BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Lerner Theatre - ECPv6.8.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Lerner Theatre X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thelerner.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Lerner Theatre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260912T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260912T193000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20260317T183756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T211455Z UID:10000447-1789241400-1789241400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Whose Live Anyway? DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n Ticket & Hotel Packages\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? \nWHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles\, Greg Proops\, Jeff B. Davis\, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage! WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones\, featuring musical direction by Laura Hall. \nAll ages are welcomed\, but please note that some “PG-13” language will be used during the performance. \n\n \n Get Tickets\n \n Ticket & Hotel Packages URL:https://thelerner.com/event/whose-live-anyway/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WLA-091226-1920x1080-Display-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260815T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260815T200000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20260226T202629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T164923Z UID:10000417-1786824000-1786824000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \nOn February 11\, comedian Henry Cho was inducted as the 229th member of The Grand Ole Opry. This prestigious honor has not been extended to a comedian since 1973. \nHenry’s TV credits include appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show\, CBS’s The Late\, Late\, Show\, and NBC’s Young Comedians Special. He served two years as host of NBC’s Friday Night Videos and had many guest roles on various network sitcoms. Henry was co-creator\, co- producer and co-writer of “The Henry Cho Show” on GAC. \nHenry’s one hour Comedy Central Special\, “What’s That Clickin Noise?” Was also on Netflix. Henry can also be heard daily on Sirius\, XM\, Blue Collar Radio and Pandora. \nSome of Henry’s film credits include Universal’s McHale’s Navy with Tom Arnold and David Allen Greer; Say It Isn’t So with Heather Graham and Sally Field; and Material Girls with Hilary Duff and Angelica Houston produced by Madonna. \nHenry was the keynote entertainer for The 59th Annual Radio & Television Correspondents’ Dinner and has worked extensively with Vince Gill\, Amy Grant\, Willie Nelson\, Carrie Underwood\, Reba and many others. Henry’s clean comedy is so versatile that he can headline Vegas and then tour with Michael W. Smith. \nHenry filmed the Faith-based Indy film “Saving Faith” in which he co-starred and also co-producer was released by Lions Gate. Henry has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film by the International Christian Film Festival. Henry recently completed filming a Hallmark movie “The Farmer and the Belle- Saving Santaland”. He’ll start shooting a TV pilot\, “Double Occupancy” early July and also the film\, “Cheyenne”. He’s working on his own project with Triple Horse Studios\, the guys behind “Case for Christ”. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This event has been designated as a no weapons event with exception for law enforcement. Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to the performance as additional security screening will be required before entering the theatre. \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/henry-cho-the-empty-nest-tour/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy,Featured,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HenryCho_ELKIN_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260305T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20251009T164900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T154810Z UID:10000331-1772737200-1772737200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Sal Vulcano: Everything's Fine Tour DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \nBest known for co-creating\, executive producing and starring in one of the most recognized and long-standing comedy shows of all time\, Impractical Jokers\, comedian Sal Vulcano recently announced the EVERYTHING’S FINE TOUR – his newest national stand-up tour – kicking off in Fall 2024 after selling out in over 60 markets during his previous tour\, including notable landmark venues such as The Beacon Theatre and The Ryman Auditorium. \nIn 2024 Sal’s debut special\, TERRIFIED\, premiered – garnering over 1M+ views within the first weeks of its release\, currently pacing for 2M views just a few months later – further expanding his profile in the comedy world. \nIn 2021 Sal created the No Presh Podcast Network – home of the hit podcasts Hey Babe! (co-hosted with comedian Chris Distefano) and Taste Buds (co-hosted with comedian Joe DeRosa). \nSal also tours with his Impractical Jokers co-stars\, selling out countless arenas over the years. Some notable sell-outs include NYC’s famed Madison Square Garden\, Prudential Arena 3 times\, TD Garden\, London’s O2 Arena 7 times (including 4 shows in a row)\, and Radio City Music Hall 7 times. They have sold over 1.5 million tickets since 2013. \nImpractical Jokers\, with its new home on the TBS network\, is currently in its 11th season (approaching 300 episodes) with new episodes airing every Thursday night – as well as in syndication with 13 international versions to date. Season 12 begins production in March 2025. \nAfter signing a first look deal with Warner Discovery\,  Sal and his partners launched Bad Woods Entertainment. Their first greenlit project\, Foul Play\, hosted by NBA star and LA Laker Anthony Davis\, is currently in post production slated to air in 2025. \nSal and his partners executive produced and starred in the game show The Misery Index\, which aired on TBS for three seasons. Impractical Jokers has also produced multiple spin off shows\, including Impractical Jokers After Party\, Impractical Jokers Dinner Party\, Inside Jokes\, and Jokers Wild – a sketch comedy show. In 2019 The Impractical Jokers Movie was released in theaters\, cracking the top ten in weekly box office\, averaging the highest per screen average of all active releases for four straight weeks. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Live Music • 6:00 PM\nGuests of this event can come early and enhance your experience with a selection of cocktails and live music in the Diana Lawson Grand Lobby at 6:00 p.m. \nWyatt Marshall\n\n\n\nWyatt Marshall is a musician/singer-songwriter from Elkhart\, Indiana and considered one of Michiana’s best. He was exposed to music from bands such as Boston\, Blondie\, The Beatles\, and Journey at a young age. His love for music was destined. When he was 7 years old\, he discovered his favorite band Linkin Park and other favorable bands such as Green Day\, Breaking Benjamin\, Evanescence\, Three Days Grace\, Skillet\, and more. He began singing\, playing guitar\, and writing music when he was 13 years old. He aspires to be what Linkin Park was for him. He currently knows over 500 songs of different styles and genres. Wyatt “sings for people losing the world before their very eyes.”\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n16+ Suggested \nThis event has been designated as a no weapons event with exception for law enforcement. Please plan to arrive a little early as additional security screening will be required before entering the theatre. \n\n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/sal-vulcano-everythings-fine-tour/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy,Featured,Just Announced,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SalVulcano_ELKIN_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260227T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20251006T161502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T184045Z UID:10000329-1772218800-1772218800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Outback Presents: Rodney Carrington DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \nRodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian\, actor\, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades. \nA platinum-recording artist\, Rodney’s recorded eight major record label comedy albums\, followed by three albums on his own record label\, Laughter’s Good Records. Rodney is fresh off the release of his latest album\, “Get Em Out\,”(released 2019) which hit #1 on iTunes. His album “Here Comes the Truth” (released 2017) climbed to #3 on the comedy charts\, accruing tens of millions of streams on Spotify and even spawned a Netflix special. \nRodney broke through with his major label comedy CD debut “Hangin’ With Rodney” in 1998. The next few years saw nine more Top 10 comedy albums: Live\, Morning Wood\, Nutsack\, Greatest Hits\, King of the Mountains\, El Nino Loco\, C’mon Laugh You Bastards\, Laughter’s Good and The Hits\, all of which continue to receive radio airplayand regularly place on the national comedy charts. “Hangin’ With Rodney” and “Morning Wood” earned RIAA gold record certification\, and his Greatest Hits (a double CD) album reached platinum status. Rodney also released “Make it Christmas” which features his original song “Camouflage and Christmas Lights\,” a tribute to our military. \nRodney also added “author” to his list of accomplishments with the release of his book “Rodney Carrington\, Coming Clean” published by Hatchette Books. \nOver the years\, he’s starred i n his own TV sitcom\, “Rodney”\, which ran for two seasons on ABC\, co-wrote and co-starred with Toby Keith in the feature film\, “Beer for My Horses\,” which won the Tex Ritter Award from the ACM\, and starred in his own Netflix special “Here Comes The Truth.” Rodney’s also appeared on countless other TV shows\, including the ACA (American Country Awards)\, hosting the American Country New Year’s Eve Live show on FOX\, and won “Supporting Character of the Year” from the CMT Music Video Awards for his appearance on the Trace Adkins’ music video “I Got My Game On.” \nRodney is fresh off the release of his latest single\, “Let Me In\,” (released) October 15\, 2021) and is gearing up for a year of touring in 2026! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nVIP Packages are available! \n\nVIP tickets include: \n\nOne Top Price Reserved Ticket in best available seating\nOne VIP Laminate + Lanyard\nOne Meet Greet + Photo Opportunity with Rodney Carrington.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Live Music • 6:00 PM\nGuests of this event can come early and enhance your experience with a selection of cocktails and live music in the Diana Lawson Grand Lobby at 6:00 p.m. \nJake Miller and The Midwest Heat\n\n\n\nJake Miller and The Midwest Heat are a dynamic band at the intersection of country\, blues\, and rock ‘n roll. Formed in the heartland of Indiana\, U.S.\, this ensemble brings together the raw energy of classic rock with the storytelling richness of American roots music. The band fluctuates in size depending on the occasion\, but whether performing solo\, as a duo\, trio\, or even up to an eight piece band\, the music and storytelling is the focus. They are celebrated for their high-energy live shows and their ability to seamlessly blend music across decades and genres. Their motto is “A good song is a good song” and don’t limit themselves to any one genre or time period. Their music resonates with audiences through their authentic\, heartfelt delivery and their ability to evoke a wide range of emotions\, from raucous joy to introspective melancholy.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n  \nMature Audiences ONLY! \nThis event has been designated as a no weapons event with exception for law enforcement. Please plan to arrive a little early as additional security screening will be required before entering the theatre. \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/outback-presents-rodney-carrington-2026/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy,Featured,Just Announced ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/RodneyCarrington_ELK_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251107T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20250402T160305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T172420Z UID:10000297-1762542000-1762542000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Dusty Slay: The Neighborhood Guy Tour DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n You can take the boy out of the trailer park\, but you can’t take the trailer park out of the boy… stand-up comedian Dusty Slay grew up on Lot 8 of a mobile home neighborhood in Opelika\, Alabama\, with a love for both classic country and rock and a career history peppered with jobs like waiting tables and selling pesticides. Now the Alabama native with the “We’re having a Good Time” attitude is hitting cities all across the country playing comedy clubs and selling out theaters filled with fans eager to imitate his signature Wave. \nThe trucker hat\, long hair and mustache\, flannel shirt and oversized glasses aren’t affectations to cultivate a stage persona as the B-side of a 1970s Bob Seger track—it’s just Dusty. As a young boy\, growing up in a trailer park\, Dusty never felt like he was poor. He didn’t even know folks were better off than him until he went to school and was the only kid whose home address said “Lot 8 Moore’s Trailer Park”. In his comedy he reflects\, “We never felt poor\, we just didn’t have everything growing up. Like instead of ice cream\, my mom would just pour milk into a bowl and then she’d call us in the room and say ‘welp\, you’re too late!’” Raised by a single mother with two daughters from a previous marriage\, Dusty’s unique family home was never lacking for warmth or love. His father\, always present in his life from the very beginning\, made sure to show him the simple joys of boyhood adventure. “We never had real pets growing up\, we just had prisoners of nature. A dog would wander up\, we’d chain it to a tree. Now he’s ours.” \nAs he came of age and started joining the workforce\, Dusty had many jobs. He had multiple stints as a dishwasher and waiter at restaurants and food chains like Papa Johns\, Jim Bob’s Chicken Fingers as well as a couple tours with Western Sizzlin’ and the historic Hyman’s Seafood. He spent 8 years as a pesticide salesman selling to hardware chains like Lowes and Home Depot. “A lot of people would come up to me and ask weird questions like\, we want something that’s gonna kill the insects but not harm the environment. I’d say well\, ‘How bout a shoe’. Cause I’m selling pesticides here.” In 2001\, Dusty bought back his childhood home\, the trailer that he grew up in. At this time he made plans to join the army\, but an untimely arrest for marijuana possession disrupted those plans. Later that September terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York and months after the country was at war. “Everything happens for a reason” says Dusty. After a few years of improv classes\, in 2008 Dusty was inspired to try his hand at stand-up comedy where he found his true calling. He won the Charleston Comedy Competition and was named Charleston City Paper’s Stand Up Comedian of the year in his then hometown two years in a row. In 2014 he made the move to Nashville and made Comedy a full-time gig touring comedy clubs all across the country. \nThe Nashville scene welcomed Dusty with open arms and at age 36\, Slay became the youngest comedian at the time to ever perform on the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage. To date he’s logged dozens of appearances in front of “his people” on the historic stage in the last few years fully embedding himself in the country music scene and having been asked to host some of the biggest events across the subculture\, including Hangover Fest at the ACMs in Las Vegas in 2022 and CMA Fest’s Forever Country Stage with the likes of Scotty McCreery\, Dustin Lynch\, Lainey Wilson and some of the most iconic names in the genre. \nIt wasn’t long before his comedy caught the attention of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon where he’s since performed 6 unforgettable late-night sets\, firmly establishing himself as a crowd favorite and bona fide star on the silver screen. His breakout performances launched him into the Netflix family featuring as one of six comics in season 3 of The Stand Ups\, highlighting the brightest new comedians at the top of their game in ½-hour stand-up comedy formats. Dusty made his solo Netflix debut January 2024 with his first one-hour special\, WORKIN’ MAN\, celebrating his many years as a “road dog” comic\, and the material he’s honed and crafted\, reflecting on his trailer park upbringing\, the hilarious nuance of hourly shift work and the amusing idiosyncrasies of everyday life. \nWORKIN’ MAN opened to tremendous success on the Netflix platform paving the way for partnerships and collaborations with iconic brands like Cracker Barrel\, Lugz and Field & Stream. Appearances on Hollywood Squares with Drew Barrymore as well as trending podcasts like This Past Weekend with Theo Von and Kill Tony have continue to raise Dusty’s profile from Nashville legend to mainstream comedy hero. In the summer of ’25\, Dusty released his latest Netflix special WET HEAT\, a love letter to the south sharing his experiences traveling the country and getting into mischief in the hot and muggy regions he’s always called home. \nThis event has been designated as a No-Weapons event**with exception for law enforcement \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/dusty-slay/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DustySlay_ELKIN_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251023T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20250304T181414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T190839Z UID:10000272-1761246000-1761246000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Killers of Kill Tony DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n RESCHEDULED: “KILLERS OF KILL TONY” STANDUP SHOW COMES TO ELKHART \nPERFORMANCE TO FEATURE TOP TALENT FROM WORLD’S #1 LIVE PODCAST \nThe Killers of Kill Tony performance originally scheduled for 7:00pm on Friday\, July 25 at The Lerner Theatre has been rescheduled for Thursday\, October 23\, 2025 at 7:00pm.   \n**Updated Lineup: Ari Matti\, David Lucas\, Hans Kim\, Martin Phillips\, David Jolly and Kim Congdon  \nAll tickets for the original performance will be honored\, so patrons should hold on to their tickets. For ticket inquiries\, please contact The Lerner Theatre Box Office. For tour information\, please visit https://killtony.komi.io/.   \nRegulars and fan favorites from “Kill Tony”\, the #1 live podcast in the world\, bring their standup show on the road with “Killers of Kill Tony”\, coming to The Lerner Theatre on Thursday\, October 23rd\, 2025 \nBuilding upon the success and energy of “KIll Tony”\, “Killers of Kill Tony” showcases the diverse talent pool of comedians who have graced the stage of the original podcast with their wit\, humor\, and unique comedic styles. “Killers of Kill Tony” will feature your favorite characters doing their longer standup sets\, all in one night. \nThe current “Killers of Kill Tony” lineup includes Ari Matti\, David Lucas\, Hans Kim\, Martin Phillips\, David Jolly and Kim Congdon.  This lineup is subject to change. \nThis event has been designated as a No-Weapons event**with exception for law enforcement \nReschedule Refund Information:   \nTicketholders should contact the Box Office by July 5th\, 2025 for a refund if the new date is not suitable. If purchase was made via credit card\, please allow 3-5 business days after receipt of refund confirmation for your refund to be received. *Please note: refunds via credit card will go back to the original card used when making the purchase. If a purchase was made via cash\, check\, or gift certificate\, a check from The City of Elkhart will be issued and mailed to your address on file. Checks issued from The City will take approximately 6-8 weeks to arrive in the mail. If any of your information has changed since the date of purchase\, please contact The Lerner Theatre Box Office at 574-293-4469\, or via email at info@thelerner.com.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Live Music • 6:00 PM\nGuests of this event can come early and enhance your experience with a selection of cocktails and live music in the Lerner Grand Lobby at 6:00 p.m. \nJoe Kerby\n\nA South Bend native\, Joe Kerby is a versatile musician who blends acoustic guitar\, vocals\, and effects to cover a wide range of genres—from pop and folk to rock\, R&B\, and jam band/alternative. Known for his ability to play both rhythm and lead\, wide vocal range\, and dynamic set lists\, Joe brings a fresh\, personal touch to every song\, whether it’s a timeless classic or a modern favorite. Notable bands Joe has played with include Breakfast for Dinner\, Concerned Neighbor\, Babylon Sneakers\, Echo Drive\, and Syntax.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/killers-of-kill-tony/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/10.23_KillersOfKillTony_ELKIN_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250905T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20250515T190933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T151026Z UID:10000306-1757098800-1757098800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Felipe Esparza: At My Leisure World Tour DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Esparza is a stand-up comedian and actor whose career has continued to skyrocket since winning NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2010. He is currently on his At My Leisure national tour. His three successful stand-up specials are streaming on Netflix and HBO\, his podcast What’s Up Fool? is holding steady as one of the top comedy podcasts for the last eight years\, and he is selling out tour dates all over the country.  Felipe has also appeared in recurring roles on hit TV shows Superstore\, The Eric Andre Show\, Gentefied\, and Victor and Valentino.  He also appeared in films Guest House with Pauly Shore\, Daddy Daughter Trip with Rob Schneider and You People with Eddie Murphy and Jonah Hill. Felipe has just released his fifth special\, Raging Fool\, on Netflix. \nIG: https://www.instagram.com/felipeesparzacomedian/ \nWEBSITE: https://felipesworld.com/ \n \n \n \n \n \n VIP PACKAGE ADD-ON IS AVAILABLE! – $24.65 (fees included) \nVIP Package includes a post show meet and greet and photo with Felipe Esparza! Meet & Greet ticket DOES NOT include a seat for the show. A separate show ticket MUST be purchased to attend Meet & Greet. \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has been designated as a No-Weapons event**with exception for law enforcement \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/felipe-esparza-at-my-leisure-world-tour/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FelipeEsparza_ELKIN_1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250503T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20241025T155118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T164152Z UID:10000244-1746298800-1746298800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Justin Willman: Illusionati Tour DESCRIPTION:Justin Willman’s ILLUSIONATI tour is an interactive evening of magic\, comedy and mind-control for the whole family. Prepare to join a secret society of wonder where the only conspiracy theories are about how the hell he does these things. \nABOUT JUSTIN: \nJustin Willman wants to melt your brain while making you laugh. He’s best known as the star and creator of the hit Netflix series Magic For Humans and The Magic Prank Show with Justin Willman. But you may recognize him from one of his many television appearances (The Tonight Show\, The Today Show\, The Kelly Clarkson Show\, Conan…). Or maybe you know his work as a host (Baking Impossible; Cupcake Wars; Win\, Lose or Draw…). Or maybe he’s the child magician you hired in suburban St. Louis in the ‘90s. If you don’t know Justin\, he’s a magician and comedian who’s mastered the art of turning cynics into believers (or at least getting them to laugh). \nJustin is also a proud father\, a loving husband\, and has zero experience as a licensed boat mechanic (that’s a different Justin Willman). \nVIP PACKAGE AVAILABLE! \nThe VIP package features an exclusive post-show meet and greet\, signed poster\, souvenir lanyard\, and photos with Justin. \nThis event has been designated as a No-Weapons event**with exception for law enforcement \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/justin-willman-illusionati-tour/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy,Magic,Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WILLMAN_ILLUSIONATI_TOUR_1920x1080.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241205T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20240611T172259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T164440Z UID:10000224-1733425200-1733425200@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour DESCRIPTION:CHARLIE BERENS is a comedian\, New York Times Best Selling Author\, Emmy-winning journalist\, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. He creates weekly content for his various social platforms and has amassed over 9 million followers.  \nIn 2017\, Charlie began hosting his weekly comedic online news show\, the Manitowoc Minute. Since then\, Charlie’s been creating Midwest-focused sketch comedy videos on his social media platforms. He’s also traveled the country with three sold out stand-up comedy tours.  \nIn 2020\, Charlie paired up with Horseshoes & Hand Grenades alum Adam Greuel to release the music/comedy album\, Unthawed.  The album\, which is a mixture of bluegrass\, country and Charlie’s comedy\, hit #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart and #6 on the Bluegrass Comedy chart. The duo followed that up with Dive Bar Dinner in 2023\, which also charted on the Billboard Charts. \nCharlie’s first book\, The Midwest Survival Guide\, was released in November of 2021 by William Morrow/Harper Collins and immediately became a New York Times Best Seller! ABC is currently developing a half-hour comedy based on the book. His Midwest Survival Guide Tour sold over 150\,000 tickets! \n2023 also saw the release of his first stand-up special\, Charlie Berens: Midwest Goodbye. \nCharlie just launched his very own brandy! Berens Old Fashioned Brandy is being producing by the Dancing Goat distillery and is in stores now! \nCharlie hosts the Cripescast podcast where he interviews musicians\, artists\, comedians\, creators and more to talk about their story and connections to the Midwest. Guests have included Nate Bargatze\, Michael Yo\, Kim and Penn Holderness\, Jeff Foxworthy\, and Roy Wood\, Jr. \nIn addition to Cripescast\, Charlie co-hosts the Bellied Up podcast w/ Myles the You Betcha guy. Every Thursday\, Charlie and Myles belly up at a small town bar and take live callers from all over the Midwest and rest of the world. \nCharlie is currently touring America on his Good Old Fashioned Tour! \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/charlie-berens-good-old-fashioned-tour/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Charlie-Berens-Web-Banner-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241123T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20240611T164108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T164419Z UID:10000223-1732388400-1732388400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Joe Gatto: Let's Get Into It Featuring Mark Jigarjian DESCRIPTION:JOE GATTOJoe Gatto is a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” He has toured with the Jokers live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world\, including legendary arenas\, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London. Currently\, Joe tours with his stand-up solo show “Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy” in sold out theaters across the United States. Joe is passionate about supporting anti-bullying organizations and animal rescue initiatives. He happily advocates for the “Adopt\, Don’t Shop” movement with his non-profit Gatto Pups and Friends which operates on Long Island\, NY catering to mainly senior and disabled pups. Joe also hosts a popular comedy podcast called “Two Cool Moms” on the iHeart Radio Podcast Network where he and his co-host dispense sage motherly advice to fans who write in with their dilemmas\, and is planning his first ever children’s book\, Where’s Bearry?\, which is out September 3 via Penguin Workshop. He also lives his life by a code of pastry and family\, loving his wife\, two children and cannoli. \nFEATURING MARK JIGARJIANMark Jigarjian is an Armenian stand up comedian & writer based in New York City best known for his work touring with the hit television show\, Impractical Jokers. Mark has been seen on TruTV\, Roku Channel\, TBS and Food Network and is releasing his debut stand up special “Larger Than Life” in 2024. He’s been a guest Joker on Season 9 & 10 of Impractical Jokers\, winner of Roku’s Dishmantled and contestant on Food Network’s Cooks vs Cons. Other career highlights include performing to a sold out Madison Square Garden as part of the New York Comedy Festival in support of the Impractical Jokers. Mark\, also known by Jiggy\, has also built a following for his ‘off the rails’ livestream cooking /comedy show and festival – Tastes Funny.  The festival is now in its 4th year and attracts talent and fans from around the world. Mark is a proud member of the iconic New York Friars Club and producer of the Two Cool Moms Podcast. \n16+ Suggested \nNo Photo\, No Video\, No Flash\,No Professional Cameras Allowed \nThis event has been designated as a No-Weapons event**with exception for law enforcement \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n VIP Show Experience – $100A limited number of VIP Meet and Greet options are available! The VIP Package includes a POST-Show Meet & Greet & Photo with Joe Gatto. Meet & Greet ticket DOES NOT include a seat for the show. A separate show ticket MUST be purchased to attend Meet & Greet. \n \n VIP Add-On URL:https://thelerner.com/event/joe-gatto-lets-get-into-it/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/joe-gatto-Web-Banner-Template.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241109T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20240613T202115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T164359Z UID:10000225-1731178800-1731178800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Ginger Billy's Backwoods Comedy Tour DESCRIPTION:The legend of comedian and internet sensation\, Ginger Billy\, runs as deep as the southern roots from which he was raised. Formerly a respiratory therapist\, he burst into prominence after an impassioned farewell speech to NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt\, Jr. went viral after his retirement in 2017. Since then he has become beloved by millions for his kooky redneck antics\, backyard inventions\, hilarious sketches and parody music videos. His unique and infectious comedic voice has moved beyond the digital realm and on to the stage where his captivating storytelling reflects a down-to-earth family man with a passion for simple pleasures. He continues to sell out clubs\, theaters and casinos on his Backwoods Comedy Tour. \nThis event has been designated as a No-Weapons event**with exception for law enforcement \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/ginger-billys-backwoods-comedy-tour/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ginger-billy-Web-Banner-Template.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240530T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20231113T134519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T165116Z UID:10000135-1717095600-1717095600@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Brad Williams Tour '24 DESCRIPTION:“No one is doing stand-up comedy more hilariously than Brad Williams.” – New York Times \nPound for pound\, Brad Williams is the funniest comedian in the country right now\, and has become one of the most in-demand comedians working today. Williams started doing stand-up comedy as a teenager and has been touring successfully ever since\, routinely selling out prestigious venues all over the country and world. \nWilliams has parlayed his live performances into a multitude of stand-up television appearances\, including The Tonight Show\, Dave Attell’s Comedy Underground\, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. His first one-hour special\, Fun Size\, was the highest rated special on Showtime\, and a year later\, he followed that up with his second one\, Daddy Issues\, which was even more successful than the first. His third special in three years was an uproarious one\, hosting some of the edgiest comedians in the country from the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs Festival. His last groundbreaking special on Netflix\, The Degenerates\, garnered more huge ratings and rave reviews. \nAlso an accomplished actor\, Williams has appeared on numerous TV shows and feature films\, including FX’s Legit\, Sam and Cat\, Mind of Mencia\, Pitboss\, a recurring role on the Hulu original show Deadbeat\, and memorable roles in a plethora of movies\, including Little Evil\, produced by Scott Stuber (Ted)\, as well as the Netflix original Christopher Guest film\, Mascots\, and most recently Reno 911: It’s A Wonderful Heist. \nRecently\, Brad became the first stand-up comedian to headline a Cirque de Soleil show in their 30 year history\, when he agreed to launch—and do a three month run of—their newest show Mad Apple\, at the magnificent 1200 seat New York New York Theater in Las Vegas. The show became an immediate smash hit to rave revues\, singling out Williams for his incredible ability to captivate his audiences with his extraordinary performances. \nIn addition to stand-up and acting\, Williams co-created and co-hosted one of the most successful podcasts in the world\, with friend and fellow comic Adam Ray\, entitled About Last Night\, which was always a mainstay on the iTunes charts during their five year run. Additionally\, he is also a regular contributor with a series of incredibly funny appearances on several national radio and podcast platforms\, including KROQ’s Kevin and Bean Show and The Adam Carolla Show. \nWilliams’ humorous and inspiring observations on disability\, relationships\, sex\, and race consistently win over audiences; proving anyone can overcome their shortcomings. His high energy live performances frequently produce standing ovations from audience members; which prompted the late Robin Williams to call him “Prozac with a head.” \nThis event has been designated as a No-Weapons event**with exception for law enforcement \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/brad-williams-tour-24/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Web-Banner-Brad-Williams.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240223T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20231013T200835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T165040Z UID:10000126-1708714800-1708714800@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Rodney Carrington DESCRIPTION:Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian\, actor\, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades. \nA platinum-recording artist\, Rodney’s recorded eight major record label comedy albums\, followed by three albums on his own record label\, Laughter’s Good Records. Rodney is fresh off the release of his latest album\, “Get Em Out\,” (released 2019) which hit #1 on iTunes. His album “Here Comes the Truth” (released 2017) climbed to #3 on the comedy charts\, accruing tens of millions of streams on Spotify and even spawned a Netflix special. \nRodney broke through with his major label comedy CD debut “Hangin’ With Rodney” in 1998. The next few years saw nine more Top 10 comedy albums: Live\, Morning Wood\, Nutsack\, Greatest Hits\, King of the Mountains\, El Nino Loco\, C’mon Laugh You Bastards\, Laughter’s Good and The Hits\, all of which continue to receive radio airplay and regularly place on the national comedy charts. “Hangin’ With Rodney” and “Morning Wood” earned RIAA gold record certification\, and his Greatest Hits (a double CD) album reached platinum status. Rodney also released “Make it Christmas” which features his original song “Camouflage and Christmas Lights\,” a tribute to our military. \nRodney also added “author” to his list of accomplishments with the release of his book “Rodney Carrington\, Coming Clean” published by Hatchette Books. \nOver the years\, he’s starred in his own TV sitcom\, “Rodney”\, which ran for two seasons on ABC\, co-wrote and co-starred with Toby Keith in the feature film\, “Beer for My Horses\,” which won the Tex Ritter Award from the ACM\, and starred in his own Netflix special “Here Comes The Truth.” Rodney’s also appeared on countless other TV shows\, including the ACA (American Country Awards)\, hosting the American Country New Year’s Eve Live show on FOX\, and won “Supporting Character of the Year” from the CMT Music Video Awards for his appearance on the Trace Adkins’ music video “I Got My Game On.” \nRodney is fresh off the release of his latest single\, “Let Me In\,” (released) October 15\, 2021) and is gearing up for a year of touring in 2024! \n\nRecommended 16+ “Mature Audiences Only” \n\n\nGuests 14 and under will not be permitted in the first 5 rows. \nThis event has been designated as a No-Weapons event**with exception for law enforcement \n\n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/rodney-carrington/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy,Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Rodney-Carrington-Live-Web-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240210T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240210T193000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20230906T130926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T150112Z UID:10000040-1707593400-1707593400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking For Trouble DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood\, the dynamic duo from TV’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?\,” take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show\, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble. \nWith lightning-fast wit\, Mochrie & Sherwood transform the audience’s suggestions into an unpredictable evening of non-stop comedy gold. No script? No problem! “Asking For Trouble” is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity\, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business. \n**No photos or recording permitted** \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/colin-brad/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231129T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20230706T142419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T203030Z UID:10000111-1701284400-1701284400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Sal Vulcano DESCRIPTION:Staten Island native Sal Vulcano is best known for creating and starring in truTV’s long-running hit “Impractical Jokers\,” and for “The Misery Index” on TBS. In addition to performing as part of The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe to sold-out arenas\, Sal founded the No Presh Network in 2020\, hosting “Hey Babe!” and “Taste Buds” podcasts. \n16+ Suggested (Parental Discretion Advised) \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/sal-vulcano/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231117T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231117T193000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20230718T172446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T124947Z UID:10000114-1700249400-1700249400@thelerner.com SUMMARY:#IMOMSOHARD - Ladies' Night DESCRIPTION:#IMOMSOHARD began as a popular web-series by real-life best friends\, comedians\, and moms Kristin and Jen. One night\, over a glass of wine and many tears of frustration\, these two friends decided to tell different kind of story. With a camera\, two husbands\, a babysitter\, and bottomless mimosas\, Kristin and Jen decided to speak openly about their fears and failures and prove that the only way to survive motherhood is through laughter and friendship. Good thing because\, while shooting the first video for the series\, Jen forgot her newborn daughter’s name. The video was a smash hit\, sparking an online community of 2 million of the most engaged followers that social media has ever seen\, confirmation that moms and women everywhere needed to laugh and to be heard. Kristin and Jen followed up with weekly videos about all things woman and mother: hemorrhoids\, nipple hair\, sex after marriage\, mom bods\, spanks\, wedding dresses\, and swimsuits. (Yes\, they wore them on camera). Both women write and produce the #IMSH series with a common goal: Maybe we can make you feel better about the job you’re doing if you see the terrible job we’re doing. The videos have received nearly 300 million views worldwide in just 5 years. The phenomenon that Kristin and Jen created has since been nabbed for development by Warner Brothers TV\, reality TV and film. The comedians have sold-out three national tours\, written a New York Times Best Selling book\, landed branded deals with Fortune 100 companies such as Wal-Mart and Uni-Lever\, and taped a standup comedy special for Amazon Prime Video\, launching the network’s first standup comedy platform. They have recently premiered their weekly podcast and a children’s book series with Harper Collins. Raised in Nebraska\, Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley are now based in Los Angeles (where they met) and can often be found selling pizza slices for the PTA or working as parking enforcement at school drop off. \nVIP ticket to include: \n\nPreferred Seating\nMeet & Greet with Kristin and Jen\n\n \n \n \n \n \n AGE LIMIT   18+\n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/imomsohard/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230323T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T212726 CREATED:20221215T170005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T023118Z UID:10000024-1679598000-1679598000@thelerner.com SUMMARY:Tim Hawkins Live in Concert DESCRIPTION:Catch Tim Hawkins Live in Concert! The parody singer-songwriter of favorites like “Things You Don’t Say to Your Wife” and “Cletus Take the Reel” provides nonstop laughter with funny bits about the church\, homeschooling\, and more. Load up your van with all your kids\, your small group\, and anyone else who loves a good joke to experience this night of hilarity with Tim Hawkins! A limited number of VIP tickets including Early Entry and a Meet & Greet and photo with Tim are available for each show. \nVIPEarly Entry to choose the best seats and Meet & Greet and Photo with Tim Hawkins.Must arrive by 5:15. Late arrivals will forfeit early entry seating and M&G. No refunds.* If health and safety guidelines change\, VIP format may be revised. \nGroups of 10 or more receive $3 off per ticket with the discount code GROUP \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://thelerner.com/event/tim-hawkins-live-in-concert/ LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR