Matthew Broussard and Jessica Kirson Highlight Comedy Cellar’s June Lineup at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
The world-famous Comedy Cellar has announced the June lineup for its first West Coast location, an exact replica of its New York club, at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas (Pictured: Jessica Kirson)
Known for its distinctive “showcase format,” featuring five television-headliner comedians performing their best 15-20 minute sets, the renowned comedy club brings the unique vibe from the iconic, underground Greenwich Village club, including the “brick wall and stained glass,” low-ceiling design and full food and drink menu from the club’s sister bar and late-night hangout The Fat Black Pussycat.
UPCOMING SHOWS:
- WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 3 (SHOWCASE):
Phil Hanley, Ricky Velez, Marina Franklin, Eddie Ifft and MC Mark Cohen
Time: Showcase performances at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Description: Phil Hanley (Comedy Central’s “The Half Hour” and appearances on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” “The Pete Holmes Show” on TBS and John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show), Ricky Velez (Larry Wilmore’s Nightly Show,” “Comic to Watch: Comedy Central” and NY’s Funniest: NY Comedy Festival),Marina Franklin (“Trainwreck,” “Louie,” “The Jim Gaffigan Show), Eddie Ifft (NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” E!’s “Chelsea Lately,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” “The Bingle Show” podcast) and Mark Cohen (Comedy Central; “The Sarah Silverman Program,” “Louie”).
- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 10 (SHOWCASE):
Matthew Broussard, Sean Donnelly, Chris DiStefano, Ian Edwards and MC Mark Cohen
Time: Showcase performances at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Description: Matthew Broussard (Winner of Houston’s Funniest Person and appearances on “Conan,” Comedy Central “The Half Hour” and a finalist on Jeff Ross’ “Roast Battle”), Sean Donnelly (“Conan,” Comedy Central Half Hour Special), Chris DiStefano (“Late Show with David Letterman,” MTV, Comedy Central), Ian Edwards (Comedy Central’s “@midnight,” “Conan,” the “Joe Rogan Experience,” “The Adam Carolla Show” and Marc Maron’s “WTF Podcast” and Mark Cohen(Comedy Central; “The Sarah Silverman Program,” “Louie”).
- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 17 (SHOWCASE):
Greer Barnes, Carmen Lynch, Kathleen Dunbar, John Joseph and MC Mark Cohen
Time: Showcase performances at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Description: Greer Barnes (HBO’S “Crashing,” “The Chappelle Show,” “Tough Crowd,” “For Love of the Game” and the “Late Show With David Letterman”), Carmen Lynch (“Late Night with David Letterman,” Comedy Central), Kathleen Dunbar (Winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival), John Joseph (Comedy Central’s “Tough Crowd,” “The View”) and Mark Cohen (Comedy Central; “The Sarah Silverman Program,” “Louie”).
- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 24 (SHOWCASE):
Dan Naturman, Kathleen Dunbar, Des Bishop, Jared Freid and MC Mark Cohen
Time: Showcase performances at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Description: Dan Naturman (HBO’s “Crashing,” “The Tonight Show,” “Last Comic Standing,” Jimmy Kimmel Live”),Kathleen Dunbar (Winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival), Des Bishop (HBO’s “A Comic’s Climb,” “The Today Show,” the television series “Des Bishop Work Experience” and BBC’s Best of Edinburgh Fringe), Jared Freid (Comedy Central)and Mark Cohen (Comedy Central; “The Sarah Silverman Program,” “Louie”).
- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 1 (SHOWCASE):
Jessica Kirson, Ricky Velez, Michael Somerville, Dean Delray and MC Mark Cohen
Time: Showcase performances at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Description: Jessica Kirson (The Comedian,” NBC’s “The Apprentice,” “The Tonight Show,” “Last Call with Carson Daly,” “Last Comic Standing,” VH-1, Bravo and Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”), Ricky Velez (Larry Wilmore’s Nightly Show,” “Comic to Watch: Comedy Central” and NY’s Funniest: NY Comedy Festival), Michael Somerville (“The Late Show with David Letterman,” Sirius XM Album of the Year, host of “Wingman” on FLN), Dean Delray (“WTF with Marc Maron,” “Mohr Stories” and his own weekly podcast “Let There Be Talk”) and Mark Cohen (Comedy Central; “The Sarah Silverman Program,” “Louie”).
Comedy Cellar showcase performances are held Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., with headlining performances held Wednesday at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets are $45 plus applicable taxes and fees for general admission.
Tickets for Las Vegas locals with a valid ID are $25 plus applicable taxes and fees. All tickets can be purchased online at RioLasVegas.com or ticketmaster.com, by phone at (702) 777-2782 or (855) 234-7469, or in-person at any Las Vegas Caesars Entertainment Box Office. For groups of 10 or more call 1-866-574-3851 or email EntertainmentGroupSales@Caesars.com. Guests must be 18 years or older.