Riviera Hotel & Casino announces March entertainment
LAS VEGAS – March 6, 2015 – The iconic Riviera Hotel & Casino entertains guests with a wide variety of award-winning entertainment. All tickets can be purchased at the Riviera Box Office.
40 Is Not The New 20
Venue: Riviera Comedy Club
Date: Monday through Saturday (dark Sunday)
Time: Monday through Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $40 plus tax and applicable fees.
Description: Starring 25-year comedy veteran Matt Kazam in a hysterically funny, 70 minute one-man stand-up comedy production, 40 Is Not The New 20 explores how much the world has changed in the past 40 plus years. If you remember the boom box, “Pac Man,” the Rubik’s Cube and when there were only three stations on television, this show is for you. It puts the notion that 40 is the new 20 on trial and breaks down the concept into categories such as technology, the media, politics, relationships, our priorities and even how our bodies have changed over the years. Everyday topics like marriage, parenting, work, commuting, bills and exercise, just to name a few, will be compared and contrasted though the eyes of a 40 year old.
Matt Kazam has performed in many of America’s top comedy clubs, casinos and theaters. With more than 6,000 stand-up performances in 45 states under his belt, Kazam has the ability to work any crowd in any venue. A New York native, Kazam began performing shows for his family and friends at the age of three, but it wasn’t until graduating college that he took the plunge as a full-time comedian. He’s made several television appearances, including NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” FOX’s “Big Red Couch” and “Comedy Central’s “Stand-up Stand-up,” among others. He’s opened for such notable acts as Chris Rock, Pauly Shore, Kevin James, Robin Williams, DL Hughley and Drew Carey.
All active and retired military members with a valid military ID will receive two tickets to attend 40 Is Not The New 20 every Tuesday through November 10, 2015.
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID
Crazy Girls
Venue: Crazy Girls Theatre
Date: Wednesday through Monday (dark Tuesday)
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $44.95 through $71 plus tax and applicable fees
Description: Celebrating more than 25 years, Crazy Girls is one of the sexiest and most sensuous topless revue shows to ever grace a Las Vegas stage. Crazy Girls features some of the most stunning showgirls in Las Vegas and takes the audience on a fun-loving adventure through the world of beauty, music, dance and a touch of comedy. Updated with classic favorites and modern hits, Crazy Girls continues to push the envelope in Las Vegas entertainment.
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID
Dirk Arthur’s Wild Illusions
Venue: Starlite Theatre
Date: Saturday through Thursday (dark Friday)
Time: 7:00 p.m. nightly with special 4:00 p.m. matinee shows on Saturdays and Sundays
Tickets: $80 (VIP), $55 (Preferred) and $40 (General Admission) plus tax and applicable fees
Description: Dedicated to thrilling audiences with spectacular illusions while increasing awareness for preserving wildlife and the environment, Dirk Arthur brings his new show Dirk Arthur’s Wild Illusions! to the Las Vegas Strip. In this fast-paced show, breathtaking big cat magic is interwoven with comedy, beautiful dancers and large-scale effects.
Children ages five and over are welcome, and children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Dollface
Venue:Le Bistro
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays throughout March, including Friday, March 6, 2015, Saturday, March 7, 2015, Friday, March 20, 2015, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Friday, March 27, 2015 and Saturday March 28, 2015.
Time: 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Tickets: No cover
Description: The world has never really experienced electronic/pop/rock the way Dollface has produced it. Members include Tiffany Martin (Lead Vocals), Jessie Covets (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Alayna Miller (Bass/Vocals), and Kayla Miller (Drums/Vocals). Hailing from Orlando, FL, Dollface began performing together in 2011 and bring an undeniable energy to the stage. Their passion for music and entertaining their fans is felt strongly through their lyrics and live performances. The band has shared the stage with some of music's biggest names, including Chenille, Filter, Korn and many more.
Guests must be 21 years or older with a valid ID.
Ken Rogerson and John Bizarre
Venue: Riviera Comedy Club
Date: Monday, March 2, 2015 – Sunday, March 8, 2015
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $29.99 all-inclusive of tax and applicable fees; Tickets for Las Vegas residents with a valid ID are $15 all inclusive of tax and applicable fees.
Description: The famous Rivera Comedy Club offers guests the opportunity to enjoy some of America’s funniest comedians in an intimate, nightclub setting. Voted “Best Comedy Club” six years in a row, the Riviera Comedy Club offers laughs nightly.
Ken Rogerson, the funniest man you’ve never heard of, started his comedy career working the Chicago club circuit and at the famed Second City. After touring with the improvisational troupe The Comedy Rangers, Ken moved east and became a central part of the infamous exploding Boston comedy scene of the 1980s. There he honed his standup act to a fine edge. Just off his third Rescue Me Comedy Tour, an appearance at “Comics Come Home,” Showtime’s “When Standup Stood Out” and most recently seen on CNN Comedy, you may have also seen him as “Kevin the Biker Fireman” on F/X’s hit show “Rescue Me” starring Denis Leary or as “Pat the Cop” on ABC’s “It’s All Relative” with Lenny Clarke. He has also made numerous other television appearances on such shows as NBC’s “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” and Showtime’s “A Pair of Jokes” just to name a few. A writer, sketch player, actor and comedian, Ken wrote and starred in comedy film pieces on Fox Television Network’s “Sunday Comics” and has made film appearances in “Fever Pitch” and “There’s Something About Mary.”
John Bizarre is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker who has appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The Drew Carey Show” and “The District,” among others. John recently released his critically-acclaimed film, “Finding The Funny,” featuring Brad Garrett, Louie Anderson and Marty Allen.
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID
Jeff Wayne and Greg Vaccariello
Venue: Riviera Comedy Club
Date: Monday, March 9, 2015 – Sunday, March 15, 2015
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $29.99 all-inclusive of tax and applicable fees; Tickets for Las Vegas residents with a valid ID are $15 all inclusive of tax and applicable fees.
Description: The famous Rivera Comedy Club offers guests the opportunity to enjoy some of America’s funniest comedians in an intimate, nightclub setting. Voted “Best Comedy Club” six years in a row, the Riviera Comedy Club offers laughs nightly.
Jeff “Big Daddy” Wayne is one of the busiest comedians working today. He can be seen performing and often headlining on luxury cruise ships worldwide, in Las Vegas and comedy clubs around the world. A veteran comedian, Wayne began his career at the Comedy Store in Hollywood, working with the likes of Chris Rock, Howie Mandel, Jim Carrey and Roseanne. Billy Crystal and Robin Williams are responsible for tagging Wayne with the nickname “Big Daddy” when they introduced him on HBO’s Comic Relief. The moniker derives from the one-man comedy show “Big Daddy’s Barbeque,” which was performed by Wayne more than 1,000 times. Wayne has appeared on HBO, A&E, NBC, ABC, CNN, FOX, Showtime and internationally on shows on the BBC, CBC and Scandinavian TV. He is frequently heard on XM/Sirius Radio and his routines from his four hilarious albums are frequently played on comedy stations worldwide.
Greg Vaccariello realized he was funny in third grade. The Bronx native began doing stand-up in 1989 and was soon traveling the country, working the comedy circuit from Florida to Maine and Arizona to Michigan. Vaccariello’s television credits include “Law and Order: SVU,” “The King of Queens” and “Hope and Faith,” among others. He’s also appeared in the independent movies “Hung Up,” “No Money Down” and “Under Budget.”
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID
Johnny Sanchez and Carla Rea
Venue: Riviera Comedy Club
Date: Monday, March 16, 2015 – Sunday, March 22, 2015
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $29.99 all-inclusive of tax and applicable fees; Tickets for Las Vegas residents with a valid ID are $15 all inclusive of tax and applicable fees.
Description: The famous Rivera Comedy Club offers guests the opportunity to enjoy some of America’s funniest comedians in an intimate, nightclub setting. Voted “Best Comedy Club” six years in a row, the Riviera Comedy Club offers laughs nightly.
A veteran of the Los Angeles comedy scene, Johnny Sanchez features an impressive resume of celebrity impressions, including Al Pacino, Antonio Banderas, Carlos Mencia and Desi Arnaz, among many others. Sanchez built a large following with his characters Nacho Hernandez and Farhid on “MADtv” and continued his success as the voice of Lombardo from the hit film “Happy Feet.”
Carla Rea is an accomplished comedian with more than 20 years of comedy club, television and radio experience, including appearances on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “An Evening at the Improv,” Showtime and Comedy Central. Rea is also a long-time member of the KKLZ Morning Show on 96.3 KKLZ in Las Vegas, NV.
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID
Larry Reeb and Penny Prince
Venue: Riviera Comedy Club
Date: Monday, March 23, 2015 – Sunday, March 29, 2015
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $29.99 all-inclusive of tax and applicable fees; Tickets for Las Vegas residents with a valid ID are $15 all inclusive of tax and applicable fees.
Description: The famous Rivera Comedy Club offers guests the opportunity to enjoy some of America’s funniest comedians in an intimate, nightclub setting. Voted “Best Comedy Club” six years in a row, the Riviera Comedy Club offers laughs nightly.
Known as “Uncle Lar,” Larry Reeb is a regular on the nationally-syndicated “The Bob & Tom Show.” Voted Chicago’s “Comedian of the Year,” Reeb has made numerous television and radio appearances, including “Comic Strip Live,” MTV’s “1/2 Comedy Hour,” and VH1’s “Standup Spotlight,” among others.
A Sacramento native, Penny Prince has made appearances in comedy clubs across the nation and appeared on several television programs on NBC, Comedy Central and BET, among others. Currently a resident of Las Vegas, his dead-on impressions and wickedly funny observations have entertained audiences up and down the Las Vegas Strip.
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID
Jackson Perdue and Robert Duchaine
Venue: Riviera Comedy Club
Date: Monday, March 30, 2015 – Sunday, April 5, 2015
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $29.99 all-inclusive of tax and applicable fees; Tickets for Las Vegas residents with a valid ID are $15 all inclusive of tax and applicable fees.
Description: The famous Rivera Comedy Club offers guests the opportunity to enjoy some of America’s funniest comedians in an intimate, nightclub setting. Voted “Best Comedy Club” six years in a row, the Riviera Comedy Club offers laughs nightly.
Jackson Perdue started his comedy career at the famed Comedy Store in Hollywood, where he honed his craft in comedic storytelling by watching and learning the mechanics and art of stand-up comedy from the best comedians around the country. As a Japanese-American raised in Arkansas, Perdue used his unique upbringing to create distinct comedy material about various topics including family matters, news headlines and the mixing of cultures. Perdue’s comedy influences include Richard Pryor, Groucho Marx, Bugs Bunny and Lenny Bruce. In addition to stand-up comedy, Perdue has also written screenplays and released the comedy album, Half White Trash.
Robert Duchaine is a surly misanthrope. His sarcastic social commentary pokes fun at a myriad of topics including race, religion and relationships. He’s been kicked out of every organization he was ever forced to join, from the Cub Scouts to the United States Army, and fired from every job he ever finagled. Robert finally found a refuge where he can make his own rules - the stand-up comedy stage. Now an established touring headliner, Robert performs regularly in showrooms, colleges, comedy clubs and concert venues around the country. Duchaine is also involved in avant-garde theater and independent film. Robert's unique perspective fuels an act that pushes the envelope. Duchaine is candid, entertaining, and always hilarious.
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID
ABOUT RIVIERA HOTEL & CASINO
Celebrating 60 years of non-stop entertainment, the Riviera Hotel & Casino is one of the most iconic casino and hotel destinations in Las Vegas. With more than 2,000 hotel rooms and 140,000 square feet of convention space, the Riviera brings a rich tradition of quality, service and hospitality excellence. Located on the north end of Las Vegas Boulevard, the Riviera features more than 94,000 square feet of casino space with all of the latest games along with award-winning entertainment and a variety of dining options.