Charlotte-based Comedy Zone merges with EastCoast Entertainment

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Comedy Zone Worldwide is under new management. EastCoast Entertainment — a Charlotte-based entertainment booking agency — has merged with the comedy giant, also based in Charlotte. It has launched a new division, called ECE Comedy.

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About a year ago, EastCoast Entertainment began considering adding comedy to its portfolio and what it would take to be a serious contender, says Doug Daniel, president and chief executive.

“The Comedy Zone is a household name and has a tremendous reputation for providing top-notch service to their clients in addition to the most talented comedians. Merging felt like a no-brainer as the company’s vision and guiding principles align so closely with those of ECE,” he says.

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