Riviera Hotel & Casino Announces February Entertainment
The iconic Riviera Hotel & Casino entertains guests with a wide variety of award-winning entertainment (Pictured: Dirk Arthur’s Wild Illusions).
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 the Riviera Hotel & Casino on Facebook and follow on Twitter.
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. – **Special 4:00 p.m. matinee shows on Saturdays and Sundays, beginning Saturday, February 21, 2015
- 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.
Rat Pack Is Back
- Venue: Versailles Theatre
- Date: Sunday through Friday (dark Saturday) beginning Monday, March 2, 2015
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Tickets: Tickets are $81.03 plus tax and applicable fees orchestra seating, $70.03 plus tax and applicable fees for booth seating, $59.03 plus tax and applicable fees for VIP and $48.03 plus tax and applicable fees for general admission. All-you-can-drink included with paid ticket (Domestic beer, well drinks, fountain drinks and water).
Description: Voted “Best Tribute Show” in the 2014 Best of Las Vegas Poll by the staff of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Rat Pack Is Back features classic music and skits honoring the original bad boys of Las Vegas – Frank Sinatra, Joey Bishop, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin. Relive the days when Las Vegas’ most famous entertainers put the town on the map with their music, comedy, style and pure cool. The stellar cast of Vegas entertainers, complimented by some of the finest musicians in the city from the nine-piece Lon Bronson Orchestra, share the smooth sounds of the legendary performers singing all the golden hits, including “My Way,” “That’s Amore,” “What Kind of Fool Am I,” “Luck Be a Lady,” “Mr. Bojangles,” and “New York New York,” along with many other great songs from the era. The cast is played by actors who portray dual roles, including Frank Sinatra (Brian Duprey), Dean Martin (Drew Anthony), Sammy Davis, Jr. (Kyle Diamond) and Joey Bishop (Mark Cohen). Rat Pack Is Back is in its 16th year of performances across the United States, is the only Las Vegas-based show with national touring companies and is the recipient of an award from the United States Congress.
Guests under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
MJ Live
- Venue: Versailles Theatre
- Date: Nightly beginning Monday, March 2, 2015
- Time: Sunday through Friday at 9:00 p.m. and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- Tickets: Tickets are $76.95 plus tax and applicable fees for orchestra seating, $65.95 plus tax and applicable fees for booth seating, $54.95 plus tax and applicable fees for VIP and $43.95 plus tax and applicable fees for general admission.
Description: MJ LIVE is the number one Michael Jackson tribute show in the world, showcasing the energy, excitement, spectacle and pure joy of this legendary superstar and his music. Experience this awesome, critically-acclaimed stage production with its powerful sound, spectacular lighting and visual effects that take you back to when the “King of Pop” ruled the charts. Enjoy the Michael Jackson tribute artist’s spot-on, breathtaking impersonations, performed by rotating impersonators Justin Dean, Jalles Franca and Tony Kouns, and sing along to many of Jackson’s biggest hits, including “Bad,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Dangerous,” “Smooth Criminal,” “Black & White,” “Thriller,” “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough,” and many more. MJ LIVE also includes a Jackson 5 segment (“I’ll Be There,” “I Want You Back”) with costume design inspired by Soul Train. Feel the energy from the talented team of dancers, the three-piece live band on stage, as MJ LIVE captures the spirit of the famed superstar.
Guests under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children 12 and under are free with paid adult ticket.
Patrick Sieben Trio
- Venue: Le Bistro Lounge
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2015 and Saturday, February 14, 2015
- Time: 8:00 p.m.
- Tickets: No cover
Description: A Minnesota native, Patrick Sieben has become one of Las Vegas’ top entertainers. He’s performed around the world for United States Military personnel and has taken the stage alongside major recording artists, including Bon Jovi. His current single “Sunshine” from his sophomore album, was released in 2014 and has received airplay around the world.
Guests under 21 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Ron Kenney and Shayma Tash
Venue: Riviera Comedy Club
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2015 – Sunday, February 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.
Ron Kenney has been performing professionally for more than 20 years in almost every venue imaginable, from corporate shows to colleges to cruise ships and every comedy club in between. Kenney’s credits include A&E’s “Evening at the Impov,” VH-1’s “Comedy on the Road” and numerous appearances on MTV and Comedy Central. He’s opened for a long list of performers, including Lou Rawls, Neil Sadaka, Melissa Manchester and Andrew Dice Clay. In 2002, Kenney released his first novel about a comedian’s golf tournament entitled “The Comics Open.”
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 years, 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
Dave Russo and Penny Price
- Venue: Riviera Comedy Club
- Date: Monday, February 9, 2015 – Sunday, February 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.
Dave Russo has been a mainstay of Boston comedy for more than last 15 years, recently being named “Best Male Comic.” As co-host of NESN’s “Dirty Water TV,” he produces a regular comedy series, in addition to reporting on the best of Boston night life. He has appeared on the television series “The Entertainer,” NBC’s “The Today Show” and NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” among others. Dave performs regularly for the troops, appearing with the U.S.O. at shows around the United States.
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
John DiCrosta and Jimmie JJ Walker
- Venue: Riviera Comedy Club
- Date: Monday, February 16, 2015 – Sunday, February 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.
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 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.”
Rising from the streets of New York’s ghettos to television superstardom, Jimmie Walker personifies the great American success story. Known for playing the character J.J. Evans on the hit television series “Good Times,” Walker’s catch phrase “Dyn-o-mite!” is part of the modern vernacular and Walker became such a major celebrity in the 1970s that Time Magazine named him “Comedian of the Decade.” He was the first winner of the NAACP Image Award and received a Golden Globe nomination for “Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.” His film and television credits include “The Mac Davis Show,” “Donny and Marie,” “The Merv Griffin Show,” “Hollywood Squares,” “Airplane!” and “Fantasy Island,” among many others.
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID
Russ Rivas and Michael Wheels Parise
- Venue: Riviera Comedy Club
- Date: Monday, February 23, 2015 – Sunday, March 3, 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.
Russ Rivas brings to the stage a non-stop, high-energy performance. With command of the stage and irresistible charm, Rivas shares his sunny outlook on life. Beginning his comedy career in 1990 at the urging of his ex-wife, Rivas has worked comedy rooms around the United States, including Las Vegas and the Laffs Comedy Club in New Mexico, which he owned for more than 10 years. Credits include “Jock Wars” on Game Show Network and “Stand-Up Stand-Up” on Comedy Central, among many others.
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.
Must be 18 years or older with valid ID
The Riviera Hotel & Casino is one of the most iconic casino and hotel destinations in Las Vegas, celebrating 60 years of non-stop entertainment. 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. For more information on the Riviera’s amenities, visit www.RivieraHotel.com.