Comedy Explosion brings all-star cast to Palace Theatre

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NH's Jimmy Dunn and friends will perform at Comedy Explosion on May 13
NH’s Jimmy Dunn and friends will perform at Comedy Explosion on May 13

MANCHESTER, NH — Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O’Brien, David Letterman, New Hampshire Chronicle, The Sopranos, Seinfeld, Rescue Me, Fever Pitch, and Me, Myself and Irene; these are the places the stars of the Palace Theatre’s Comedy Explosion have earned their chops. On Friday May, 13 comedians Lenny Clarke, Jimmy Dunn, Frank Santorelli, Tony V, and Kelly MacFarland, will perform at The Palace Theatre’s Comedy Explosion.

About the comedians:

Kelly MacFarland
Kelly MacFarland

Kelly MacFarland: with more than 10 years as a comedian and humor-wellness speaker, McFarland routinely serves as the keynote speaker for the American Heart Association Go Red for women Campaign. Additionally she has appeared on Larry King, The Today Show, and The Tyra Banks Show and has stood alongside Palace alumn Caroline Rhea and Bob Marley. Macfarland, a self-proclaimed sassy pants, will charm the audiences with colorful stories of her everyday life.

Tony
Tony V

Tony V:  voted funniest person in Massachusetts in 1986, Tony’s humor has landed him appearances on Conan O’Brien and Seinfeld.  Tony targets the human condition and streetwise Bostonians as inspiration for his material.  No stranger to performing at nonprofit benefits, Tony has performed for The American Cancer Society, Children’s Hospital, and the Boston Food Bank to name a few.

Frank Santorelli:  in addition to appearing on the Conan O’Brien show, you might recognize Santorelli’s from his role as “Georgie the Bartender” on the TV drama, The Sopranos. Other spots include Meet the Parents, and The Godfather of Comedy. Frequently citing his Italian heritage and age, Santorelli entertains  audiences with his light prop comedy and sounds effects

Frank Santorelli
Frank Santorelli

Jimmy Dunn: when he is not making people laugh, Jimmy can be found surfing at Hampton Beach. Jimmy had a lead role on CBS’ The McCarthy’s and reoccurring performances at Putnam Investments. His clean, professional comedy gives everyone in the audience something to laugh at.

Lenny Clarke: known for his roles in Me, Myself and Irene, Fever Pitch, and FX’s Rescue Me, Clarke is a veteran of the Boston comedy scene. Along with friends Steven Wright and Dennis Leary, Clarke produced sitcoms and took a run at a late night show. Today he’s still wowing audiences with his loud antics and thick Boston accent.

Lenny Clarke
Lenny Clarke

Hosted by Manchester’s Greg Kretschmar of Rock 101’s Greg and the Morning Buzz, the Comedy Explosion is truly not to be missed.  Grab your tickets before they sell out by calling (603)668-5588 or online here. But be warned, laughing this much in one night may cause extreme joy and overwhelming happiness.

 

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