Comedy Prize 2026 | Eight Comedians Perform Live!

8 Standup Comedians.
1 Night. 2 Seatings.
Laughs all night.

Thursday, October 15th
at Remington Garage (211 Market St)

Seating 1: 6:00 p.m. (Doors: 5:00 p.m.)
Seating 2: 8:00 p.m. (Doors: 7:30 p.m.)

Featuring eight rising standup comedians from across the country, Comedy Prize is one of the hottest tickets at Prize Fest. These comedians are performing for your laughs, $2,500 cash, and an opportunity to connect with this year’s celebrity judges who have the potential to elevate these artists to the next level!

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What is Comedy Prize?

Prize Fest’s fastest rising event is Comedy Prize, featuring eight comedians on one night across two shows. Past winners have gone on to record specials and make appearances on late night television.

BUY PASSES (6:00 pm)

BUY PASSES (8:00 pm)

Eight comedians from across the country will play at Prize Fest

If you’re looking for a laugh, Comedy Prize is the best in town, featuring eight comedians from across the country. Arrive early to get drinks and snag a bite from the food truck on site. Seating for the second show will move quickly, so be sure to arrive on time!

MEET THE COMEDIANS

Sit stageside or reserve an elevated seat with a VIP Pass

No comedy club would be complete without options that put you right in front of the action. Sit stage side for the closest view and best shot at interaction. Choose a VIP table for high-top seating and two included drinks with your pass.

BUY VIP PASSES (6:00 pm)

BUY VIP PASSES (8:00 pm)

Laugh to signal your vote to the judges.

The judges will be casting their votes for the winners, but they’ll be listening to you for input on who to choose. React to the comedians to show your support for their work — and influence the judges’ decision on who will be crowed Comedy Prize Champion for Prize Fest 2026!

BUY PASSES (6:00 pm)

BUY PASSES (8:00 pm)

MEET THE COMEDIANS

Each comedian will bring their best material to entertain you and vie for the judge’s vote!

April Boddie

Bringing a sharp comedic voice from New York City, April Boddie is a stand-up comedian, writer, and creator with credits including Hulu, Netflix, CBS, BET, and the New York Comedy Festival. She has opened for Roy Wood Jr., Mike Epps, Jay Jurden, and Mia Jackson, and hosts the comedy podcast Co-Pay with April.

WEBSITE

Gary Simons

Gary Simons is a Connecticut-raised, New York City–based comedian, writer, and actor who has opened for Mike Birbiglia, Roy Wood Jr., Ron Funches, and Sam Jay. A 2026 JFL New Face and 2024 New York Comedy Festival Comic to Watch, he performs regularly at the Comedy Cellar and runs Graveshift Comedy in Brooklyn.

WEBSITE

John Novosad

A fixture of the Denver comedy scene, John Novosad has spent more than 40 years performing stand-up across the country. His credits include The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comedy.TV, Dry Bar, Nateland Presents, and Don’t Tell Comedy, along with his 2023 album Jokes I Can Only Tell Here.

WEBSITE

Papp Johnson

Papp Johnson is a Los Angeles based stand-up comedian and actor. He has appeared on Netflix’s Funny AF with Kevin Hart, and Comics Unleashed. His debut comedy special and album, “Timeless”, was named one of the best albums of 2023 by Paste Magazine. Last year, he also released a set for Comedy Central’s Featuring.

WEBSITE

Philipp Kostelecky

Philipp Kostelecky is a New York–based stand-up comedian who performs across the U.S., U.K., and Europe. His credits include the BBC, Comedy Cellar, and the BBC New Comedy Awards, and he has supported comedians such as Russell Kane, Rafi Bastos, and Des Bishop on tour.

WEBSITE

Rachel Williams

Rachel Williams is a Long Island–raised, New York City–based stand-up comedian known for sharp, self-aware takes on everyday life. She has appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, released a Don’t Tell Comedy special, and was named a 2025 New York Comedy Festival Comic to Watch.

WEBSITE

Shane Bianchi

Shane Bianchi is a Los Angeles based comedian originally from Nashville, Tennessee. He regularly performs at The Comedy Store in LA and Zanies in Nashville. He has opened for comedians such as Big Jay Oakerson, Joe List, and Nick Mullen. He’s pretty funny.

WEBSITE

Tatiana Frank

Tatiana Frank was named a Comic To Watch by New York Comedy Festival. She has a viral Don’t Tell Special on YouTube, headlined across the country and recently taped a new special coming out soon! Originally from Miami, Tatiana now lives in New York City where she is a comedy club regular.

WEBSITE

MEET THE EMCEE

Olivia Carter

Olivia Carter made her Tonight Show debut in July 2025. Known for her magnetic stage performance and incisive humor, Olivia has also garnered attention for her memorable appearance on “FUNNY AF” Catch her live and discover her why she’s one of comedy’s most exciting voices on the rise.

FOLLOW THEM

8 Standup Comedians. 1 Night. 2 Seatings. Laughs all night.

What is Comedy Prize?

Eight comedians from across the country will play at Prize Fest

Sit stageside or reserve an elevated seat with a VIP Pass

Laugh to signal your vote to the judges.

MEET THE COMEDIANS

MEET THE EMCEE

8 Standup Comedians.
1 Night. 2 Seatings.
Laughs all night.