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Dennis Miller

Following multiple successful engagements in The Orleans Showroom in 2009, five-time Emmy Award winner and crowd favorite Dennis Miller brings his hilarious stand-up routine back to venue, April 16, 17 and 18.

Celebrated as a witty comedian with an entertaining and intriguing stand-up routine, Miller keeps audiences laughing with his irreverent observations. A favorite of the public and critics alike, The New York Times said, “Mr. Miller is exquisitely attuned to contemporary foibles … his material can be scathing, his delivery low key … Mr. Miller reaches a bit farther than most comedians for the scorching comment … this smart aleck has an uncommonly sharp eye.”

Called “one of the premiere comedy talents in America today,” Miller emerged on the national scene in as the “Weekend Update” correspondent on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. After leaving SNL in 1991, Miller moved to HBO, where he hosted the critically acclaimed talk show Dennis Miller Live for nine seasons. No stranger to television talk shows, Miller is a regular on Fox News Channel’s Hannity and The O’Reilly Factor. He was also host and executive producer of CNBC’s Dennis Miller, which featured conversation, opinion and humor.

In a career that has spanned far beyond showrooms and interview sets, Miller has also made a name for himself as a film actor and author. His notable motion picture credits include such mid-‘90s favorites as Disclosure, The Net and Murder at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Miller’s “rant” books, including I Rant Therefore I Am, Ranting Again and The Rants have all been on The New York Times best sellers list.

Having called plays alongside Al Michaels and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts on ABC’s Monday Night Football for two seasons, Miller’s voice is as familiar to sports fans as it is to those who pack theaters to enjoy his comedy.

Tickets are now available starting from $49.95, plus tax. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.365.7075 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

Steven Wright to appear at Orleans Showroom

Billed as the “Confucius of Comedy” by the New York Post, Academy Award winner and Grammy nominee Steven Wright brings his trademark wit, absurdist one-liners and monotone voice to The Orleans Showroom, April 10 and 11.

Beginning his comedy career at the age of 23 as a regular performer at Ding Ho’s Comedy Club and Chinese Restaurant in Cambridge, Mass., Wright got his first big break and was booked on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Following his on-air performance Wright was invited to return the following week for a rare back-to-back performance, launching his career into high gear. His new kind of comedy and lackluster voice caught the comedy world’s attention and he appeared on Saturday Night Live, Late Night with David Letterman and many reoccurring appearances of The Tonight Show. As his fame grew, he was given two of his own HBO stand-up specials titled, A Steven Wright Special and Wicker Chairs and Gravity.

His career expanded far beyond small screen appearances to include comedy albums, television specials and acting roles and writing for the silver screen. In 1985, Wright received a Grammy nomination for his debut album, I Have a Pony, and one for its sequel, I Still Have a Pony 22 years later. Following his second nomination, he was named the first inductee into The Boston Comedy Hall of Fame.

In 1989, he received an Academy Award for Best Short Film for his satiric film, The Appointments of Dennis Jennings, which he co-starred and wrote. Wright has appeared in several other small and big screen films including Mike Myers’ So I Married an Axe Murder, Desperately Seeking Susan, Half-Baked and has lent his voice to films for children including The Swan Princess and Babe 2: Pig in the Big City. Most recently, he appeared in Coffee and Cigarettes and The Aristocrats.

Wright’s ironic, deadpan comedy and bizarre observations continue to earn him regular guest spots on the late night talk show circuit with David Letterman, Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel and Craig Ferguson while spreading laughs, giggles and smiles while touring the U.S., Canada and overseas.

Tickets are now available starting from $29.95, plus tax. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.365.7075 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

Madame with an E

Infamous diva Madame, along with her newest co-star Rick Skye, brings the hilarious wit that made her a comic legend to the Suncoast Showroom, January 16 and 17 in It’s Madame with an E.

According to Madame, this comeback show will be “something new, something borrowed and something oh-so-very blue.” Part Broadway-style musical and part autobiography, It’s Madame with an E is a hilarious romp through the life of the legendary lady.

The show combines the double-entendre comedy material of the beloved character, originally created by Wayland Flowers, with current event commentary and gossip chatter about Hollywood celebrities past and present. With the help Rick Skye, while dressed in her legendary gowns, Madame tells her life story through comedy bits, original and classic songs, and photography and video of some of her past performances.

Madame made her first television appearance on The Andy Williams Show, followed by Rowan & Martin’s Laugh In, Solid Gold and Hollywood Squares. She also starred in her own nationally syndicated series in 1982 titled Madame’s Place.

Tickets are now available starting from $14.95, plus tax. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.636.7075 or visiting www.suncoastcasino.com. This show contains adult language and humor.

Don Rickles

Legendary comedian Don Rickles, who has starred in Las Vegas theaters longer than any other performer in the history of the gambling mecca, has signed for a third consecutive year of performances with The Orleans Hotel and Casino.

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 for his first scheduled engagement February 20 and 21.

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.

Since then, his unparalleled career has never missed a beat. While making his mark in movies, television, theater and recordings, Rickles has remained a master of nightclub comedy with a continuing love affair with live audiences.

“We’re proud of our long-standing relationship with Don and thrilled to have him with Boyd Gaming for more than ten years now,” said Terry Jenkins, Boyd Gaming Corporate Director of Entertainment. “He’s the consummate Las Vegas showroom star and funnier than ever.”

Rickles is enthusiastic about the opportunity to continue performing in the 827-seat Showroom, an intimate venue that allows entertainers to connect with their audiences.

“The Orleans Showroom always reminds me of the golden days in Las Vegas. It generates the warmth of that great era that featured the likes of Frank Sinatra,” said the comedian. “And, the accommodations at the hotel are just terrific. This year I understand they’ll be giving me a room that even has a sink and shower…”

In 2007, Rickles made his mark in the literary world with his memoir Rickles’ Book and has also won two Primetime Emmy Awards, including for Best Individual Performance in a Variety or Musical for the 2008 HBO special Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project.

Rickles will also appear at The Orleans Showroom October 16 and 17. Tickets start from $74.95, plus tax. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.365.7075 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby, who received the Mark Twain Prize for American Award for Humor recently, is bringing his signature comedy back to the Treasure Island Theatre for one night only, November 27. Showtimes are 7:30 and 10 p.m.

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. Audiences adore Cosby’s take on the vast, ordinary world, as he gives a twist of the ridiculous to everyday faults, foibles and successes. When Cosby takes the stage, he points out the humor in life, and in doing so touches the hearts of audience members, and endears himself to people of every age and interest.

About his performances Cosby says, “I feel that in-person contact with people is the most important thing in comedy. While I’m up on stage, I can actually put myself into the audience and adjust my pace and timing to them. I can get into their heads through their ears and through their eyes. Only through this total communication can I really achieve what I’m trying to do.”

With an uncanny ability to connect with people through humor that provides an insight into the role of parents, children, family members, men and women, Cosby has earned respect from critics and adoration from fans. Without resorting to gimmickry or lowbrow humor, Cosby has been compared to such great American humorists as Charlie Chaplin, Will Rogers, W.C. Fields and Groucho Marx. A testament to his status in the world of comedy, Cosby has earned five Grammy Awards for best comedy album.

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. The No. 1 rated sitcom, which many credited for single-handedly resurrecting the television sitcom, earned six Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes and 10 People’s Choice Awards. It helped set the stage for Cosby’s career as an author, as his book “Fatherhood” remained at No. 1 for more than half of its 54 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller List. Among Cosby’s other titles are “Time Flies,” “Love and Marriage,” “Come On People: On the Path from Victims to Victors” and “Friends of a Feather: One of Life’s Little Fables,” illustrated by his daughter.

A champion of youth, Cosby’s dedication to helping children realize their potential is evidenced through his Emmy Award-winning “Little Bill” animated series, which aired on Nickelodeon and CBS. Together with partners Tom Werner and Marcy Carsey, Cosby produced “A Different World” on NBC from 1987 to 1993. His other television and film credits include the “I Spy” series, “The Cosby Mysteries,” “Man and Boy” and “Uptown Saturday Night,” where he starred alongside Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte. He has written, produced and directed educational television shows and animated specials.

Few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of Cosby, who emerged from humble beginnings in a Philadelphia housing project. After returning from the Navy, Cosby went on to earn a degree at Temple University and later a master’s and doctoral degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts. As philanthropists, Cosby and wife Camille have made substantial gifts in support of education and to various social service and civil rights organizations. His lifelong contributions to American culture were recognized with a Kennedy Center Honor in 1998 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in July 2002, America’s highest civilian honor.

Tickets are now available starting at $79 plus tax and service charges. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 866-712-9308, or 702-894-7723. Purchases can also be made on-line at www.treasureisland.com.

Dennis Miller at The Orleans Showroom

Five-time Emmy award winner and crowd favorite Dennis Miller brings his hilarious stand-up routine to The Orleans Showroom, October 9, 10 and 11.

Celebrated as a witty comedian with an entertaining and intriguing stand-up routine, Miller keeps audiences laughing with his irreverent observations. A favorite of the public and critics alike, The New York Times said, “Mr. Miller is exquisitely attuned to contemporary foibles … his material can be scathing, his delivery low key … Mr. Miller reaches a bit farther than most comedians for the scorching comment … this smart aleck has an uncommonly sharp eye.”

Called “one of the premiere comedy talents in America today,” Miller emerged on the national scene in as the “Weekend Update” correspondent on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. After leaving SNL in 1991, Miller moved to HBO, where he hosted the critically acclaimed talk show Dennis Miller Live for nine seasons. No stranger to television talk shows, Miller is a regular on Fox News Channel’s Hannity and The O’Reilly Factor. He was also host and executive producer of CNBC’s Dennis Miller, which featured conversation, opinion and humor.

In a career that has spanned far beyond showrooms and interview sets, Miller has also made a name for himself as a film actor and author. His notable motion picture credits include such mid-‘90s favorites as Disclosure, The Net and Murder at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Miller’s “rant” books, including I Rant Therefore I Am, Ranting Again and The Rants have all been on The New York Times best sellers list.

Having called plays alongside Al Michaels and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts on ABC’s Monday Night Football for two seasons, Miller’s voice is as familiar to sports fans as it is to those who pack theatres to enjoy his comedy.

Tickets are now available starting from $49.95, plus tax. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.365.7075 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

The Smothers Brothers come to The Orleans

Comedy twosome the Smothers Brothers, who have been entertaining Las Vegas audiences for more than 45 years, bring their seamless blend of comedic and musical talents to The Orleans Showroom, November 5, 6, 7and 8.

The Smothers Brothers are one of the most enduring comic duos in show business history. Tom and Dick Smothers made their first professional appearance together at the Purple Onion in San Francisco in February 1959, and their first national television debut on The Tonight Show with Jack Paar in 1961. Over the years they made many guest appearances with Johnny Carson and other variety shows of the era. In the early ‘60s, they recorded the first of 12 top-selling albums.

The comedic siblings may be best known for their sometimes controversial but always influential comedy series, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. The show gave many writers and comedians their start, including Steve Martin. The Emmy-winning show also featured top musical acts of the day such as The Doors and The Who.

Following the cancellation of the show in 1969, the Smothers Brothers returned with new primetime comedy series and specials throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s. They continue to perform to sold-out audiences in Las Vegas and tour the country as the longest-lived comedy team in history. Their continuous coast-to-coast concert tours often include performances with symphony orchestras. The ever-popular YoYo Man (Tom) and the Voice of Yo (Dick) travel and appear with the Smothers Brothers in concert.

Tickets are now available starting from $34.95, plus tax. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.365.7075 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

Treasure Island Las Vegas released its list of headliners for the remainder of 2009. Comedians Bill Cosby, Carlos Mencia and Bill Engvall will bring their unique perspectives on life, family and everything in between during their respective shows, and Grammy award-winning country artist LeAnn Rimes will showcase her distinct voice and songwriting skills during a limited fall engagement.
Tickets for each show can be purchased at 1-800-392-1999 or (702) 894-7722.

Treasure Island Theatre Schedule

Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby
September 5, November 27
7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Tickets are $79 and $99, plus taxes and service charge

Carlos Mencia

Carlos Mencia
October 8-9
9 p.m.
Tickets are $49 and $65, plus taxes and service charge
Must be 18 years or older to attend

LeAnn Rimes
October 22-23, October 29-30, November 5-6
9 p.m.
Tickets are $69 and $89 plus taxes and service charge

Bill Engvall
December 3-4, December 10-11
9 p.m.
Tickets are $49 and $65 plus taxes and service charge

Robert Dubac

During a limited engagement, actor and writer Robert Dubac ransacks his brain to answer the age-old question, “What do women want?” in Robert Dubac’s The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?, coming to the Suncoast Showroom July 31 – August 2.

As seen on Late Show with David Letterman, this one-man show’s clever combination of theater and stand-up comedy pinpoints the differences between the sexes and then celebrates them with 90 minutes of non-stop laughter. It is a multi-character comedy with Dubac playing all the roles.

When the show opens, the audience meets “Bobby” in a confused state. Having found the girl of his dreams and having asked her to marry him, she gently dumps him. Unable to determine why, Bobby recalls some not-so-wise but nevertheless hilarious advice he received growing up with five chauvinistic mentors. Dubac then seamlessly transforms himself into five alter egos, each offering misguided advice. Bobby realizes the advice is mostly worthless, but with help from his feminine side he discovers the real answer to, “What do women want?” And he does it all while drinking a beer.

Having toured the country for 10 years, Robert Dubac’s The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?, produced by Franzblau Media Inc., has been hailed by critics from coast to coast. The Boston Globe proclaims, “Robert Dubac is talented, entertaining and very funny!” Los Angeles Times says, “The show elicits big laughs from both sexes in waves of treble and bass.”

Dubac began performing at an early age, and by 14 had a magic act that took him from his home city of Atlanta to gigs up and down the East Coast. He studied drama while his act evolved into a stand-up comedy routine and has toured with such greats as Kenny Loggins, Linda Ronstadt and Jimmy Buffett. Dubac worked in films, sitcoms and daytime television before creating his hit show Robert Dubac’s The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? In 2006 Dubac launched the show’s sequel, Robert Dubac’s Male Intellect: The 2nd Coming!

Tickets are now available at $19.95, plus tax. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.636.7075 or visiting www.suncoastcasino.com.

Renowned Comedian, Impersonator Dana Carvey Coming to The Orleans Showroom July 24-27.

Since bursting onto the national scene on Saturday Night Live in 1986, Dana Carvey has entertained millions with his uncanny impersonations of political leaders, entertainers and celebrities. From July 24-26, Carvey will be bringing his act to the Orleans Showroom for a three-evening engagement. All shows will begin at 8 p.m.

Carvey’s comedic career dates back to his days as a student at San Francisco State University, where he won San Francisco’s Stand-Up Comedy Competition. But it was NBC’s SNL that made Carvey into a household name. After joining the SNL cast for the 1986-87 season, Carvey gained fame for a wide stable of characters, including “Church Lady,” “Hanz” (of “Hanz & Franz), “Grumpy Old Man,” and Garth Algar, the faithful sidekick of Wayne Campbell on “Wayne’s World.” Carvey was legendary for his impersonations of numerous real-world figures as well, particularly former President George H.W. Bush and former presidential candidate Ross Perot.

In 1992, Carvey teamed up with SNL colleague Mike Myers on Wayne’s World, the movie adaptation of their popular skit. The film was a smash success, grossing more than $160 million, and led to the 1993 sequel, Wayne’s World 2. Carvey would go on to appear in several additional movies, including The Road to Wellville and Clean Slate.

After leaving SNL in 1992, Carvey appeared on a number of television specials. He hosted the 1992 MTV Music Awards, and appeared on several comedy specials, most recently in 2008 on HBO’s Dana Carvey: Squatting Monkeys Tell No Lies.

Carvey was awarded an Emmy in 1993 for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program, and received five other Emmy nominations throughout his career. He was also named Television’s Funniest Supporting Male for 1990-91, and was recognized by Comedy Central as one of the top 100 stand-up acts of all time.

Tickets are now available starting from $74.95, plus tax. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.365.7075 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

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Comedian Bill Engvall will perform his side-splitting stand-up routine inside the Treasure Island Theatre Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27 at 9 p.m.

Tickets priced at $65 and $49 plus tax and handling fees now are on sale at the Treasure Island Ticket Office. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call the Treasure Island Ticket Office at (702) 894-7722. Tickets are also available for purchase online for Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27. Must be 16 years or older to attend.

Engvall stars in the television comedy “The Bill Engvall Show” on TBS. Engvall plays Bill Pearson, a family counselor, father of three and a devoted husband whose character deals with dysfunctional families at work and his own mixed-up family at home. He also hosts “Country Fried Home Videos” on CMT. This show features video of real people in hilarious and surprising situations. Most recently, he starred in the movie “Delta Farce” with Larry the Cable Guy and D.J. Qualls, which is available on DVD.

Engvall also is known for his sketch-comedy show “Blue Collar TV” on the WB Network with cast members Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy. The success of the show led to the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour, The Movie” and the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again.”

Along with his movies, Engvall has starred in the television comedy specials “Here’s Your Sign, Live” and “15° Off Cool.”

Engvall got his start as a stand-up comic in Dallas, Texas before moving to Los Angeles to pursue television opportunities. Engvall made his rounds on the late-night talk show circuit and got his first big break with his premiere album “Here’s Your Sign.” The platinum-selling album held the No. 1 position on the Billboard Comedy Chart for several weeks.

Performance Schedule:
February 26 & 27
9:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices:
$65 and $49 plus tax and handling fee

Box Office Hours of Operation:
Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Thursday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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Comedian Bill Engvall will perform his side-splitting stand-up routine inside the Treasure Island Theatre Thursday, December 11, Friday, December 12, Thursday, February 26, and Friday, February 27 at 9 p.m.

Tickets priced at $65 and $49 plus tax and handling fees now are on sale at the Treasure Island Ticket Office. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call the Treasure Island Ticket Office at (702) 894-7722. Tickets are also available for purchase online for Thursday, December 11, Friday, December 12, Thursday, February 26, and Friday, February 27. Must be 16 years or older to attend.

Engvall stars in the television comedy “The Bill Engvall Show” on TBS. Engvall plays Bill Pearson, a family counselor, father of three and a devoted husband whose character deals with dysfunctional families at work and his own mixed-up family at home. He also hosts “Country Fried Home Videos” on CMT. This show features video of real people in hilarious and surprising situations. Most recently, he starred in the movie “Delta Farce” with Larry the Cable Guy and D.J. Qualls, which is available on DVD.

Engvall also is known for his sketch-comedy show “Blue Collar TV” on the WB Network with cast members Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy. The success of the show led to the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour, The Movie” and the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again.”

Along with his movies, Engvall has starred in the television comedy specials “Here’s Your Sign, Live” and “15° Off Cool.”

Engvall got his start as a stand-up comic in Dallas, Texas before moving to Los Angeles to pursue television opportunities. Engvall made his rounds on the late-night talk show circuit and got his first big break with his premiere album “Here’s Your Sign.” The platinum-selling album held the No. 1 position on the Billboard Comedy Chart for several weeks.

Performance Schedule:
December 11 & 12
9:00 p.m.

February 26 & 27
9:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices:
$65 and $49 plus tax and handling fee

Box Office Hours of Operation:
Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Thursday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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