NEW SHOW! Comedian Matt Kazam Brings 40 Is Not The New 20 To The Riviera

The renowned Riviera Hotel & Casino is proud to welcome 40 Is Not the New 20 to the award-winning Riviera Comedy Club. A hilarious, one-man production starring veteran comedian Matt Kazam, 40 Is Not the New 20 is a comedic celebration of the knowledge and experience that can only be gained with age. 40 Is Not the New 20 will premiere at Riviera Hotel & Casino on Monday, August 25 at 10 p.m.

“Matt Kazam is an unbelievable talent and one of America’s most accomplished touring comedians,” said Alex Rangel, Riviera Hotel & Casino’s Vice President of Marketing and Entertainment. “He’s been performing at Riviera Hotel & Casino for quite some time and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the property on a permanent basis.”

“I am so excited to be bringing my show to the Riviera,” said comedian Matt Kazam. “To think of the entertainment legends that have performed at this property is amazing. When I was 10 years old my parents brought me to the Riviera to see Joan Rivers and Shecky Greene perform. I knew then, that I wanted to be a comedian and now I will be performing here six nights a week."

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.

40 Is Not the New 20 will be performed inside the Riviera Comedy Club at Riviera Hotel Casino Monday through Saturday, beginning Monday, August 25. All shows begin at 10 p.m. Tickets are $40 plus tax and applicable fees. Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased in-person at the Riviera Box Office or through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com. Guests must be 18 years or older. For more information, please visit www.RivieraHotel.com or www.mattkazam.com.  Find Riviera Hotel & Casino on Facebook and follow on Twitter.  

ABOUT RIVIERA HOTEL & CASINO

Celebrating more than 55 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 100,000 square feet of casino space with all of the latest games along with award-winning entertainment and a variety of dining options. For more information on the Riviera’s amenities, visit www.RivieraHotel.com. Find Riviera Hotel & Casino on Facebook and follow on Twitter.