The career of multi-talented performer Lily Tomlin spans comedy, stage, television, film, writing and producing. Inspired by early comic pioneers like Lucille Ball and Jean Carroll, Tomlin left college to pursue her dream and fine-tune her craft starting in local coffee houses, then moving on to New York landmark clubs, building a strong following. In 1966 she made her television debut on The Garry Moore Show, before joining, in 1969, the top-rated cast of Laugh-In where she rose to national prominence with her characterizations of Ernestine and Edith Ann. She went on to co-write and star in six comedy television specials, and has guest-starred in many television shows including X-Files, Murphy Brown, The West Wing, and her new series, co-starring with Jane Fonda, Grace and Frankie. 1977 brought Tomlin to Broadway with Appearing Nitely. In 1985, Tomlin appeared in Jane Wagner’s play, The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.
In 1975, Tomlin made her movie debut in Nashville. She also appeared in 9 to 5, All of Me, Short Cuts, The Beverly Hillbillies, The Player, Away with Murder, Orange County, and A Prairie Home Companion. A few of her honors include: seven Emmys, two Tony Awards, two Peabody Awards, a Grammy, the Mark Twain Prize and was the recipient of the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors.
On Saturday, April 23, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 pm, Paramount Theatre, 16th & Glenarm, Denver
Reserved Seating: $48-$95 plus service charges. Tickets are available at AltitudeTickets.com or by calling 303-893-8497. Ticket link: http://www.altitudetickets.com/event/lily-tomlin-4660/