Presented in partnership
with the Nantucket Comedy Festival, join us in the Main Theater for an
hilarious evening with headliner Tony V., a very special surprise MC, along
with great openers to get your Daffodil weekend off on the right foot.
$35 + $3 service fee for non-members
$30 and no fees for Dreamland members
Bio:
Tony V
started his stand-up comedy career in 1982 after attending several shows at
Boston’s prestigious Comedy Connection. He wandered in one night, quite by
accident, looking for a little stress relief from a high pressure job as a case
worker at the Somerville Mental Health Center. Tony was working his way toward
a Masters degree in social work having graduated from the University of
Massachusetts with a B. S. in Psychology. It was not long after that he took to
the stage himself. Tony’s street wise humor tempered with a genuine feel for
the human condition quickly propelled him to headliner status on the national
comedy club circuit.
In 1986
Tony V was named “Funniest Person in Massachusetts” by Showtime television. He
followed this achievement with several performances on HBO, the Arts and
Entertainment Network, Comedy Central and MTV. From 1987 through 1992 Tony V
became the “spokesperson” for American Tourister Luggage. Remember the suit
case smashing gorilla? It was Tony that gave the ape it’s distinct voice and
temperament. Touring extensively in and out of his high tech forty-five
thousand dollar yak hair gorilla suit, both Tony and his alter ego had many
interesting adventures. If you get a chance ask Tony about a meeting between
The Gorilla, Spuds MacKenzie and Ronald McDonald. You won’t believe your mind.
Network
television was next on list for this Boston native. Spending time in New York
and L. A. paid off with multiple highly acclaimed appearances on Late Night w/
Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central’s Tough Crowd w/ Colin Quinn and several sit-coms
including Seinfeld, Boston Common, The Single Guy and Dr. Katz Professional
Therapist. Having proven himself a solid comic actor Tony then tackled dramatic
roles on television working with such notable actors as Eric Roberts, Ice T and
James McDaniels from NYPD Blue.
Tony’s big
screen outings include State and Main, Celtic Pride, Housesitter, One Crazy
Summer and Shakes the Clown as well as the independently produced By the Sea
and Abracadabra. Tony has also produced and written on several shows for
network and production companies.
He is no
stranger to benefits and fund raisers performing at functions for The American
Cancer Society, Children's Hospital, The Boston Food Bank and many other
charitable organizations. His corporate shows include Citizens Bank, The North
East Lumber Association, Stop & Shop, American Express Corp. and Staples.
Along with
being a popular headliner at clubs and colleges all over the free world, Tony V
has worked with Jay Leno, Dennis Miller, Bobcat Goldthwait, Steven Wright, Adam
Sandler and countless other friends and nationally known acts. Tony has opened
for Kenny Rogers, The Temptations, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Beach Boys and Joan
Jett.
Tony also
really believes that this is enough of a Bio and if you’re not convinced or
impressed by now nothing is going to change your mind. So thanks for reading
this far and good luck in all you endeavors.
Special
Skills & Interests
Sports,
Gourmet Cooking, Motor Cycle Riding, Bocce, Post Modern Dance, Mountain Biking,
Carpentry, Juggling, Hockey, Weight Lifting, Elvis Enthusiast, Bus Driver,
Dieting, Cartography, Kennedy Assassination, Skiing, Accents and Dialects
Education
B. S.
Psychology - University of Massachusetts, Boston. MSW Post Graduate