Shows

Tuesday June 17, 2008

Amateur Hour: 7:00 pm - Johhny Carson Theater

All seats at the Johnny Carson Theater are reserved
Tickets: $5 

Amateur Hour - So you think you are funny? Are you the office clown? Now is your chance to show off your material. Twenty people will compete in the Amateur Hour of the Great American Comedy Festival. The winner will receive a one-on-one carreer consultation in Norfolk during the festival with Eddie Brill, chief talent scout for David Letterman.  Winner will be determined by audience vote.  All material will be television friendly. Hosted by Dave Reinitz and Barbara Holliday. Read rules and register to participate

Wednesday June 18, 2008

Semi Final Round 1: 6:00 pm - Johnny Carson Theater

All seats at the Johnny Carson Theater are reserved.
Tickets: $10 for each round

Come join us for a night of laughs as you watch six stand-up comedians compete for the title of Norfolk’s Funniest Comedian and $5,000 cash. The top two finalists will move on to the finals on Friday Night.  All material will be television friendly.

Semi Final Round 2: 8:00 pm - Johnny Carson Theater

All seats at the Johnny Carson Theater are reserved.
Tickets: $10 for each round

Come join us for a night of laughs as you watch six stand-up comedians compete for the title of Norfolk’s Funniest Comedian and $5,000 cash. The top two finalists will move on to the finals on Friday Night.  All material will be television friendly.

Thursday June 19, 2008

Semi Final Round 3: 6:00 pm - Johnny Carson Theater

All seats at the Johnny Carson Theater are reserved.
Tickets: $10 for each round

Come join us for a night of laughs as you watch six stand-up comedians compete for the title of Norfolk’s Funniest Comedian and $5,000 cash. The top two finalists will move on to the finals on Friday Night.  All material will be television friendly. 

Semi Final Round 4: 8:00 pm - Johnny Carson Theater

All seats at the Johnny Carson Theater are reserved.
Tickets: $10 for each round

Come join us for a night of laughs as you watch 6 stand-up comedians will compete for the title of Norfolk’s Funniest Comedian and $5,000 cash. The top two finalists will move on to the finals on Friday Night.  All material will be television friendly.

Late Night Set: 11:00 pm - Divots

Tickets: $10 - General Admission

Want more fun? Join us for our late night comedy sets at Divots. This is a open event for the comedians to show you once again their stand up talent. This is just for fun and contest rules do not apply.  Late night sets may contain material that may be offensive to some.  Hosted by Dave Reinitz.

Friday June 20, 2008

Finals: 7:00 pm - Johnny Carson Theater

All seats at the Johnny Carson Theater are reserved
Tickets: $20

Friday Night brings the finalists of the semi finals together one more time. Come watch to see if your favorite will walk away with the grand prize and crowned as Norfolk’s Funniest Comedian.  All material will be television friendly. 

Late Night: 11:00 pm - Divots

Tickets: $10 - General Admission

Want more fun? Join us for our late night comedy sets at Divots. This is a open event for the comedians to show you once again their stand up talent. This is just for fun and contest rules do not apply.  Late night sets may contain material that may be offensive to some.  Hosted by Dave Reinitz.

Saturday June 21, 2008

Youth Camp showcase: 5:00 pm - Johnny Carson Theater

All seats at the Johnny Carson Theater are reserved
Tickets: $15

After just one week of intensive study, the students at the youth comedy camp will show off their skills and talents. Students will perform original skits, improv and stand-up routines. Come watch these budding artists in a classic once in a lifetime performance.

Norfolk Comedy Festival Showcase
Saturday 8:00 pm 
Johnny Carson Theater
Ticket prices $35 * $50 * $75

All seats at the Johnny Carson Theater are reserved

Join us for the show of the year!  This showcase will feature Robert Klein, Eddie Brill, The Brave New Workshop, and our contest winner! 

Sunday June 22, 2008

Christian Comedian Adam Christing: 2:00 pm - Johnny Carson Theater

All seats at the Johnny Carson Theater are reserved
Tickets: $10 * $15

Join Adam Christing for a great afternoon of comedy based on Christian values.  Adam's comedy is God-honoring and family friendly.  His performance will be a mix of interactive humor with the audience, magic and fun.  Adam will be a great end to a great week of comedy!