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Viaero Great American Comedy Festival June 16 - 20, 2010

Two Advance from Lincoln's Amateur Night


Two amateur comedians qualified to compete at this summer’s Viaero Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk after topping a field of 10 on Saturday night in a preliminary competition at the Rococo Theatre in Lincoln.

Kevin O'Brien of Missouri and Elliot Woosley of Colorado were voted the audience favorites among the crowd of about 200 who attended the second of four preliminary competitions. The winners from each will compete on Wednesday, June 16, at the festival’s amateur finals.

 

Spaghetti and Comedy Mix - Next Amateur Night this Saturday


Amateur Night Hosted by Dennis Collins - Saturday, March 13th, 2010 - 7:00 PM - Liederkrantz - Grand Island, Nebraska
Come and Eat before the Show! - Liederkrantz Offers a Spaghetti Dinner Before the show 5 – 8 pm $8

List of Comedians:

Leif Cedar - CO
Heather Jones - NE
Matt Kouba - NE
Vinnie Montez - CO
Jason Keyes - CO
James Mountain - IL
Tony Tafuro - CO
Tyler Richardson - VA
Paul Berlute-Shea - CO
Chalmer Willams - CO
Frank Schuchat - CO
Trent Gillaspie - CO

 

Comedy festival in Norfolk announces title sponsor and some special guests


A ventriloquist, a Norfolk native with a famous last name, one of David Letterman’s favorite female comedians and a title sponsor to boot.


All of that out of one reception Wednesday in Norfolk, Neb..


The reception offered the opportunity to provide an update on plans for the 2010 Viaero Great American Comedy Festival. It will be held June 16-20, 2010, in Norfolk as a way to honor the legacy of the late Johnny Carson, who grew up in Norfolk.


Viaero Wireless was revealed as the title sponsor for the 2010 festival. The wireless company has agreed to be the lead financial sponsor of the festival and provide assistance with marketing efforts.


Frank DiRico, Viaero owner and president, said, "Viaero Wireless is honored to become the title sponsor of the Viaero Great American comedy Festival. What a tribute to Norfolk that this wonderful event in honor of Nebraska's own Johnny Carson, is held right here in his hometown.”

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Tickets now on sale for Amateur Night Preliminaries


Need some comedy in your life before June?

Tickets for the four Amateur Preliminary shows are now on sale for $10.

Help us decide which comedians will compete in our Amateur Finals on Wednesday, June 16 at the Johnny Carson Theatre in Norfolk.

Show Details:


Amateur Night Hosted by Dennis Collins - Saturday, March 13th, 2010 - 7:00 PM - Liederkrantz - Grand Island, Nebraska
Come and Eat before the Show! - Liederkrantz Offers a Spaghetti Dinner Before the show 5 – 8 pm $8
Amateur Night Hosted by Sam Adams - Saturday, March 20th, 2010 - 7:00 PM - Time Square Event Center - Norfolk, Nebraska

Calendar of Events


     March 13, 2010
     Amateur preliminary round - Grand Island, Nebraska

     March 20, 2010
     Amateur preliminary round - Norfolk, Nebraska

     June 16-20, 2010
     Viaero Great American Comedy Festival - Norfolk, Nebraska