Doug Benson, David Huntsberger to perform at The Comedy Attic

This weekend, nationally followed comedian, Doug Benson will perform at The Comedy Attic.

“Doug has a strong national following and Bloomington is no different,” said Jared Thompson, owner of the Comedy Attic. “His fans are very loyal and support him every time he comes to a town. Plus, he’s a genuinely nice fella who I can call my friend.”

This will mark Benson’s third time performing at The Comedy Attic. He will perform at 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets can be purchased for $18 online at www.comedyattic.com or by phone, 812-336-5233.

Opening for Doug will be David Huntsberger, a comedian that often performs with Benson. Similar to Benson, Huntsberger competed on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and is a regular on Comedy Central.

Benson himself said he was pleased at the idea of coming back to The Comedy Attic.
“They’re nice people who just want to bring great comedy to Bloomington,” Benson said. “Which makes me wonder why they keep re-booking me.”

Benson, in addition to his stand-up touring, has a Comedy Central series, “The Benson Interruption,” that will air Oct. 28.

He also is the host of a live comedy Podcast titled “Doug Loves Movies.”

“Everything else is a secret,” Benson said. “Because I’ve got nothing else going on.”

Thompson said Benson always puts on a great show.

“He’s one of the most respected comics working today, and once he takes the stage, even with the large crowds he attracts, you feel like he’s hanging out with you,” Thompson said.

Based off Benson’s previous visits, Thompson is expecting a large turnout.

“Doug draws some of the biggest crowds we’ve ever had,” he said. “He’s just gotten more popular, so there’s no reason to expect anything else.”

Benson also expects a great night, giving his thoughts on the type of kind people he
has encountered.

“Everyone I’ve met in Bloomington has been very nice,” Benson said, adding, “Or very drunk.”