Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 7:00pm
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
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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
Date: March 31 - April 5, 2025
