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Jeff Allen

October 23 @ 7:30 pm
Doors Open at 6:30 pm
​Concessions Available
Tickets to Laughter!
General Admission Advance $43.53 (includes tax and fees)
VIP Advance $55.67 (includes tax and fees)
Premium Advance $121.37 (includes tax and fees)
My First Annual Final Farewell Tour Jeff Allen may (or may not) want to admit it, but he's getting old. At 69, Jeff is staring down his 70th year and decided it might be time to think about slowing down. The result? My First Final Farewell Tour kicks off March 1, 2026. Yes, you read that right—"First" and "Final" in the same sentence—because Jeff's not totally sure he's done. (After all, Cher had 20 farewell tours, and Elton John is still out there.)

BIOJeff Allen, grew up in Sauk Village, Illinois in a middle-class family; his father, Jack Mishler, worked in construction, and his mother, Arlene Mishler, was employed at a Chemical Company for 30 years. Allen discovered his passion for humor early in life, often using comedy to connect with others and entertain family and friends. His upbringing and family values later became central themes in his comedic style.

Allen began performing in Chicago comedy clubs in 1978, initially struggling with low pay and lack of respect. During this period, he battled drug and alcohol use but became sober in 1987 and embraced Christianity in 1997, which influenced his shift to clean, family-oriented comedy. He is best known for his stand-up comedy specials and films, including:
  • Happy Wife, Happy Life, Revisited
  • Bananas
  • Thou Shalt Laugh
  • Apostles of Comedy and Apostles of Comedy: Onwards and Upwards
  • Appearances on Dry Bar Comedy, Netflix, Showtime, Comedy Central, festivals, corporate events, military
  • Authored books, Three Word Vocabulary, My Life As A Bystander, Happy Wife, Happy Life
Today, he resides in Tennessee, with his wife and their children. His older son served with the 101st Airborne in Iraq. Allen’s personal journey from addiction to faith has been a recurring theme in his comedy, often drawing inspiration from his family life and Christian beliefs.

Known for clean, relatable humor, Allen’s comedy often explores marriage, parenting, and the challenges of everyday life. His performances are praised for their ability to connect with audiences of all ages, blending humor with heartfelt storytelling. He continues to tour nationally in the United States.

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Corning Opera House, 800 Davis Ave., Corning, IA
Hours: Monday - Friday 12:30 - 5 pm
 Phone 641-418-8037

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