Frank Santos Jr. has been amazing audiences for over a decade.

Join host Frank O’Donnell and Catch A Rising Star every Thursday for LOL Thursdays. Each week will feature some of New England's best comedians in short, high powered sets! The best way to see the areas top comedians at an affordable price! .

Boston-born comedian/actor Jim Lauletta is said to be one of the most popular headlining club and college acts in New England. He’s without a doubt comedy’s best kept secret.

Paul Nardizzi began his comedy career in 1990, quickly becoming a Boston area favorite and a national headliner within four years. He is a favorite in New England and is known nationally for his rapid-fire style.

Comedian Mike Donovan has been a headlining stand-up comedian since 1978 performing regularly the Tropicana in both Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Mike’s act has been featured on ESPN'S Sportscenter, and he has appeared on the Showtime channel, Sportspulse on Comcast, The Best Damn Sports Show Period, the Boston Celtics Post Game Show with Tommy Heihnson, and two Boston Bruins telecasts.

As an experienced stand up comedian, Kelly MacFarland has an extensive and well-rounded resume including comedy clubs, theaters, colleges, and several television appearances. She has been the opening act for the international craze, “Puppetry Of The Penis.” She has opened for Melissa Etheridge and LeAnn Rimes at both the Cape Cod Melody Tent and South Shore Music Circus.

A native of Chicago, IL, Sebastian Maniscalco grew up with comedy in his blood. After earning a degree in Corporate Organizational Communications from Northern Illinois University, Sebastian realized his passion for stand-up comedy and moved out to Los Angeles.

Patrice O'Neal grew up in Roxbury, MA across the street from the projects. Even though the buildings on both sides of the street were brick and looked just alike, Patrice and his friends let the kids from the projects know the distinction - Patrice's and his friend's buildings were privately owned and they took pride in that.

The Italian Chicks is the newest, hottest comedy tour on the scene today! Part meatball, part cannoli. These women are sure to leave you wanting more … and we’re not just talking about the meatballs! You’ll laugh harder than if you were drunk at an Italian opera. A passionate comedy … with a little drama! Maryann “Boom Boom” Maisano, Mary Dimino, Carolann Valentino, and Gina Scarda make up this eclectic group of multi-talented women and all have extensive and diverse performing backgrounds with credits including “The Joey Reynolds Show,” “The Chris Rock Show,” “Late Night With Conan O'Brien,” “Hell’s Kitchen,” WE TV, Oxygen and Bravo networks, as well as opening for Ray Romano and Joy Behar. .

Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Jeff Pirrami moved to Philadelphia, where he took the stage for the first time at the age of 29. Using his weight as fuel for his stand-up, Jeff was a hit and, after only six months of performing, won a comedy competition at the Comedy Stop in Atlantic City.

A former Chicago truck driver and dock worker, Rocky Laporte started his stand-up career in The windy City back in 1988. After winning some local comedy competitons, Rocky went on to win The Johnnie Walker National Comedy Competiton beating out over 1100 contestants in 10 cities.