ATLANTIC CITY COMEDY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO JIM WHELAN BOARDWALK HALL OCTOBER 12-13

THIS YEAR’S LINEUP INCLUDES SOMMORE, LAVELL CRAWFORD, TONY ROBERTS, TONY ROCK, HUGGY LOWDOWN, SPECIAL K, EARTHQUAKE, DON DC CURRY, ARNEZ J, TOMMY DAVIDSON, TEDDY CARPENTER, DAPHNIQUE SPRINGS, JOE CLAIR, AND BUCK WILD

Tickets Available Starting with Presale on Monday, May 20 at 10 a.m. Local Time General Onsale Begins Wednesday, May 22 at 10 a.m. Local Time on Ticketmaster.com

Atlantic City, NJ - The Atlantic City Comedy Festival is once again hosting some of the biggest names in comedy at Jim Whalen Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, October 12, and Sunday, October 13. Back and bigger than ever, the Atlantic City Comedy Festival promises to deliver another unforgettable lineup that includes Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Tony Roberts, Tony Rock, Huggy Lowdown, Special K, Earthquake, Don DC Curry, Arnez J, Tommy Davidson, Teddy Carpenter, Daphnique Springs, Joe Clair, and Buck Wild.

Tickets are available for pre-sale starting Monday, May 20 at 10 a.m. local time with code ACF24. General on sale begins Wednesday, May 22 at 10 a.m. local time at Ticketmaster.com.

The Atlantic City Comedy Festival is produced by Post Road Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of North American Entertainment Group, Inc., one of the leading independent promoters of entertainment tours and live events in the United States.

For more information, visit www.accomedyfestival.com.

EVENT INFORMATION:

Show Dates/Times: Saturday, October 12 at 8 p.m. and Sunday October 13 at 7 p.m.

Venue: Jim Whalen Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Ticket Prices: $59, $79, $99, $125, $175, $250, $350 (not including taxes and fees)
Saturday Lineup: Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Tony Roberts, Tony Rock, Huggy Lowdown, Special K

Sunday Lineup: Earthquake, Don DC Curry, Arnez J, Tommy Davidson, Teddy Carpenter, Daphnique Springs, Joe Clair, Buck Wild

Saturday Ticket Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/020060AFCB9442D6

Sunday Ticket Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/020060AFCB9A42DC

Presale Code: ACF24

 ABOUT THE LINEUP:

SOMMORE, the award-winning comedienne of "Chandelier Status," has had a successful career spanning over 20 years. A trailblazer for women in comedy, Sommore has appeared in hit films like "Soul Plane," "Something New," and "Friday After Next." Her television credits include shows like "The Parkers" and "The Hughley's." She has also been a guest on popular shows like "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "The View," and "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher." Recently, her latest comedy special, "Queen Chandelier," premiered on Netflix. For more info, visit sommore.com. (Follow on Facebook: @QueenSommore, Twitter: @sommoresofunny, Instagram: @sommore)

LAVELL CRAWFORD, a critically acclaimed comedian and actor, is known for his stand-up comedy as well as his notable acting career. He gained fame for his role as Huell Babineaux in the series "Breaking Bad" and its spin-off "Better Call Saul." Crawford has appeared in films like "The Ridiculous 6," "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates," "American Ultra," and "On the Count of Three." He has released five stand-up specials, including the highly praised "The Comedy Vaccine," which earned him a Grammy® nomination for Best Comedy Album. His latest comedy special, "Lavell Crawford: Thee Lavell Crawford," premiered on Showtime in February 2023. For more info, visit comedianlavellcrawford.com. (Follow on Facebook: @lavell.crawford.52, Twitter: @Lavellthacomic, Instagram: @lavellsthacomic)

TONY ROBERTS, a multitalented comedian, actor, writer, and occasional director, hails from Detroit and holds the esteemed title of the "comedians-comedian." He has headlined in comedy clubs all over the US and has been part of major tours like Katt Williams' "2023 And Me," The Shaquille O'Neal All-Star Comedy Jam Tour, and Nephew Tommy's "I Got People Inside My Head" Tour. Tony made his television debut on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam" and went on to appear on shows like "It's Showtime at the Apollo," BET's "Comic View," and "The Shaquille O'Neal All-Star Comedy Jam." His one-hour comedy special, "WIRED!," premiered on Showtime in 2010. (Follow on Facebook: @TonyTRobertsComedy, Instagram: @tonytroberts, Twitter: @tonytroberts)

TONY ROCK, a comedian, actor, and producer, is the hardest working man in show business. Rock has proven to be one of television's best hosts having played the role of ringleader on HBO’s weekly stand-up comedy series "All Def Comedy," NBA TV's "The Warmup," along with BET’s "Black Card Revoked" and "Apollo Live," all while co-starring in his first primetime network series, CBS' "Living Biblically." For more info, visit tonyrockcomedy.com. (Follow on Facebook: @TonyRockComedy, Twitter: @TonyRock, Instagram: @Tony_Rock)

HUGGY LOWDOWN can be heard snitching each weekday at 7:30 am ET on the Tom Joyner Morning Show. Millions of listeners tune in every morning to hear him sharing his special brand of comedy, celebrity gossip and entertainment news talking about everyone from entertainers to politicians. Listeners look to hear Huggy’s signature phrases like “What’s the deal pickles” and his affectionate terms for favorite celebs like when he calls Tom Joyner “Brother Beige.” Additionally, he is also known for his hilarious appearances on the HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and frequently tours the country bringing comedy to the community and meeting every listener. (Follow on Instagram: @huggylowdowndc, Twitter: @HuggyLowdownDC)

SPECIAL K joined the Rickey Smiley Morning Show in 2007 as the show’s comedy writer and content creator. A veteran stand-up comedian, Special K has enjoyed success performing in comedy clubs and theaters nationwide. He’s made numerous appearances on TV comedy shows, and was not long ago chosen as one of 16 comedians for his own half hour comedy special on Kevin Hart’s LOL Comedy Network.  (Follow on Facebook: @kdouglascomedy, Twitter: @specialk913, Instagram: @specialk913)

EARTHQUAKE, a comedian, actor, and voice artist, has garnered a strong fan base through stand-up comedy, known for his memorable performances on BET's “Comic View” and HBO's “Def Comedy Jam.” In 2021, he released his Netflix comedy special “Chappelle's Home Team: Earthquake Legendary” which received rave reviews and was named 'Comedy Special of the Year' by the New York Times. Currently, Earthquake enjoys recurring roles on TV shows such as “The Neighborhood,” “Johnson,” “South Side,” and “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” For more info, visit therealearthquake.com. (Follow on Facebook: @RealEarthquake, Twitter: @RealEarthquake, Instagram: @therealearthquake)

DON "DC" CURRY gained stardom in the '90s at San Francisco's comedy clubs with his bold and outspoken style. He took his act nationwide, becoming well-known for his portrayal of Uncle Elroy Jones in the popular films "Next Friday" and "Friday After Next." Curry has been a frequent guest and former host on BET's "Comic View" and has appeared on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam." In addition to his comedy career, he has had regular roles on TV shows like "Grace Under Fire" and "The Steve Harvey Show," and lent his voice to the animated hit "The Boondocks." For more info, visit dondccurry.com. (Follow on Facebook: @DonDCCurryOfficial, Instagram: @dc.curry.18, Twitter: @dondccurry)

ARNEZ J is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most popular comedians in the industry, captivating audiences with his uproarious stand-up routines that are refreshingly free of profanity. He has made memorable television appearances on shows like Comedy Central's "Make Me Laugh," Showtime's "Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam," NBC's "Friday Night Videos," "The Mo'Nique Show," and his own BET "Comic View Grandstand Hour Special" and "Comedy Central Presents: Arnez J," among others. His latest comedy special, "Racially Motivated," is now streaming on Netflix, promising endless laughter. (Follow on Facebook: @ArnezJComedy, Twitter: @arnezjcomedy, Instagram: @arnezjcomedy_)

TOMMY DAVIDSON is a multi-talented performer known for his exceptional range in stand-up comedy, acting, and music. He gained fame as one of the stars of the groundbreaking TV show “In Living Color.” He made his film debut opposite Halle Berry in “Strictly Business” and went on to star in notable movies like “Bamboozled” and “Ace Ventura II.” Davidson's hilarious impressions and standout performances led to multiple Showtime specials and guest appearances on various TV shows. He currently stars in the hit series “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” on Disney+ and released a memoir titled "Living in Color: What's Funny about Me." For more info, visit thetommydavidson.com. (Follow on Facebook: @thetommydavidson, Twitter: @tommycat, Instagram: @therealtommycat)

TEDDY CARPENTER is in his 36th year of standup comedy. A Washington, D.C. native, Carpenter got his start in the early '80s performing in clubs around DC, before making his debut on “Showtime at the Apollo.” Additional television appearances include HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam,” "The Mo'Nique Show," ”Unleashed: Comedians Off the Chain," and "The Uptown Comedy Club," to name a few. (Follow on Facebook: @teddycarpenterpresents, Twitter: @teddycarpenter, Instagram: @teddycarpenter)

DAPHNIQUE SPRINGS is a comedian, actress & content creator who recently released her debut stand-up special, SINGLE FEMALE, on YouTube. Springs has an impressive fanbase of over 8 million followers across her social media platforms and over 134 million views on her YouTube channel. She was chosen as one of the “New Faces of Comedy" at the 2018 Just For Laughs Festival, and has toured the U.S., performing in comedy clubs, theaters, arenas with Katt Williams, and festivals, including the Netflix Is A Joke Fest, Moontower and Gilda’s LaughFest. Additionally, she has made appearances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC), “All Def Comedy” (HBO), “Punchline” (FOX), and “The Comedy Get Down” (BET). For more info, visit iamdsprings.com. (Follow @iamdsprings TikTok, @iamdsprings on Instagram, @dssprings on Facebook, @iamdsprings on Threads and @iamdsprings on X)

JOE CLAIR is a comedian and radio personality from Washington, D.C. From his early success on HBO's “Def Comedy Jam” to hosting BET's “Rap City” and moderating the “Rap-It-Up” AIDS awareness campaign, Clair has captivated audiences nationwide. With a vibrant stage presence and numerous television appearances including “Comic Groove” (Comedy Central), “Showtime at the Apollo” (NBC) and “Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand-Up” (STARZ), his stand-up comedy has garnered a devoted following. For more info, visit joeclair.com. (Follow on Facebook: @joeclairlive, Twitter: @joeclair, Instagram: @joeclair)

BUCK WILD is a talented Philadelphia-based comedian, actor, and radio host. He is the founder of the non-profit, Comics Care, that provides smiles and food to families in need. For more information, follow on social media – Facebook: @TheRealBuckWild, Instagram: @buckwild215, @askunclebuck, @comics.care.