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Ninety-Six Contestants Compete For 10K Prize Judah Friedlander and Lenny Clarke Honored At Finals Gala Sept.22 Andy Kindler, Kevin Meaney, Jimmy Tingle On Stage at Davis Square Theatre The 13th Annual Boston Comedy Festival (BCF) showcases some of America's best aspiring comics and local/national favorites, including Kevin Meaney, Andy Kindler, and Jimmy Tingle, and features a week-long competition, with ninety-six aspiring comics vying for a $10K prize and the chance to be discovered. The competition begins Sunday, September 16 (preliminary/semi-final shows are nightly at 7pm & 9pm at Davis Square Theater) and culminates with the 2012 Boston Comedy Festival Finals and Gala on Saturday, September 22 (8pm) at Somerville Theatre. The Gala, hosted by Tony V., features 2012 BCF Comedian of the Year Honoree Judah Friedlander, BCF Producing Artistic Director Jim McCue, and the eight contest finalists going head to head for laughs, money and fame. Tickets range from $12 to $25. Special thanks to the 2012 BCF sponsors 105.7 WROR and Vin DiBona Productions. Detailed schedule, venue and tickets information are available by calling 860-712-5093 at www.bostoncomedyfestival.com 2012 BOSTON COMEDY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Go to www.bostoncomedyfestival.com for schedules, venues, and tickets. Thursday September 13 105.7 WROR's The Loren & Wally Comedy @ Bill Hanny's North Shore Music Theatre. with Tony V., Lenny Clarke, and National Headliner. Contact the venue at 978-232-7200 or www.nsmt.org for details and tickets. Friday September 14 7:30pm - Chris Zito hosts some of Greater Boston's Funniest Media Personalities. Invited media include 96.9 Boston Talks' Michael Graham, 105.7's Hank Morse, WKLB's Lori Grande, Mix 104.1's Alicia Love and WXLO's Steve Donovan to benefit The Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org ). Davis Square Theatre 9pm – TBA Davis Square Theatre Saturday September 15 7pm - Jimmy Tingle will combine a screening of his award-winning film "Jimmy Tingle's American Dream" and a LIVE performance. www.jimmytingle.com Davis Square Theatre 9pm - Andy Kindler – www.andykindler.com Davis Square Theatre Sunday September 16 7pm Prelims hosted by Orlando Baxter Davis Square Theatre 9pm Prelims host TBA Davis Square Theatre Monday September 17 7pm Prelims hosted by Robbie Printz - Davis Square Theatre 9pm Prelims hosted by Dan Soder - Davis Square Theatre Tuesday September 18 7pm Prelims hosted by Joe List - Davis Square Theatre 9pm Prelims hosted by Tom Dustin - Davis Square Theatre Wednesday September 19 7pm Prelims hosted hosted b Mehran with Special Guest Joe Wong 8pm – Special Event TBA – Burren 9pm Prelims host TBA Davis Square Theatre Thursday September 20 7pm Semi Finals with host Dave McDonough Davis Square Theatre 8pm – Special Event TBA – Burren 9pm Semi finals Host TBA Davis Square Theatre Friday September 21 7pm Semi Finals host TBA Davis Square Theatre 9pm Semi Finals host TBA Davis Square Theatre Saturday September 22 8pm Tony V hosts BCF Contest Finale and Gala with Jim McCue. Eight contestants compete head to head for $10k cash prize. The Lenny Clark Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award and World Champion Judah Friedlander To Be Honored with 2012 BCF Comedian of the Year. Somerville Theater 8pm – Kevin Meaney – Big Pants People of the world unite… your leader Comedian and Actor is here on he's on a mission of mirth. Davis Square Theatre 10pm - The World Champion Judah Friedlander www.judahfriedlander.com Davis Square Theatre

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