Preliminary rounds May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11 - Second round Sweet 16 June 25, July 2 - Third round Elite 8 July 9, July 16 - Fourth round Final 4 August 8.

The most historic comedian competition in the history of Virginia is happening at Sandman Comedy Club. You the public will vote electronically at every show advancing the most hilarious comedian to the next round. The format will mirror the College basketball tournament with 64 comedians in 4 brackets over 9 shows to crown the most hilarious comedian in Virginia, but comedians from outside Virginia can enter. Like American Idol each guest at the show will cast a vote electronically from their phone, so you have the power. The winner will get to headline a show at Sandman moving them from amateur comedian to professional comedian. This competition will change the life of the comedian who wins it all. The first 4 shows will be the preliminary round featuring 16 comedians per show (doing 5 minute) and you will advance 4 comedians from each show to the second round. The second round will have 2 shows with 8 comedians in each show doing 10 minutes and you will advance 4 comedians from each show. The third round will have 2 shows with 4 comedians each show doing 20 minutes and you will advance 2 comedians from each show. The championship show will have 4 comedians doing 25 minutes and you will pick the winner and crown that comedian the most hilarious comedian in Virginia. Sandman Comedy Club will then put together a one-night show with the winner headlining the show. You will want to attend every show to make sure your favorites advance in the competition.

TICKETS AND SEATING

• Please read these rules completely as there will be no exceptions made.
• We are a 21 only club. We will only let people in under 21 if they are with their parents and they must be at least 16.
• If your driver’s license is expired, we will not let you in the club unless you have documentation showing an appointment with DMV. If your ID is not valid, we will not refund your ticket, so please don’t purchase a ticket if you’re not 21 or you don’t have a valid photo ID from the State you reside in, which includes a state ID or Driver’s license.
• ALL TICKET PURCHASES ARE FINAL AND THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AND NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Bring your email receipt to the ticket window to get your tickets before entering the club. If you’re in a group and the tickets are under your name you can pick up all the tickets for the group. The group has to enter the club together in order to be seated. We will not seat partial groups. We don't reserve tables or move tables and we seat from the stage back and if you have a large group you have to contact us in advance to make arrangements.

Gun and Knife policy

Sandman Comedy Club does not allow guns in the club even if you have a carry and conceal permit. Also, we do not allow knifes in the club. If you check-in carrying a gun or knife you will be asked to take them back to your car before you will be allowed into the club.

QR codes at your table

• At your table we will have QR codes you can use on your phone by turning on your camera and scanning the code.
• You will be able to see our drink and food menu and order from your phone.
• You can start a tab by entering your credit card info once at the beginning and order throughout the show without every adding your info again. This way you don’t have to enter your card info every time you order food and drinks.
• When you’re ready to close your tab, you can do it on your phone.
• Our waitstaff can also take orders from you and place them into the tab you created on your phone.
• If you’re paying by cash our waitstaff can take your orders.
• If you don’t want to use the QR codes and order from your phone or waitstaff will take your orders and you can pay by cash or credit card at the end of the show.
• Our goal is to make it easy for you to order food and drinks throughout the show allowing you to focus on the show and enjoy a great night of laughter.
• If you do not close your tab before you leave the club. We will close the tab and add a 20% gratuity to your tab.
• If you’re having trouble closing your tab, please ask a server for help.