Charlie Berens

You know what they say, Midwest is best. Specifically Midwest humor. 

Charlie Berens — you may know him for his “opes” and “lemme squeeze right past yas” or his viral videos about the invention of IKEA or even his stand-up clips — is a comedian, New York Times bestselling author, Emmy®-winning journalist, and musician who is best known for creating hilarious Midwest-focused sketch videos on Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube. 

Through series like “The Manitowoc Minute” and podcasts like “Bellied Up” and “The Cripescast,” Charlie has amassed over 10 million followers and over 3 billion views across his social channels thanks to his relatable comedic sensibility. His comedy inspired by Midwest culture has struck a hilarious nerve with folks at a national level.

Since 2022, Charlie’s stand-up tours have sold over 350,000 tickets in 32 states and included theater shows and nine arena shows. His second stand-up special, “Neighborly,” a follow-up to 2023’s “Midwest Goodbye,” was released in December of 2025. Additionally, Charlie became a New York Times bestselling author in 2021 with The Midwest Survival Guide, a Billboard chart-topper in 2020 when he hit #1 on the Bluegrass chart for his music and comedy album Unthawed, and an Emmy® winner in 2013 for his piece “The Cost of Water” at KDAF in Dallas.

Now, this funny-for-the-whole-family show will be at the Orpheum Theater for one day in April, and you’re not gonna want to miss it.