Top comedians added to Wheeler Opera House winter lineup

If the arrival of winter already has you smiling, now there’s a reason to laugh out loud. The Wheeler Opera House is adding four top-tier comedians to its 2025-26 winter lineup, including special performances during Wintersköl weekend and in January 2026. All shows will be held at the Wheeler Opera House.

Colin Quinn

Famed American comedian Colin Quinn will perform his high-energy antics at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Quinn’s known for his trademark humor and cultural commentary with credits on “Saturday Night Live,” “Tough Crowd,” and his HBO Max special “Colin Quinn & Friends.” This multi-talented performer is also the author of “Overstated: A Coast-to-Coast Roast of the Fifty States” and the creator of a one-man show “Red State Blue State.”

Chad Goes Deep

Next up, comedic brothers Chad and JT — famous for their viral city council antics — will take the stage with their acclaimed show at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. They will deliver fresh stand-up material with JT’s distinctive mix of vulnerability and his brother Chad’s satirical style and “stoke” philosophy.

Monty Franklin

Australian comedian Monty Franklin brings his sharp, observational stand-up act to the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8. Franklin tours globally and is known for his viral videos on Aussie life in America. He’s appeared on podcasts like “The Joe Rogan Experience” and on television shows and is a regular stand-up in the Los Angeles comedy scene. 

Hannah Berner

Comedian Hannah Berner will appear at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, to deliver another night of laughter. A Brooklyn native, Berner has a Netflix special, “We Ride at Dawn,” which debuted July 9, 2024, and garnered the second most-watched show on the platform during its initial release period. She also co-hosts the popular podcasts, “Giggly Squad” and “Berner Phone.” In addition to her comedy, Berner is a New York Times bestselling author of “How to Giggle: A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously.”

The Wheeler Opera House and box office is located at 320 E. Hyman Ave. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 970-920-5770, or in person to the box office from noon to 5 p.m, Tuesday through Saturday.  For more information and tickets, go to aspenshowtix.com.