Tom Stewart

From your first conversation to your event's closing remarks, Tom Stewart is committed to making the planning process easy and the event itself a success. Professional, organized, and easy to work with, Tom takes the time to understand your goals, audience, schedule, and event style so he can deliver exactly the experience you're looking for.

On event day, you can expect Tom to arrive early, dressed appropriately, fully prepared, and ready to work with your event staff, venue, and vendors. Whether the atmosphere calls for high energy and humor or a polished, formal presentation, Tom adapts his style to fit your audience while keeping your program organized, engaging, and running on schedule.

With more than 500 live events behind him, Tom knows that even the best-planned events can change unexpectedly. Last-minute schedule changes, technical issues, or timing adjustments are handled calmly and professionally, allowing your guests to enjoy a seamless experience while you focus on your event instead of worrying about the details.

Most importantly, Tom understands that a great emcee isn't the star of the show. His role is to keep the spotlight where it belongs—on your organization, your guests, and your event—while creating an enjoyable, memorable experience for everyone in attendance.

A great emcee does more than introduce speakers—he keeps your event organized, your audience engaged, and your program running smoothly from beginning to end. With more than 30 years of live microphone experience and over 500 live events hosted, Tom Stewart brings the professionalism, personality, and confidence needed to help make every event a success.

Tom Stewart is an accomplished professional emcee, broadcaster, stand-up comedian, and trivia host with more than three decades of experience on stages, radio, and television throughout New England. Whether hosting a corporate meeting, charity fundraiser, awards banquet, festival, trivia night, community celebration, or private event, Tom creates an engaging atmosphere while keeping your program on schedule and your guests focused on what matters most.

As Manager of the Massachusetts branch of Funny4Funds, Tom organizes and hosts more than 50 fundraising events each year for schools, youth sports leagues, nonprofits, civic organizations, and community groups. Having worked with hundreds of event organizers, he understands the planning, flexibility, and professionalism required to help every event run smoothly from start to finish.

A professional stand-up comedian for more than 15 years, Tom has entertained audiences throughout New England and has performed in the Boston Comedy Festival, Burbank Comedy Festival, and Palm Springs Comedy Festival. He is also the winner of the Cape Cod Comedy Festival. His years in comedy have sharpened the quick thinking, audience awareness, and stage presence that allow him to confidently adapt to unexpected moments while keeping audiences relaxed, engaged, and entertained.

Before beginning his comedy career, Tom spent more than 25 years in television and radio, working both on-air and behind the scenes for stations including WJAR, WPLM, WSNE, and others. His broadcasting background developed the clear communication, timing, and poise that make him equally comfortable addressing intimate gatherings or audiences of several hundred guests.

Tom has served as emcee and host for organizations including Cape Cod Canal Day, Phoenix Burn Society, DARE, Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA), the New England Hemophilia Association, the Fairhaven Animal Shelter, the Fall River K-9 Unit, and many others. He has hosted events at premier venues including the Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), Foxwoods Resort Casino, Plymouth Memorial Hall, Mechanics Hall, and the Dunkin' Donuts Center. He is also an experienced and engaging trivia and game show host.

Whether introducing speakers, recognizing award recipients, entertaining between presentations, or guiding an audience through an evening's program, Tom understands that a great emcee doesn't steal the spotlight—he keeps the spotlight where it belongs while ensuring your guests remain engaged and your event runs seamlessly from beginning to end.

Every event is different, and the sound and lighting setup should match your venue, audience size, and program. Tom will work with your organization before the event to determine the ideal setup and ensure everything is ready for a smooth, professional presentation.

For events that require equipment, Tom can provide many of the essentials, including a Bose® professional sound system, wireless microphone, LED spotlight, pipe-and-drape backdrop, and a small portable stage. If your venue already has audio and lighting available, Tom is happy to work with your existing equipment and technical staff.

Need help planning the room setup? Tom is happy to offer recommendations on stage placement, audience seating, sound, lighting, and event flow to help create the best possible experience for your guests. With hundreds of live events behind him, he knows how small details can make a big difference in the success of your event.