Comedians Announced for March Ha! Ha! Hartford!
Celebrate the arrival of spring with comedians Tina Giorgi, DJ Hazard, and Jim Florentine March 20th at The Bushnell.
Hartford, CT – February 11, 2009 – The first day of spring brings new comedians to The Bushnell’s homegrown comedy series, Ha! Ha! Hartford!, hosted by 96.5 TIC’s Damon Scott. Join Damon in the Belding Theater on March 20th, 2009 for the third Ha! Ha! Hartford! in the 2008-2009 season. Featuring the comedic talents of Tina Giorgi, DJ Hazard, and Jim Florentine, Ha! Ha! Hartford! is sponsored by United Technologies Corporation. Comedians have been booked with the assistance of Treehouse Comedy Productions (www.treehousecomedy.com ).
Tickets for Ha! Ha! Hartford! are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting The Bushnell Box Office at 166 Capitol Avenue in Hartford or by calling (860) 987-5900. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.bushnell.org . Groups of 10 or more should call (860) 987-5959. Tickets prices are $18-$25. This show is not recommended for children under the age of 17 due to some content intended for mature audiences.
Ha! Ha! Hartford! host Damon Scott is also host of 96.5 TIC-FM’s weekday afternoon show “The Damon Scott Show with Jeannine Jersey.” He's been in broadcasting for over 18 years. Damon is a regular contributor to the Satellite Comedy Network and operates his own production company producing commercials and imagery for stations all around the country.
Tina Giorgi is one the hottest young female comics in the country. Her demure demeanor is only the outer shell of a slightly sassy and clever New York comic. Her material is based on marriage and relationships and is sharp and witty. She makes you think for a moment and then the laughs are big and bold. She has recently appeared on “The Late Late Show”, NBC’S “Friday Night” and Comedy Central’s “Tough Crowds.” Tina was featured at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and has also performed at New York’s Toyota Comedy Festival.
Over the past twenty-five years, Boston has been a known as a hotbed of outstanding national comedy talent and DJ Hazard is one of the founding fathers. The Boston Herald named him “Boston’s Comedian of the Year.” His musical comedy along with his big-burly stage persona captivates audiences all-around the country and abroad. He appeared in the movie When Stand-Up Stood Out – a very funny and insightful introspect on the budding Boston comedy scene that also starred Denis Leary, Paula Poundstone and Steven Wright. DJ Hazard’s comedy has also been featured on the Comedy Central, Showtime, and the Arts and Entertainment television networks. His guitar, his comedy, and his funny…are a breath of comedy fresh air.
Jim Florentine is currently hosting VH-1’s “The Metal Show” and won an Emmy Award for his comedy work on MTV’s and Comedy Central’s “Crank Yankers”. He has also appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Last Call with Carson Daly,” “The Late Late Show” and Comedy Central’s “Motherload”. This Jersey boy over the years has also been a Howard Stern show regular guest and has additional appearances on “Colin Quinn’s Tough Crowd”, HBO’S “Inside the NFL,” “The Apprentice,” The MTV Music Video Awards and “Beachhouse,” along with VH-1’s “The List.“
About The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
The Bushnell is Connecticut’s premier performing arts center, hosting more than 350 events yearly, including major Broadway tours, symphony orchestras, family presentations, local arts and community events. The Bushnell is home to two theaters- the historic 2,800-seat Mortensen Hall, and the 907-seat Belding Theater, a state-of-the-art performance hall that opened in 2001. The Bushnell’s nationally-recognized arts-in-education program, PARTNERS® (Partners in Arts and Education Revitalizing Schools), now in its 16th year, is a cross-community educational effort serving 15 schools in 6 districts, serving approximately 3,400 Pre-K-12 students. The Bushnell opened in January 1930 and is a non-profit organization. For more information, call The Bushnell at (860) 987-6000, The Bushnell Box Office at (860) 987-5900 or visit our website at www.bushnell.org .
Local Contact: Audrey Root
audrey_root@bushnell.org/860-987-6076
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