Arts & Entertainment
Best of Boston Comedy Festival hosted by Jim McCue @ Bridge Street Live
A mixture of witty “A-list material” and his ability to work off-script has earned Jim McCue the title "Boston's King of Crowd Work!" It’s not only his height of six foot six that makes Jim stand head and shoulders above club comedians of the "stick-to-the-script" variety. Jim blends thought-provoking material and uncanny improv skills with a style that encourages audience participation. No two shows are ever the same! Jim has been featured on Comedy Central, Comcast Comedy Spotlight, NBC's "Last Comic Standing,” and "Roughing It" on NESN in his native New England. Jim also founded and currently runs The Boston Comedy Festival, New York Comedy Competition and Cheers Comedy Club. He works in top comedy clubs in Boston, Las Vegas, New York, Dublin, Montreal, Sydney and Edinburgh.
Since 1999 Jim has also entertained U.S. troops at more than 100 bases around the world. An account of his experiences performing for the troops has recently been published in Embedded Comedian which Jim describes as a “field manual for comedians in a war zone.” With his unique act, Jim keeps the audience on its toes. Volleying between set material and working the crowd, Jim cracks jokes with amazing timing and whip-like precision. A unique blend that is sure to leave the audience roaring with laughter!
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“McCue’s performance was Monty Python-esque” -The Boston Herald
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On the show with Jim is Joey Carroll. Joey Carroll’s comedy has taken him around the world. He has been invited to use his sharp wit and flawless comic timing for a third tour bringing much needed laughter to our troops around the world. He has just released his latest CD from his last tour to Iraq.
Joey Carroll made his way onto the comedy scene on a dare. His first open mike got him his first paid gig. Joey has been described as a cross between George Carlin and Dennis Miller. His no holds barred style has won him the respect of his fellow comedians and the laughter of his audiences. Edgy is his favorite way to work.
