by Tonight many of Boston’s old-school comedy legends will reunite online to perform and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Ding Ho, and in doing so, honor the late Barry Crimmins and raise money for his widow, Helen. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
Crimmins started live comedy shows at the Ding Ho in Cambridge in 1979 and jump-started Boston’s stand-up comedy scene in the process. He died in 2018 from cancer. His widow, Helen Crimmins, was diagnosed with stage four non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2017 and is currently making steady progress in her recovery.
Earlier this week, Inman Square toasted Crimmins with the designation of Barry Crimmins Square with a sign reading: “Site of the legendary Ding Ho Comedy Club (1979-1984). Founded by renowned comedian, author, and social activist Barry Crimmins (1953-2018).”
Tonight’s showcase starts at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
Jimmy Tingle will host the event and roll out the comedy, in clips and conversation with…
Steven Wright
Paula Poundstone
Bobcat Goldthwait
Denis Leary
Lenny Clarke
Don Gavin
Jack Gallagher
Tony V
Kenny Rogerson
Mike McDonald
Brian Kiley
Barry Neikrug
Bill Braudis
Chance Langton
Bill Campbell
Jim Morris
Ron Lynch
and Ding Ho piano player and comedic council to the comics Martin Olson
