Award-winning Playboy Comedy announces the June 2011 schedule of comedians. Hosted by Cort McCown and Paul Hughes, all shows take place inside The Lounge at the Palms Casino Resort.
Playboy Comedy Headliners:
* June 2-4 – Bret Ernst
* June 9-11 – Harland Williams
* June 16-18 – Bryan Callen
* June 23-25 –Andrew Dice Clay* This show has special pricing
* June 30 – July 2 – Ian Bagg and Ryan Hamilton
Show Times:
* Thursday – 10 p.m.
* Friday – 10 p.m.
* Saturday – 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Tickets:
Ticket prices start at $39.99 (inclusive of taxes), which includes entry into the legendary Playboy Club following the show. VIP tickets are also available for $59.99, which includes a line pass into Playboy Comedy, VIP seating at the show and entry into Playboy Club following the show.
* Andrew Dice Clay shows have special pricing. Tickets are $99 for the first two rows – the Ultimate Dice Experience – with additional seating at $59 (inclusive of taxes). Tickets also include entry into the legendary Playboy Club following the show.
Tickets can be purchased at 702-944-3200, www.palms.com or at the Palms Box Office. The Box Office is open Sunday from noon – 7:00 p.m., Monday from noon – 10:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from noon – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon – 10 p.m. For more information on upcoming events, please call 702-942-6888. The Lounge is now on Twitter, follow @loungeatpalms for updates.
UPCOMING PLAYBOY COMEDY HEADLINERS (headliners subject to change):
MAY 2011
26-28 – Dov Davidoff
JUNE 2011
2-4 – Bret Ernst
9-11 – Harland Williams
16-18 – Bryan Callen
23-25 – Andrew Dice Clay* This show has special pricing with tickets starting at $59
30-July 2 – Ian Bagg and Ryan Hamilton
JULY 2011
7-9 – Chris Franjola
14-16 – Anthony Clark
21-23 – Amuy Schumer
28-30 – Robert Kelly
AUGUST 2011
4-6 – Tommy Davidson
About Bret Ernst: the Sunset Strip.
Bret Ernst is a fresh face to the world of comedy. He has gained prominent status on the Sunset Strip and is a crowd-pleasing entertainer sought out by many in the industry. Ernst is one of the four comedians featured in Vince Vaughn’s “Wild West Comedy Show.” He is currently the host of the show “Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too” and has his own half-hour Comedy Central Presents special. Ernst has been featured in Ke$ha’s “Blah Blah Blah” music video, TBS’s “Frat House,” the BET series “One Mic Stand,” Showtime’s “Comics Without Borders,” Artie Lang’s movie “Beer League,” the hit Showtime Series “Weeds” and hosted MTV’s “Wrestling Society X”. Ernst has also made celebrity appearances on E!’s “Chelsea Lately,” ABC’s “Comic’s Unleashed” and Fox’s “The Sports List.” For more information, please visit www.breternstlive.com.
About Harland Williams:
Canadian-born Harland Williams is a comedian, actor, radio personality and author. Since making his big-screen debut in 1994′s “Dumb and Dumber,” Williams has starred in films such as “Freddy Got Fingered,” “Half Baked,” “Superstar” and “The Whole Nine Yards.” In addition to his stand-up performances, Williams has provided voices for several animated productions including “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” and has penned several children’s books. www.harlandwilliams.com.
About Bryan Callen:
Bryan Callen received his big break in 1995 when he made his television debut as a series regular on “MADtv.” Since his breakout role on “MADtv,” Callen has had a successful acting career by landing guest-starring roles in popular television shows which include “Sex and the City,” “7th Heaven,” “Las Vegas,” “Law and Order: SVU” and “Frasier.” His film roles include “Bad Santa,” “Old School” and “The Hangover.” Callen recently recorded a one hour comedy special for future release and can be seen in the upcoming”The Hangover Part II.” www.bryancallen.com.
About Andrew Dice Clay:
Following a successful, sold-out run earlier this year, the legendary Bad Boy of Comedy returns. Clay has made a career out of being the most outrageous and dangerous comic of his time. He has shocked audiences and has broken the rules with a never-before-seen style of hardcore comedy. His rise to fame has been called meteoric and unparalleled with countless sold-out arena tours across the country, including multiple nights at Madison Square Garden. Dice also had success with multi-platinum selling albums, starring roles in films such as the cult classic “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane” and countless television specials.
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.” www.ianbagg.com.
About Ryan Hamilton:
Named one of Rolling Stone’s five comics to watch, Ryan Hamilton has appeared on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham,” HBO’s “Las Vegas Comedy Festival” and the nationally-syndicated “Bob and Tom” radio show. A favorite among industry insiders, Hamilton has racked up national competition wins and festival appearances. With immediate comic charisma and a crisp, clean writing style, Hamilton is sought after for his ability to perform for a wide variety of audiences while making each show a unique, memorable experience. www.ryanhamilton.tv.