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Award-winning Playboy Comedy announces August 2010 schedule. Hosted by Cort McCown and Paul Hughes, all shows take place inside The Lounge at the Palms Casino Resort. A longer lead schedule is listed below as well. A full schedule can also be found at www.playboycomedytour.com.

* August 5 through 7 – Shane Mauss (Last Comic Standing) & Kyle Dunnigan (Reno 911); special host Arden Myrin (MADtv)
* August 12 through 14 – Patrice O’Neal (The Green Room)
* August 19 through 21 – Jamie Kaler and Mike Bunin (“Men of My Boys Tour”)
* August 26 through 28 – Ian Bagg (Comedy Central) & April Macie (I Am Comic)

Playboy Comedy show times are as follows:

Thursday – 9 p.m.
Friday – 9 p.m.
Saturday – 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

About Shane Mauss:
Shane Mauss recently debuted his first television special “Comedy Central Presents: Shane Mauss” in March which was accompanied by his first CD “Jokes to Make My Parents Proud.” Mauss will also perform on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” July 27, 2010. Mauss moved to Boston in 2004 to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a standup comedian. In less than three years, he caught his big break when he was awarded Best Standup Comic at HBO’s US Comedy Arts Festival in 2007. Current TV credits include three appearances on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” an appearance on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham,” Showtime’s “Comics Without Borders” and what is easily his strangest television appearance to date: Playboy TV’s “Night Calls.” www.shanemauss.com.

About Kyle Dunnigan:
Kyle Dunnigan has appeared in many stand-up specials on Comedy Central including his own Comedy Central Presents Kyle Dunnigan. He has made appearances on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” His reoccurring role on “Reno 911!” put him on the mainstream map. www.myspace.com/kyledunnigan.

About Patrice O’Neal:
Patrice O’Neal got his first real taste of standup at a place called Estelle’s in Boston, where he heckled a comic. The comic suggested maybe O’Neal thought he could do better. He did and the following week, O’Neal went onstage and brought down the house. From there he went on to work at The Comedy Connection and then moved to working at most of the clubs in and around Boston, New England and New York. O’Neal has appeared on many television shows, including full length specials for HBO, Showtime and Comedy Central, plus several appearances on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Def Comedy Jam” and he even had his own series on VH1 titled “Web Junk: 20.”

About Jamie Kaler:
Jamie Kaler is an American standup comedian and actor who has gained fame by portraying the character Mike Callahan on the TBS comedy “My Boys.” He has appeared on such talk shows as “The Late Late Show” and had a recurring role on “Will and Grace.” Kaler also lends his voice to the show “Robot Chicken,” as the suicidal blooper host. He is a member of the ACME Company, ACME Comedy Theatre’s top-level sketch company and has also made guest appearances on “Friends” and “Monk.”

About Mike Bunin:
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Michael Bunin spent the majority of his youth in Las Vegas where he attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and studied Theater Arts. His improvisational skills were honed at The Second City Players Workshop in Chicago and the famed Groundlings in Los Angeles. After guest stints on NBC’s “Scrubs,” CBS’s “CSI” and Lifetime’s “Strong Medicine,” Bunin landed his first series regular role in 2006 as Kenny on TBS’s sitcom “My Boys.” Bunin has been a staple at The Improv Olympic West in Los Angeles where he continues to display his improvisational talents.

About Ian Bagg:
In 1996, Ian Bagg moved to New York City after starting his career in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1994. He became a regular at the Comic Strip and the Comedy Cellar in New York and immediately ended up doing three appearances on the “Conan O’Brien Show,” the Aspen Comedy Festival and the Montreal Comedy Festival as well as stand up spots on HBO’s “Showcase Comics,” “Friday Nights” and his first small film role in Tim Robbins film “The Cradle Will Rock.” After moving to Los Angeles in 2000, Bagg performed in several independent films, appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn and Craig Ferguson,” had his own “Comedy Central Presents” special and made an appearance on The History Channel’s “History of the Joke.”

About April Macie:
April Macie travels the world collecting stories and experiences, which she then translates into humorous, relatable tales in front of audiences worldwide. Macie has been to more than 23 countries, nine of those performing stand-up comedy for the troops, was a finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” has appeared on E! Entertainment, Sirius and XM radio, Access Hollywood, Talk Soup and was labeled an “emerging talent to watch” by the Hollywood Reporter at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. She is a regular guest on the Howard Stern show, where she was voted the “Funniest and Hottest” comedian in America. Macie is currently being featured in the documentary, “I Am Comic” which premiered at the 2010 Slamdance Film Festival.
www.aprilmacieishilarious.com.

UPCOMING PLAYBOY COMEDY HEADLINERS:

JULY 2010
15-17 – Matt Braunger
22-24 – Nick Cannon
29-31 – Dov Davidoff

AUGUST 2010
5-7 – Shane Mauss and Kyle Dunigan
12-14 – Patrice O’Neal
19-21 – Jamie Kaler and Michael Bunin “Men of My Boys Tour”
26-28 – Ian Bagg and April Macie

SEPTEMBER 2010
2-4 – Robert Kelly
9-11 –Kirk Fox
16-18 – Brad Williams
23-25 – TBA
30- October 2 – TBA

OCTOBER 2010
7 – 9 – Steve Rannazzisi
14-16 – Harland Williams
21-23 –Natasha Leggero
28-30 – Jon Lajoie

NOVEMBER 2010
4-6– Sebastian Maniscalco
11-13 – Bryan Callen
18-20 – Pete Correale
25-27 – Dark

DECEMBER 2010
2-4– Al Madrigal
9-11 – Tammy Pescatelli
16-18 – Dan Levy

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Las Vegas just can’t get enough of the sassy senior, which is why “America’s Got Talent” finalist Grandma Lee will be returning to headline at Bonkerz Comedy Club at Palace Station July 5 through Sept. 4 nightly. Fans will have a chance to see Grandma Lee uncut and uncensored.

The Oklahoma native was ironically inspired to take up comedy after the death of her husband and a series of odd jobs such as news reporter and directory assistance operator. In 1995, Lee decided to attend a local comedy workshop to get her laughing again. Since then, this outrageous 76-year-old grandmother has electrified audiences all over the country with her off-color humor and spunk.

Lee won the hearts of millions and made it all the way to the grand finale last season on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” making it her personal goal to help older people realize that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. She won the 2003 Las Vegas Comedy Festival at the MGM Grand and was chosen as a finalist for the 2004 season of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” She is so popular with TV audiences that “Last Comic Standing” had her on as a special guest during three different seasons and chose her as a Top 10 Favorite Comic on the show. Guests at Bonkerz can get a daily, controversial dose of their favorite senior, uncut and uncensored, like never before.

“I’m really excited to be back again for another round at Bonkerz Comedy Club. The audience here in Las Vegas really is the best,” said Grandma Lee.

About Bonkerz Comedy Club

Bonkerz Comedy Club, winner of the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s 2010 “Best Comedy Club,” presents six headliner shows weekly – Monday through Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $34.95 each. Station Casinos hotel guests and locals with a valid Nevada ID receive a $15 discount. Bonkerz hosts a comedy jam Sunday evenings featuring local up-and-coming comics at 8:30 p.m. The club features a rotating schedule with a new headliner and feature act every week. Doors open one hour before showtime and guests must be 18 years or older. Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and The Fiestas or by calling (702) 547-5300

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Master mimic Rich Little will perform at The Club inside the Cannery Casino & Hotel on Saturday, July 10 at 8 p.m. Known as “The Man of a Thousand Voices” for his incredible range of impressions, Rich Little has spent the past five decades entertaining audiences with his signature brand of humor.

Tickets are available now in three levels: Prime table $29.95, Patio table $19.95 or Reserved $9.95. Tickets can be purchased at the Cannery Casino & Hotel’s ticket sales counter located at the front desk, by calling (702) 507-5757

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Bringing a new and dynamic style of improv comedy to the stage, Matt Donnelly’s Executive Monkeys is sure to deliver big laughs to The Lounge every Wednesday featuring a weekly celebrity guest beginning June 30, 2010 at 9:00 p.m.

The show, which will run through the month of July, features some of the most supreme improv comedians hailing from Upright Citizens Brigade, Second City, Improv Olympic, Peoples Improv Theatre and Improv Vegas performing a two-act 70-80 minute show.

Unlike any other show in Vegas, the first set calls upon audience participation, encouraging the audience to use social media outlet Twitter via their cellular phones as the performers create characters and sketches based on the pictures and words from the tweeting audience. The suggestions are tweeted and are broadcast to an on stage screen to keep the audience up to speed.

The second act offers a comedic tarot reading of a celebrity guest that will result in an outpour of spontaneous sketches created around the reading. On June 30, celebrity guest will be actress, professional poker player and all-around hottie, Shannon Elizabeth.

Additional celebrity guests will be announced soon.

Ticket are on sale beginning Thursday, June 17 at noon and prices are $25. Tickets can be purchased at the Palms Box Office, open daily from noon until 7 p.m. For more information on upcoming shows, please call 702-944-3200.

ABOUT MATT DONNELLY:

Matt Donnelly began improvising at the age of 15 in his hometown of Red Bank, N.J. in a show called Improv Jam. Since then, he has enjoyed a rich life as an improv comic performing with seminal improve groups in New York City since 1996 and traveling around the world. Most recently, Matt finished a run with Wayne Brady’s “Making $#!t Up” at The Venetian. Before moving to Las Vegas, he was performing and teaching in New York City with the Upright Citizens’ Brigade before really making a name for himself at the Peoples Improv Theatre in Manhattan. Matt has worked with the best in modern improv including Amy Poehler, Wayne Brady, “Truth in Comedy” author Charna Halpurn, “Improvise author Mick Napier, Improv Guru’s Armando Diaz and Miles Stroth as well as many others.

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Award-winning Playboy Comedy announces July 2010 schedule Hosted by Cort McCown and Paul Hughes, all shows take place inside The Lounge at the Palms Casino Resort. A longer lead schedule is listed below as well.

* July 1 through 3 – Heather McDonald
* July 8 through 10 – Greg Proops
* July 15 through 17 – Matt Braunger
* July 22 through 24 – Nick Cannon
* July 29 through 31 – Dov Davidoff

Playboy Comedy show times are as follows:

Thursday – 9 p.m.

Friday – 9 p.m.

Saturday – 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Tickets:

Ticket prices are $39.99* (inclusive of taxes) which includes entry into the legendary Playboy Club following the show.

*Locals’ will receive a special ticket price of $19.99 for all Thursday shows.

Tickets can be purchased at www.palms.com or the Palms Box Office, open daily from noon until 7 p.m. For more information on upcoming shows, please call 702-944-3200.

About Heather McDonald:
Along with being a headlining stand-up comic, Heather McDonald is a full-time writer, story producer and guest for the E! Channel’s “Chelsea Lately.” McDonald both co-wrote and had a supporting role in the movie “White Chicks” with the Wayans brothers. She appeared in the film “Dance Flick,” and was a series regular and writer on MTV’s “Lyricist Lounge.” Her TV guest star appearances include: “Frasier,” “Malcolm in the Middle,” “Reno 911,” “Drake and Josh,” “Quintuplets” and “Watching Ellie.” McDonald has also been a writer for Us Weekly’s “fashion police” for eight years and was a member of The Groundlings Theater where she performed in the Sunday Company for two years. www.myspace.com/heathermcdonaldcomedy

About Greg Proops:
Greg Proops is a comedian, actor and host who is probably best known for his time on both the American and British versions of the show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Proops stars in the Nickelodeon series “True Jackson VP” and has made TV appearances on shows such as “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “The View,” “The Bonnie Hunt Show,” “Chelsea Lately,” “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” “Last Comic Standing” and “Ugly Betty” among others. Proops has also lent his voice to several shows including “Bob the Builder,” and “Clone Wars” as well as movies such as “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” As a stand-up comedian, Proops has done everything from releasing comedy albums to touring across the world to hosting live comedy chat shows. www.gregproops.com

About Matt Braunger:
Matt Braunger is a stand-up comedian and actor whose “Comedy Central Presents” special aired in April 2010. He’s also appeared in shows such as “MADtv,” “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “United States of Tara” and “Pushing Daisies.” Matt has performed in several comedy festivals including The TBS Comedy Festival Las Vegas in both 2007 and 2008, and South by Southwest in 2008 and 2009. Braunger was named in both Variety’s 2009 “Top 10 Comics to Watch” and Comedy Central’s “Hot 9 in ‘09.” Braunger’s debut comedy album, “Soak Up The Night” was also named to the iTunes “Rewind Top 20 Albums of 2009″ list. www.mattbraunger.com

About Nick Cannon:
Nick Cannon is a very successful actor, comedian, writer and producer. Cannon landed his first comedy gigs in Hollywood at the age of 15, performing at famous venues such as The Laugh Factory and his first television gig was with Nickelodeon’s show “All That.” Starting as a stand-up audience warm up for the show, Cannon eventually earned a spot as an actor on the show and became the youngest staff writer in television history at 17 years old. Since then, Cannon has appeared on several other shows including, “The Nick Cannon Show” and “Nick Cannon Presents Wild N Out.” He has also appeared in several movies including “Men in Black 2,” “Drumline” and “Bobby.” Cannon also owns his own multi media company called NCredible Entertainment and is Chairman of TeenNick, Nickelodeon’s new network targeted towards teens.
www.nickcannon.com

About Dov Davidoff:
Dov Davidoff is a comedian and actor who was named one of the best stand-up comedians over the past couple of years. Davidoff has made appearances in movies such as “Invincible” and has appeared in shows such as the NBC drama “Raines,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “The Chappelle Show” and “Premium Blend.”Davidoff appeared in his own 2007 Comedy Central special and has a new hour long Comedy Central special which aired May 2010. He is also a regular on E!’s “Chelsea Lately.” www.dovlive.com

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Actor and comedian Tim Allen will take the stage at the Terry Fator Theatre at The Mirage for the first time Friday, Aug. 13 at 10 p.m. Allen, best known for playing Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor on the hit TV show “Home Improvement,” will perform his hilarious stand-up routine for one night only.

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Allen performed his first stand-up routine in 1979 at a comedy club in Michigan on a dare from a friend. He continued to flex his comedy muscles doing stand-up at night while appearing in commercials during the day. After performing routine at nightclubs around the country, Allen set out to make his mark in Los Angeles.

In 1991, he was cast on the hit TV show “Home Improvement” as Tim Taylor, the well-meaning, but mishap-prone family man and host of a home-repair show called Tool Time. As the befuddled husband and father, Allen won numerous awards including a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series and eight consecutive People’s Choice Awards for Favorite Male Television Performer until the popular sitcom came to an end in 1999.

In the mid-’90s, Allen entered the film industry and starred in the top-grossing Disney movie “The Santa Clause.” He reprised his role as Scott Calvin/Santa Claus in two sequels and later starred in several other box-office hits including “Galaxy Quest,” “Jungle to Jungle” and “Wild Hogs.” Allen also showed his acting range by lending his voice talents to the deluded space ranger Buzz Lightyear in Disney/Pixar’s highly successful computer animated “Toy Story” franchise.

In between his acting roles and stand-up comedy gigs, Allen found time to pen his first book, Don’t Stand Too Close to a Naked Man, which topped the New York Times’ Bestseller List and propelled him into an unprecedented ‘trifecta’ – he had a No. 1-rated television show, the No. 1 box office smash-hit movie and the No. 1 best-selling book, all in the same week. He followed that up with a second bestseller, I’m Not Really Here.

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Take a break from the heat with the cool comedy of stand-up personalities Carlos Mencia, Bill Cosby and Bill Engvall at the Treasure Island Theatre. Mencia kicks things off June 25, Bill Cosby brings his signature comedy July 2, and Engvall extends the laughs August 13.

Mencia began his stand-up career performing at The Laugh Factory during amateur night and quickly rose to superstar status. Buscando Estrellas (the Latino version of “Star Search”) named Mencia “International Comedy Grand Champion,” which opened the door to appearances on television shows including “In Living Color” and “An Evening at the Improv.” In early 2005, “Mind of Mencia” debuted on Comedy Central, which has since become one of the network’s strongest shows, drawing an average 1.5 million viewers. “Mind of Mencia” wrapped its fourth season in late 2008.

In an illustrious career defined by intelligent standup comedy, a groundbreaking 1980s hit show – “The Cosby Show” – and advocacy for education and good parenting, Cosby ranks as one of America’s most influential stars. Known the world over for “The Cosby Show,” which ran from 1984 to 1992 on NBC, Cosby broke racial barriers and sent a powerful message to viewers – that the family unit and raising children matters most. A testament to his status in the world of comedy, Cosby has earned five Grammy Awards for best comedy album.

What began as a shot in the dark at a Texas nightclub quickly launched funnyman Bill Engvall to comedic superstardom. The Galveston native originally aspired to be a teacher when he discovered his gift for making people laugh. Fans and neophytes alike know Engvall from his half-hour sitcom, “The Bill Engvall Show, ” the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour” featuring fellow funny men Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy, and his 1996 “Here’s Your Sign” comedy act.

Tickets for each show can be purchased at 1-866-712-9308 or (702) 894-7723.

Treasure Island Theatre Schedule

Carlos Mencia
June 25, 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $49
*Must be 18 years or older to attend

Bill Cosby
July 2, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $59

Bill Engvall
August 13, 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $35

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The Four Queens’ L.A. Comedy Club features great comedy in downtown Vegas Tuesday through Sunday. Come check out some of the country’s best and brightest comics. New comedians appear each week.

Show location: The Canyon Club inside the Four Queens Hotel & Casino, 202 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Show times: Tue-Thu 8:30pm. Fri-Sat 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Sun 8:30pm.

Tickets: Regular GA $18.95 including taxes and fees. All you can drink GA $35.17 including taxes and fees. Discounts for locals and Four Queens and Binion’s Players Club members. (702) 275-1823. www.thelacomedyclub.com.

June 1-6
Headliner: Butch Bradley
Feature: Ron Josol

June 8-13
Headliner: Jimmy Door
Feature: KT Tatara

June 15-20
Headliner: Edwin San Juan
Fearture: Brandt Tobler

June 22-27
Headliner: Peter Berman
Feature: Brian Bruner

June 29-July 3 (Dark July 4)
Headliner: Costaki
Feature: Dan Gabriel

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Following the hugely successful first weekend at The Orleans Showroom, the second round of the The Orleans Summer Comedy Series starring comedian, actor and host of NBC’s The Marriage Ref Tom Papa continues June 25-26, this time with special guest comedian Bill Burr.

For the past eight years, Tom Papa has been touring with Jerry Seinfeld, who personally selected Papa to be the host of The Marriage Ref. As a stand-up comic, Papa has recorded specials for Comedy Central and Steven Soderbergh is directing his next special due later in 2010. As an actor, Papa starred opposite Matt Damon in The Informant! and has appeared in Analyze That and Comedian. He had a voiceover role in DreamWorks’ Bee Movie, and film for which he also received writing credits. Papa’s voice will also be heard in the upcoming animated feature The Haunted World of El Super Beasto, as he voices the title character. On the small screen, Papa appeared in a recurring role on the CBS sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine.

Having worked the comedy club circuit for years and appeared in small roles on television programs such as Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place and Law & Order: Criminal Intent, funnyman Bill Burr may be most recognized for his recurring role on Chappelle’s Show. He has filmed several comedy specials including an HBO One Night Stand and most recently the Comedy Central special, Bill Burr: Why Do I Do This? A regular on Late Show with David Letterman, Burr also produces a weekly podcast available on his website, The Monday Morning Podcast, featuring his stand-up, radio appearances and other topical audio clips. On film, his most recent appearance was in the Steve Carell and Tina Fey hit comedy Date Night.

The Orleans Summer Comedy Series Starring Tom Papa will return July 31-August 1 with special guest Maz Jabroni, and August 27-28 with special guest Greg Giraldo. Tickets are on sale now.

Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are available starting from $19.95, plus tax and convenience fees, and can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.365.707

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Las Vegas audiences can’t get enough of Venetian headliner Wayne Brady. After a brief hiatus, BASE Entertainment and The Venetian are pleased to announce the return of Brady’s hit show, Making It Up beginning Thursday, May 28.

“Las Vegas and The Venetian have been a great home these past three years, and I love giving audiences a show unlike any other on The Strip,” says Brady. “No two shows are ever the same – my partner Jonathan and I, stage a new form of old school showbiz and make each show a one-of-a kind experience.”

Heralded as “pure genius,” “hysterically funny” and “amazing,” Brady’s show is a guaranteed hit. Making It Up can be seen over select performance dates, including May 27 – 31, June 17 – 21, 24 – 28 and July 1 – 5.

Wayne’s talent and vision for Making It Up have proven to be a huge success,” says Scott Zeiger, co-CEO of BASE Entertainment and presenter of Making It Up. “He continues to surprise audiences with his showmanship and we’re happy to announce his new dates. He is a multifaceted and extremely talented entertainer, a perfect fit for Las Vegas.”

Since he started performing Making It Up in April 2007, Brady has lived up to its title. Not only does he create a different show each night with improv partner Jonathan Mangum, he is also constantly adding new elements to the line-up, making each show an original.

Brady is well known for his hilarious improvised antics, unique musical talents and limitless impersonation skills as showcased on the hit show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and the syndicated talk show “The Wayne Brady Show.” In addition to Making It Up, Brady can also be seen as the quick-witted host of the returning hit game show “Let’s Make A Deal” on CBS.

All performances begin at 9:00 p.m. in The Venetian Showroom. Tickets are $49, $69 and $89 plus tax and handling fees. A limited number of VIP Packages, which include front row seats and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Brady after the show, are available for $149 per person plus tax and handling fees. To make reservations or to view the performance schedule, please visit www.venetian.com, call (702) 414-9000

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