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Dan Viola

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4.97 
(71 reviews)
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Comedian
  • Travels up to 1500 miles
  • $500-3500
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Kevin Nealon

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Overview

Smart, Clean Comedy!
Dan has traveled the U.S. as a comedian, working with acts such as Jon Stewart, Rob Schneider, Kevin Nealon, SNL's Jay Pharoah, Sam Kinison, Steven Wright, and The Shirelles, and was also the host of the comedy game show "The Battle of Wits".
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 delivers energetic and relevant entertainment.
Whatever the theme of your company, school, conference or church, Dan will deliver more than enough laughs to make your event a huge success.


71 Reviews

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Zoe K. • February 22, 2022

Dan was a huge success!!

We hired Dan for our belated holiday party for the small consulting firm I work for and he was a huge hit!! Our party was virtual but despite the complications and limitations of Zoom, Dan put on a really wonderful show and was able to reach our youngest student (21) to our oldest consultant (72). I would HIGHLY recommend Dan for any virtual or live event, his comedy is clean and relatable and he left us on a really positive note with a heartwarming and charming quote! I'm so grateful I found Dan and would suggest him to anyone! :)

Hired as:
Comedian
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Joe P. • June 7, 2021

Highlight of our After-Prom Party!!!!

WoW!!! Dan came in for our overnight after Prom lock-in at the High School. He performed at 1am in the auditorium for our Senior High Class and he killed it! He spoke for what was going to be 40-45 minutes but turned into one hour! High school kids are a tough crowd and he had them in his hand the whole hour! He can relate well to a young crowd! Dan was very funny for the kids and parents alike! He was not only funny but snuck in a little motivational speaking as well!! Highly recommended!! Well worth the money!! Thanks Dan!!

Hired as:
Comedian, Motivational Speaker, Stand-Up Comedian
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Sean B. • September 11, 2018

Outstanding!

“Thank you for the BEST OPENING DAY speaker in all my 29 years!! Absolutely hilarious and I thoroughly enjoyed it.”

This was just one of hundreds of similar emails I received after Dan Viola performed for our staff on opening day. Our audience consisted of over 470 employees from all departments in our school district. Dan had everyone “rolling in the aisles” as he was able to customize his material for our District as well as departments. I strongly recommend Dan for any event!

Hired as:
Corporate Comedian, Motivational Speaker
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Elijah P. • March 11, 2022

Dan was amazing and deserved these 5 stars!

Dan was great and I would definitely recommend him for any others looking to have funny clean comedy. He was very flexible with schedules and planning and I would love to have him back for an even bigger show!

Hired as:
Comedy Show
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Dan J. • December 27, 2021

Exceeded all expectations!

We hired Dan for our company Christmas party - we had about 20 people and booked Dan for 45 minutes. He exceeded our expectations (which were already high from reading his other reviews) in every way! He was so nice and easy to work with, very accommodating, and absolutely hilarious! We were all laughing so hard the entire time. The 45 minutes went by SO fast...he asked if we minded if he continued longer...I think it ended up being just over an hour! We will definitely book him again, and I obviously would highly recommend him to everyone!

Hired as:
Christian Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian

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Jeremy M. • November 5, 2021

Outstanding

Dan Viola was the perfect showmen for our event. Keep the audience laughing and engaged the entire time. Awesome guy.

Hired as:
Christian Comedian, Comedian, Comedy Show, Stand-Up Comedian
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Claudia S. • September 2, 2021

Super Fun Night!!!

Dan was very friendly and desired to make our family gathering super fun! He put up with an unexpected "mosquito raid", and warmly engaged with my 94 year old father (with Alzheimer's). Great guy, we enjoyed his performance and especially loved his "acronym" schtick.

Hired as:
Christian Comedian
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Mary C. • July 24, 2021

Awesome!!

Dan was great! Funny!!! Everyone enjoyed the evening!!! Very personable and easy to reach for questions prior to event! Book Dan Viola ! You will not be disappointed!

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Bernice L. • July 2, 2021

Hilarious made to suit!!!

Such a wonderful half hour was spent with Dan! I was a bit worried about a 'virtual' comedian and Dan delivered! He worked with us right up until moments before to deliver the best set ever.
So funny, engaging and made especially for us! Thank you Dan. I was truly laughing out loud.

Hired as:
Corporate Comedian
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Karen R. • June 28, 2021

The show was GREAT !

Very entertaining evening. thank you for coming to Mt. Morris !

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Comedian
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Amin B. • April 14, 2021

Had as cracking up even on Zoom

We hold events every day at 2 pm on a variety of subjects. We booked Dan to get us laughing about relationships. With his 7 kids and large Italian family, he has a fair bit of practice working on relationships.
His humour was great! No swearing, which we appreciated. A lot of clever jokes and insights on family life. He had great timing and pacing. A lot of relatable moments for our members. Many funny stories and we really appreciate the Q and A after where he still made us laugh but also had a really genuine way of speaking. He shared a little bit about his background and we appreciated making this connection!

Hired as:
Comedian
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Mike S. • March 8, 2021

Highlight of our private party!

I hosted a surprise 30th for my wife . Dan came out to our private party of 12 and it was definitely the highlight of the party. He was excellent to work with from the very beginning. Gave me great ideas on how to make it the perfect experience for everyone there. He engaged everyone there and had us in stitches. He was very personable with everyone before and after he performed. Very professional person to work wiht. Punctual, relatable, clean and VERY VERY FUNNY! Happy to have met Dan and will definitely be contacting him for future events. I highly recommend Dan for any event small or large.

Hired as:
Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
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Al R. • December 24, 2020

Great show

Dan did a great virtual show thru out zoom 2 office Christmas party

Hired as:
Comedian
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Sandra N. • December 17, 2020

So much enthusiasm, energy, spirit and laughing!

I cannot begin to put into words how amazing the show was. This was the first Virtual Party for our company and I was so worried how it would turn out. I worried how Dan would feed off of the crowd if we were all muted and just looking at him in silence..... funny when you worry for nothing!
1) Dan made the planning part easy! I was able to give him some insights on people to include in his skit and he did an amazing job.
2) Dan fed off the energy of the crowd in such an excellent way! You could see everyone laughing, using hand gestures.. this shows how well Dan was able to engage all of us!
3) We booked Dan for 45 minutes and it was the quickest 45 minutes I have experienced in Quarantine! None of us wanted him to stop!
Thank you Dan for bringing your great energy on camera, it was like we were right there with you in your parents basement! We really appreciated your kind messaging at the end. You made the virtual party a hit. Highly recommend using Dan!

Hired as:
Comedian, Comedy Show, Corporate Comedian
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Debra B. • November 30, 2020

Is Dan live or virtual?

When we first hired Dan, he was scheduled to perfom at an in person fundraising event for Bishop Kearney with a live audience of 200 people. That was back in March. Needless to say, many things changed between March and our event date of Saturday, November 14th. The end result was a cancellation of our in person event and a move to 100% virtual 5 days before our date. Dan was so accommodating and flexible with all of our changes. Dan came in and recorded a set with an audience of two people and he killed it. He was so funny, timely and personal. He is so good at relating to his audience that our guests who viewed his set online thought he was live and not recorded. He made us all laugh and added a huge positive to our event. I highly recommend Dan and would hire him again without hesitation.

Hired as:
Comedian
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Heather F. • October 23, 2020

Awesome performance!

We hired Dan for a private event at our home, for our teenage son’s birthday party. It is not the easiest task to get teenagers to be amused by, well, anything...but Dan knocked it our of the park! He was hilarious! His performance not only accommodate the teens, but the adults as well! Everyone laughed and thoroughly enjoyed his performance! We will most definitely book him for future events and recommend him to all of our friends and family!

Hired as:
Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
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Susan B. • October 23, 2020

Virtual All Staff Day

Dan was a great sport about delivering quality content for our virtual all staff day. He was able to roll with the awkwardness of doing a set to a screen in presenter mode, and was a huge hit at our corporate event. Just goes to show that with a little creativity and ingenuity, Dan was able to adapt to our needs and make the day fun during these difficult times when many of us are working from home. Thanks Dan!

Hired as:
Corporate Comedian
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Lloyd F. • October 11, 2020

Comedy when we need it most!

Dan was wonderful and had our diverse social distanced group laughing.

Due to Covid, we rescheduled him twice within the last 6 months. He handled the delays in stride and showed up ready to make us laugh. His experience as a father of 7 really had him engaging the other parents in the audience who were able to relate to his comedy.

Thank you, Dan Viola!!

Hired as:
Stand-Up Comedian

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Barbara T. • October 6, 2020

Had a blast with Dan at my daughters wedding reception.

I hired Dan (As a surprise) for my daughters wedding reception. He was fabulous! Dan was able to include personal information from the questionnaire into his comedy and 100% of the guests thought it was great to have him at the wedding. Best of all my daughter and son-in-law loved it. I would highly recommend to have Dan at your event.

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Comedian
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Dani L. • July 29, 2020

The comedy show that ALMOST happened!

Our high school "All-night graduation party" committee booked Dan for our event. Although the actual party didn't happen, THANKS, COVID, our experience with Dan was top notch. He responded quickly to emails, was very eager to know more about our group of kids and what makes them tick, and he was willing to make the 3 1/2 hour trip to the sticks to make our kids laugh. Hopefully the Class of 2021 will get a grad party, Dan will come HIGHLY recommended to the planning committee!

Hired as:
Stand-Up Comedian
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Heidi S. • January 29, 2020

Amazing Performance

Dan was extremely accommodating and went with the flow. He got there early and walked around and chatted with people to get a feel for the people in attendance and his performance was more than hilarious. Every single person that I asked about this event said that he was truly the star of the show and they would love to see him again! He was very entertaining while still remaining clean and fun, a rarity these days.
Would definitely book again! Thank you Dan

Hired as:
Comedian
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Tamre • January 20, 2020

Great job

Did an awesome job and really personalized it to our group

Hired as:
Corporate Comedian
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Peter A. M. • December 26, 2019

Entertainment for Company Christmas Luncheon

Dan Viola provided the entertainment at our company's recent Christmas Luncheon. He was a smash hit! Everyone enjoyed his comedy and he even customized his show to bring in humor that was pertinent to our company employees.

Hired as:
Comedian, Corporate Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
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Gina • December 14, 2019

Dan saved the day

Our company Christmas party has struggled the last couple years. People weren’t coming, they were leaving early, etc. I decided to hire Dan to bring some life to the party and he more than delivered! I immediately was impressed by how seriously he took the gig, asking questions about our company, the demographics and how we generally are as a group. His act was hilarious and high energy. We had the largest participation in our Christmas party in years and people stayed far later than they usually do. Dan saved our Christmas party, I’m so happy I found him! I highly recommend him for any event.

Hired as:
Comedian, Corporate Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian

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Allyson V. • December 9, 2019

Awesome!!

Dan performed at our holiday dinner for 135 people. He did an awesome job relating his material to what we do and to our area. He was well liked by all.

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Comedian
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Marty M. • December 4, 2019

Funny guy (an act of God)

No need to apologize to your coworkers for the comedians' crude behavior Dan had us splitting a gut and left everyone feeling uplifted (not an easy task). We had him entertain at our corporate Christmas party and so required someone who wouldn't offend our guests values and could bridge the age and cultural gaps (If you have had this type of event go bad then you know what I mean).

Dan went out of his way to understand the crowd and focus in on what would be truly funny for our guests. It was a great pleasure having him at our event, he is an easily recommendation and we would certainly have him back again.

Hired as:
Christian Comedian, Comedian, Comedy Show, Corporate Comedian
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Heather V. • October 21, 2019

Funny, professional, and caring.

Dan did a great set that had everyone leaving with smiles. He had a heartfelt closing that really hit home with our audience, and we would recommend him for a wide array of events.

The more you can tell Dan about your audience prior to the show, the better - he really makes an effort to tailor the show to the crowd.

Dan was a true professional; He was timely, and very easy to communicate with prior to the event, and could handle last minute changes with ease.

Hired as:
Christian Comedian

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Devorah W. • October 21, 2019

We can't wait to have Dan back!

This was our first time ever putting on an event like this and we were all very nervous. Once Dan arrived all of those worries went away! He was so personable - gave us some great pointers, and really made us all feel at ease. His content was all so relevant and hit all of our audience members a different way - there was something for everyone to get a good laugh at. We immediately received emails following the event with how happy our guests were with the show. If you are looking for someone who is east to work with and delivers a GREAT show I highly recommend Dan and his crew.

Thank you again for a great night!!

Hired as:
Comedy Show
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Caroline S. • October 7, 2019

Awesome

Dan was interactive and friendly with all involved in the event. People were laughing throughout his set. People continued to speak about the comedian after the event. Thank you so much Dan!

Hired as:
Stand-Up Comedian
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Mike C. • September 22, 2019

A Must Have For Your Next Event!!!

Dan was absolutely amazing & he really made our fundraiser a success! He had everyone in tears laughing from start to finish. The way he connected with everyone in the audience & the energy he brought exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for someone to make your next event a successful one, Dan Viola will not disappoint.

Hired as:
Comedian, Comedy Show
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Julie M. • August 24, 2019

Great time!

Dan was great! He had everyone entertained and that was what we wanted. Highly recommend him and would hire him again.

Hired as:
Christian Comedian
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John C. • August 12, 2019

Great time!!!

Dan was smart, interactive with the audience and had everyone laughing all night. Standing ovation.

Hired as:
Comedy Show
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Dawn G. • June 8, 2019

Fantastic Show!

To begin with, Dan's communication with me right up to the event was stellar! His show was engaging, right on spot and had everyone laughing the whole night. Thanks to Dan and company for making our evening a memorable one!

Hired as:
Comedy Show
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Corey M. • June 6, 2019

Prepared, personable, and most importantly funny!!

From booking to performing, my experience with Dan is that he goes above and beyond to make the event as smooth and enjoyable as possible. In a room with sub-par acoustics, he found ways to work around it so everyone could hear clearly. He had me smiling and laughing the whole time, and the rest of the audience, likewise. Having dinner with him beforehand, it was quickly clear to me that he came well prepared, and during the show, it was clear that he had done his research for our association's event, and was very well received. I'll definitely be thinking of Dan when it comes time to hire a comedian for other events.

Great comedian, great man!

Hired as:
Comedy Show, Corporate Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
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Nichole M. • May 30, 2019

Great comedian, would highly recommend!

Dan was a great comic to have at our event! He was very proactive reaching out ahead of time to find out the specifics of our event. The crowd really enjoyed him as well!

Hired as:
Stand-Up Comedian
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Beth M. • May 26, 2019

Dan was perfect.

Dan was everything we were looking for and more. His humor was rapid-fire, clean and appropriate as he gave our senior class and their families an hour of non-stop laughter. I would recommend him in a heartbeat.

Hired as:
Christian Comedian
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Sandra • March 16, 2019

What an awesome night!

Dan was so easy to work with. He came in and mingled with everybody with ease and then gave an awesome night that had everyone laughing. His comedy engaged and touched all ages and stages. From the moment he stepped in the door he was part of the group and made the night a great success. I highly recommend him for your next event!

Hired as:
Christian Comedian, Comedian, Comedy Show, Stand-Up Comedian

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Jen M. • February 11, 2019

Exceeded our expectations!!!

We had Dan come out to our small church for a comedy night. He brought a friend of his who is a comedian also, and performed a 90 minute show. They both kept it clean and funny, and we received only good feedback from all that attended. The comedy topics were easy to relate to and appropriate to all age groups and touched base on faith as well. Dan was easy to be in contact with, answered all questions asked of him, arrived early to the show that night and had a polite and engaging personality.

Hired as:
Christian Comedian
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Brandi S. • February 8, 2019

He will be coming back to campus!

Dan was hired to present an uplifting comedic performance at my all-staff retreat. Dan really learned about the team and listened to the outcomes that I was hoping to obtain. He delivered everything and more! I am writing this review one month after his performance. During these past several weeks, I have had one-on-ones with my team of 50 staff members. The team's feedback on Dan's performance was so very positive and still resonated with them. We were blessed to have Dan be an alumnus to our University; he lived in the dorm that was right next to the building we were in, he told stories of his life on campus and incorporated his experiences here to the good work that my team was performing. Dan told the story of a Dining team member whom he still remembers today and how that relationship was more memorable than the names of his classmates. Dan brought such down to earth humor and matched it with uplifting words and stories for the team. I highly recommend... and have already... to anyone who needs someone with a comedic view to bridge the gap between teams and team members, bring up staff morale, get geared up for a new project or season, or just need some comic relief; you need to hire Dan. Through his comedy, he was able to teach, inspire, and uplift us.

Hired as:
Comedian, Motivational Speaker
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Melissa H. • January 21, 2019

Acronym King

We hired Dan for a Corporate Event last week and he was fantastic! He worked with us to ensure his skit incorporated some acronyms and company information that pertained to our employees which made it very relatable to them. He was on-time and made sure he was properly dressed for the occasion and was very easy to work with. We had roughly around 150 guests and I did not hear one bad review from anyone. They all really enjoyed him and said they couldn't stop laughing. Dan was just what our event needed to lighten the mood and fill the room with laughter. I highly recommend Dan for anyone looking to hire a clean, professional and quite frankly hilarious comedian!

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Corporate Comedian
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Italia R. • November 23, 2018

Great Entertainer!

The City of Port Colborne had the pleasure of being entertained by Dan Viola at our Safety Awards Night! Dan was easy to work with, he became familiar with the crowd before the event and was punctual to ensure I had one less thing to worry about that evening. Dan was funny and entertaining! He connected with the crowd during the event and evening, just making the night memorable!

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Corporate Comedian
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Dan J. • October 29, 2018

Fun, Clean, Inspiring

Dan spoke during our Sunday morning worship gathering. He was clean, appropriate, funny and connected well with the congregation. Dan worked with us to prepare material that fit our audience, and objective for a Sunday service. He was a pleasure to work with and I recommend him highly.

Hired as:
Christian Comedian
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Kayci V. • October 8, 2018

Really??

Yes, really! I hired Dan for an out of town rehearsal dinner. He knew in advance, even though we were a Christian audience, he had his work cut out for him. Dan was right on time. He gathered as much information as he could - discreetly - about our two families (before and after he arrived) and the soon to be Mr. & Mrs. I will be honest...there was a lot skepticism on my part. His performance carried the weight of either making or breaking the entire event. I was impressed that he knew how to read his audience and change direction accordingly. He spoke clearly and the timing of his delivery was spot-on. Three days after the rehearsal dinner, while we checked out of the hotel, our dinner guests were still commenting on Dan and his outstanding, hilarious performance...and asking for his contact info. Yes, he was REALLY that good!

Hired as:
Christian Comedian
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Tony M. • September 16, 2018

Dan Viola & Vinnie excel at the 88th Annual MEUA Conference.

Dan & Vinnie did a fantastic job entertaining our annual conference attendees. Good, clean comedy that had everyone laughing.
Would recommend them both as they work well with each other.
Just what we were hoping for when we booked them.

Hired as:
Stand-Up Comedian
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Kim K. • July 5, 2018

Dan Viola entertained our members!

Dan was great to work with from the start! He was very flexible with the time frame and making adjustments. Due to budgets and being a non-profit he was able entertain the group for a shorter amount of time and managed to fit in a whole lots of laughs! Dan did his homework and learned a bit about our non-profit and our over 270 members in attendance loved it! Thank you Dan

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Corporate Comedian
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Becki B. • March 19, 2018

Refreshing and funny

Dan's content was both amusing and appropriate for our event.

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Comedian
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Stephen G. • March 9, 2018

Wonderful, Professional, Energetic

Dan was exceptional and absolutely wonderful to work with. We talked a few weeks before the event to finalize points he should hit and to adapt his hilarious comedy to our organization. He was met with a few technical difficulties by the venue (all out of his control), and he powered through it. At times, he was making so much of an effort, his voice was cracking... a true professional. Afterwards, he blended right in with our group and mingled afterwards to make sure everything went well. He was a pleasure to have at our event, and we will definitely be seeing him again.

Hired as:
Comedy Show, Corporate Comedian, Motivational Speaker, Stand-Up Comedian
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Chris L. • January 30, 2018

Private event at Del lago casino

Dan did a great job entertaining our guest. He arrived early to get to know our group as well as stayed after the show speaking with some of our guest. The show was very clean and humorous.

Hired as:
Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
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Scott B. • January 28, 2018

Great show

Dan was Great thru the whole process.

Last night's show was perfect. He adapted to the crowd age and was very funny.

Recommend highly.

Hired as:
Christian Comedian
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Pete C. • December 21, 2017

Tons of laughs, material relatable, current and smart!

We booked Dan for a professional holiday party this month, and he did not disappoint! Our entire group of 50-60 people (all different age groups) were laughing throughout the night. Dan had a great sense of keeping things rolling and understanding the audience. He was the only comedian for the night so the pressure was on and he nailed it!! He was great to work with during the booking process, did everything he promised and is a great guy besides! I would highly recommend Dan to any group or venue.

Hired as:
Comedian, Corporate Comedian
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Stephanie F. • April 3, 2017

Trinity Catholic School 5th annual Comedy Show

Dan was wonderful, he was very professional and put on a great show! He also helped find an opening act Steven Rogers. Both Dan and Steven were very funny! Would highly recommend him as a headliner for any comedy show! Steven is a great Comdian as well.. also would highly recommend him!

Hired as:
Comedy Show
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Jessica S. • February 7, 2017

Very funny

Dan did great and had the whole crowd laughing! Would defiantly recommend him for your event!

Hired as:
Comedy Show
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Todd S. • January 17, 2017

Holiday Laughs!!!

Dan made our Christmas party a huge success!!! Dan was our entertainment and our company really enjoyed the laughs he provided. We asked him to roast the officers of our company and he was able to do that in a clean way. His comedy is clean and perfect for any business or corporate events. His energy had everyone engaged. I highly recommend!!!

Hired as:
Comedy Show
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Ron W. • December 8, 2016

Perfect Choice

Dan was awesome. He was able to appeal to every age group in the crowd and had us all rolling. His ability to relate his material to our group of Engineers and their spouses was outstanding and he read his audience flawlessly. Dan Viola will definitely be my first choice for another comedy event. We could not have been more pleased.

Hired as:
Comedian, Corporate Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
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Luann E. • November 14, 2016

Very good.

Dan was very funny. His material was good and appropriate for the audience we had.

Hired as:
Stand-Up Comedian
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Julie B. • November 1, 2016

Halloween Party Laughs

Dan was a real joy to have entertain at our family/friends Halloween party. He was well received & praised long after he left. His family-friendly comedy was much appreciated. He was personable & easy to do business with. I'd recommend him highly!

Hired as:
Comedian
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Karen F. • October 27, 2016

More than a comedian- a great entertainer

Dan performed at our recent Doctor Donor Party and knocked it out of the park. His content was appropriate and he captivated and engaged the audience. Our theme was SMILE and everyone was smiling the entire time he was performing - even the doctors who are often difficult to make laugh. He is a very bright and gentle man - witty and very energetic.
His delivery was flawless and he was able to weave in many medical terms and situations in his impromptu style. He mingled with guests before and after his performance and I don't think we have ever had more compliments from our guests- they loved him. We would invite him back in a minute.

Hired as:
Stand-Up Comedian
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Charles K. • October 4, 2016

Wedding performance

Dan was a cool and humorous addition to our wedding celebration. Thank you Dan, and Thank you Gigsalad for facilitating that.

Hired as:
Comedian
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Amy S. • September 2, 2016

Energetic, Quick and Funny!

Hello, I am the Owner of the Cabaret at Studio B. In our venue I am always looking for diversity to draw a wide variety of guest. Dan was the first comedian to perform at the cabaret.
Although Dan is well established he was a new face to us. I was thrilled to feature him July 23rd in a cameo performance at my show. It was then I realized we had someone special on our stage. In the short 5 minute spotlight he had the audience eating out of the palm of his hand. Prior to entering the stage, he visited with guest in our audience. From here he assessed our audience, learned of our Albion culture and even remembered our names. A great move to know what would relate to the people in front of him. When introduced to the stage he nailed it putting everyone at ease with tasteful but relatable humor.
August 20th he was greeted by a warm audience eager to see what he would do. Well, as I said above, he delivered a solid show filled with material everyone could relate to, delivered in the “Viola” way. A way I would describe as energetic, fast paced and most of all funny. “When is he coming back?” was repeated many times by this receptive audience.
I would highly recommend hiring Dan Viola – he is a sure thing! Thanks Dan!

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Lance T. • May 18, 2016

Hilarious for all.

Dan,
Thanks for performing at our annual banquet. You did a great job adapting to the venue and also did a great job incorporating jokes to our audience.
Everyone thought you were hilarious and you kept it clean which worked we'll with the wide range of ages at our event.
I would be happy to recommend you and feel free to us me as a reference.

Lance Tucker
President
South Onondaga Fire Department

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Comedian
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Rebecca P. • May 3, 2016

Fun and easy to work with

From the booking and to the event, Dan was accessible and easy to work with. His performance was timely, clean and engaging. Outside of the performance, Dan was a nice, genuine person, and easy to work with. A blessing!

Hired as:
Christian Comedian
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Jaclyn M. • April 25, 2016

School auction event

Dan was great! Not only easy to work with but hilarious. Dan came to an event for a school fundraiser and knocked it out of the park. The audience was age range of 25-75 and he made everyone laugh. He was clean and funny. I would totally recommend him for your entertainment needs.

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Comedian
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Chris S. • April 18, 2016

Dan Viola was excellent!

Dan performed for about 70 people in a private setting for a surprise 70th birthday party. He was clever, engaging, clean and hysterical! The man did his homework and mixed in just enough information about the birthday girl and her family to make the performance very personal. We had a blast and I would recommend him in a heartbeat!

Hired as:
Christian Comedian
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Kim T. • April 11, 2016

Very funny!

My organization hired Dan for a fundraising event. He was very funny and had good clean comedy. I would highly recommend him.

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Michael V. • March 27, 2016

Clever, high energy, and a laugh out loud funny guy!

Dan did a party for me and about 30 friends...all dudes...and he delivered.
We were all celebrating my brothers first child, which made for some good laughs when Dan got in front of the crowd. He was personable and sharp with his delivery. The entire room enjoyed his comedic genius. Dan is a likable, easy to work with professional and we look forward to having him deliver an unforgettable performance in the future. He is a must see!

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Comedian
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Hme D. F. D. • January 30, 2016

Hands down the best part of an already great event

After hosting several fundraising events, our board of directors decided to add an extra touch of "fun" this year, and someone suggested a stand-up comedian. Given the group with whom we work (grieving children and teens), we had our cautions, but we knew we wanted to find the perfect balance during the evening of tears, comedy and goofiness. With Dan's professionalism, clean and hysterical act, and his attention to our audience and needs, he was a home run. No, a grand slam. I honestly thought my cousin, who was sitting behind me, was going to fall off his chair at one point. I asked a few people after the event, "What did think of the comedian?" A few responses: "Awesome." "Hysterical." "He nailed it. Thanks for an amazing night out." We all needed a night out, and many, many thanks to Dan for providing us with the laughter, kindness and enthusiasm for our organization. If there was the option to select "six stars" on a five-star scale, that's where I'd be at.

Hired as:
Stand-Up Comedian
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Linda J. • September 28, 2015

Personable, Creative, and Brilliantly Funny!

I hired Dan for entertainment at my husband's surprise 50th birthday party. Dan was ultra friendly and courteous from the very beginning of our planning stages all the way through the event and into the follow-up with my guests. Dan receptively took information that I shared with him and most creatively worked it so well into his 30 minute set that actually went just over 40 minutes! He worked it!! He was animated and hysterical while engaging and interacting with his audience. We had a range of ages that wholeheartedly belly-laughed through his thought provoking, intelligent humor! We loved the way Dan adapted his jokes to accommodate the many teachers in the audience. He was a perfect fit for our guests and I highly, without any reservations, recommend him for your next event, especially if you are looking for fun! He is super smart and ultra-talented; a real gift to offer a lift!! Truly, I can't say enough. He made my husband's birthday spectacular, which set the tone for the rest of the night. Book him! You won't be disappointed!

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Gil J. • June 29, 2015

Excellent Experience

We had an excellent experience with both Gig Salad and Dan Viola. Every aspect of the situation from the initial contact, negotiation, booking, actual event and follow up were great! Dan was very professional and entertained our staff of approximately 150 teachers and staff at our school year ending meeting. His humor was right on target for our audience and he was great to work with!

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Stand-Up Comedian
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Michele G. • March 23, 2015

Our employees loved it!

Dan did a great job designing his show to relate to our employees and our meetings theme, and kept his content appropriate for a corporate event. The employees loved it!

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Corporate Comedian
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Bill R. • March 22, 2015

More fun than herding cats!!!

If you haven't seen a performance by Dan, you have missed a wonderful evening.
His routine is timeless, energetic, family oriented and most importantly, HILARIOUS!
Do try to catch Dan at your earliest opportunity...

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Mary L. • December 23, 2014

Holiday Party

Dan Viola is an absolute professional. He took the time to ask questions of the venue, who we are and what we do. With the information he learned about our clients and our company, he delivered an outstanding performance. Everyone truly enjoyed his act! We highly recommend Dan Viola to anyone who is looking for a smart, clean energetic comedian. Dan, you are truly the best. Thank you for a memorable evening for not only my company, but for our valuable clients.

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Comedian

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Price Range: $500-3500

Gig Length: 15 - 90 minutes

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What to Expect

Dan always works clean, and his credits include corporate events, comedy clubs, casinos, private parties, cruises, VFW Posts, bars, colleges, wedding receptions and churches,

About

Dan has appeared on The Nashville Network and in TV commercials.

Additional Booking Notes

No matter who you hire, for your comedy event to be a success, all audience members need to be seated, and able to see and hear the comedian(s).

Services Offered

Comedian Christian Comedian Comedian Comedy Show Corporate Comedian Emcee Family Expert Motivational Speaker Stand-Up Comedian

Upcoming Booked Events

October 29, 2022 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm Festival

Past Booked Events

March 10, 2022 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm Retirement Community Event
February 17, 2022 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm Virtual Event
December 16, 2021 • 8:00pm - 8:45pm Christmas Party
November 04, 2021 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm Dinner Party
August 31, 2021 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm Birthday Party
July 23, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Dinner Party
June 26, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Personal Occasion
June 05, 2021–June 06, 2021 • 11:30pm - 2:30am Prom/After Prom Party
April 09, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Birthday Party
March 06, 2021 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm Birthday Party
January 11, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Event
December 23, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm Christmas Party
December 16, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Christmas Party
October 21, 2020 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm Corporate Event
October 17, 2020 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Birthday Party
October 10, 2020 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm Cocktail Party
October 03, 2020 • 8:30pm - 9:15pm Wedding Reception
January 25, 2020 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm Fundraiser
January 17, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm Dinner Party
December 20, 2019 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm Corporate Event
December 13, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Corporate Event
December 07, 2019 • 8:00pm - 8:45pm Christmas Party
November 30, 2019 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm Corporate Event
October 19, 2019 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm Nonprofit Event
October 05, 2019 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm Dinner Party
September 28, 2019 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm Fundraiser
September 13, 2019 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm Rehearsal Dinner
September 06, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm Cocktail Party
August 23, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding Reception
August 09, 2019 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm Dinner Party
June 07, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm Fundraiser
June 03, 2019 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm Corporate Event
May 25, 2019 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm Prom/After Prom Party
May 15, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Corporate Event
March 14, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Nonprofit Event
February 09, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm Dinner Party
January 17, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Corporate Event
January 12, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Christmas Party
January 04, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm Campus Event
November 21, 2018 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm Corporate Event
October 28, 2018 • 10:30am - 11:00am Religious Celebration
October 05, 2018 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm Rehearsal Dinner
September 12, 2018 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm Corporate Event
April 14, 2018 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm Personal Occasion
March 16, 2018 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm School Assembly
March 07, 2018 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm Corporate Event
February 17, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Birthday (Adult)
January 27, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Cultural Event
January 25, 2018 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm Corporate Event
April 01, 2017 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm Nonprofit Event
February 09, 2017 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm Religious Celebration
February 03, 2017 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm Nightclub Event
January 28, 2017 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm Corporate Event
December 07, 2016 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm Holiday Party (Christmas)
December 06, 2016 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm Dinner Party
November 11, 2016 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm Corporate Event
October 29, 2016 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm Holiday Party (Halloween)
October 07, 2016 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Corporate Event
September 24, 2016 • 7:30pm - 7:45pm Wedding Reception
May 14, 2016 • 8:30pm - 9:00pm Dinner Party
April 30, 2016 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm Fundraiser
April 29, 2016 Fundraiser
April 23, 2016 Nonprofit Event
April 09, 2016 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm Birthday (Adult)
April 01, 2016 Fundraiser
March 26, 2016 • 4:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner Party
January 16, 2016 Holiday Party (Other)
December 04, 2015 Holiday Party (Christmas)
September 26, 2015 Birthday (Adult)
June 25, 2015 Corporate Event
April 25, 2015 Convention
March 19, 2015 Corporate Event
January 09, 2015 Christmas Party
December 19, 2014 Private Party
December 18, 2014 Other

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