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About

A prestigious comedy contest held in Boston's historic North End. The festival was started in 2000 by Boston Comic Jim McCue and his wife Helen. Their mission was to bring top new talent together with top talent scouts and industry to create a place were comics could be seen and get opportunities in the art of making people laugh. The Boston Comedy Festival has helped launch the careers of many notable comedians including Joe Wong, Kelly MacFarland, Shane Moss, Myq Kaplan, Ryan Stout to name a few. In addition to the stand-up competition, the Boston Comedy Festival presents a Lifetime Achievement Award as well as a Comic of the Year Award.

History

2009

Winner: Dave McDonough

Lifetime Achievment Winner: Carsey-Werner Productions

Comedian of the Year: Tony V

2008

Winner: Dwight Slade

President's award, for the continued support of the comedy arts: Vin Di Bona

Lifetime Achievment Winner: The Smothers Brothers

2007

Winner--Tommy Savitt

Comedian of the Year: Lewis Black Lewis

Lifetime Achievment Winners: Shelly Berman and Mort Sol

2006

Winner: Dan Boulger

Comedian of the Year: Steven Wright

Lifetime Achievment Winner: Norm Crosby

Lifetime Achievment Winner: Bill Dana

2005

Winner: Ryan Stout

Winner: Tom Cotter Besides

2003

Winner: Shawn Quinn

2002

Winner: Robbie Printz

2001

Winner: Paul Nardizzi

2000--First Annual Boston International Comedy Festival

Winner: Dave Russo

www.bostoncomedyfestival.com