Laughs Comedy Spot in Kirkland welcomes comedian, actor, and author Greg Behrendt Jan. 23-24.
“Greg Behrendt’s Wake-up Call,” a show that taps into Behrendt’s no-nonsense approach to relationships, premiered in January on SoapNet. “He’s Just Not That Into,” the movie, opened in theaters nationwide in February and was America’s No. 1 movie. Behrendt’s second comedy DVD, “That Guy from That Thing,” was released in November. And of course, Behrendt hit the road with the “Greg Behrendt’s Totally Into You Comedy Tour.”
Behrendt is the co-author of the three-million-copy bestseller, “He’s Just Not That Into You,” and established himself as a voice of reason and inspiration for all of us negotiating, and sometimes drowning in, the treacherous waters of romantic relationships. Co-authored with “Sex and the City” story editor, Liz Tuccillo, the book became the publishing phenomenon of the year after its release in September 2004. The book shot to the No. 1 slot on the bestseller lists worldwide, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today. Oprah Winfrey devoted two shows to Behrendt and the book’s simple, but powerful message.
Behrendt also made numerous television appearances including NBC’s “Today Show,” “20/20” and “Larry King Live” on CNN. After a fierce bidding war, New Line Cinema acquired the film rights to “He’s Just Not That Into You.” The film was released worldwide last February with a stellar cast including, Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson and Ben Affleck and helped propelled the paperback edition of the book back to the top of the best seller lists.
September 2006 saw Behrendt launch the self-titled syndicated talk show, “The Greg Behrendt Show”, for Sony Pictures Television. The show featured Behrendt’s signature humor and advice when it comes to all kinds of relationships – including those with family, friends, romantic partners and relationships in the workplace.
His acclaimed stand-up comedy has been seen on HBO, “The Tonight Show,” “Late Show w/David Letterman,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and Comedy Central. He was named by Variety in 2001 as one of the “10 Comics to Watch.”
Performances will run at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jan. 23-24 at Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland. Tickets are $20-$30. For information, visit www.laughscomedy.com or call 425-823-6306.
