'I'm Feeling Really Excited': The Ninth Annual Blue Comedy Festival Begins Thursday

Starting Thursday, over 100 comedians and about two thousand comedy fans from around the country will flock to the ninth Blue Whale Comedy Festival in the Tulsa Arts District.

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Festival organizers say that over 230 comedians submitted their acts from around the U.S., but only 100 made the cut. More than 20 shows will take place at various venues throughout the Tulsa Arts District.

Venues include the Historic Cain’s Ballroom, Chimera, LowDown, Fly Loft, Soundpony, Saturn Room, and Fassler Hall.

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Guthrie Green Program Manager Derek Combs joined Dave Davis on the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to speak more about the event.

“Tulsa is one of the funniest cities in the country,” Combs said. “We have 3 shows specifically to highlight our local talent, our Okie Homies.”

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Comedians expected to perform include Reggie Watts, Michael Longfellow, Casey Rocket, Beth Stelling, Irene Tu, and Josh Fadem.

“Tickets are on sale, but going fast!” Combs added. “We already have two shows sold out, don’t wait or you may miss seeing your new favorite comedians!”

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The festival starts on Thursday at LowDown with Josh Fadem as the headliner and continues through the weekend.

For more information, visit the Blue Whale Comedy Festival website, Facebook page and Instagram.