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March 21 & 22

Stand Up for GLO

Join The GLO Center at the Historic Fox Theatre at the History Museum on the Square for a night of stand-up comedy featuring the hilarious Jared Goldstein!

This inaugural event focuses on bringing more queer entertainment and art to Springfield. This is a show you won’t want to miss! Grab your tickets for one of TWO SHOWS now and support The GLO Center’s vital work in the LGBTQ+ community.

This is an 18+ event. 

  • Friday, March 21 & Saturday, March 22
  • 7 PM
  • Historic Fox Theatre, 157 Park Central Square
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About Jared Goldstein

This year’s headliner is Jared Goldstein, known for his incredible comedic talent and appearances on Comedy Central, Netflix’s Black Mirror, and ABC’s Modern Family. A rising star in the comedy world, Jared was named one of Vulture’s Comedians You Should & Will Know 2021 and a JFL New Face 2022. Jared has graced both the stage and screen, starring in Quibi’s Nikki Fre$h with Nicole Richie and appearing on shows like STARZ’s Counterpart, TNT’s Rizzoli & Isles, and CBS’s The Unicorn. He even made an appearance on Saturday Night Live in a sketch written by Tina Fey!

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Stand Up for GLO Opener

Dizzy Divine (IG: @dizzy.divine)

Dizzy divine is one of Springfield’s premiere comedy queens. She has been doing drag for about six years and loves blending comedy, androgyny, and high-energy performance that reflects both her non-binary identity and love for entertaining. You can see her performing at Martha’s Vineyard both on the weekends and hosting and DJing the open talent nights every Tuesday.

Catch her setting the stage on fire both nights with a mix of stand-up and show-stopping drag!

Deadline: March 1

Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you for your support of an event that aims to bring queer entertainment and art to the community! Your support means so much to our organization and its mission to support and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community to create a community where all can thrive!

For more information, please contact Aaron Schekorra at aaron@glocenter.org.

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Thank you to our 2024 Stand Up for GLO Sponsors!

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Punchline Sponsor

Laugh Track Sponsor

Bambinos Cafe
Own Your Pride

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