event schedule
november 20 - 22, 2008

SHOW NAME
DATE
LOCATION
TICKETS
Ellen's Even Bigger Really Big Show
Thursday, November 20, 7:00pm
The Colosseum
Ellen's Even Bigger Really Big Show
Ellen DeGeneres is back for another edition of her massive variety special scheduled to air Nov. 29 on TBS. Live Music, dancers and a boatload of specialty acts will be showcased in this throwback to variety shows of past.
Josh Blue & Ralphie May
Thursday, November 20 at 8:30pm
The Palace Ballroom
Josh Blue & Ralphie May
Emerging comedians Ralphie May & Josh Blue hit the stage at The Comedy Festival and they're bringing a one/two punch of comedy that Las Vegas has never seen before.
Comedivas
Thursday, November 20 at 9:00pm
Augustus Ballroom
Comedivas
Kate Clinton, Suzanne Westenhoefer, and Jim David come together for a night of laugher.
Breuer Unleashed: Jim Breuer and Pete Correale
Thursday, November 20 at 11:00pm
The Palace Ballroom
Breuer Unleashed: Jim Breuer and Pete Correale
SNL veteran Jim Breuer brings his unique style to the city of sin for one night of non-stop laughs.
Triple Threat of Comedy
Thursday, November 20 at 11:30pm
Augustus Ballroom
Triple Threat of Comedy
Three of the comedy's most innovative comedians – Jamie Kennedy, Mitch Fatel and Danny Bhoy – come together in this late-night showcase.
Down & Dirty with Jim Norton
Friday, November 21 at 7:00pm
Augustus Ballroom
Down & Dirty with Jim Norton
Jim Norton is a nationally-touring comedian and best-selling author who can be heard weekday mornings on the Opie & Anthony radio show on both CBS and XM radio networks. Fans will get even more of his honest & raunchy humor this fall with his new HBO series, 'Down and Dirty with Jim Norton,' premiering Oct. 3.
Jerry Seinfeld
Friday, November 21 at 7:30pm
The Colosseum
Jerry Seinfeld
Catch one of the country's biggest comedians live and in-person.
Cheech & Chong: Roasted
Friday, November 21 at 8:00pm
The Palace Ballroom
Cheech & Chong: Roasted
Cheech and Chong, the stoner pair who dominated the comedy scene in the 1970s and ’80s and recently reunited for their Light Up America tour, take their place in the hot seat to be roasted by close friends and fellow comedians.
The Kids In the Hall
Friday, November 21 at 9:30pm
Augustus Ballroom
The Kids In the Hall
The watershed comedy troupe of the 1990's are returning to their live-performance roots for a major North American theater tour in 2008.
David Alan Grier
Friday, November 21 at 10:30pm
The Palace Ballroom
David Alan Grier
David Alan Grier (In Living Color, Boomerang) brings his unique brand of humor to this year's Comedy Festival.
Dane Cook
Friday, November 21 at 11:00pm
The Colosseum
Dane Cook
Named a "comedian phenom and icon" by Entertainment Weekly, Dane Cook has maintained his reputation as one of today's most prolific stand-up comedians while simultaneously distinguishing himself as a charismatic and versatile actor in a variety of film and television projects.
Russell Peters & Friends
Friday, November 21 at Midnight
Augustus Ballroom
Russell Peters & Friends
Join international comedy superstar Russell Peters and special guests Tom Segura, Nick Thune and Dom Irerra.
Laffapalozza Hosted by Tracy Morgan
Saturday, November 22 at 7:00pm
The Palace Ballroom
Laffapalozza Hosted by Tracy Morgan
Tracy Morgan plays wild and unpredictable movie star Tracy Jordan in Emmy Award-winning "30 Rock."
Jerry Seinfeld
Saturday, November 22 at 7:30pm
The Colosseum
Jerry Seinfeld
Catch one of the country's biggest comedians live and in-person.
John Oliver & Friends
Saturday, November 22 at 7:30pm
Augustus Ballroom
John Oliver & Friends
Watch one of the country's funniest live performances.
Andrew Dice Clay
Saturday, November 22 at 9:30pm
The Palace Ballroom
Andrew Dice Clay
He calls himself the Rocky of Comedy, and now this undisputed heavyweight comedy king is out of retirement and ready to take back his crown.
Caliente Comedy
Saturday, November 22 at 10:00pm
Augustus Ballroom
Caliente Comedy
Hispanic comedians Gabriel Iglesias, Pablo Francisco and Anjelah Johnson take center stage in this stand-up event.
Jeff Dunham
Saturday, November 22 at 10:00pm
The Colosseum
Jeff Dunham
Breathing life into an elderly curmudgeon, or a purple human-like creature from the Micronesian islands, or even a self-effacing, talking jalapeno-on-a-stick, Jeff Dunham is straight man to some of the funniest partners in show business.
Dave Attell
Saturday, November 22 at 11:30pm
The Palace Ballroom
Dave Attell
Comedian Dave Attell takes his caustic wit and rapid fire delivery to Las Vegas for The Comedy Festival.
Mike Epps
Saturday, November 22 at 11:59pm
Augustus Ballroom
Mike Epps
Keeping with the sanctity of his beloved stand-up, Mike Epps (The Fighting Temptations, Next Friday) has been performing his comedy act to sold-out theatres and arenas across the country.

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