The National Comedy Center has announced Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer, and Seth Meyers as the headliners of its annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, taking place Aug. 6-9 in Jamestown, New York. Each comedian will be the headline act on one day of the festival, with Seinfeld performing on the 6th, Kreischer on the 8th, and Meyers on the 9th. The 7th will feature a showcase of talent from around the country, with a full lineup to be announced in the coming weeks.
“Our festival has grown into one of the premier comedy events in the country, and this year’s lineup reflects that momentum,” said Malachi Livermore, National Comedy Center vice president of programming & guest experiences, in a prepared statement. “With three of today’s top artists and an expanded slate of performances across the city, anchored by the award-winning museum, the multiday experience brings audiences closer to comedy’s biggest stars and rising talent.”
The National Comedy Center was recently named the Best Pop Culture Museum in the country by USA Today, dedicated to preserving the history of comedy and honoring influential comics and their work. Throughout the duration of the festival, the National Comedy Center and its exhibits will remain open alongside the festivities. The festival will feature over 50 live events, including a commemoration of the 75th anniversary of “I Love Lucy.” More than 15,000 ticket buyers are anticipated from at least 40 states. Tickets will go on sale to the public starting May 1.
“We’ve built this festival to offer something for every kind of comedy fan,” continues Livermore. “From nationally touring headliners to the stand-up showcases featuring a wide range of distinct comedic voices, along with late-night shows, block parties and special events throughout the city—audiences can experience comedy in multiple ways across the entire weekend.”
For more information, visit comedycenter.org/festival.
Main Image: National Comedy Center, Jamestown, New York; Credit: National Comedy Center
