At 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

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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

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