kids n comedy

Is your kid funny? Send him/her to this unique and fun 5 day comedy workshop with one of America’s funniest comics. Jane Condon, star of Last Comic Standing, has been teaching children in New York City at the world famous Gotham Comedy Club – home of Live at The Gotham on Comedy Central.

The morning workshops will include instruction on how to craft and perform a joke or funny story. The kids will learn how to use their own personal stories and observations and turn them into an entertaining set. At the end of the week, they will perform with professional comedians in a special show under the Festival Tent for the public.

Recommended for ages 12-18 (but if he or she is ready, you can be a bit younger)

Date & Time: Monday July 28 - Friday August 1, 10am – 12pm;
Date & Time: Friday August 1, 5:30pm - Graduation Show
Tickets: $200* (5 Day Class Package + Graduation Show)

comedy night with Kevin Flynn

Theater Workshop of Nantucket
Date & Time: Monday July 28, 8:30pm
Location: Methodist Church
Tickets: $20. Please go to www.theatreworkshop.com for tickets

Pro Kids Comedy Show

Bring the whole family to see 4 of New York’s best kid comedians wow the audience with their hilarious take on life as a member of the younger generation. Hosted by one of our favorite (ok, one adult) comedians, this show will tickle all ages and give your family some laugh out loud memories.

Friday’s show will be extra special since it will also include our local kids who’ve been working on their material in our Kids N Comedy class.

Date & Time: Tuesay July 29th - Friday August 1, 5:30pm
Location: Dreamland Theater "Backlot" Tent
Tickets: Kids (18 and under) $10*; Adults $20*

mike birbiglia - a one man show

Date & Time: Tuesday July 29, 8pm
Location: TBA
Tickets: $20*

WOMEN’S NIGHT at the Backlot Tent at Dreamland

Calling all Island Girls! Come join some of the Country’s funniest female comics for an evening of ladies only comedy. This will be one unforgettable Girls Night Out. Gather your friends and get ready for lots of laughs when these no holes barred comedians provide an ab workout you won’t forget!

Date & Time: Wednesday July 30, 8pm (Wine & Cheese reception, 7-8pm at GYPSY)
Tickets: $55*

ANNE MEARA & JERRY STILLER AN ISLAND TRIBUTE

sponsored by: The Nantucket Magazine

Husband/wife team Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller have been entertaining audiences with their unique brand of humor for over 40 years. These two legendary talents are one of the greatest comedy teams ever and happen to be one of Nantucket’s own having spent summers on the Island with their talented children, Ben and Amy.

Join us for a very special evening beginning with cocktails under a beautiful tent at The Jetties Beach. Our guests of honor have generously agreed to come and allow us to have some fun at their expense as an array of special friends and some surprise guests provide memories and their own personal toasts/roasts. It will be an unforgettable night and a very special ticket.

Seats are limited and a portion of the proceeds will go to Nantucket charities.

Tickets are currently available at the Patron Level only. General admission tickets go on sale in June (tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed).

Date: Thursday July 31
Time: 6:30pm - cocktails and hors d'oeuvres; 8pm - show
Location: Jetties Beach Tent
Tickets: $125*

A NIGHT OF POLITICAL COMEDY

Politics may be serious business, but when you hear these political satirists cover the news, you’re going to vote with your laughter. Join Will Durst, star of the off-broadway hit "Bipartisan Bashing," and friends for a night of political humor. Joining the comics on stage will be Donick Cary, Nantucketer and executive producer of Comedy Central's "Lil' Bush" will be on hand to show some of his favorite clips. Surprise guests.

Seats are limited and a portion of the proceeds will go to local charities.

Tickets are currently available at the Patron Level only. General admission tickets go on sale in June (tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed).

Date: Friday August 1
Time: 6:30pm - cocktails and hors d'oeuvres; 8pm - show
Location: Jetties Beach Tent
Tickets: $175*

ALL-STAR COMEDY GALA

The best of Boston and New York go head to head in a hilarious, no holds barred, All Star Comedy Jam! Also the Man From Nantucket award will be presented to comedian Lenny Clarke

Seats are limited and a portion of the proceeds will go to local charities.

Tickets are currently available at the Patron Level only. General admission tickets go on sale in June (tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed).

Date: Saturday August 2
Time: 6:30pm - cocktails and hors d'oeuvres; 8pm - show
Location: Jetties Beach Tent
Tickets: $175*