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The Four Queens’ L.A. Comedy Club features great comedy in downtown Vegas Wednesday 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: Wed-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.

March 3-7
Headliner: Felipe Esparza
Feature: Claude Shires

March 10-14
Headliner: Tom Simmons
Feature: Dan Gabriel

March 17-21
Headliner: Steve White
Feature: Gary Caouette

March 24-28
Headliner: Bert Kreischer
Feature: Brandt Tobler

March 31- April 4
Headliner: Adam Hunter
Feature: Patrick DeGuire

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Award-winning Playboy Comedy announces April 2010 schedule and new locals’ ticket pricing. Hosted by Cort McCown and Paul Hughes, all shows take place inside The Lounge at the Palms Casino Resort.

* April 1 through 3 – Bobby Lee
* April 8 through 10 – Al Madrigal
* April 15 through 17 – Orny Adams and Louis Katz
* April 22 through 24 – Brad Williams and Natasha Leggero
* April 29 through May 1 – Jim Jefferies

Playboy Comedy show times are as follows:

Thursday – 10 p.m.

Friday – 10 p.m.

Saturday – 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Tickets: Ticket prices include entry into the legendary Playboy Club following the show.

About Bobby Lee:
Bobby Lee is an actor and comedian from San Diego, Calif. His comedy career kicked off in 1995 when Pauly Shore asked Lee to open for him in Las Vegas. Since then, Lee has made many television and film appearances including roles in “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,” “Kickin’ it Old Skool,” and “Pineapple Express.” Lee is mostly recognized for his re-occurring role as a cast member for the live comedy series “MADtv.” www.myspace.com/iambobbylee

About Al Madrigal:
As a stand-up comedian, actor and writer, Al Madrigal has had a very successful career in show business over the past ten years. He has toured the US and internationally and has performed at notable venues in major cities such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York City. Madrigal has also made numerous appearances on Comedy Central as well as having his own half-hour special on “Comedy Central Presents.” He has been a frequent guest on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” He is best known for co-starring in the CBS sitcoms “Gary Unmarried” and “Welcome to the Captain.” www.almadrigal.com

About Orny Adams:
Orny Adams has been recognized by the Hollywood Reporter as their favorite comedian to watch in the New York scene. Adams has had a successful career as an actor, writer and stand-up comedian. He has written for the Annual Emmy’s Broadcast and has toured around the U.S. and internationally including Ireland and Australia. Adams has also co-starred in the movie “Comedian” with Jerry Seinfeld. He has been a guest on shows such as “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” and “Last Call with Carson Daly.” www.ornyadams.com

About Louis Katz:
Louis Katz began his career at the early age of nine when he submitted some of his jokes for a school project to the “Tonight Show” that were read on-air by Johnny Carson. A native of Los Angeles, Katz attended and graduated from UC Berkeley. He started to perform his stand-up routines in the Bay Area and can now be seen performing in clubs and colleges around the country. Katz has performed at notable festivals such as the Montreal Comedy Festival and Atlanta’s “Laffapalooza” Comedy Festival. Katz has also been a guest on “Last Call with Carson Daly.” www.louiskatzcomedy.com

About Brad Williams:
Brad Williams is living proof that big personalities come in small packages. Williams is a stand-up comic who began his career by performing at the local open-mic nights and coffee houses. He was discovered by Carlos Mencia at a comedy club in which Mencia then invited him to be his opening act for an upcoming tour. Williams has been touring with Mencia ever since and has also been a regular co-star on Mencia’s Comedy Central show “Mind of Mencia.” Williams has appeared as a guest on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” www.myspace.com/funnybrad

About Natasha Leggero:
Natasha Leggero is most recognized for her three-year re-occurring stint on Comedy Central’s “RENO 911!” and for being a regular roundtable guest on E!’s late-night television show “Chelsea Lately.” Aside from being a stand-up comedian, Leggero has acted in guest-starring roles in television shows such as “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “Samantha Who?” and “The Sarah Silverman Program.” She can also be seen in the movie “He’s Just Not That Into You.” Leggero has been a guest on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” www.natashaleggero.com

Jim Jefferies:
Australian comedian Jim Jefferies has made his mark in the comedy industry as an international star. Jeffries rose to stardom when he was attacked on stage while performing at the Manchester Comedy Store. Since then, he has been a headline performer in many countries such as the UK, Sweden, Norway, Iraq, USA, Canada, South Africa and many more. Jeffries has also performed in numerous festivals around the world including Edinburgh Fringe, the Montreal Comedy Festival and the South African Festival. www.jimjefferies.com

UPCOMING PLAYBOY COMEDY HEADLINERS:

FEBRUARY 2010

25 – 27 – Sebastian Maniscalco

MARCH 2010

4 – 6 – Marc Maron

11 – 13 – Robert Kelly

18 – 20 – Steve Rannazzisi and Neal Brennan

25 – 27 – Harland Williams

APRIL 2010

1 – 3 – Bobby Lee

8 – 10 – Al Madrigal

15 – 17 – Orny Adams and Louis Katz

22 – 24- Brad Williams and Natasha Leggero

29 – May 1- Jim Jeffries

MAY 2010

6 – 8- Nick Thune

13 – 15- Bryan Callen

20 – 22- J.B Smoove

27 – 29- Steve Byrne

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Award-winning Playboy Comedy announces March 2010 schedule. Hosted by Cort McCown and Paul Hughes, all shows take place inside The Lounge at the Palms Casino Resort.

* March 4 through 6 – Marc Maron
* March 11 through 13 – Robert Kelly
* March 18 through 20 – Steve Rannazzisi and Neal Brennan
* March 25 through 27- Harland Williams

Playboy Comedy show times are as follows:

Thursday – 10 p.m.

Friday – 10 p.m.

Saturday – 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

About Marc Maron:
Marc Maron is a stand-up comic, television host, radio personality and author. Since he started his career in the late 1980s, he has performed in numerous nightclubs, off-Broadway and has appeared in many television shows such as HBO, “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Late Show with David Letterman” and “Comedy Central Presents.” His routines are most popular for his sharp commentary about cultural and political issues. www.marcmaron.com.

About Robert Kelly:
Boston-native Robert Kelly is a nationally-touring comedian who has performed in countless clubs and colleges. Over the past ten years of his career, Kelly has made audiences laugh with his non-stop energy and jokes that pertain to youth, college and relationships. He has toured with comedians such as Gary Gulman and Jay Davis. Some of his television appearances include HBO’s “Tourgasm” with Dane Cook, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and “Last Call with Carson Daly.” Recently Kelly appeared on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” and guest-starred in ABC’s sitcom “The Job.” www.robertkellylive.com.

About Steve Rannazzisi:
Stephen Rannazzisi is known for helping Ashton Kutcher prank celebrities on MTV’s Punk’d. A native of Long Island, Rannazzisi earned a degree in Theater from SUNY Purchase College and studied improvisation at Groundlings School in Los Angeles. In addition to working as a stand-up comic, Rannazzisi has performed in stage musicals and held guest spots on “Samantha Who?” and “The League.”

About Neal Brennan:
Neal Brennan is a stand-up comic, writer, producer and director. He is most famously known for his collaborative works with Dave Chappelle as they co-wrote the movie “Half Baked” and were the lead writers, producers and directors for Comedy Central’s “Chappelle Show.” Brennan also served as a writer for Nickelodeon’s “All That” and “Kenan & Kel.” He took the director’s role for his project “The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard” with actor Jeremy Piven.

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 also penned several children’s books. www.hardlandwillams.com.

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Bob Kephart, producer of the award winning Comedy Stop at the Sahara Hotel/Casino, has assembled three of the top comedians in the country for the week of Feb. 15 through Feb.21. Headlining the week will be comic/magician Fielding West, along with Jim Carroll and Patrick O’Donnell.

West is not only a magician’s magician, he also possesses that very rare and impeccable sense of comedic timing that has landed him the opening spot for some of the biggest names in show business. His finale, “Fighting a vicious Lion,” has to be seen to be believed.

A winner in the prestigious Desert Magic Seminar’s Comedy Magic Competition, Fielding has opened the show for such A-list celebrities as Liza Minnelli, Glen Campbell, Earth, Wind and Fire, Mel Tillis, Phyllis Diller and dozens more. His numerous network television appearances include spots on The Smothers Brother’s Comedy hour, A&E’s An Evening at the Improv, Caroline’s Comedy Hour, NBC’s The World’s Greatest Magic and World’s Wildest Magic specials.

Fielding also works as a writer, and has been a magic consultant and technical director for Lance Burton and Siegfried and Roy for many of their TV specials. Last July, West performed in his first one hour comedy magic special, “Hocus Pocus it’s Fielding West” aired on WGN.

O’Donnell has been a comedian for more than 20 years, and was a $10,000 winner on ABCs “America’s Funniest People.” Patrick is a high energy comedian and his impressions of past Presidents of the United States are considered to be classics. During his time on stage he can go into a dissertation about the Catholic faith, his family life or touch on current events.

Jim Carroll has been touring the comedy circuit for more than a decade and has appeared on many of the top comedy television channels. He is a favorite of the various services, and was asked and accepted a flight with the U.S. Navy’s “Blue Angels.”

The Comedy Stop in the Congo Room at the Sahara consistently books three of the best comedians, seven nights a week. Tickets for the 9 p.m. show are priced from $19.95 for residents of Nevada (proof of residence) plus tax and fees, with general admission tickets priced at $24.95 plus tax and fees.

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WHAT: Renowned comic Jason Alexander, of the hit comedy sitcom “Seinfeld,” performs his uproarious show “The Donny Clay Experience” at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino beginning February 11.

Actor, Director and Producer Jason Alexander, star of the Broadway stage, motion pictures and most notably the award-winning actor who played “George Costanza” on “Seinfeld,” now portrays the character “Donny Clay,” the world’s fourth-best motivational speaker. “Donny Clay’s” world famous seminars entail hilarious evenings full of comedy, music, self-help and partial nudity all combined to leave you laughing as you discover the YOU inside of you.

The show is an interactive, partially improvised comedy romp where the audience is part of the show. Alexander, a Tony Award-winner for Best Actor in a Musical, employs song, video and comical moments that will inspire everyone into having a truly unforgettable evening. A mix of comedy, theater and some unintentionally life-enhancing thinking, Donny Clay will have you rolling in the aisles and jumping to your feet.

Alexander performs his limited engagement for a series of dates through March 2010: February 11-14, February 25-28, March 4-7 and March 11-14

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The Pearl Concert Theater inside Palms Casino Resort is proud to present comedian Martin Lawrence for two Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 9:00 p.m.

Martin Lawrence has established himself as one of America’s most popular actor/comedians with starring roles in such hit movies as Big Momma’s House, Bad Boys and its sequel Bad Boys II, Blue Streak, Wild Hogs and National Security among others. His recent project, the Screen Gems remake of the comedy Death At A Funeral, finds Lawrence opposite Chris Rock and Tracey Morgan. Directed by Neil LaBute, the film will be released in April of 2010.

Lawrence began his career as a stand-up comedian, gained major attention at Hollywood’s legendary Improv and shortly thereafter won a performance spot on TV’s popular talent showcase Star Search. Columbia Television executives, impressed by his Star Search appearance, offered Lawrence his fist acting job, a regular role on the sitcom “What’s Happening Now!”

Lawrence was then personally chosen by music mogul Russell Simmons to host his groundbreaking showcase for young comedians, HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. Lawrence worked on the show for two seasons and is credited with helping expose a new generation of stand-up comics including Chris Tucker, Damon Wayans, Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer.

The actor/comedian went on to co-create, executive produce and star in Fox Television’s “Martin.” The hit sitcom, which ran from 1992-1997, earned three NAACP Image Awards and is one of several series credited with helping solidify the fledgling Fox network within the industry. Lawrence has also starred in two hugely successful concert films: “You So Crazy” and “Martin Lawrence Live: Runtledat,” and has recorded the Billboard Top 10 concert album “Talkin’ Shit” and the Grammy-nominated “Funk It.”

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Lily Tomlin, one of America’s most brilliant comediennes, will perform her unique brand of comedy in the Hollywood Theatre at MGM Grand March 11 – 17 at 8 p.m. nightly.

Throughout her extraordinary entertainment career, Tomlin has received numerous awards including six Emmy® Awards for her groundbreaking TV specials, two Tony® Awards for her hit Broadway shows “Appearing Nitely” and “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe,” Jane Wagner’s critically acclaimed play, a GRAMMY® for her comedy album, This is a Recording, two Peabody Awards for Edith Ann’s animated special “Just Say Noël” and the HBO documentary film “The Celluloid Closet.” In 2003, Tomlin received the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Tomlin catapulted to stardom on “Laugh-In” when America fell in love with her

characterizations of Ernestine, the irascible telephone operator, and Edith Ann, the hilarious six-year-old in the big rocking chair. Tomlin also played the boss on the popular CBS series “Murphy Brown”; is heard as the voice of Ms. Frizzle on the children’s animated series “The Magic School Bus”; appeared as Will’s boss on “Will & Grace”; President Bartlett’s assistant on the hit NBC series “The West Wing,” and most recently as a self-styled sleuth on “Desperate Housewives.”

Tomlin made her film debut in Robert Altman’s American classic “Nashville,” for which she received an Oscar nomination. Tomlin did four other films with Altman including “Short Cuts” and Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” with Woody Harrelson and Meryl Streep. Tomlin also has starred in such films as the mega hit “9 to 5″ with Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda, the sci-fi comedy “The Incredible Shrinking Woman,” “Big Business” with Bette Midler, “The Beverly Hillbillies,” “Flirting With Disaster,” “The Kid” with Bruce Willis, “I Heart Huckabees” with Dustin Hoffman, “All of Me” with Steve Martin, and most recently “Pink Panther 2.”

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Featuring weekly headliners, Playboy Comedy will have guests laughing three nights a week.

The Palms Casino Resort announced today that Playboy Comedy will be the featured entertainment in The Lounge beginning Feb. 18, 2010. Tickets on sale now.

This award-winning comedy club is hosted each week by Cort McCown and Paul Hughes and kicks off its residency with the following schedule:

* Feb. 18 through 20 – East Coast comic Nick Di Paolo
* Feb. 25 through 27 – Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco

Playboy Comedy show times are as follows:

Thursday – 10 p.m.

Friday – 10 p.m.

Saturday – 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

About Nick Di Paolo:

In this day of watered down comedy Nick Di Paolo’s brutally honest performances remind audiences of what great stand up should be: funny, socially relevant and a little bit reckless. His seething, sarcastic style landed him at clubs such as Catch a Rising Star, Caroline’s and The Comedy Cellar. It was at clubs like these where he honed his uncompromising point of view, which makes him not only a club favorite, but a true “comic’s comic.”

Di Paolo has performed on shows including “The Tonight Show,” HBO’s “Young Comedians Special,” “Late Night with David Letterman” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” He was twice nominated for an Emmy for his writing on “The Chris Rock Show” and has also had three half-hour stand up specials of his own on Comedy Central. Di Paolo was one of the stars on “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn” and a stand out on many Comedy Central roasts; he also had guest starring roles on “Lucky Louie” and “The Sopranos” as well as films including Artie Lange’s “Beer League.” He is a favorite on both Howard Stern and Opie and Anthony and hosted his own show on New York’s 92.3 Free FM. For more information, please visit www.myspace.com/nickdipaolo.

About Sebastian Maniscalco:

Los Angeles-based Sebastian Maniscalco’s facial expressions and complete disgust with human behavior have given him the reputation as one of the most sought-after comedians working today. Maniscalco’s comedy is impeccably paced and chock-full of seething observations on daily human behavior. Most recently, he has starred in the film “Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show” and his “Comedy Central Presents” special is the highest rated comedy special on ONDEMAND.

His humor also created memorable spots on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” “Comics Unleashed” and Showtime’s “Comics Without Boarders.” His comedy is so diverse, it has enabled him to work with prestigious acts such as B.B. King, Al Green, Anita Baker, Gladys Knight and Dennis Miller. His DVD “Sebastian Live” is currently available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon.com. For more information, please visit www.myspace.com/sebastianlive

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The much-honored comedian will launch his 51st consecutive year as a Las Vegas headliner when he brings his one-of-a-kind humor to The Orleans Showroom February 20 and 21, marking his third consecutive year of performances at The Orleans Showroom.

Rickles took his first step toward national fame in 1957 when Frank Sinatra wandered into the small Hollywood nightclub where Rickles was performing. The still-unknown Rickles eyed Sinatra and said, “I just saw your movie, The Pride and the Passion, and I want to tell you, the cannon’s acting was great. And, make yourself at home, Frank. Hit somebody.” Sinatra doubled up laughing and became one of Rickles’ biggest boosters among Hollywood celebrities. Rickles soon became the “in” comic among Hollywood stars, who flocked to his nightclub engagements to become the targets of his insults.

As a star-struck kid in New York City, Rickles aspired to share the big screen with such greats as Clark Gable and James Cagney. His wish came true in 1958 when he appeared in Run Silent Run Deep, starring Clark Gable. Rickles went on to receive critical praise for his villainous performance in The Rat Race in 1960.

During a period between acting assignments, Rickles tried and succeeded at stand-up comedy. Audiences laughed harder at his impromptu insults than at his prepared material, and Rickles’ legend as the king of insult comics was born.

Rickles has also starred in films and television shows, including Casino, Kelly’s Heroes, Gilligan’s Island, The Andy Griffith Show, Get Smart, Toy Story and Toy Story 2, and most recently, the CBS hit series The Unit. Rickles won two Primetime Emmy Awards, including the 2008 HBO special Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project for Best Individual Performance in a Variety or Musical.

Showtime is 8 p.m.

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Television star and stand-up comic Jon Stewart, brings his award-winning talent to The Terry Fator Theatre at The Mirage Friday, Feb. 5 and Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10 p.m. Jon Stewart is considered one of America’s top social and comedic voices. Over the past 10 years, Stewart has redefined political satire in American culture from his perch atop the anchor chair on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.”

To date, Stewart and “The Daily Show” have received 28 Emmy Award nominations and won 13. Stewart, himself, was nominated for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program six times. Stewart also was named “Entertainer of the Year” in 2004 by Entertainment Weekly, as well as one of Entertainment Weekly’s “Top 15 Entertainer’s of the Decade (1999-2009),” which included nominees from television, film, music and theater. Stewart was honored as “New York Entertainer of the Year” by Variety and named to the inaugural Time 100 list of the world’s most influential people. In 2001 and again in 2002, Stewart served as host of the Grammy Awards and in 2006 and 2008 served as host for the 78th and 80th Academy Awards.

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