Denver ( CNN ) The show must go on . That was the message Bill Cosby sent Saturday night as the embattled comedian performed back-to-back shows in the Mile High city . Cosby , 77 , was greeted with cheers and a standing ovation as he walked on stage wearing a gray sweatsuit with the words `` Hello Friend '' written on the front . Cosby never once mentioned the accusations of sexual assault that have cast a shadow over his reputation and career in recent months , leading to a string of show cancellations in other cities . `` He 's phenomenal . An amazing man , '' said Gina Hernandez , who showed up to support the man she grew up watching on TV . `` I do n't believe the allegations . I think that it 's strange how everyone came forward all at one time . '' The theater roared with laughter inside , while protesters outside voiced outrage and disapproval . `` This is our city and we do not stand with him . We stand with the women , '' Beth Leyba said . About 50 demonstrators gathered and marched , chanting , `` Rape is not a joke '' and `` Turn back Cosby . '' They held signs that read , `` If you support Cosby you support rape '' and `` Colorado believes the women . '' `` I , myself , am a survivor of sexual assault and I just find it sickening that Bill Cosby has been able to get away with this for so many years , '' Leyba said . The group of demonstrators included attorney Gloria Allred , who represents eight of Cosby accusers , including Beth Ferrier , who is from Denver and has previously shared her story with CNN . `` Many people are empowered who are here today , and I 'm not going to live in fear of fame and money and power and Bill Cosby . And we 're not going to let this go away and be silent in the face of what we believe is injustice . Those days are long gone , '' Allred said . Earlier Saturday , Allred held what she called a `` teach-in '' at the nearby Crawford Hotel , to share the stories of Cosby 's accusers and encourage people to speak out against sexual abuse . About two dozen women have spoken out accusing Cosby of drugging and sexual misconduct that go back decades , in some cases . Cosby has never faced criminal charges . He and his attorneys have repeatedly denied the allegations . At least three of Cosby 's accusers have filed a federal defamation lawsuit against him , claiming that after they came forward with allegations , they were called liars . Cosby has no plans to change his performance schedule because of the mounting accusations and protests , according to his PR team . Promoter AEG did offer refunds to the Denver shows for those who bought tickets early and changed their minds . AEG said `` a few '' refunds had been issued , but would not provide a specific number . `` I thank you , the theater staff , the event organizers and the Colorado Community for your continued support and coming to experience family , fun entertainment . Hey , Hey , Hey -- I 'm Far From Finished , '' Cosby said in a statement to his fans .
Cosby , 77 , was greeted with cheers and a standing ovation . The comedian has been accused of sexual assault by more than 50 women since the late 1980s.