Boston Comedy Festival Semifinal Round 1

Eight comedians compete in semifinal round 1 of the Boston Comedy Festival contest. Ninety-six comics started, and the field is down to 32. The winner of the festival gets $7,000. Rebecca Donohue hosts and Andrew Mayer closes. The semifinalists are announced as they advance. Doors are at 6:15 p.m. and the show is at 7:00 p.m. The show is 21 and over, and an ID is required. Tickets are $20 to $25. The Rockwell has an elevator, and a restroom in the saloon is wide enough for a wheelchair.