BOONE, N.C. - App State Athletics is excited to announce the return of Mountaineer Laughs! at the Appalachian Theatre on Jan. 16, 2026.
Presented by
The Comedy Zone, this unforgettable evening will benefit App State Athletics and feature comedian
Dale Jones, with an opening act by
Tyrone Burston. Join us for a night of fun and laughs in downtown Boone.
Friday, January 16, 2026 | Appalachian Theatre
- Doors Open At 6 p.m.
- Show Starts At 7 p.m.
Purchase Tickets
- $35-$40 Balcony
- $40-$50 Mezzanine
- $50-$55 Orchestra
Make a Weekend Out of It!
- Everyone who purchases a Mountaineer Laughs! ticket will receive a voucher via email for free admission to the App State men's basketball game on either Thursday, Jan. 15 vs. James Madison or Saturday, Jan. 17 vs. Old Dominion.
- Basketball tickets are limited to the same number of tickets purchased for Mountaineer Laughs! (i.e., 6 tickets purchased for the comedy show = 6 tickets allowed for basketball admission).
About Dale Jones:
With a machine gun-style delivery full of animated faces and well-placed physical comedy,
Dale Jones leaves his audiences wishing they had his energy. His shows are always a night you won't soon forget.
In addition to his training at the world renowned Second City, Dale has had television appearances on TBS (The Very Funny Show), NBC (Last Comic Standing – Season Six), FOX (30 Seconds to Fame) and The Comedy Network in Canada.
Dale is a regular on Sirius XM's "The Jeff and Larry Channel" and has won such competitions as the Comedy 10K, Laughlin Comedy Festival and San Diego Comedy Festival.
About Tyrone Burston:
Known for his cool, unapologetic style and effortless charisma, Tyrone Burston has built a reputation in Charlotte, N.C., of delivering a brand of humor that resonates with audiences of all backgrounds. Originally from Hartford, Conn., he his comedy blends sharp storytelling with self-deprecating wit, covering everything from growing up in tough times to marriage, fatherhood, and adjusting to life in the South.
A two-time Queen City Comedian of the Year (2016 and 2021), Tyrone has performed on Showtime at the Apollo and shared the stage with comedy legends like Arsenio Hall, Bruce Bruce, Michael Blackson, Roy Wood Jr., and Damon Wayans Jr. He has also toured with Adele Givens, one of the Original Queens of Comedy, further cementing his status as a rising force in stand-up.
