Comedy Club Opens in Fitzgeralds Showroom May 22


A stellar lineup of contemporary comedy's cutting-edge comedians will perform in the upcoming COMEDY AFTER HOURS Comedy Club at Fitzgeralds in downtown Las Vegas beginning May 22, according to Mike Darley, vice president and general manager of the resort.


"Our audiences will experience the very best – and most hilarious – comedians in the business," said Darley. "In fact, this is such a strong lineup that a number of the Tuesday night shows will be taped for upcoming television specials."


Performances in Fitzgeralds second floor showroom are scheduled for 9 p.m., Thursdays through Tuesdays, with additional performances at 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are priced at $28.95 and are available at the hotel's Concierge Desk or the Showroom Box Office.


Comics slated to appear through July include Marc Ryan (CMT, CBS and Star Search); Adam Hunter (finalist for this year's NBC's Last Comic Standing, recent appearances on Craig Kilborne, Showtime's White Boyz from the Hood); Tim Young (last year's finalist for NBC's Last Comic Standing, recent appearances on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, MTV); Will Marfori (one of the country's top college acts, recently appeared on Craig Ferguson); Flip Schultz (Last Comic Standing, HBO, Que Loco, Star Search, Comedy Central's Live at Gotham); Shaun Jones (BET's Comics View); Tommy Johnagin (May 9th David Letterman show, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, CMT); Rob Little (semi-finalist in this year's Last Comic Standing, Comcast Comedy Spotlight); and Chad Daniels (Comedy Central Presents).


For additional information and current star lineup, please call (702) 388-2400.


Fitzgeralds is located at 301 Fremont Street and anchors the east end of the world-famous Fremont Street Experience. The hotel features 638 rooms and offers a variety of dining options including Don B's Steakhouse, Courtyard Grill & Buffet, McDonalds and Krispy Kreme. The Vue Bar serves nightly appetizers and has a second level balcony with the best view of the 5-block-long Viva Vision light and sound show. The casino features 950 slots, 32 table games, race and sports book, poker room with daily tournament play, keno lounge, two bars and a variety of live entertainment including Country Superstars Tribute, where the best tribute artists celebrate the biggest names in country music.


Fitzgerald's Hotel and Casino