Arts and Entertainment
March 21, 2025
From: Boston Comedy FestivalAt our annual comedy festival, we strive to achieve several key goals that elevate the comedy experience for both performers and audiences. Our mission is to:
Celebrate Comedy as an Art Form: We aim to showcase comedy not only as a source of entertainment and joy but also as a legitimate and evolving art form.
Discover Emerging Comedic Talent: We actively seek out diverse, talented comedians from all corners of the entertainment industry, giving them a platform to shine.
Bring the Best Comedy Talent to Audiences: Our festival features top-tier comedians, ensuring audiences experience the highest quality performances possible.
Encourage Contemporary Creativity in Comedy: We embrace and promote the latest trends and creative voices in the comedy world, constantly reflecting the genre’s dynamic nature.
Educate on the Rich History of Comedy: Our festival also seeks to educate audiences about the deep history of comedy, honoring its evolution and impact.
Have Fun and Produce Great Comedy: Above all, we’re committed to creating an enjoyable experience for all—performers and audiences alike—through top-notch comedic theater.
Join us at the festival to experience the best in comedy, discover new talent, and be part of a creative, fun, and inspiring community.
Schedule
Monday, March 31, 2025
Brooks Wheelan
7:30PM - 8:30PM
City Winery Boston - 80 Beverly Street, Boston, MA, 02114
Brooks originally hails from Iowa where he attended the University of Iowa. In 2015, he released his debut album This Is Cool, Right?, which hit #1 on the iTunes charts and was included on PASTE Magazine’s 10 Best Comedy Albums of 2015 list. His television credits include HBO’s Girls, Comedy Central’s The Half Hour, @Midnight, Adam Devine’s House Party, NBC’s Late Night with Seth Myers, MTV’s Ridiculousness and TBS’ CONAN. He was a writer and cast member on Season 39 of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Rolling Stone named Brooks as one the Top 45 Acts of Bonnaroo 2014. In 2012 he hit the comedy scene in stride when he was invited to perform at the New York Comedy Festival as a part of Comedy Central’s Top 10 Comics to Watch, and was a breakout performer as a new face at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. Other festival appearances include SXSW, Sasquatch, Austin’s Moontower Comedy Festival, Portland’s Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Comedy Central South Beach Comedy Festival. Brooks currently lives in Los Angeles and can be seen headlining colleges and clubs throughout the US. “Wheelan is a considerable talent with a unique voice and perspective.” – AV Club
Ticket Price : $20, $25 & $35
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Boston comedy festival Contest - preliminary round 2
7:00PM 8:30PM
The Rockwell Theatre
255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
Get ready to kick off the 25th anniversary of the Boston Comedy Festival with a bang! 72 comics from across the country will battle it out for a shot at the semi-finals, the championship title, and a $7,000 grand prize. Past winners have gone on to major success—TV, film, and beyond—so this is your chance to witness comedy history and discover the next big star before they take off
Ticket Price : $20
Boston Comedy Festival: Prelim Round 1
8:00PM 9:30PM
The Comedy Studio
5¾ John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, Ma
Get ready to kick off the 25th anniversary of the Boston Comedy Festival with a bang! 72 comics from across the country will battle it out for a shot at the semi-finals, the championship title, and a $7,000 grand prize. Past winners have gone on to major success—TV, film, and beyond—so this is your chance to witness comedy history and discover the next big star before they take off Our Bar opens an hour before showtime, so come early and grab a drink with us! The Bar also stays open until 1AM, so stop by after our last show of the evening! Tax and tip included in all drink prices.
Hosted by Dan Crohn. Dan has been performing stand up comedy in and around Boston for years. A semi-finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival and the Laughing Skull Festival, his stories of family and friends have entertained audiences from all over New England. Dan’s jokes can be heard on XM Radio and he was recently a guest on a live episode of the popular podcast WTF with Marc Maron. His former day job of teaching 4th graders has provided him with endless amounts of material. He has wanted to be a comedian since the age of eight when he stumbled upon his Father’s Henny Youngman records. Dan Crohn is quickly becoming one of the funniest comics in Boston, and with good reason: he’s hilarious.
With Speacial Guest Al Park. Al Park has quickly emerged as a rising talent on the national comedy scene. He won both the Boston Comedy Festival and Cleveland Comedy Festival competitions and was a finalist in the prestigious Seattle International Comedy Competition. In 2019, he was invited to perform at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY. Named Boston’s Best Comedian by Improper Bostonian magazine, Park mixes sharp observation and cultural satire with plenty of self-deprecation for a unique, authentic comic voice. His standup can be heard on Audible.com, and he made his television debut on FOX TV’s “Laughs”.
Ticket Price : $20 & $25
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Boston comedy festival preliminary round 3
7:00PM - 9:00PM
City Winery Boston - 80 Beverly Street, Boston, MA, 02114
Get ready to kick off the 25th anniversary of the Boston Comedy Festival with a bang! 72 comics from across the country will battle it out for a shot at the semi-finals, the championship title, and a $7,000 grand prize. Past winners have gone on to major success—TV, film, and beyond—so this is your chance to witness comedy history and discover the next big star before they take off
Hosted by Will Smalley. Will Smalley is a purveyor of the silly-arts and a dude-lover extraordinaire. As an established LGBTQ+ voice in the comedy scene, Will is a former finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival and has been featured in the Bridgetown Comedy Festival in Portland, OR. In addition to being a mainstay at the major comedy clubs and colleges across the Northeast, Will serves as the announcer/producer for Old School Game Show at the Wilbur Theater.
With Special Guest Kelly MacFarland Kelly MacFarland is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actress. She has an extensive resume including comedy clubs, theaters, colleges, festivals, films, television appearances and entertaining US troops overseas. Kelly has appeared on Comedy Central, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Prime Video, Up Early Tonight on Hulu and Denis Leary’s Comics Come Home. Check out Kelly’s Dry Bar Comedy Special, Sleepytime Baby. She also has several comedy albums available on iTunes and SiriusXM.
Ticket Price : $25 & $35
Boston comedy festival-preliminary round 4
9:30PM - 11:05PM
City Winery Boston - 80 Beverly Street, Boston, MA, 02114
Get ready to kick off the 25th anniversary of the Boston Comedy Festival with a bang! 72 comics from across the country will battle it out for a shot at the semi-finals, the championship title, and a $7,000 grand prize. Past winners have gone on to major success—TV, film, and beyond—so this is your chance to witness comedy history and discover the next big star before they take off
Hosted by Niki Luparelli Niki channels the gods of chaos. Ageless, fearless, and possessing a utility liver, she will lull you with her classically trained, artfully abused chocolate voice and then ****** punch you with her witty patter. A long time comedian who has appeared in the Santa Monica Westside Comedy Festival, the Women in Comedy Festival, hosts for the Boston Comedy Festival, and won NYC’s ladies of laughter, Niki isn’t just a set of enormous...pipes. She’s known for her Bowie, Stevie Nicks, and Haunted Speakeasy® events and as one of the judges on Boston Drag Gauntlet.
With Special Guest Andrew Mayer. Andrew is a Boston-based stand-up comedian, performing in clubs and festivals across the country since 2004. He has previously won the Boston Comedy Festival, and has been a featured performer in the Bridgetown Comedy Festival and Seattle International Comedy Competition. Andrew’s 2015 debut album, Nonsense, has been described as “silly, whimsical, smart, and–most importantly– incredibly funny.” His 2020 album, Having a Nice Time, can be heard regularly on Sirius XM.
Ticket Price : $25 & $35
Boston comedy festival Contest - preliminary round 5
7:00PM - 8:30PM
The Rockwell Theatre
255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
Get ready to kick off the 25th anniversary of the Boston Comedy Festival with a bang! 72 comics from across the country will battle it out for a shot at the semi-finals, the championship title, and a $7,000 grand prize. Past winners have gone on to major success—TV, film, and beyond—so this is your chance to witness comedy history and discover the next big star before they take off
Hosted by Kindra Lansburg
With Special Guest Robbie Printz
Robbie Printz has been making audiences laugh for over 30 years. A fixture on the Boston comedy circuit, Robbie got his start in 1988 and has been performing ever since. He made the rounds on the Cable Comedy shows, including MTV, A&E and Comedy Central. He won the Boston Comedy Festival and was named the Best Comedian in Boston, by the Improper Bostonian. Laughter is the best medicine, so go see Robbie Printz and laugh about life, or laugh at him about his life. Either way you'll feel better.
Ticket Price : $20
Boston comedy festival Contest - preliminary round 6
9:05PM - 11:00PM
The Rockwell Theatre
255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
Get ready to kick off the 25th anniversary of the Boston Comedy Festival with a bang! 72 comics from across the country will battle it out for a shot at the semi-finals, the championship title, and a $7,000 grand prize. Past winners have gone on to major success—TV, film, and beyond—so this is your chance to witness comedy history and discover the next big star before they take off
Hosted by Jason Cordova Jason has made a name on the national scale to as seen on HBO on “pause with Sam jay” .he has performed all over at legendary clubs like Gotham , the stand ,the comedy connection, Foxwoods casino to name a few he has opened for many national headliner throughout the years and is set to become a legend himself.
With Special Guest Alex Giampapa
Alex Giampapa began performing stand-up comedy in Boston at the age of 19 and soon became a popular act all across New England. He’s performed with comedians like Bill Burr, Hannibal Buress, Ilana Glaser, Sarah Cooper, Judah Friedlander, Gary Gulman, Adam Devine and Erik Griffin. Alex headlines shows nationwide, and has been featured in many comedy festivals including The Rogue Island Comedy Festival (Newport, RI), The Big Pine Comedy Festival (Flagstaff, AZ), The Boston Comedy Festival, and The Motor City Comedy Festival (Detroit, MI).
Ticket Price : $20
Wednesday’s Rising Stars: Boston Comedy Festival Edition
8:00PM - 9:45PM
The Comedy Studio
5¾ John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, Ma
The Comedy Studio has long been the launchpad for fresh talent. Now, with the help of The Boston Comedy Festival, we’re taking things to the next level! Catch a lineup of Boston’s and beyond’s rising stars—future headliners delivering a night of unforgettable laughs. You’ll see comics who’ve appeared on HBO, Netflix, late-night TV, and more right before they blow up.
Our Bar opens an hour before showtime, so come early and grab a drink with us! The Bar also stays open until 1AM, so stop by after our last show of the evening! Tax and tip are included in all drink prices.
PERFORMERS
Trevor Nutt, Brian Longwell Macey Isaacs, Steven Farmer HAddi Kubba & More
Ticket Price : $20
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Funny Together
7:00PM - 9:30PM
The Rockwell Theatre
255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
The Funny Together offers clean, high-quality comedy featuring nationally touring comedians. Gather your friends for a night of hilarious, cringe-free comedy!
Ticket Price : $20
Boston comedy festival-Semi Final round 1
7:00PM - 8:30PM
City Winery Boston - 80 Beverly Street, Boston, MA, 02114
Get ready to kick off the 25th anniversary of the Boston Comedy Festival with a bang! 72 comics from across the country will battle it out for a shot at the semi-finals, the championship title, and a $7,000 grand prize. Past winners have gone on to major success—TV, film, and beyond—so this is your chance to witness comedy history and discover the next big star before they take off
Special Guest Trixx
Taboo shattering, searingly honest, and painfully funny, Frankie “TRIXX” Agyemang is one of North America’s rising comedic stars. Trixx is the 2021 winner of the Boston Comedy Festival, the 2018 Winner of the World Series of Comedy, also 2013 Winner of Just for Laughs’ JFL42 Big Break Competition. He’s been featured on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, Sirius XM Radio
Hosted by Jody Sloane
Ticket Price : $25 & $35
Eddie Pepitone
7:30PM - 8:30PM
City Winery Boston - 80 Beverly Street, Boston, MA, 02114
They call him the Bitter Buddha, comedian Eddie Pepitone is a master of the dark art of comedy. Hailed as a modern day cross between Jackie Gleason, Don Rickles and Eckart Tolle. Eddie is a force of nature on stage, switching between social rage and self-doubt. His shows are an energetic combo of calm and chaos, blue-collar angst and sardonic enlightenment. Few comedians working today channel the power of the rant better than Eddie Pepitone. His most recent stand-up special For the Masses was released in June 2020, which the New York Times listed as one of the best stand-up specials of 2020. In 2014, Eddie released In Ruins, his first stand-up that was shot at The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to his regular stand-up shows, Eddie is a stand-out comic/character actor. Beginning in New York City’s improv/sketch scene (where he quickly became a regular face), and continuing on to recurring roles on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and appearances on WTF with Marc Maron Podcast. Most recently, Eddie can be seen in Max's Haley Quinn spin-off Kite Man, Hell Yea! and Hulu's Ramy. Eddie has also appeared on numerous comedy TV shows, including Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Rick and Morty, Reno 911!, 10 Year Old Tom, The Life and Times of Tim, Will & Grace, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Love, The Sarah Silverman Program, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Comic Standing, Chappelle’s Show, appearances on Bob’s Burgers, and he’s a regular on Adult Swim’s Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell. Fans also might recognize Pepitone from his role in the hit comedy Old School, where he plays the role of 'Archer', one of the recruiting pledges. Eddie is the host of the podcast "Apocalypse Soon", which includes an assortment of original characters, ranting, raving and all the things you come to love from Eddie Pepitone. “Wheelan is a considerable talent with a unique voice and perspective.” – AV Club
Ticket Price : $20, $25 & $35
Boston comedy festival-Semi Final round 2
9:30PM - 11:00PM
City Winery Boston - 80 Beverly Street, Boston, MA, 02114
Get ready to kick off the 25th anniversary of the Boston Comedy Festival with a bang! 72 comics from across the country will battle it out for a shot at the semi-finals, the championship title, and a $7,000 grand prize. Past winners have gone on to major success—TV, film, and beyond—so this is your chance to witness comedy history and discover the next big star before they take off
Special Guest Trixx
Taboo shattering, searingly honest, and painfully funny, Frankie “TRIXX” Agyemang is one of North America’s rising comedic stars. Trixx is the 2021 winner of the Boston Comedy Festival, the 2018 Winner of the World Series of Comedy, also 2013 Winner of Just for Laughs’ JFL42 Big Break Competition. He’s been featured on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, Sirius XM Radio
Hosted by Kathe Farris
Ticket Price : $25 & $35
Certified Fresh: Boston Comedy Festival Edition
8:00PM - 9:30PM
The Comedy Studio
5¾ John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge Ma
Certified Fresh, hosted by Jack Hall, takes place Thursdays and showcases a dynamic mix of Boston’s emerging talent and seasoned comedians. Whether you’re discovering new faces or catching a set from someone on the verge of stardom, the night promises laughter from start to finish.
PERFORMERS
Jack Hall, Jeff Danis, Dan Crohn, Mandy Simonson, Oumer Teyeb, Mike Maxwell & More
Ticket Price : $20 & $25
Friday, April 4, 2025
Spotlight Series: Celebrating Diversity in Comedy
7:00PM - 9:30PM
The Rockwell Theatre
255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
Experience the future of stand-up comedy at The Spotlight Series, a dynamic showcase featuring the most exciting up-and-coming comedians from around the world. The Boston Comedy Festival is dedicated to fostering an inclusive space where diverse voices thrive. Join us in celebrating the talent and perspectives of minority, LGBTQ+, and immigrant comedians—performers whose voices are more essential than ever.
Hosted By Miss Uchawi:
Mysterious, stylish, and delightful, Miss Uchawi quickly made a name for herself in the National drag scene for her theatrical performances and show productions. Specializing in comedy, hypnosis, magic, mentalism and more, their versatility is remarkable.
Wowing audiences everywhere this powerhouse performer has been featured on TEDx, done national commercials for Google, and has performed for fortune 500 companies and colleges around the United States. Miss Uchawi describes herself as a morphing magical, poetic being. She is glamorous, witty, and a firmly established comic queen in a league of her own. Continuously striving to break new ground for the LGBTQIA+ community while taking a more fabulous approach to magic, mentalism, hypnosis and so much more!
Headlined By Corey Rodrigues: A nationally touring comedian with appearances on Conan, EPIX’s Unprotected Sets, Gotham Live, and more, Corey Rodrigues brings his signature charm and sharp wit to spotlight rising stars destined for comedy greatness.
Ticket Price : $20
Boston comedy festival-Semi Final round 3
7:30PM - 8:30PM
City Winery Boston - 80 Beverly Street, Boston, MA, 02114
Get ready to kick off the 25th anniversary of the Boston Comedy Festival with a bang! 72 comics from across the country will battle it out for a shot at the semi-finals, the championship title, and a $7,000 grand prize. Past winners have gone on to major success—TV, film, and beyond—so this is your chance to witness comedy history and discover the next big star before they take off
Special Guest DOUG KEY
Doug Key is an American stand up comedian, actor, and producer. Doug is rapidly emerging as one of the most sought-after headliners in the comedy circuit. Doug is originally from Rhode Island but can be seen headlining clubs and colleges across the nation. His debut comedy album “Mother of the Year” presented by Mark Normand is being released October 19, 2023.
His talent has been showcased on prominent platforms such as MTV, ABC, VH1, Comedy Central Digital, and he even had a cameo in the critically acclaimed Amazon Prime series, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." Recognized as one of the “Breakout Artists of 2019” by the iconic Caroline's on Broadway. For more than a decade, Doug has been captivating audiences with his slightly irreverent yet charming dissection of personal anecdotes and contemporary society.
Doug has participated in esteemed comedy festivals including the Boston Comedy Festival, Cape Fear Fest, Hell Yes Fest, and twice at the prestigious New York Comedy Festival. Doug has left an indelible mark as the founder of Rhode Island's first and only comedy festival, The Rogue Island Comedy Festival. This celebrated event, held biannually in the historic city of Newport every May and October, has become a fixture in the local community and beyond, attracting top comedic talents from far and wide.
Ticket Price : $25 & $35
Michael Kosta
7:35PM - 9:30PM
City Winery Boston - 80 Beverly Street, Boston, MA, 02114
Michael Kosta is an Emmy winning co-Host and Senior Correspondent The Daily Show for Comedy Central. He is well known for his numerous late-night appearances on The Tonight Show, Conan, Seth Meyers, and @midnight. His one-hour Comedy Central stand-up special: Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA. is now streaming on Paramount + and YouTube. Previous to his career in television and comedy, Kosta was a professional tennis player (ranked #864 in the world) and is still a contributor to the Tennis Channel. He also hosts the podcast Tennis Anyone, which can be found on any podcast platform. Michael’s first book, a memoir entitled Lucky Loser will be released March 2025 from Harper Collins.
Ticket Price : $30, $35 , $45 & $50
Boston comedy festival-Semi Final round 4
9:35PM - 11:00PM
City Winery Boston - 80 Beverly Street, Boston, MA, 02114
Get ready to kick off the 25th anniversary of the Boston Comedy Festival with a bang! 72 comics from across the country will battle it out for a shot at the semi-finals, the championship title, and a $7,000 grand prize. Past winners have gone on to major success—TV, film, and beyond—so this is your chance to witness comedy history and discover the next big star before they take off
Special Guest Corey Manning
A Comedian by Night known for his “slick, upbeat, funny, over-the-top comedy,” Corey Manning has headlined The Apollo, is currently streaming in Amazon Prime, appeared on NBC’s Family Feud with Steve Harvey, and showcased in Jamie Foxx’s Lollapalooza's New Faces in Comedy.
Hosted by Sean Sullivan
Sean Sullivan has cemented himself as a stand-out comedian in the legendary Boston comedy scene. With his quick wit and sharp jokes, it’s no wonder Sean was crowned 2022’s Funniest Person in Massachusetts or that he was selected to perform at the very top venues in New England including the Wang Theatre, Laugh Boston, and the Boston Calling music festival. After making his national television debut on Comedy Central, Sean has been consistently relied on to deliver laughs all across the country.
Ticket Price : $25 & $35
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Boston Comedy Festival Presents: Emo Philips
7:00PM - 8:30PM
The Rockwell Theatre
255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
Join us for a night of offbeat brilliance as Emo Philips, one of the most uniquely hilarious comedians of all time, takes the stage in Somerville! Described by Jay Leno as “the best joke writer in America” and praised by “Weird Al” Yankovic as one of the funniest people on the planet, Emo’s legendary career spans over 6,000 performances worldwide. With his unmistakable delivery, razor-sharp wit, and surreal storytelling, he has captivated audiences for decades through award-winning comedy albums, HBO specials, and memorable TV and film appearances—including his cult-favorite role in UHF.
Ticket Price : $25 adv / $30 day of
Boston Comedy Festival Finals
8:00PM - 10:00PM
The Somerville Theatre
55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA
For 25 years, the Boston Comedy Festival has been a launchpad for top stand-up talent, and this year’s 25th Annual Comedy Contest is bigger than ever! The final eight comedians, narrowed from a 72-comic field, will battle for a $7,000 grand prize, delivering razor-sharp wit and high-energy performances before a live audience and esteemed judges. Past winners and finalists have gone on to headline theaters, land Netflix specials, and dominate late-night TV—including Nate Bargatze (Netflix, The Tonight Show), Marc Normand (Netflix, Conan, Joe Rogan Experience), Joe List (Netflix, The Tonight Show), Learnmore Jonasi (Steve Harvey’s Stand Up Spotlight, AGT), Dan Boulger (The Late Late Show), and Kelly MacFarland (Comedy Central, The View). Who will be the next breakout star to emerge from this legendary competition? Don’t miss an unforgettable night of stand-up as the next generation of comedy’s elite take their shot at glory!
Along with the competition, we’ll honor our 2025 award recipients:
Ryan Hamilton (Comedian of the Year), a Netflix and late-night favorite known for his sharp, observational humor
Ken Rogerson (Lifetime Achievement Award), one of Boston's favorite comedians. He has been featured on the NESN Comedy All Stars TV Show, The Best Damn Sports Show Period with Tom Arnold on the Fox Television Network, and on Showtime, where he was featured in the documentary When Standup Stood Out.
The night will be hosted by Tony Viveiros, a Boston comedy legend with TV credits including Seinfeld and Conan. Don’t miss this historic night of laughter!
Ticket Price: $30
BCF and the Comedy Studio present: Amy Miller
7:30PM - 9:00PM
The Comedy Studio
5¾ John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge Ma
Amy Miller was one of Comedy Central’s “Up Next” comics, and has a brand new Half Hour Special called Ham Mouth on the Comedy Central YouTube channel. As a brand new comic she was a breakout favorite in the final season of Last Comic Standing. She has a half hour comedy special on Epix’s Unprotected Sets and her Comedy Central Presents set has been viewed over 3 million times on Youtube and Facebook. She was also a featured comic on Viceland’s Flophouse. On Last Comic Standing, Keenen Ivory Wayans said she had one of the “fiercest jokes he had ever heard.” Originally from the East Bay, Amy found her comedy chops in Oakland and is still a regular at the SF Punch Line and Cobb’s Comedy Club. Her material is personal, political, and 100% authentic. The Laugh Button says “She found a wildly creative way to find empowerment while simultaneously sparking laughter” and Courting Comedy says “Miller juxtaposes an unassuming demeanor with unflinching assurance.” After a move to Portland, Amy quickly rose to the top of the Pacific Northwest comedy scene, winning Portland’s Funniest in Helium’s 2015 contest, as well as being voted Portland’s Funniest Comedian for 2013 and 2015 in the Willamette Week. She was the first woman to win each position and the only one to win all three. Amy’s debut album Solid Gold is available on Kill Rock Stars, and was named one of the top 10 comedy albums of 2016 by The Interrobang. You may have also seen Amy on Viceland or heard her on Sirius XM, NPR, Doug Loves Movies, The Adam Carolla Show, The Bennington Show, Put Your Hands Together, All Fantasy Everything, Keith and the Girl, or her own podcast “Who’s Your God?.” Amy is a nationally touring festival and comedy club headliner, and she has performed in the Moontower Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Fest, SxSW, the High Plains Comedy Fest, Laughing Skull, Big Sky, San Francisco Sketchfest, the Bumbershoot Festival and more.
PERFORMERS
Feature: Will Smalley
Host: Courtney Reynolds
Ticket Price : $25
BCF and the Comedy Studio present: Amy Miller
9:30PM - 11:00PM
The Comedy Studio
5¾ John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, Ma
Amy Miller was one of Comedy Central’s “Up Next” comics, and has a brand new Half Hour Special called Ham Mouth on the Comedy Central YouTube channel. As a brand new comic she was a breakout favorite in the final season of Last Comic Standing. She has a half hour comedy special on Epix’s Unprotected Sets and her Comedy Central Presents set has been viewed over 3 million times on Youtube and Facebook. She was also a featured comic on Viceland’s Flophouse. On Last Comic Standing, Keenen Ivory Wayans said she had one of the “fiercest jokes he had ever heard.” Originally from the East Bay, Amy found her comedy chops in Oakland and is still a regular at the SF Punch Line and Cobb’s Comedy Club. Her material is personal, political, and 100% authentic. The Laugh Button says “She found a wildly creative way to find empowerment while simultaneously sparking laughter” and Courting Comedy says “Miller juxtaposes an unassuming demeanor with unflinching assurance.” After a move to Portland, Amy quickly rose to the top of the Pacific Northwest comedy scene, winning Portland’s Funniest in Helium’s 2015 contest, as well as being voted Portland’s Funniest Comedian for 2013 and 2015 in the Willamette Week. She was the first woman to win each position and the only one to win all three. Amy’s debut album Solid Gold is available on Kill Rock Stars, and was named one of the top 10 comedy albums of 2016 by The Interrobang. You may have also seen Amy on Viceland or heard her on Sirius XM, NPR, Doug Loves Movies, The Adam Carolla Show, The Bennington Show, Put Your Hands Together, All Fantasy Everything, Keith and the Girl, or her own podcast “Who’s Your God?.” Amy is a nationally touring festival and comedy club headliner, and she has performed in the Moontower Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Fest, SxSW, the High Plains Comedy Fest, Laughing Skull, Big Sky, San Francisco Sketchfest, the Bumbershoot Festival and more.
PERFORMERS
Feature: Will Smalley
Host: Courtney Reynolds
Ticket Price : $25
Best of the Boston Comedy Festival: to Benefit the Comedy Gives Back Fire Fund
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Best of the Boston Comedy Festival – 25 Years of Unforgettable Laughs! Best of the Boston Comedy Festival is a one-night-only celebration of the festival’s greatest moments, featuring standout comedians who have lit up the stage over the years. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Comedy Gives Back Fire Fund, providing crucial support to comedians affected by devastating fires in Los Angeles
Hosted by the hilarious Bethany Van Delft (The Moth, The Ten News, Boston Calling, voted “Best Comic” by Boston Magazine)
Featuring performances by:
Karen Morgan (Dry Bar Comedy, The Talk on CBS)
Paul D’Angelo (Showtime)
Dan Boulger (Comedy Central, BBC, Don’t Tell Comedy, The Late Late Show)
Erin Maguire (Gotham Comedy Live, ESPN, Game Show Network)
Jim McCue (NECN, Dry Bar, Live at Gotham)
…and some surprise guests!
Tickets Price: $25
Date: March 31 - April 5, 2025
Venues
The Comedy Studio - 5¾ John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge, MA
The Somerville Theatre - 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144
The Rockwell Theatre - 255 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
City Winery Boston - 80 Beverly Street, Boston, MA 02114
Berklee Performance Center - 136 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115