The legendary Tony Woods headlines the first sanctioned indoor comedy event at Union Stage

WASHINGTON - EntSun -- Indoor laughter returned to Washington, DC with Tony Woods on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 7:30 pm at Union Stage.

Opening the Sold Out event was Eddie Liles of Broken Diamond Comedy & DMV Comedy and Haywood Turnipseed, Jr. of Attack of the Comics. Also in attendance to support this first sanctioned indoor comedic event was the host of Black Think Tank with Anthony and Patrice, Comedian Anthony Oakes. Headlining the show was none other than the legendary Tony Woods.

In compliance with the protocols outlined in the pilot program - Union Stage provided tickets in advance via online sales with guidelines listed on their website to ensure show attendees and performers would safely enjoy the show.

Mayor Bowser announced a Phase Two Live Entertainment Pilot that required the venue to submit and execute a detailed plan for operating and hosting an event. Among the venues approved was Union Stage.(https://coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo)

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About Headliner, Tony Woods

"I want to give a special shout out to my O.G., Tony Woods," Dave Chappelle said upon accepting the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center in 2019. "You were the first person I ever saw do it absolutely right. You were fearless and you told the truth."

Tony Woods is a one-of-a-kind comedic legend that is always in control of his audience. A seasoned veteran in the comedy business, Tony is recognized not only by fans but by his peers as one of the best and most engaging comedians in the business.

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About Union Stage - The Wharf, at 740 Water Street SW.
http://unionstage.com/
Union Stage is a state-of-the-art live music venue and tavern at The Wharf, focused on providing a refined experience for performers and patrons alike.
Located directly below the Hyatt House and Canopy Hotels, on the corner of Pearl St and Water St, the Union Stage Tap Room is a destination for pizza, beer and vibes.

DMV Comedy delivers the best comedy shows, showcases, and open mics in DC, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia. We put on shows nightly at our partner locations spread out around the DMV area. www.dmvcomedy.com