Comedian and MADtv Alum Aries Spears Returns to The Orleans Showroom Nov. 27-28
Comedian and actor Aries Spears returns to Las Vegas with his signature quick wit and charismatic stand-up comedy show at The Orleans Showroom Nov. 27 and 28.
Spears’ comedy career began at the age of 14 when he started making stand-up appearances at clubs in his hometown of New York City. His big break came in 1987 with his appearance on Russell Simmons’ “Def Comedy Jam” on HBO and “Showtime at the Apollo.”
After his initial appearances, Spears moved to Los Angeles in 1992 and landed a recurring role on NBC’s “A Different World.” Two years later, he branched out to the big screen with a role in “Home of Angels.” In 1996, he was cast as Cuba Gooding Jr.’s brother in the blockbuster hit “Jerry Maguire.”
Spears is well-known for his celebrity impressions, most notably Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg and Robert De Niro, which he portrayed on the sketch comedy show “MADtv.” Spears was a regular cast member from 1997-2005, and was credited with one of the show’s most popular bits, “Talkin’ American.” At the end of his “MADtv” career, Spears released “I Ain’t Scared,” a two-disc comedy album featuring his original stand-up show and prank phone calls.
In 2006, Spears teamed up with Damon Wayans to create “The Underground,” a Showtime series reminiscent of the 1990s Emmy Award-winning comedy show “In Living Color.” The series featured a mix of recurring sketch characters, parodies and behind-the-scenes glimpses.
Spears most recently wrote and starred in the 2011 Showtime comedy concert, “Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I’m Smiling,” his take on the hypocrisies of modern society.
The show begins at 8 p.m. and tickets are available starting from $39.95 plus tax and fees. Tickets can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming Box Office by calling 702.284.7777, or by visiting www.orleanscasino.com.
About The Orleans Hotel and Casino
Located at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., The Orleans offers more than a dozen restaurants, an 18-screen movie theater, 70-lane bowling center, 827-seat showroom featuring theater-style seating, and a 9,500-seat Orleans Arena. The property has more than 1,800 guest rooms and a 135,000-square foot casino with 60 table games including Blackjack-21, Roulette, Baccarat, Craps and Pai Gow. Guests will also find more than 2,800 slot and video poker machines. Additionally, The Orleans includes a poker room, keno lounge and race and sports book. More information on The Orleans Hotel and Casino can be found at www.orleanscasino.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/orleanscasino), and Twitter (@orleanscasino). The Orleans Hotel and Casino is a property of Boyd Gaming. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 22 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New Jersey, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com
