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Dan Viola
Comedian
Comedian | Stand Up Comedian | See all
Rochester, New York
Will travel 500 miles from Rochester
About
Smart, Clean Comedy!
Dan has traveled the U.S. as a comedian, working with acts such as Jon Stewart, Rob Schneider, Sam Kinison, Steven Wright, Kevin Meaney and The Shirelles. He was also the host of the comedy game show "The Battle of Wits". His credits include comedy clubs, cruises, colleges, and corporate events, as well as appearances on The Nashville Network and in TV commercials.
As a husband and father of 7 kids, Dan connects with any audience, especially those willing to think "outside of the gutter." Drawing on his background as a game show host, parent, teacher, coach, and salesman, he will entertain without insulting.
Whatever the theme of your company, school, conference or church, Dan will deliver more than enough laughs to make your event a huge success.
Dan has traveled the U.S. as a comedian, working with acts such as Jon Stewart, Rob Schneider, Sam Kinison, Steven Wright, Kevin Meaney and The Shirelles. He was also the host of the comedy game show "The Battle of Wits". His credits include comedy clubs, cruises, colleges, and corporate events, as well as appearances on The Nashville Network and in TV commercials.
As a husband and father of 7 kids, Dan connects with any audience, especially those willing to think "outside of the gutter." Drawing on his background as a game show host, parent, teacher, coach, and salesman, he will entertain without insulting.
Whatever the theme of your company, school, conference or church, Dan will deliver more than enough laughs to make your event a huge success.
- Anniversaries
- Banquets
- Birthday Parties
- Casinos
- Christmas Parties
- Church Services
- Clubs
- Cocktail Parties
- Community Events
- Conventions
- Corporate Functions
- Country Clubs
- Dinner Dances
- Events
- Family Reunions
- Fraternity Functions
- Fund Raisers
- Graduation Parties
- Grand Openings
- Holiday Parties
- Hotels
- Mother's Day Parties
- New Year's Eve Parties
- Private Parties
- Proms
- Restaurants
- Retirement Parties
- Reunions
- School Assemblies
- Wedding Receptions
- Clean Comedian
- Comedian
- Corporate Speaker
- Emcee
- Humorist
- Sports Speaker
- Stand Up Comedian
Reviews (28)
Community Event
in Penfield, NY
on 04/06/2013
- Padmanabh K.
Fundraiser
in Buffalo, NY
on 03/08/2013
"From the very beginning of our experience with Dan he was extremely cooperative, helpful and professional. We explained to Dan what we were looking for and he delivered a GREAT set at our fundraiser. Dan was funny, clean and smart, just as advertised. I would highly recommend Dan for any occasion. Dan was the highlight of our evening!!!! "
- John S.
Fundraiser
in Rochester, NY
on 01/25/2013
"The event went over even better than we had hoped! Dan was the entertainment for a parents event held at a Jesuit school. His act was exactly what we wanted and we would be thrilled to see him perform again. Thanks Dan!"
- Dawn S.
Christmas Party
in Syracuse, NY
on 12/13/2012
"I took a chance and hired Dan for our once a year Holiday office party. If this went poorly I would suffer the consequnces for a year. it went perfectly, Dan worked the audience very well, and I got thank yous from all the employees. Good clean humor, too."
- Jim A.
Graduation Party
in Canandaigua, NY
on 12/08/2012
"Dan was Amazing! He was very accommodating and incredibly approachable. He arrived early and mingled with the guests, introducing himself, and making everyone feel at ease and comfortable. As guests continued to arrive near the start time of his set, Dan graciously offered to push back his start time to give late guests an opportunity to be greeted and get situated for the show. He performed for the entire hour that he was booked, and stayed afterward to speak with guests. Everyone in attendance appeared to have a wonderful time. Dan is worth every penny. A true showman who was able to connect to the entire audience!"
- Richard G.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Rochester, NY
on 11/22/2012
"There is just one word, "awesome"! That's how I describe him or his performance! We had a small (40) gathering at a private function on a thanksgiving night. First of all, he was so accomodating in coming on a thanksgiving night. He came an hour early and connected with everyone. His jokes are very clean and made everyone (there are teenagers and collge going kids too) laugh entire evening (even after he left). There is usually a lot of food, and some drinks and some topics gets discussed in our parties, but this event was special and memorable for everyone that was present! All of my guests came and told me that it was a best party ever. I recommend him 200%"
- Roopa S.
Christmas Party
in Syracuse, NY
on 12/09/2011
"Dan is a great comedian! Dan kept our group entertained from the moment he walked on the stage to the end of his act. He is personable, funny, relevant, and quite an engaging individual. There was never a dull moment with Dan's performance. It was a pleasure to have him at our Holiday Party and to plan the event with him. I would certainly have him again at another company event. Best party ever! Thanks Dan!"
- Joani L.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Erie, PA
on 06/23/2011
"Dan was extremely professional, hilarious, and was very well prepared. He truly made the Birthday party an absolute success and the guests were blown away with his talent/routine. He incorporated the audience and was very family-friendly with his act. I would definately recommend him to anyone and everyone looking for a great time! I actually had a guest at the party tell me that they haven't laughed that hard in a long time, which for me, clarified the fact that Dan's act was a total success!
Jenna (Erie,PA)"
- Jenna M.
Anniversary Party
in Webster, NY
on 09/08/2012
"
WOW!! The phone hasn't stopped ringing. My husband and I hosted our 50th Anniversary with a party at "Hedges Nine Mile Point Restaurant overlooking Lake Ontario.
Everyone thought Dan was a guest and when he got up to do his act, people thought he was simply giving a toast. What a wonderful surprise had by everyone . Dan provided plenty of clean laughter and entertainment not only for the adults but also for our grandchildren ages 10-28. He captured our guests attention right from the beginning and continued until he signed off.
Recommend Dan???? IN A HEART BEAT."
- Janet C.
Anniversary Party
in Hornell, NY
on 02/04/2012
"Dan was a big hit at our company’s 25th anniversary party. All of his material and delivery was on point and brought a lot of laughs. He made the evening a great success and everyone who attended was truly entertained. I highly recommend Dan for any occasion; he makes the whole arrangement process very easy and seamless. Dan also tailored his material to fit our company’s atmosphere, and he did so brilliantly. True professional, thanks a lot Dan we look forward to the next event."
- Shawn M.
Corporate Function
in Montreal, QC
on 08/24/2011
"The epitome of professional is what Dan Viola is. From the very first point of contact he: was honest and upfront about booking details, offered helpful suggestions on how to best incorporate his talent, and responsive (very timely!) and accomodating to all our event needs. We booked him for a corporate event, but I have no doubt his professionalism would extend to all types of gigs.
And the most important factor:
This. Guy. Is. FUNNY!
He even took the time to personally connect with our guests (we had a cocktail hour) before delivering his material. So don't settle for simply the 'funniest' guy...just book Dan - funny, professional and a whole lot of charm!"
- Vanessa S.
Wedding Reception
in Rochester, NY
on 03/15/2013
- Jessica S.
Wedding Reception
in Stoney Creek, ON
on 05/14/2011
"Dan Viola impressed my husband and I, as well as our wedding guests. Many of our guests let us know after the wedding that they had a great time and that the comedian was a great touch. It was obvious that he was prepared for our crowd as we were all able to relate to many of his jokes. I would reccommend Dan to anyone who is ready to have a good laugh!!
Thanks Dan, for helping us have a wonderful night!
Christa Saunders (May 14, 2011 - Wedding) "
- Christa S.
Private Party
in Portageville, NY
on 04/25/2012
"Dan was a wonderful choice for our school secretaries dinner. He related so well to our group. He did his homework and included humor about our region. Dan is a well rounded comedian would do well in any setting. Thanks Dan for a wonderfully entertaining evening!"
- Tammy L.
Fundraiser
in Waterloo, NY
on 01/28/2012
"Dan was a great performer. material was very funny and he interacted with the audience very well. He was able to tailor the show to our needs. His communications with us was very helpful to insure everything ran smoothly. He even worked with the local newspaper that ran a story on our show. I would highly recommend him for you next show."
- Mark S.
Retirement Party
in Utica, NY
on 03/02/2013
"dan did a good job, every guest left good feedback on how funny he was . he did a retirment party for my wife and did great, bill"
- William C.
Christmas Party
in Rome, NY
on 12/10/2011
"Dan did a great job. He kept us very entertained. As I looked around the room during his performance, I could see that everyone was having a great time...and we are a tough crowd!"
- Debbie M.
Club Event
in Port Allegany, PA
on 05/07/2011
"Dan promptly responded to my bid request. His bid was fair. I looked him up on YouTube, and found his routine hilarious. We kept in contact throughout the period leading up to our scheduled show. He checked in with me every couple of weeks, to make sure ticket sales were going well and if I needed anything from him.
He sent me a press kit featuring head shots of the three comedians scheduled to perform at our Comedy Night. I couldn't have been more happy with the turn out at our event, and how much fun everyone had.
Anyone that books Dan Viola is getting a professional, who works with you every step of the way, to make sure that your event is great. "
- Kerry H.
Private Party
in Buffalo, NY
on 06/25/2011
"Very funny played to the crowd...a great time!"
- Vish S.
Holiday Party
in Mayville, NY
on 01/27/2012
"Dan was a great addition to our annual event. He brought a "clean" yet mature level of humor and comedy to the event. There was something for everyone. He was very willing to work with us and even added a few "personalized" jokes that our group really appreciated. A great performance! Thanks Dan! "
- Maureen A.
Retirement Party
in Rochester, NY
on 05/18/2012
"I hired Dan to perform for 1/2 hour at my husband's retirement party. Dan took the information I gave him regarding my husband and was able to make it very personable; in fact, some people thought he really knew him. It was all done in good taste and everybody enjoyed it very much. I would recommend Dan to others interested in hiring a comedian. Thanks."
- Janie S.
Fundraiser
in Toronto, ON
on 04/08/2011
"Dan was a great addition to our Fundraiser / Gala Evening. He provided comedy that helped everyone relax, feel welcome, and gather together as a group. He was a pleasure to work with and very accommodating to what we needed for our special event. Having Dan at the mic took pressure of of me (the organizer) and that itself was a gift. But throw in some great laughs (his material was perfectly matched to our audience) and it was clear that I made the right choice in hiring Dan!!"
- Monique T.
Fundraiser
in Chatham, ON
on 01/13/2012
"The entire Process was awesome. Dan was easy to reach and easy to plan the event with. Dan read the crowd and made everyone enjoy there night.
I couldn't have imagined it going any better.
Thanks Dan
Awesome and hilarious"
- Joe E.
Trade Show
in Syracuse, NY
on 04/04/2011
"Dan was very professional and easy to work with. His show was in good taste and played very well to our crowd. I would definitely reccomend him for any other corporate event."
- Melissa K.
Community Event
in Union Springs, NY
on 01/15/2011
"The performance that I received from Dan for my Commanders Appreciation Dinner was Awesome. The entertainment was great.
WE laughed so hard that the next day our stomach muscles were sore.
Phenonenal performance. "
- Debra J.
Christmas Party
in Erie, PA
on 12/17/2010
"Dan was great all around. He responded to the bid request quickly, stayed in touch until the event, and catered his performance to our crowd. When the day finally came, Dan did a great job of entertaining our versatile, tough to entertain group! "
- Sandra S.
Corporate Function
in Niagara Falls, ON
on 06/14/2011
"Dan was a pleasure to work with. He was very accommodating, professional, and brought excitement to the evening. Dan's energy leading up to the event helped put me at ease. I knew his excitement would transfer to the crowd and make it fun for them. The event definitely wouldn't have been the same without him. Many thanks!"
- Hilary L.
Corporate Function
in Front Royal, VA
on 12/03/2011
- Jessica B.
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- Best of 2012
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Learn moreIn addition to Rochester, Dan Viola will also travel to Henrietta, Pittsford, East Rochester, West Henrietta, Fairport, Mendon, Penfield, Rush, Fishers, Honeoye Falls, Scottsville, North Chili, Ionia, Victor, Webster, Spencerport, West Bloomfield, Churchville, Lima, North Greece, Caledonia, Adams Basin, Avon, Farmington, Macedon, Mumford, Union Hill, East Bloomfield, Hilton, Holcomb and many other locations in and around the Rochester area.
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