French humor is expanding its horizons beyond our borders, and is now being exported to the international stage; to Uncle Sam’s country with the 1st International Francophone Comedy Festival in the USA: the French Comedy Festival in New York from June 21 to 25, 2016. www. frenchcomedyfestival.com
The birthplace of stand-up comedy, New York is a prestigious city for audiences and comedians alike. The richness and diversity of French-language Comédie Francophone comes to Broadway for a festival featuring :
- FARY – (France) Sold Out
- LAMINE LEZGHAD – Sold Out
- SUGAR SAMMY (Canada)
- PAUL TAYLOR ( UK) – Sold Out
- NOMAN HOSNI (France) – Sold Out
For 5 days, right in the heart of Manhattan, the legendary Producers’ Club Theaters will be welcoming some 300 spectators for shows in French.On Thursday, June 23 at 9:30 pm at The Cutting Room, Sugar Sammy will be performing an original show, 100% in French, in front of 180 lucky spectators.
Franco-American, the French Comedy Festival will also introduce its French-speaking artists to stand-up comedy in English. On Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 6:30 pm, our French comedians will share the stage with American comedy stars at the Broadway Comedy Club in front of 180 people fora grand closing night: “Broadway Comedy Night”.
For this first edition, tickets are available at the attractive rate of $15 per show online and $20 on site.
Multi-show passes are also available at $25 for 2 nights, $35 for 3 nights and $45 for unlimited access to all 5 nights (Sold Out).
At the head of this adventure, Michael Sehn; This Franco-American comedian, created in 2014 the company French Comedy Production in New-York. Based on the observation that French-speaking expatriates are increasingly present in the United States and convinced that the French-speaking scene has its place “overseas”; he offers French comedians the opportunity to live a true American dream.
For the past two years, French Comedy Production has been showcasing new laughter talent at its “French Comedy Night” events (www.frenchcomedynight.com).
“The feedback we’ve received from our delighted audience, the enthusiasm of our participants for this unique experience, and our official partnership with the Vivendi group, mean that we can now bring a new dimension to the 1st edition of the French Comedy Festival in the United States”.
” Vivendi is delighted to support this initiative,” says Christelle Graillot, Director of Vivendi Talents. “French culture is a safe bet that exports well. The many talents it generates, and that our Group supports, appeal to audiences all over the world. This first edition of the French Comedy Festival in the United States is a great opportunity for them to make a name for themselves and to promote our culture.” See Tickets, a Vivendi Village entity specializing in ticketing and with a presence in the United States, supports the French Comedy Festival. for ticket sales.
A NEW WAVE OF HUMOR EXPORTS TO NEW YORK. COME SURF THIS HILARIOUS ADVENTURE!
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