Friday, Apr 4, 2025 at 7:30pm
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
Friday, April 4, 2025
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
Date: March 31 - April 5, 2025
