Friday, September 5, 2014

Show & Comedy Acts Complete List For Legendary Riviera Hotel & Casino

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 or through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, please visit www.RivieraHotel.com. Find Riviera Hotel & Casino on Facebook and follow on Twitter.  

40 Is Not The New 20
Riviera Comedy Club
Monday through Saturday (dark Sunday)
Time: 10 p.m.
$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
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID

Crazy Girls
Crazy Girls Theatre
Wednesday through Monday (dark Tuesday)
9:30 p.m.
$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

ILLUSIONS Starring Jan Rouven
 Starlite Theatre
Saturday through Thursday (dark Friday)
7:00 p.m.
$59 through $99 plus tax and applicable fees
Description: ILLUSIONS Starring Jan Rouven features some of the most dangerous and thrilling acts and gives the audience a front-row seat into the imagination of a master illusionist. Recipient of the 2014 Merlin Award, proclaiming him the “Illusionist of the Year,” ILLUSIONS Starring Jan Rouven brings heart-thumping music and five dancers to help Rouven cross many boundaries. Magic, mystery and imagination will transport the audience on an unforgettable journey into his world of Illusions. The seamless ride will include acts such as the “Hand Stab,” where a volunteer from the audience will play Russian roulette with a sharp knife; the “Water Tank” where the thrill level rises even more when the illusionist nearly drowns cuffed and chained under water and many more you just have to see to believe. The lure of danger and the penchant to create highly-risky acts with a debonair charm and a handsome smile will surely be a crowd pleaser.
No age restriction; Children 5 years of age & under free admission and must be accompanied by adult

Men The Experience - BLOG RECOMMEND 
Crazy Girls Theatre
Friday – Saturday (Dark Sunday through Thursday)
7:00 p.m.
$38.36 plus tax and applicable fees for General Admission; $52.91 plus tax and applicable fees for VIP seating
Description: Men The Experience is an action-packed, 75-minute show performed by some of the sexiest men in Las Vegas. This sexy, upscale male revue is straight from the pages of a romance novel. Be charmed by a secret agent and captivated by military officers and firefighters. Watch as gangsters in zoot suits perform an incredibly hot chair routine and cowboys come out in their boots with guns-a-blazin’. With a variety of shirtless hunks men that are masculine, sexy, athletic, and of course, very handsome, Men The Experience will leave you breathless and begging for more.  For more information, visit www.MenTheExperience.com.
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID

Forever Doo Wop
Le Bistro Lounge
Nightly
7:00 p.m.
$39.00 plus tax and applicable fee for General Admission; $59.00 plus tax and applicable fee for VIP
Description: Starring an all-star, eight-person ensemble of lead singers from some of America's most influential musical groups, Forever Doo Wop takes audiences on a 70-minute unforgettable journey through the exciting history of Doo Wop music. Paying homage to one of America's most persuasive art forms, Forever Doo Wop is comprised of a series of vignettes and mini concerts, spanning all genres of Doo Wop. Cast credits include Grammy nominated singer Jerome Jackson, Early Clover, Tonja Foster, Terrence Forsythe, Serena Henry, Gwendolyn Forsthye, Willie Greene, Jr., and DJ Ryan Flanigan. Songs that are true American classics performed include:  “In the Still of the Night,” “Earth Angel,” “My Prayer,” “Da Doo Ron,” “Duke of Earl,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “Why Do Fools Fall in Love,” and many more.
No age restriction; Children 12 years of age & under must be accompanied by adult

Forever Motor City - BLOG RECOMMEND
Le Bistro Lounge
Nightly
9:00 p.m.
$39.00 plus tax and applicable fee for General Admission; $59.00 plus tax and applicable fee for VIP
Description: Directed by Broadway veteran Gary Kupper and featuring a cast of brilliant entertainers and former members of legendary Motown musical groups, including The Spinners,  The Main Ingredient and The Marvelettes, Forever Motor City offers a 70-minute non-stop, high-energy trip down memory lane. Sing, dance and celebrate songs by such American icons as Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie and more from the renowned Motown roster.  Forever Motor City salutes songs such as:  “For Once in My Life,” “My Girl,” “Sugar Pie Honey Bunch,” “I Heard it Through The Grapevine,” “Pride & Joy,” and “Stop in the Name of Love.”
No age restriction; Children 12 years of age & under must be accompanied by adult

Michael Wheels Parise with Andy Kozel
Riviera Comedy Club
Monday, Sept. 1 – Sunday, Sept. 7
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 25-year comedy veteran, Michael Wheels Parise has performed with and starred alongside some of comedy’s biggest stars. Parise has been the opening act for Andrew Dice Clay for more than 20 years, stemming from their days at the Pips Comedy Club in Brooklyn, as well as numerous appearances on HBO and late-night talk shows. His film credits include “Meet Wally Sparks” and “A Low Down Dirty Shame,” among others. Parise also co-starred, alongside Andrew Dice Clay, in the VH-1 reality show “Dice Undisputed” and has performed at some of the most popular venues around the world, including the famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles, CA.

One of the rising stars in the Los Angeles comedy scene, Andy Kozel began his career in college as a morning radio talk show host in Champaign, IL. At 20 years old, Kozel’s show beat out syndicated programs and was the highest-rated radio program in the area. Since graduating, he’s trained at Second City in Chicago and toured regularly around the country, including regular shows at Laugh Factory and Ha Ha Comedy Clubs in Hollywood.
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID

John Bizarre with Erik Mackenroth
Riviera Comedy Club
Date: Monday, Sept. 8 – Sunday, Sept. 14
8:30 p.m.
$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.

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.”

Pennsylvania native Erik Mackenroth has been performing since elementary school, where he entered talent shows and imitated popular comedians of the day, such as Rodney Dangerfield. Since appearing in his first professional show in 1995, Mackenroth has performed across the country as well as on television and film. Credits include CBS’ “Clubhouse,” ABC Family’s “Switched” and the films “Cloud Nine” alongside Burt Reynolds.
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID

Steve Marshall
Riviera Comedy Club
Monday, Sept. 5 – Sunday, Sept. 21
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.

New York-based stand-up comedian Steve Marshall has performed regularly in comedy clubs in Las Vegas, New York City and Atlantic City among many others. His television credits include NBC’s “Dare to Dream,” CNBC’s “The Open Show,” The Food Network’s “Hot Off the Grill with Bobby Flay” and the “CBS Sunday Evening News.” In addition, Marshall stars in a one-man show “What I Learned in Brooklyn is Don’t Behave!” and recently directed the feature film  “Driving Me Crazy,” featuring Mickey Rooney and Celeste Holm.
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID

Willie Farrell with Shayma Tash
Riviera Comedy Club
Monday, Sept. 22 – Sunday, Sept. 28
8:30 p.m.
$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.

One of the country's most requested performers for more than10 years, Willie Farrell has performed in nearly every comedy club in the country. His unique, hilarious humor has also helped Farrell build a reputation as one of the country’s most sought-after corporate comedians. A regular on the Las Vegas Strip, Farrell has made appearances on “The Hitmen of Comedy,” “The Godfathers of Comedy,” Showtime, HBO, A&E and ESPN, among many others.

A California native, Shayma Tash began performing at a young age and was accepted into the San Francisco School of the Arts when she was 14. After joining and performing in the “Comedy Store Players South” sketch comedy troupe in San Diego for several, Shayma made the move to Los Angeles, where she made her television debut on the “Keenan Ivory Wayans Show.” She also became a regular at the Hollywood Comedy Store, where she worked alongside such legendary comedians as Chris Rock, Norm MacDonald, Tim Allen and Martin Lawrence, among others. She was cast as a series regular on the Warner Bros. primetime sketch show “Hype,” which led to appearances on the “Best Damn Sports Show,” “The Tonight Show,” MTV’s “Punk’d” and “Chelsea Lately.” She’s performed in comedy clubs across the United States and Canada, as well as 15 tours abroad, performing for the United States Military.
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID

John DiCrosta with Geoff Keith
Riviera Comedy Club
Monday, Sept. 29 – Sunday, Oct. 5
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.

In his stage appearances John DiCrosta is “electric” as one Las Vegas reviewer has said. Dozens of voices, off beat impressions, topical humor, sight gags, a few props, and sometimes even ventriloquism are among the tricks this comedian has up his sleeve. His sharp wit and knack for playfully causing trouble with practical jokes, has helped to spread his name across the United States and Canada. His television credits include “The Late Show with Craig Kilborn,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and “American Idol.” In addition to comedy, DiCrosta has become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after voice over actors, providing his vocal talents for numerous video games and various television programs and movies, including 2009’s “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.”

Beginning his stand-up career in 2003, Geoff Keith spent the first two years traveling across Southern California, performing at restaurants, swap meets, nudist colonies, bars, clubs and AA meetings. In 2006, he performed at the Sacramento Punchline Comedy Club with Pablo Francisco, who immediately brought Keith on the road with him and eventually included him in the one-hour Comedy Central special “Pablo Francisco’s Ouch!” Additional credits include Playboy TV’s “Night Calls,” Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham,” CBS’ “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” and E!’s “Chelsea Lately.”
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID

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.  


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