Four Comedians Walk Into the Riviera Comedy Club…and One Earns Title of Next Comic Headliner
Nationwide search finale set for Saturday, Apr. 20, at 10 p.m. – the 58th Anniversary of the Riviera Casino & Hotel
The Riviera Casino & Hotel’s search for its next comic headliner is down to four comedians. After receiving 226 submissions from all over the country and holding four semifinal competitions, the final four comics are set to take the stage in a winner-takes-all showdown this Saturday at 10 p.m. inside the Riviera Comedy Club. The grand prize winner earns a one-week headlining gig on the Las Vegas Strip at the iconic club. The final four contestants are: Mike Merrill from Panorama City, Calif.; Matthew Broome from Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jared Stern from Washington, D.C.; and Maria Walsh from Long Island, N.Y. The comic search finale coincides with the 58th Anniversary of the Riviera Casino & Hotel, which was opened by Liberace on Apr. 20, 1955.
“These four finalists have proven to be hilarious and energetic and we would be honored to have any of them in the spotlight at the Riviera Comedy Club,” says Mark Massimino, director of entertainment at Riviera Casino & Hotel. “They have impressed our panel of judges, which includes America’s Got Talent runner-up, Tom Cotter, so each of these comics have earned the right to compete in the finals.”
The finale is free and open to the public. The comics take the stage Saturday, Apr. 20, at 10 p.m.
About The Riviera Casino & Hotel
Celebrating more than 55 years of non-stop entertainment, the Riviera Casino & Hotel is one of the iconic casino and hotel destinations in Las Vegas. With over 2,000 hotel rooms and 160,000 square feet of convention space, the Riviera brings a rich tradition of quality, service and hospitality excellence. Located on the north end of Las Vegas Boulevard, the Riviera features over 100,000 square feet of casino space with all of the latest games along with award winning entertainment and a variety of dining options. For more information on the Riviera’s amenities, visit www.RivieraHotel.com
