Vanguard

Issue date: 3/24/08 Section: Entertainment

The downtown Saenger Theater will host Comedy Central's comedy success Brian Regan on Saturday, March 28. Tickets cost $32.50. Regan will visit Mobile during his tour, "Brian Regan in Concert: A Comedy Central Live Event."

Regan has gained a reputation as a so-called clean comedian for his profanity-free comedy acts. But, most of all, he is known for making audiences laugh. Regan's act focuses on subjects that every person can relate to during the show; and that is the appeal of Comedy Central's latest rising star.But Regan did not set out to become the clean, family friendly comedian he is known as today.

"I do think dirty thoughts," he said in an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer, "I'm capable of being really raunchy. If your fans have any idea how dark and twisted your brain is, they'd probably run for the exits. I like to think I'm a pretty good guy."

Still, audiences are drawn to his relatable comedy act. It may be due to Regan's list of influences, which include such masters as Johnny Carson, The Smothers Brothers and Steve Martin. Growing up, he was enthralled with the world of comedy and tried stand-up right out of college at a Fort Lauderdale, Fla. club an hour from his home town of Miami. Touring the country constantly through the late 80s and 90s Brian won the 1996 American Comedy Award for Best Comedian, starred in two Showtime specials and performed on all the leading late night shows, including his life-long dream, "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson."

In 2005, he performed at over 40 cities; in 2008, he will visit 80 U.S. cities. Brian's first one-hour special, "Brian Regan: Standing Up," premiered on Comedy Central on June 10, 2007 and was recorded in April at The Barclay Theater in Irvine, Cali. The "Brian Regan: Standing Up" DVD was released on Aug. 14 from Comedy Central Home Entertainment.

A dorm room favorite, Brian's 1997 CD, "Brian Regan Live," has sold over 100,000 copies and consistently charts in iTunes Top Ten Comedy Albums.

For more information on the show and Regan, visit http://mobilesaenger.com and http://www.brianregan.com.

Watch The Vanguard for a review of Regan's show in next week's issue.

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