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January 24, 2011
Rita Rudner Welcomed To Her New Home At The Venetian In Fabulous Style
Rita Rudner was welcomed to her new home as the newest headliner at The Venetian in grandiose style today, complete with a red carpet arrival covered with pink rose petals.
Wearing a red Valentino dress and pink and purple fur coat, Rita emerged from her limo to a delightful scene of singing gondoliers, Streetmosphere performers and cheering onlookers. Rita jumped on the bell cart with her bags in tow and was wheeled onto the red carpet and into the lobby for more surprises. Photo Credit: imagesofvegas.com/ISPhotography
A butler waited with a glass of champagne while James Beard Award Winning Chef Luciano Pelligrini from Valentino and Executive Chefs Mark Hopper from Bouchon and Juan Pentes and Daniel Marquez from Taqueria Cañonita had delicious bites for her to taste, including pink cookies to which Rita exclaimed, “Pink is my favorite color!” A spa attendant from Canyon Ranch SpaClub was on hand to provide a hot towel for Rita to freshen up with.
“Jersey Boys” cast members Peter Saide (“Bob Gaudio”) and Jeff Leibow (“Nick Massi”), as well as Kristi Holden (“Christine Daae”) from “Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular,” greeted Rita to welcome her into the family of world-class entertainment The Venetian offers.
Rita hammed it up for the cameras, tucking a napkin into her couture dress so she could enjoy the food and even waded into the fountain in the lobby.
“I’m so happy to be here at The Venetian. I have beautiful smelling roses, I have pink cookies, I have champagne, and it’s not even 10 a.m. yet,” Rita said. “What a great start to my day and a fabulous welcome to The Venetian!”
Rita begins her residency in the 742-seat Venetian Showroom on Saturday, Jan. 15. Show times are at 8:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and 6 p.m. on Saturdays.
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January 14, 2011
Rita Rudner Live In Las Vegas – Highlights of Long Running Show
Rita Rudner has just moved from Harrah’s Las Vegas to The Venetian. Book Tickets Now: Rita Rudner Las Vegas Tickets
January 10, 2011
Comedian Tim Allen Makes His Return To Standup At The Venetian Las Vegas In 2011
After giving fans a taste in 2010, Golden Globe Award-winning actor and comedian Tim Allen returns to stand up in a big way in 2011 with a ten-weekend Las Vegas residency in the 742-seat Venetian Showroom.
“We’re thrilled that Tim Allen has chosen The Venetian as his Las Vegas home,” said Chris Yancey, executive director of entertainment at The Venetian and The Palazzo. “Tim’s legion of ‘Home Improvement’ fans will now get the chance to see him do what he does best.”
The sitcom star is eager to remind the world that he can wield a microphone as easily as a power tool and safety goggles. “It feels great to be doing standup again,” said Allen. “It is where I got my start and I love making a crowd laugh. Las Vegas audiences are my favorite; they’re just looking for a fun time and The Venetian Showroom is the perfect venue.”
Allen’s role as “Tim the Toolman Taylor” in the ABC series “Home Improvement” catapulted the actor to fame in the ’90s. After an eight-season run, the “toolman” hung up his belt and launched a successful film career. On the silver screen, Allen is best known for voicing the popular Buzz Lightyear character in the Disney/Pixar’s “Toy Story” franchise and for playing a disgruntled Santa Clause in Disney’s three “The Santa Clause” films. Most recently, Allen made his directorial debut in the 2010 independent comedy “Crazy on the Outside.”
An acting veteran, sitcom icon, New York Times best-selling author and renowned standup comedian with a successful 20-year career, Allen will headline 10 weekends in The Venetian Showroom throughout 2011. Performances are Feb. 5; Mar. 4, 5, 11, 12; Apr. 1, 2, 8, 9; May 20, 21; Aug 5, 6, 12, 13; Oct. 14, 15; and Nov. 4, 5.
Tickets go on sale Monday, Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. Ticket prices are $55.75, $75.75 and $95.75, inclusive of tax and handling fees. A limited number of VIP Packages, including preferred front-row seating and a meet-and-greet with Allen, will be available for $145.75, inclusive of tax and handling fee
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December 21, 2010
Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club Namesake To Open New Club At Tropicana Las Vegas Tickets Now On Sale
Beginning June 28, comedy in Las Vegas will have a new home featuring a familiar face.
Emmy award-winning actor/comedian Brad Garrett will be the first to headline his new comedy club, Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club at Tropicana Las Vegas.
The venue will showcase a never-ending line-up of the finest comedians around – from established stand-up stars to the hottest young comics in the business. Following his initial week, Garrett will make additional club appearances – some scheduled and some unexpected – both doing stand-up on the stage and greeting patrons at the door. As part of the two-year exclusive deal with Tropicana, Garrett’s comedy club will be the only location in Las Vegas at which guests may see Garrett perform. Also scheduled to headline at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club in 2010 are Kevin Nealon, Dom Irrera, Bob Zany, Rondell Sheridan, Rocky LaPorte and other surprise celebrity guests.
“I’ve had the good fortune of performing in Las Vegas for more than 25 years, and it has always been a dream of mine to own my own comedy club in the entertainment capital of the world… but Dubai won’t have me,” Garrett quipped. “I am humbled to be able to bring my stand-up friends and colleagues to what I believe will be the best comedy room in Las Vegas.”
Featuring comedy seven nights a week, the show times will be Sunday through Thursday at 8 p.m., with two shows on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
“Brad is a comedic star to generations of fans,” said Lee-Ann Groff-Daudet, Vice President of Entertainment for Tropicana Las Vegas. “We are excited that Tropicana will be the exclusive place to see Garrett and fellow comedians that he’s hand-picked. The partnership is one of many new and exceptional entertainment options that are part of Tropicana’s transformation.”
Admission starts at $39. VIP package seats are $59 (plus tax and fees) and include a line pass, and preferred venue seating. Guests must be 18 years of age and older. Tickets go on sale today, June 9 and may be purchased online at www.troplv.com and through the Tropicana Box Office (702.739.2417). Group discounts are available for parties of 15 or more.
About Brad Garrett
Raised in Woodland Hills, Calif. Garrett was only 23 years old when he made his first appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” making him one of the youngest comedians ever to perform on the program. As Garrett’s career took off, he began headlining at national venues as well as opening for legends including Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, Julio Iglesias, Liza Minnelli and Sammy Davis Jr.
He made his foray into the world of television with roles on shows including “Rosanne,” “Mad About You” and “Seinfeld.” Garrett is best known for his role as Ray Romano’s big brother Robert on the hit CBS series “Everybody Loves Raymond.” In 2002, 2003 and 2005 he garnered Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Also in 2002, Garrett played Jackie Gleason in the critically acclaimed telefilm “Gleason,” for which he earned an Emmy Award nomination and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Movie or Miniseries.
Garrett’s film credits include The Pacifier, Music and Lyrics, Suicide Kings and Woody Allen’s Sweet and Lowdown. He also starred on Broadway in Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple.
Garrett has leant his voice to a multitude of characters, including Bloat in Finding Nemo, Fatso in Casper, Dim in A Bug’s Life, and Gusteau in Ratatouille. He can also be heard in Night at the Museum, and as Hookhand in Disney’s Tangled, set to be released in December 2010.
About Tropicana Las Vegas
In the heart of the famed Las Vegas Strip, the resort is redefining the expectations of today’s global travelers with a major transformation scheduled for completion in 2010. The South Beach inspired changes include a fresh redesign of every hotel room and suite, the casino, the conference center and exhibition hall, the legendary pool area, several new restaurants, bars, a new poker room, and a state-of-the-art race and sports book. In addition to this transformation, the world’s largest Nikki Beach will debut in spring 2011 making it the city’s hottest destination. Nikki Beach at Tropicana Las Vegas will be the ultimate entertainment experience as the ultra lounge and nightclub flows into the four-acre beach club. The look and feel of the new Tropicana is vibrant and exciting, filled with the sultry rhythm of a hot Havana night. Tropicana Las Vegas is not affiliated with any other Tropicana property or brand. For additional information on events, amenities, or availability call 702.739.2222 or visit www.troplv.com. Stay up-to-date on the latest Tropicana Las Vegas happenings by finding us on Facebook or following along on Twitter.
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November 30, 2010
A Very Terry Christmas At The Mirage Las Vegas Through December 25
Join Terry Fator as he celebrates the 2010 holiday season at The Mirage with A Very Terry Christmas. In addition to his current show Terry Fator: Ventriloquism in Concert, Fator will complement his routine with fun-filled celebrity singing impressions, unparalleled ventriloquism and 10-12 popular holiday tunes. Backed by a sizzling live band, Fator brings to life his puppet co-stars where some of them will be dressed in their own holiday garb including Winston the Impersonating Turtle, the loveable Emma Taylor, Vikki “The Cougar” and Wrex the Crash Test Dummy.
Through comic banter and a hilarious take on musical superstars including Maroon 5, Justin Timberlake, Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks and The Pussycat Dolls, Fator and crew make this one unforgettable holiday show that should not be missed. In celebration of the holiday season, the Terry Fator Theatre will be decorated starting November 24 through the duration of A Very Terry Christmas.
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November 19, 2010
Axis Of Awesome To Take Over The Lounge At The Palms Casino Resort – Playboy Comedy And The Palms Casino Resort Presents The Free Show To Give Thanks To Fans
The Australian comedy trio Axis of Awesome will perform a set of free shows inside The Lounge at the Palms over Thanksgiving weekend (Playboy Comedy will be dark Nov. 25-27).
Presented by Playboy Comedy, Axis of Awesome have toured the world with their group made of three “human men who sing funny songs.” A recent performance at Los Angeles’ Laugh Factory had the audience in an uproar and resulted in a standing ovation.
The shows will be held Friday, Nov. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 27 at 10 p.m. Both nights are free to the public (21 years of age and older) as a way for the Palms and Playboy Comedy to say “thanks” to Las Vegas for their support of the award-winning comedy show series.
About Axis of Awesome:
Comedian Jordan Raskopoulos, classically trained musician Benny Davis and Iron Chef enthusiast Lee Naimo, came together to form Axis of Awesome in 2006. Since then, they have been wowing audiences across the world with their mixture of quirky original songs, catchy pop-parodies and hilarious banter.
Axis received the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Moosehead award in 2008 for their show “The Axis of Awesome Comeback Spectacular.” The group continued this success by performing the show to sell out audiences and rave reviews at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
The videos of the group’s “4 Chords Song” have had more than 12 million hits on YouTube and their worldwide fan base continues to grow.
About The Palms:
The Palms Casino Resort, heralded as one of Las Vegas’ hippest resorts, is an all-encompassing, one-stop destination. Owned by the Maloof family, the boutique property boasts three distinct towers and a diverse mix of bars and restaurants across a 95,000-square-foot casino. Amenities include the legendary Playboy Club; Ghostbar; Rain Nightclub; The Pearl Concert Theater; Moon Nightclub; N9NE Steakhouse; Nove Italiano; Little Buddha; Simon Restaurant & Lounge; The Palms Pool & Bungalows; Palms Spa and AMP Salon; Drift Spa & Hammam; LA Sunset Tan; Brenden Theatres, a 14-theatre Cineplex; Huntington Ink Tattoo Lounge; the Fantasy Suites, including the Hardwood Suite, the only hotel room in the world with its own basketball court; and over 60,000 square-feet of meeting space. The Palms has played host to MTV’s Video Music Awards, Real World: Las Vegas and Bravo’s Celebrity Poker Showdown, and E!’s Girls Next Door and Sunset Tan feature the resort on a regular basis. The Palms Casino Resort is located just west of the Las Vegas Strip and I-15 on Flamingo Road. For room reservation information, call toll free at 866-PALMS-RES, 866-725-6773, or visit www.palms.com. For groups of 15 rooms or more, contact the Sales Department at 866-PALMS-MTG or 866-725-6768.
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September 19, 2010
Improvisational Genius Wayne Brady To Perform At Planet Hollywood Las Vegas
Las Vegas audiences can’t get enough of Wayne Brady. BASE Entertainment is pleased to announce four performance dates for Brady’s hit show, Making It Up, at The CHI Showroom at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Heralded as “pure genius,” “hysterically funny” and “amazing,” Brady’s show is a guaranteed hit. Making It Up can be seen October 1 & 2 and 8 & 9. All performances begin at 8:30 p.m. YVHQH7J9J7CH
“Las Vegas audiences have been amazing to me over the past three years and I am thrilled to take my show to Planet Hollywood. 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.”
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“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 at Planet Hollywood. 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 8:30 p.m. in The CHI Showroom at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Tickets are $55, $70 and $85 plus tax. A limited number of VIP Packages, which include VIP seats and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Brady after the show, are available for $145 per person plus tax. Tickets for all shows can be purchased at the Showroom or Theatre for the Performing Arts Box Offices at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
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September 13, 2010
Legendary Comedian Don Rickles, a.k.a. Mr. Warmth, Returns To The Orleans Showroom
Celebrated entertainer and Las Vegas mainstay Don Rickles brings his one-of-a-kind comedy back to The Orleans Showroom October 16 and 17, each evening at 8 p.m.
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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Quick-Witted Comic Vinnie Favorito’s Contract Extended At Flamingo Las Vegas Through 2017
Infamous celebrity roaster and sharp-tongued comedian Vinnie Favorito is keeping his edgy style and impromptu, comedy genius at Flamingo Las Vegas for an additional six years after the end of his current contract which runs until 2011. Known nationwide for his masterful ability to improvise and crack off-the-cuff jokes, Favorito will continue his run in Bugsy’s Cabaret at Flamingo through 2017.
“How lucky am I to be able to hurl insults and poke fun at people for a living?” said Favorito. “The Flamingo has been so welcoming and encouraging and I’m ecstatic to continue my run with them for another six years.”
Vinnie Favorito has been making audiences laugh in Las Vegas for more than a decade. He recently marked his fifth year anniversary and 3,000th performance with Harrah’s Entertainment. Over the years, the comic has roasted many well-known celebrities including Tom Arnold, Larry King, Jerry Springer, Magic Johnson and Pat O’Brien, earning him the well-deserved reputation in Hollywood for being among the best celebrity roasters.
Favorito’s comedy genius plays on current events and preys on the audience. With no pre-planned skits or notes, Favorito relies on his stellar memory and quick wit to keep the show going and the audience roaring with laughter. Each audience member provides potential comedy fodder.
“Vinnie’s shows are never the same, yet they each result in the same hysterical laughter,” said Rick Mazer, president of Flamingo Las Vegas. “We look forward to sharing his playful and entertaining irreverence with our guests for another six years.”
Favorito performs inside Bugsy’s Cabaret at Flamingo Las Vegas nightly at 8 p.m.
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