FEAST A DA FUNNY
Laugh. If you know what’s good for ya!
In Italian culture, a feast is sacred. It’s where neighborhoods come alive, families gather, stories get exaggerated, wine gets poured, someone insists you’re too skinny, and everyone eats like it’s their full-time job.
FEAST A DA FUNNY takes that same joyous spirit and serves up a night of non-stop laughter instead of baked ziti (although we highly encourage both).
Featuring veteran comedy headliners Tammy Pescatelli and Bret Ernst, along with other hilarious Italian-American comics (yes, the last names are usually a giveaway), this high-energy comedy event celebrates one of life’s greatest traditions: laughing until your face hurts.
Each performance features Tammy, Bret and a special guest comic (or two) from the “neighborhood”—because every Italian family has that one loud relative who thinks they should be on stage anyway. Think of it as a family reunion... if your family was actually funny.
Already a proven hit, FEAST A DA FUNNY has played to packed houses in casinos, theaters, and even the legendary New York Friars Club. The humor is relatable, cross-cultural, and appeals to anyone who appreciates sharp stand-up, family dysfunction, and stories that begin with, “You’re not gonna believe what my aunt did…”
Perfect as a standalone theater event or paired with an Italian-themed dinner experience, this is a turnkey crowd-pleaser for adult audiences looking for a great night out.
You don’t have to be Italian to enjoy FEAST A DA FUNNY… but either way, you better laugh – if you know what’s good for ya!
Mangia. Laugh. Repeat.
TAMMY PESCATELLI
One of America’s most beloved stand-up comedians, Tammy Pescatelli brings bold opinions, razor-sharp wit, and unmistakable Italian-American charm to every stage she hits. A breakout finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Tammy went on to win Comedy Central’s Stand-Up Showdown and has become a fan favorite nationwide. Her television credits include The Tonight Show, The View, Howard Stern, The Bonnie Hunt Show, A Stand-Up Mother (WE tv), and multiple appearances on Comedy Central. She also stars in the acclaimed comedy franchise Funny Women of a Certain Age, with appearances in Showtime specials and the Comedy Dynamics releases. Tammy’s hit special Finding the Funny earned rave reviews, and her latest visibility includes the Netflix film Nonnas. Whether she’s talking marriage, motherhood, family, or life’s daily absurdities, Tammy delivers huge laughs with authenticity and fearless energy.
BRET ERNST
With his unmistakable swagger and storytelling style, Bret Ernst is one of comedy’s most charismatic performers. Best known for starring as “Cousin Louie” on the hit Netflix series Cobra Kai, Bret first gained national attention as a series regular on Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show and later with his own Comedy Central Presents special. His TV credits include appearances on Weeds, CSI: NY, The Late Late Show, Premium Blend, The Green Room with Paul Provenza, and more. A favorite in theaters, clubs, and casinos nationwide, Bret’s comedy draws heavily from his Italian-American upbringing, relationships, and real-life misadventures, delivered with the timing and presence of a born headliner.
Other comedians who have had a “seat” at the Feast A Da Funny table include: