Zarlengo Foundation Welcomes David Spade, Sal Vulcano & Frank Caliendo to Bellco
The Zarlengo Foundation proudly presents Triple Threat Comedy Night with David Spade, Sal Vulcano & Frank Caliendo LIVE at Bellco Theatre on Saturday, September 25th at 8pm!
This event is the first nonprofit fundraiser hosted at Bellco following the pandemic and one of largest. Proceeds benefit schools and programs that support learning-disabled children in the Greater Metro Denver area. Tickets range from $59.95 to $89.95 and are on sale at AXS.com. Purchase your tickets here!
The evening’s all-star entertainment line-up features award-winning comedians and actors:
David Spade - Nominated for an Emmy Award for his role as Dennis Finch on Just Shoot Me, David Spade became a household favorite during his five-year stint as a cast member and writer on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Spade also starred in the CBS comedy Rules of Engagement which enjoyed excellent ratings and critical success throughout its seven seasons. Spade has been seen in popular films including Benchwarmers, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, Tommy Boy, Grown Ups 1 & 2, The Hotel Transylvania Series, and Joe Dirt. Spade can be seen in recent Netflix original comedies, Father of the Year and The Do-Over. He is also a New York Times Bestseller with Almost Interesting and A Polaroid Guy in a Snapchat World, an Audible exclusive. Currently, you can see Spade in his new late-night series Lights Out with David Spade on Comedy Central. Up next, Spade will star in the Netflix original movie, The Wrong Missy.
Sal Vulcano - Staten Island native Sal Vulcano has been doing comedy for years, best known for starring in truTV’s Impractical Jokers. In addition to performing as part of The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe to sold-out crowds, he’s been featured on Comedy Central’s This Is Not Happening, and hosts a podcast with Brian Quinn entitled What Say You?
Frank Caliendo - Comedian, actor, and impressionist Frank Caliendo has been making people laugh his entire life. He is well known for his impressions of famous personalities Donald Trump, Robin Williams, Robert DeNiro; politicians George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama; broadcasters John Madden and Jon Gruden; and talk show hosts Dr. Phil, Jay Leno, and David Letterman. A veteran of television sketch comedy as a cast member on Mad TV, Caliendo has been a fixture on television for over a decade. After completing an impressive 10-year run on the FOX NFL Sunday Pregame show, Frank found a new home over at ESPN, where he joined the cast of the Sunday NFL Countdown. Frank’s Gruden QB Camp segments, Super Bowl Richard Sherman 30 for 30 mocumentary, and #IfTrumpWere parodies are among the plethora of his works that have gone viral across the web. Though Frank can be highly known for his variety of sports-related impressions, he makes his live shows appealing for everyone in attendance.
“We knew this triple star-studded comedic line-up would lift spirits after a difficult year. People can enjoy a night on the town while supporting a worthy cause dedicated to helping learning disabled children as we remember the challenges the pandemic presented for them as well,” commented Zarlengo Foundation executive director Kathryn Zarlengo.
Zarlengo Foundation, a 501 ©3 non-profit organization, was founded in 2002 by second-generation Denver natives and brothers Robert J. Zarlengo and Gerald V. Zarlengo M.D. Since its inception, the Zarlengo Foundation has donated over $1.2 million to important causes that include (but are not limited to): Rocky Mountain Camp for Dyslexic Kids, Havern School and its Zarlengo Foundation Learning Evaluation Center, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Hillside School in Boulder and Guardian Angels Grade School. With a focus on learning innovation, in 2015, Zarlengo Foundation funded the Learning Ally program for implementation into the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools, serving more than 17,000 students. Learning Alley is a nonprofit organization that provides education solutions for students struggling to read. In fact, it is estimated that 65% of fourth graders read below proficiency. One component of Learning Ally for grade schools is that its audio books can display text read aloud with visually highlighted words. A study, funded by the Zarlengo Foundation, of 1300 students in 34 elementary schools found that this tool doubled the rate of reading growth.
Zarlengo Foundation annual Evening of Comedy nights have been among the largest in Denver featuring celebrities such as Jay Leno, Billy Gardell, Seth Meyers, Trevor Noah, Jeff Foxworthy, Terry Fator and more. Proceeds from these events are also used for scholarships, classroom resources and teacher training.
Additional information about the Zarlengo Foundation as well as sponsorship opportunities for the Triple Threat Comedy Night can be found by visiting zarlengofoundation.org or by calling (303) 357-5633.
Tickets for the September 25th event may be purchased here!
See you there Denver!