasure Island and The Orleans as well as the other top clubs in Vegas and across the country.