Begin 2018 with Lots of Laughs at Empire City Casino’s Comedy Nights On January 17th & 31st Headlined by Yannis Pappas & Paul Virzi
Yonkers, NY—Make a New Year’s resolution to laugh a priority with Empire City Casino the destination for a pair of Wednesday Night Comedy shows on January 17th and 31st to start 2018 with a smile. Comedy Central funnyman and MSG Networks’ The Bracket host, Yannis Pappas, headlines on the 17th, while on-the-rise Westchester-born stand-up Paul Virzi tops the bill on the 31st in the casino’s popular Good Time Room.
January 17th headliner Yannis Pappas has appeared on AXS TV, TruTV, VH1 and Good Morning America, and was the first comedian to ever do stand-up on the new Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. His album, Let Me Be Yannis, was awarded Album of the Year for 2016 by SiriusXM Comedy, and his half-hour Comedy Central special is available on Amazon, iTunes, and ComedyCentral.com. Pappas is also co-host of MSG’s sports fan show, The Bracket. He will be joined on the 17th by featured stand-up Adrienne Iapalucci and MC Tom Cassidy. Bronx-born Iapalucci competed on season seven of the hit NBC television series, Last Comic Standing, while Cassidy launched his career in Philadelphia at The Laff House Comedy Club.
Westchester-native Paul Virzi takes center stage on January 31st. His 2015 debut comedy album Night at the Stand reached #1 on iTunes and #4 on Billboard’s Top 100. Virzi has made appearances on a gamut of television programs including TruTV’s Comedy Knockout, AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, the NFL Network’s Good Morning Football, FOX’s Redeye, and has also written for the ESPN ESPY Awards. He was first attracted to stand-up comedy at age nine when he watched Eddie Murphy’s Raw. Joining Virzi is featured comedian Randy Syphax, who has performed in the New York Comedy Festival, and the evening’s host, Bronston Jones, who stands at 6’7” with giant-sized jokes called “certifiably unique” by LA Weekly.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door the night of the show. Admission is $5 for Empire Club Members and $25 for non-members; non-members can stop by any promotions booth prior to the show and join the Empire Club for free. Elite Club and President’s Club members gain free admission. All attendees receive a complimentary drink ticket.
While visiting Empire City, patrons can try their luck on the IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars® slot machine, where the record jackpot, only available at Empire City, is fast-approaching the $2.7-million mark.
About Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway:
Empire City Casino is one of the largest entertainment and gaming destinations in the northeast. Featuring 5,300 of the hottest slots, electronic three card poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat and sic bo, Empire City Casino also offers guests year-round harness racing and International simulcasting, live entertainment including the best party, tribute and Latin bands, comedy, New York’s hottest DJ’s, and more. A plethora of dining options will satisfy even the most discerning palate with Italian cuisine at Nonno’s Trattoria; Dan Rooney’s, a high-energy sports bar; Alley 810, a craft cocktail lounge with retro bowling lanes; and convenient delicious options at the International Food Court or Lil’ Cocina. Visit Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway located at 810 Yonkers Avenue (off I-87 at Central Avenue) Yonkers, NY, Westchester County, open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Visit www.empirecitycasino.com or call 914.968.4200 for information.
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