Friday, March 30, 2012

COMIX AT FOXWOODS UPCOMING SHOWS

COMIX AT FOXWOODS UPCOMING SHOWS

Comix At Foxwoods Headliners

Corey Rodrigues (Thurs 3/29 at 8 p.m.)

·       Rodrigues's conversational storytelling tone puts audience members at ease and then, when their guard is down, he pummels them with punch lines. Rodrigues combines comedy from his own life and the lives of those around him.

·       Tickets are $15 in advance

Iliza Shlesinger (Fri 3/30 at 8 p.m.; Sat 3/31 at 8 & 10:30 p.m.)

·       The only female and youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” Iliza Shlesinger has performed at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival, on “Comedy Central Presents” and at hundreds of clubs and colleges across the country.

·       Tickets are $20 and $40 and $50 in advance

Loni Love (Thurs 4/5 at 8 p.m.; Fri 4/6 at 8 p.m.; Sat 4/7 at 8 & 10:30 p.m.)

·       Named one of the “Top 10 Comics to Watch” by both Variety and Comedy Central, Loni Love has many devoted followers.  A regular panelist on E! Network’s “Chelsea Lately,” Love has also been featured on “Premium Blend” and “Comics Unleashed.”

·       Tickets for the Thursday & Friday shows are $20 and $40 in advance; Tickets for the Saturday shows are $25 and $50 in advance

Arden Myrin & Steve Hytner (Thurs 4/12 at 8 p.m.; Fri 4/15 at 8 p.m.; Sat 4/15 at 8 & 10:30 p.m.)

·       Comedian and actress Arden Myrin is a MadTV alum and has made over 70 appearances as a special guest panelist on “Chelsea Lately.” Fellow performer Steve Hytner also appeared on HBO’s hit show “Hung” with Myrin, but is probably best known for his role on “Seinfeld” as Kenny Bania.

·       Tickets are $20, $40 and $50 in advance

Kevin Brennan (Thurs 4/21 at 8 p.m.; Fri 4/22 at 8 p.m.; and Sat 4/23 at 8 & 10:30 p.m.)

·       Former “Saturday Night Live” writer and performer Kevin Brennan is currently touring the country with a no holds barred style standup act. The Chicago native was named Best Comedian at the 2005 Aspen Comedy Festival which led to the taping of his own half-hour HBO standup special.

·       Tickets are $20, $40 and $50 in advance

Comix Presents: Theater Shows

John Leguizamo: Ghetto Klown (Fri 4/13 at 8 p.m.)

·       Emmy award winning, John Leguizamo, has appeared in more than 50 films including “Moulin Rouge” and Baz Lurhmann’s “Romeo + Juliet.” Now a star on the stage, Leguizamo is bringing his “Ghetto Klown” show to stages around the country.

·       Tickets are $35, $50 & $65 - Fox Theater

Whitney Cummings (Sat 5/12 at 8 p.m.)

·       Whitney Cummings is a comedian, actress and writer who stars in NBC’s hit comedy series “Whitney” and writes CBS’s “Two Broke Girls.” Her television credits have included appearances on “Chelsea Lately” and the Comedy Central Roasts of Joan Rivers, David Hasselhoff and Donald Trump.

·       Tickets are $35, $45 & $60 - Fox Theater

Aziz Ansari (Sat 5/19 at 9 p.m.)

·       Named one of the “Top 10 Comedians of the Decade” by Paste Magazine, Aziz Ansari has quickly established his presence in the comedy world.

·       Tickets are $35, $45 & $55 - MGM Grand Theater

Comix At Foxwoods Showcases   

Comix Hypnotic Hysteria (Sun 4/1 at 8 p.m.)

·       Comix welcomes New England’s premier stage hypnotist & comedian Jim Spinnato – sit back and relax as he hypnotizes fellow audience members, creating hysterical situations and providing laughs for all.

·       Tickets are $15 in advance

Comix Whacky Wednesday (Wed 4/4 at 8 p.m.)

·       Whacky Wednesday brings the best and brightest undiscovered comedic talent to Comix At Foxwoods. Join us every Wednesday for an evening of humpday hilarity provided by top-notch local and regional talent.

·       Tickets are $10 in advance

Hand Picked Comix Potatoes (Wed 4/11 at 8 p.m.)

·       Comix Regular Pat Oates, with his animated comedy and lack of moral filter, brings his hand picked potatoes showcase, a select group of up and coming comedians, to perform under the bright lights of Comix At Foxwoods.

·       Tickets are $10 in advance

Little Black Dress DJ Party Presented by Tru School (Fri 4/13 at 10 p.m.)

·       Brown-Forman is introducing its newest vodka creation – “Little Black Dress” at Comix and you’re invited! This party is presented by Tru School and sponsored by G Spa at MGM Grand at Foxwoods. The Little Black Dress DJ Party at Comix At Foxwoods will feature a LBD fashion show, special gifts, prizes and tailor-made drinks.

·       Tickets are $15

Comix Whacky Wednesday (Wed 4/18 at 8 p.m.)

·       Whacky Wednesday brings the best and brightest undiscovered comedic talent to ComixAt Foxwoods. Join us every Wednesday for an evening of humpday hilarity provided by top-notch local and regional talent.

·       Tickets are $10 in advance

Comix Hypnotic Hysteria (Thurs 4/19 at 10:30 p.m.)

·       Comix welcomes New England’s premier stage hypnotist & comedian Jim Spinnato – sit back and relax as he hypnotizes fellow audience members, creating hysterical situations and providing  laughs for all.

·       Tickets are $15 in advance

Upcoming Comix Presents Theater Events

                  Jim Gaffigan (Sat 6/2 at 8 p.m., MGM Grand Theater)

Anti-Social Comedy Tour (Sat 6/9 at 8 p.m., MGM Grand Theater)

About Comix

COMIX At Foxwoods Comedy Club & Bar is located just a short drive from Hartford, Providence, New Haven, Boston, or Worcester – in the center of Foxwoods Resort Casino.  Featuring national club headliners, cutting-edge alternative comedy, musical variety acts, and superb local talent, COMIX also presents top-ranked national comedians in the MGM Grand and Fox Theaters. In addition, COMIX offers open mic nights and happy hour – every Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., with two full-service bars and a diverse menu featuring everything from boneless wings to steak & cheese spring rolls. COMIX is also the perfect spot for private parties, special events, and viewing sporting events on the COMIX BIG SCREEN. COMIX is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. during the week, and 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. on weekends. Call 860-312-5050 or visit  Minimize<file://localhost/Users/marcwiesenthal/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip/0clip_image002.gif> www.comixatfoxwoods.com for more information.

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