There was no limo.
Other than that, our opening night could have not been more deluxe - a members-only event at the swanky Washington Athletic Club, followed by cocktails and canapés at the "W." Although we've done shows at the WAC before, this was the first time for the Finals, and Mouni Amrous and her staff went to great lengths to make sure it was a complete package for everyone concerned, audience, entertainers and staff. From the custom-designed backdrop to the Archie McPhee novelties on the tables, it was certainly one of the most luxurious evenings of stand-up the Competition has seen.
All this care and attention to detail, combined with the very best talent this year's Competition had to offer, reflected in the show; host Paul Ogata, fresh off his win in the San Francisco Comedy Competition, got the crowd laughing with his opening words and the show took off from there. Everybody killed. Total point spread from 5th to 1st - 9/10ths of a point!
1. Key Lewis 2. Marcus 3. (tie) Tony Boswell & Geoff Lott 5. Leif Skyving
PS Special thanks to Killorn O'Neill for the little after party. . .

Tonight's winner Key Lewis. Artsy monochrome photo by Peter Greyy

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