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| Date: 7/3/2009 12:00:00 AM |
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| Media Outlet: Philadelphia Inquirer - Online |
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Bally's Atlantic City, 1900 Pacific Ave., 609-340-2000, ballysac.com.
Borgata Hotel & Casino, 1 Borgata Way, 609-317-1000, theborgata.com. Il Divo, 9 tonight (Event
Center), sold out. Wallflowers, 9 tonight (Music Box), $35.
Caesars Atlantic City, Boardwalk at Arkansas Avenue, 609-348-4411, harrahs.com.
Atlantic City Hilton, Boardwalk at Boston Avenue, 609-347-7111, hiltonac.com. Monsters of Classic Rock,
9 tonight, $15. Joe Cocker, 8 p.m. tomorrow, $60.
Resorts Atlantic City, Boardwalk at North Carolina Avenue, 800-336-6378, resortsac.com. Bad Company,
8 p.m. tomorrow, $185, $125 and $85.
Showboat Casino Hotel, Boardwalk and Delaware Avenue, 609-343-4000, harrahs.com.
House of Blues at Showboat, 609-236-2583, hob.com/atlanticcity. Clutch, 8 tonight, $28.50 and $25.
Tropicana Casino & Resort, Boardwalk at South Brighton Avenue, 609-340-4000, tropicana.net.
Doobie Brothers, 9 tonight, $75, $55, $45 and $35. 'Fame,' 7 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Monday, 3:30 and 8
p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, $25. 'Yesterday: A Tribute to the Beatles' (Liverpool Club), 8:30 tonight
through Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, $25.
Trump Marina, Huron Avenue and Brigantine Boulevard, 609-441-2000, trumpmarina.com.
'Hypnosterical,' 9 p.m. today and Thursday, 10 p.m. tomorrow, $22.50.
Trump Plaza, Boardwalk and Mississippi Avenue, 609-441-6000, www.trumpplaza.com. 'Carnival of
Wonders,' 9 tonight; 8 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, $25.
Trump Taj Mahal, Boardwalk and Virginia Avenue, 609-449-1000, trumptaj.com. 'Cirque Dreams
Pandemonia,' 9 tonight, 3:30 and 8 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday, 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday
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Youre Getting Sleepy and Funny |
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| Date: 7/16/2009 12:00:00 AM |
| Media Contact: David J. Spatz |
| Media Outlet: Atlantic City Weekly |
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Curtain Call Right off the bat, Joe Boccuti is quick to shoot down one of the most popular misconceptions
about hypnosis: that people in a hypnotic trance can be compelled to do things they wouldnt ordinarily do
under any circumstances. Completely false, Boccuti says. If I could do that, Id have people robbing banks
for me all over the country. Boccuti is the master hypnotherapist who has taken his talent for tapping into
the human subconscious out of the clinical setting and onto the stage. Hypnosterical, his 75-minute show
at Trump Marina, not only wins the award for Atlantic Citys most bizarre summer show, but also its most
sexually charged, too.
Boccuti began his career as a hypnotist in a conventional manner. He used the power of suggestion to
help people lose weight and quit smoking. But in the course of his practice, the 30-something
Philadelphia native also realized that people are inherently funny, and they become even funnier when
theyre under his hypnotic spell.
That led him out of the office and onto the stage, where he began developing an act in which hes more of
a guide than the center of attention. Its the people who willingly climb on stage who are the real stars of
the show. When you take away their inhibitions and let them let go and just be themselves, youll be
surprised at what will happen, Boccuti says during a pre-show interview. Boccutis interest in hypnosis
began when he was 11 and began having strange and vivid dreams and scary nightmares. He began
reading books about dreams trying to find a way to only have happy dreams. Over and over, I kept
seeing the word subconscious, so I started reading books about that, he says. He learned that the
subconscious part of the human mind is a vast and mostly unexplored area for most people.
When he got serious about pursuing hypnosis as a career, he began studying under established
hypnotists, some of whom practiced clinically and others who had become entertainers. Theres no
college or university you can go to, so I learned from the guys who are experts at it, people who had
studied the work of the forefathers of hypnosis, like [Franz] Mesmer and [Milton] Erickson, he explains.
He also learned how to think quickly and react on stage when something funny or unexpected happens,
which it usually does during every Hypnosterical performance. When its show time, Boccuti bounds onto
the stage of the casinos intimate, 462-seat Shell Showroom with the energy of an athlete, the patter of a
comedian and a twinkle in his eyes which says he knows whats coming, but the audience doesnt.
Initially, he isnt casting a spell on the audience as much as he is loosening them up. He asks the crowd
to unanimously drop the f-bomb, which they willingly do when they realize how much fun it is to yell out a
vulgar phrase as one voice.
Boccuti works the crowd like a carnival sideshow barker. By the time he has the audience prepped,
theres no lack of volunteers who willingly race to the stage to become part of the show.
From an initial group of about 30 people, he weeds out those he feels wont make good subjects drunks
need not apply. The process isnt unlike attorneys winnowing out potentially case-threatening jurors in a
trial.
Once under his spell, the volunteers appear to fall asleep on his command. Soon, the stage is littered
with sleeping bodies, whom he then awakens and commands to do things like use one another as pillows
or swim like a fish in a bowl.
The show takes its R-rated turn when he suggests the volunteers are strippers auditioning for a job. At
one point, he sends them into the audience where they actually do lap dances with strangers.
Boccuti saves the most sexually suggestive part for the end. He tells his volunteers actually, by now
theyre victims that when he shakes their hand, theyre to simulate an orgasm. When he lets go of their
hand, the spell will be broken and theyll remember everything they did on stage. Its a hilarious moment
for the audience, and it also makes for some embarrassing moments when the volunteers wake up.
Through it all, Boccuti insists nothing in the show is staged or rehearsed. I dont use stooges or plants, he
says adamantly, and he appears to be telling the truth. People are funny when you tap into their
subconscious. Thats why the show is so funny, and because people are different, the show is never the
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He's got you under his spell |
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| Date: 7/16/2009 12:00:00 AM |
| Media Contact: SPATZ, DAVID J. |
| Media Outlet: Record, The |
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Right off the bat, Joe Boccuti is quick to shoot down one of the most popular misconceptions about
hypnosis: that people in a trance can be compelled to do things they wouldn't ordinarily do under any
circumstances.
"Completely false," Boccuti says. "If I could do that, I'd have people robbing banks for me all over the
country."
Boccuti is a master hypnotherapist who has taken his talent for tapping into the human subconscious out
of the clinical setting and onto the stage. "Hypnosterical," his 75-minute show at Trump Marina, wins the
award for Atlantic City's most bizarre summer show, as well as its most sexually charged.
Boccuti began his career as a hypnotist in a conventional manner: He used the power of suggestion to
help people lose weight and quit smoking. But in the course of his practice, the thirtysomething
Philadelphia native realized that people are inherently funny, and they become even funnier when they're
under his hypnotic spell.
That led him out of the office and onto the stage, where he began developing an act in which he's more
of a guide than the center of attention. It's the people who willingly climb onstage who are the real stars
of the show.
"When you take away their inhibitions and let them let go and just be themselves, you'll be surprised at
what will happen," Boccuti says during a pre-show interview.
Boccuti's interest in hypnosis began innocently enough when he was 11 and had a series of vivid
nightmares. He read books about dreams, trying to find a way to keep his happy.
"Over and over, I kept seeing the word 'subconscious,' so I started reading books about that," he says.
He learned that the subconscious part of the human mind is a vast and mostly unexplored area for most
people.
When he got serious about pursuing hypnosis as a career, he began studying under established
hypnotists, some of whom practiced clinically and others who had become entertainers.
"There's no college or university you can go to, so I learned from the guys who are experts at it, people
who had studied the work of the forefathers of hypnosis, like [Franz] Mesmer and [Milton] Erickson," he
explains.
He also learned how to think quickly onstage when something funny or unexpected happens, which
usually occurs during "Hypnosterical."
When it's showtime, Boccuti bounds onto the stage of the casino's intimate, 462-seat Shell Showroom
with the energy of an athlete, the patter of a comedian and a twinkle in his eyes that says he knows
what's coming but the audience doesn't.
Initially, he isn't casting a spell on the audience as much as he is loosening them up. He asks the crowd
to drop the F-bomb together, which they do when they realize how much fun it is to yell out a vulgar
phrase as one voice.
Boccuti works the crowd like a carnival sideshow barker. By the time he has the audience prepped,
there's no lack of people who volunteer to become part of the show.
From an initial group of about 30 people, he weeds out those he feels won't make good subjects —
drunks need not bother to climb onstage.
Once under his spell, the volunteers appear to fall asleep on his command. Soon the stage is littered with
sleeping bodies, people he then awakens and commands to do things like use one another as pillows or
swim like a fish in a bowl.
The show takes its R-rated turn when he suggests that the volunteers are strippers auditioning for a job.
At one point, he sends them into the audience to do lap dances.
Boccuti saves the most sexually suggestive part for the end: He tells his volunteers (actually, by now
they're victims) that when he shakes their hands, they're to simulate an orgasm. When he lets go, the
spell will be broken and they'll remember everything they did onstage.
Boccuti insists nothing in the show is staged or rehearsed.
"I don't use stooges or plants," he says adamantly.
"People are funny when you tap into their subconscious. That's why the show is so funny, and because
people are different, the show is never the same."
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"Hypnosterical," starring Joe Boccuti, is presented at Trump Marina at 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and
10 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 5. Tickets are $22.50, available through Ticketmaster.
Copyright © 2009 North Jersey Media Group Inc. |
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When I snap my fingers, you will laugh out loud |
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| Date: 7/17/2009 12:00:00 AM |
| Media Contact: DAVID J. SPATZ ? For the Courier-Post ? |
| Media Outlet: Courier-Post - Online |
| Attachment Link: http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090717/LIFE07/907170308 |
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Joe Boccuti is quick to shoot down a popular misconception about hypnosis, that people in a hypnotic
trance can do things they wouldn't ordinarily do.
"Completely false," Boccuti says. "If I could do that, I'd have people robbing banks for me all over the
country."
Boccuti has taken his talent for tapping into the human subconscious onto the stage with "Hypnosterical,"
his 75-minute show at Trump Marina.
Boccuti began his career as a hypnotist in a conventional manner. He used the power of suggestion to
help people lose weight and quit smoking. But in the course of his practice, the thirtysomething
Philadelphia native also realized that people are inherently funny -- and they become even funnier when
they're under his hypnotic spell.
That led him out of the office and onto the stage, where he began developing an act in which he is more
of a guide than the center of attention. It's the people who willingly climb onstage who are the real stars
of the show.
"When you take away their inhibitions and let them let go and just be themselves, you'll be surprised at
what will happen," Boccuti said during a pre-show interview.
Boccuti's interest in hypnosis began when he was 11 and had begun having vivid and scary nightmares.
He began reading books about dreams, trying to find a way to have only happy ones.
"Over and over, I kept seeing the word "subconscious,' so I started reading books about that," he says.
He learned the subconscious part of the mind is a vast and mostly unexplored area for most people.
When he got serious about pursuing hypnosis as a career, he began studying under established
hypnotists, some of whom practiced clinically and others who had become entertainers.
"There's no college or university you can go to, so I learned from the guys who are experts at it, people
who had studied the work of the forefathers of hypnosis like (Franz) Mesmer and (Milton) Erickson," he
explains.
He also learned how to think quickly and react on stage when something funny or unexpected happens,
which it usually does during every "Hypnosterical" performance.
When it's show time, Boccuti bounds onto the stage of the casino's intimate, 462-seat Shell Showroom
with the energy of an athlete, the patter of a comedian and a twinkle in his eyes which says he knows
what's coming, but the audience doesn't.
From an initial group of about 30 people who willingly take the stage, he weeds out those he feels won't
make good subjects. Once under his spell, the volunteers appear to fall asleep on his command. Soon,
the stage is littered with sleeping bodies, whom he then awakens and commands to do things such as
use one another as pillows or swim like a fish in a bowl.
The show takes an R-rated turn when he suggests the volunteers are strippers auditioning for a job. At
one point, he sends them into the audience, where they actually do lap dances with strangers.
Through it all, Boccuti insists nothing in the show is staged or rehearsed.
"I don't use stooges or plants," he says adamantly. "People are funny when you tap into their
subconscious. That's why the show is so funny. Because people are different, the show is never the
same."
It's the return of "Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia," featuring The O'Jays, the New Stylistics, Jerry
"The Iceman" Butler and other acts with Philly roots in the Event Center at Borgata. Show time is tonight
at 8. Tickets are $50, $65 and $85, available through theborgata.com or ComcastTIX at (877) 544-8499.
Paul Potts, the winner of the first "Britain's Got Talent" TV showcase, will fill the Music Box at Borgata
with his big tenor tonight at 9. Tickets are $39.50, available through theborgata.com or ComcastTIX at
(877) 544-8499.
Rock 'n' rolling bass guitar virtuoso Les Claypool will thump onto the stage of the House of Blues at
Showboat tonight at 8:30. Tickets are $25 and $30, available through ticketmaster.com or (800) 736-
1420.
The tribute band series will continue at the Hilton with Spread Eagle's tribute to The Eagles tonight at 9.
Tickets are $15, available through ticketmaster.com or (800) 736-1420.
Veteran rockers Stone Temple Pilots, with 15 Top 10 hits over the past 15 years, will land on the stage of
Borgata's Events Center Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $95 and $135, available through theborgata.com
or ComcastTIX at (877) 544-8499.
Singer, songwriter and actor Robin Thicke will headline the House of Blues at Showboat Saturday at 9
p.m. Tickets are $30 and $35, available through ticketmaster.com or (800) 736-1420.
Loverboy, the Canadian rock band that has been bringing it for nearly 30 years, will play the Atlantic City
Hilton Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30, available through ticketmaster.com or (800) 736-1420.
Comedian Dave Attell will crack wise in Borgata's Music Box Saturday at 9 p.m. Tickets are $35 and $45,
available through theborgata.com or ComcastTIX at (877) 544-8499.
Drake Bell, the actor, comedian and musician who stars on the Nickelodeon series "Drake & Josh," will
headline the Tropicana Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $65, available through
ticketmaster.com or (800) 736-1420.
On-going shows include: Chazz Palminteri starring in "A Bronx Tale" at Harrah's Resort through Aug. 9;
"Cirque Dreams: Pandemonia" at Trump Taj Mahal through Sept. 6; "Carnival of Wonders" at Trump
Plaza through Sept. 6; and "Fame" at the Tropicana through Sept. 9. For tickets and show times, contact
ticketmaster.com or (800) 736-1420. |
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CasiNotes Magically, Trump pulls 3 shows out of its hat |
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| Date: 7/17/2009 12:00:00 AM |
| Media Contact: Chuck Darrow |
| Media Outlet: Philadelphia Inquirer - Online |
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THE FOLKS at Trump Entertainment Resorts probably thought that they had booked just one magic
show this summer, but, as it turns out, the company is presenting three.
To be sure, only one, 'Carnival of Wonders,' at Trump Plaza, is a traditional exhibition of legerdemain.
But the other two - 'Hypnosterical,' at Trump Marina, and 'Cirque Dreams Pandemonia,' at Trump Taj
Mahal - are no less spellbinding as they unveil, if not explain, mysteries unfathomable to most of us.
Magic of the mind
Like any hyno-fest, 'Hypnosterical,' which runs through Sept. 5, begins a might slowly, as Boccuti
assembles his crew of victims - er, assistants - and puts them into the mental state that is the end-all and
be-all of the presentation. But unlike some hypnotists who totally ignore the audience during this part of
the proceedings, Boccuti, a Washington Township, N.J., resident, remembers to entertain.
The wait is worth it. Once the volunteers are 'under,' Boccuti has them do things that are increasingly
funny (and increasingly naughty).
Things start off relatively mildly as he gets his male and female subjects to react to him as if he were the
sexiest guy who ever lived. Lap dances for audience members follow, then things really get hot (and
hilarious) as Boccuti's commands become exceedingly raunchy.
First, he gets several folks to audition for a porno film. The joke is that instead of a human partner, they
go through their (X-rated) paces using a chair. (For the record, during a recent performance, except for a
brief glimpse of one woman's thong, clothes remained on at all times.)
Hilarity, quite naturally, ensues - as it also does when he informs others that when he shakes their hands,
they will immediately experience the most intense, powerful and earthshaking orgasm of their lives.
All of this nuttiness is enhanced by Boccuti's slick, engaging stage presence, which keeps things moving.
Suffice it to say, 'Hypnosterical' is not for kids (18 is the enforced age limit). But for anyone else not
averse to some good, old-fashioned dirty fun, it can't be beat. And because of the show's format and its
reliance on a diverse group of volunteers, it's probably safe to assume no two performances are the
same.
Which means that repeat visits should yield new laughs - something I hope to confirm in the very near
future.
Trump Marina, Huron Avenue and Brigantine Boulevard, 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 p.m. Saturday,
$22.50, 800- 736-1420, www.ticketmaster.com.
Magic of the body
The latest offering from 'Cirque Dreams' impresario Neil Goldberg differs slightly from previous Trumpsponsored
productions.
This is the first time that the franchise has not called Trump Plaza home. Instead, Taj Mahal's Xanadu is
the venue, and the move is a good one. The larger Xanadu is far more appropriate for this kind of
presentation than the Plaza's old-school showroom.
On the flip side, I can't recall any production show that has made better use of the multipurpose Xanadu,
which has seldom overcome its inherent lack of atmosphere and intimacy. 'Pandemonia' also departs
from Goldberg's standard formula in that it isn't quite the spectacle that past efforts (e.g. 'Jungle Dreams,'
'Illumination') have been. Not that the carnival-inspired costumes and settings are dull. But, in
'Pandemonia,' the staging functions in service of the artists, rather than the other way around. In the past,
the accoutrements sometimes seemed the more important element.
This switch allows the mind-boggling international cast to shine. The performers juggle, soar through the
air suspended from the ceiling, contort themselves into seemingly impossible positions and otherwise
astound as they push the physical limits of the human body.
A peppy score (as opposed to the murky, pretentious new-age sounds favored by the Cirque du Soleil
crowd) enhances the festive atmosphere of this all-ages program.
Trump Taj Mahal, Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue, 9 tonight, 3:30 and 8 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday, 8 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday (Xanadu), $35 and $25, 800-736-1420, www.ticketmaster.com.
'Wonder'ful magic
Headlined by AyCee vets Mark Kalin and his assistant/wife, Jinger, 'Carnival' is a fine reminder of why
the pair ranks among the top wizards working today.
Kalin is a superb technician with a likable, easygoing presence that makes 'Carnival' a joy. Whether
making Jinger appear and disappear at will, or displaying a mastery of sleight-of-hand, he is never less
than entertaining.
That said, the show's secret weapon is co-star Jeff Hobson, whose own brand of supercool magic is
delivered in an outrageously campy style (think comedians Paul Lynde or Rip Taylor).
Besides being a top-notch magician, Hobson is a howlingly funny chap whose stock-in-trade is gloriously
silly shtick. While watching him, my intellect kept telling me how stupid he was - as my hands kept
swiping away the tears of laughter that flooded my eyes.
Despite Hobson's penchant for PG-13-rated cracks and gender-bending goofiness, 'Carnival of Wonders'
is fine for kids. And great for adults whose inner child allows them to marvel over the magician's art.
Trump Plaza, Boardwalk at Mississippi Avenue, 9 p.m. tomorrow, 8 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday, 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, $25, 800-736-1420, www.ticketmaster.com.
Chuck Darrow has covered Atlantic City and casinos for more than 20 years. Read his blog
http://go.philly.com/casinotes.
E-mail him at darrowc@phillynews.com.
And listen to his Atlantic City report Saturdays at 1:25 a.m. with Steve Trevelise on WIP (610-AM).
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VAN MORRISON ROCK 'N' ROLLS BACK THE 'ASTRAL' YEARS |
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| Date: 7/17/2009 12:00:00 AM |
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HE MAY BE regarded as a little bit stubborn and a lot more curmudgeonly, but when Van Morrison sings,
it is a sublime experience. On Aug. 8, the Northern Ireland icon comes to Caesars for a concert that may
very well be Atlantic City's musical highlight of the summer.
If you haven't heard Morrison sing, then you haven't fully experienced the soul of rock 'n' roll - or folk, or
jazz, or R&B for that matter. He embraced each style at an early age and brought new intensity to them.
From the classic single "Gloria" to the seminal album "Astral Weeks," Morrison has amazed critics and
enthralled listeners since the 1950s.
Now 63, his face cragged and the once wildly flowing locks tamed, Morrison has embarked on a tour he
calls the "Astral Weeks Live Show" - and that's the concert he performs in the Circus Maximus on Aug. 8,
40 years after its original recording.
Van the Man, as his fans call him, says he intends to perform the material "from cover to cover." Indeed,
there are only four tracks on each side of the album, the shortest being "The Way Young Lovers
Do" (3:18) and the longest "Madame George" (9:45).
"These concerts give me a welcome opportunity to perform these songs the way I originally intended
them to be," says Morrison, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "They are timeless and as
fresh today as the day they were written, actually even more so."
In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine rated "Astral Weeks" No. 19 on its 500 greatest albums of all time. At
$150, $275 and $325 a ticket, the concert is one of the more expensive at the Shore this season.
But greatness has its price.
IT'S SANTA TIME IN THE SUMMER
Christmas is coming early to the Tropicana. Next Thursday, from 2-8 p.m., the casino resort will
transform itself into a Yuletide wonderland. The Quarter will be festooned with holiday decorations and
music, which is usually kept in the storerooms until around Thanksgiving.
Even Santa is coming out of hibernation. And Santa's helpers will be on hand giving away candy canes.
There are a lot of other goings-on as well.
Visit www.tropicana.net for details.
MOHEGAN ADDS FLAVORS
Speaking of winter activities, the Mohegan Sun has reopened its Winter Entrance, featuring three new
dining outlets. They include Bobby's Burger Palace by Bobby Flay, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and
Fidelia's Market featuring Jasper White's Summer Shack Express (that's one place, folks). There's also
the Original SoupMan, with soups by Al Yeganeh (made famous by the "Seinfeld" show).
PLAYING THIS WEEKEND
ATLANTIC CITY
BORGATA (609-677-1000): "Love Train," starring the O'Jays, plays the Event Center tonight at 8; $50-
$85. Paul Potts headlines the Music Box tonight at 9; $39.50. The Stone Temple Pilots bring their hot
tour to the Event Center tomorrow at 8; $95-$135. Dave Attell is in the Music Box tomorrow at 9; $35-
$45.
HARRAH'S (1-800-2-HARRAH): Ongoing: Chazz Palminteri's one-man show, "A Bronx Tale," is in the
Concert Venue through Aug. 9. Call for schedules; $40-$65.
HILTON (609-340-7160): Loverboy is in the Theater tomorrow at 8; $30.
SHOWBOAT (1-800-736-1420): Les Claypool plays the House of Blues tonight at 8:30; $25-$30.
TROPICANA (609-340-4020): In the Showroom: Drake Bell headlines tomorrow at 8; $35-$65. Ongoing:
"Fame," the musical, is in the Showroom through Sept. 9 unless preempted by a headliner. Call for
schedules; $25. In the Cabaret: Ongoing: "Yesterday - A Tribute to the Beatles," call for schedules; $23.
TRUMP PLAZA (609-441-6000): Ongoing: "Carnival of Wonders" is in the Trump Theater through Sept.
6. Call for schedules; $25.
TRUMP MARINA (877-4-R-SHOWS): Ongoing: "Hypnosterical" plays through Sept. 5 in the Shell; call
for schedules; $22.50.
TRUMP TAJ MAHAL (609-449-5150): Ongoing: "Cirque Dreams Pandemonia" runs in the Xanadu
through Sept. 6. Call for schedules; $25-$35.
CONNECTICUT
FOXWOODS (860-312-3000): In the Fox Theater: Bobby Vinton sings tomorrow at 8; $66. Ongoing:
"Legends in Concert" is now playing through Sept. 6. Call for schedules; $27.50 for adults, $17.50 for
children. May be preempted. In the MGM Grand: Jackson Browne performs tonight at 8; $35-$55. "Love
Train" rides up the coast from A.C. tomorrow at 8; $45-$65. Ongoing: "Cirque Dreams Illumination." Call
for schedules; $25-$69.
MOHEGAN SUN (1-888-226-7711): The Stone Temple Pilots tour stops by tonight at 7:30; $44.50-
$54.50. Louis Black goes on tomorrow at 8; $45.
(Subject to change)
Copyright © 2009 Daily News, L.P. |
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Casino events this week |
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| Date: 7/24/2009 12:00:00 AM |
| Media Contact: Chuck Darrow |
| Media Outlet: philly.com |
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Bally's Atlantic City, 1900 Pacific Ave., 609-340-2000, ballysac.com. "Beatlemania Now," 8 p.m. today,
Sunday and Wednesday; 8 and 10:30 p.m. tomorrow (Palace Theater), $25. Al Jardine's Endless
Summer, 5 p.m. tomorrow (Dennis Courtyard), free.
Borgata Hotel & Casino, 1 Borgata Way, 609-317-1000, theborgata.com. Maxwell, 8 tonight (Event
Center), $95 and $75. The Roots, 9 tonight (Music Box), $49.50. Jackson Browne, 8 p.m. tomorrow
(Event Center), $59.50-$75. Daniel Tosh, 9 p.m. tomorrow (Music Box), $35.
Caesars Atlantic City, Boardwalk at Arkansas Avenue, 609-348-4411, harrahs.com.
Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, 777 Harrah's Blvd., 800-342-7724, harrahs.com. "A Bronx Tale," 9 p.m.
tonight through Sunday, 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, $40-$65.
Atlantic City Hilton, Boardwalk at Boston Avenue, 609-347-7111, hiltonac.com. Hell's Belles (all-female
AC/DC tribute band), 9 tonight, $15. The Kardashians, 9 p.m. tomorrow, $30.
Resorts Atlantic City, Boardwalk at North Carolina Avenue, 800-336-6378, resortsac.com.
Showboat Casino Hotel, Boardwalk and Delaware Avenue, 609-343-4000, harrahs.com.
House of Blues at Showboat, 609-236-2583, hob.com/atlanticcity. Mike Epps, 8 tonight, $35 -$60.50.
Tropicana Casino & Resort, Boardwalk at South Brighton Avenue, 609-340-4000, tropicana.net. "Fame,"
7 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Monday, 3:30 and 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, $25. "Yesterday: A Tribute
to the Beatles" (Liverpool Club), 8:30 tonight through Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, $25.
Trump Marina, Huron Avenue and Brigantine Boulevard, 609-441-2000, trumpmarina.com.
"Hypnosterical," 9 tonight and Thursday, 10 p.m. tomorrow, $22.50.
Trump Plaza, Boardwalk and Mississippi Avenue, 609-441-6000,
www.trumpplaza.com. "Carnival of Wonders," 9 tonight; 8 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday; 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, $25.
Trump Taj Mahal, Boardwalk and Virginia Avenue, 609-449-1000, trumptaj.com. "Cirque Dreams
Pandemonia," 9 tonight, 3:30 and 8 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday, 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday
(Xanadu), $25-$35. Bob Weir & Rat Dog, 7 p.m. tomorrow (Arena), $39.50-$49.50.
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| Date: 7/31/2009 12:00:00 AM |
| Media Contact: Chuck Darrow |
| Media Outlet: philly.com |
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Bally's Atlantic City, Boardwalk at Park Place, 609-340-2000, ballysac.com. Michael Turco's "Wonder," 8
p.m. tomorrow and Monday, 3:30 and 8 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, $25.
Borgata Hotel & Casino, 1 Borgata Way, 609-317-1000, theborgata.com. Hall & Oates, 8 tonight (Event
Center), $55-$85. Drew Hastings, Bob Zany, Craig Shoemaker, 9 tonight (Music Box), $25. Depeche
Mode, 8 p.m. tomorrow, $125.
Caesars Atlantic City, Boardwalk at Arkansas Avenue, 609-348-4411, harrahs.com.
Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, 777 Harrah's Blvd., 800-342-7724, harrahs.com. "A Bronx Tale," 9 p.m.
today through Sunday, 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, $40-$65.
Atlantic City Hilton, Boardwalk at Boston Avenue, 609-347-7111, hiltonac.com. Pink Floyd Laser Show, 9
tonight, $15.
Resorts Atlantic City, Boardwalk at North Carolina Avenue, 800-336-6378, resortsac.com.
Showboat Casino Hotel, Boardwalk and Delaware Avenue, 609-343-4000, harrahs.com.
House of Blues at Showboat, 609-236-2583, hob.com/atlanticcity. Black Label Society, 9 p.m. Sunday,
$25-$35. Erykah Badu, 9 p.m. Thursday, $45-$55.
Tropicana Casino & Resort, Boardwalk at South Brighton Avenue, 609-340-4000, tropicana.net.
Foreigner, 9 p.m. tomorrow, $75, $55, $45 and $35. "Fame," 7 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Monday, 3:30 and 8
p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, $25. "Yesterday: A Tribute to the Beatles" (Liverpool Club), 8:30 tonight
through Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, $25.
Trump Marina, Huron Avenue and Brigantine Boulevard, 609-441-2000, trumpmarina.com.
"Hypnosterical," 9 p.m. today and Thursday, 10 p.m. tomorrow, $22.50.
Trump Plaza, Boardwalk and Mississippi Avenue, 609-441-6000,
www.trumpplaza.com. "Carnival of Wonders," 9 tonight; 8 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday; 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, $25.
Trump Taj Mahal, Boardwalk and Virginia Avenue, 609-449-1000, trumptaj.com. "Cirque Dreams
Pandemonia," 9 tonight, 3:30 and 8 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday, 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday
(Cirque Dreams Theater), $25-$35.
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| Date: 8/2/2009 12:00:00 AM |
| Media Contact: ROURA, PHIL |
| Media Outlet: New York Daily News |
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ATLANTIC CITY
At Boardwalk Hall (609) 348-7000
Aug. 7: American Idols Live! Tour 2009 comes to the venerable Hall at 7 p.m., $40.50-$69.50.
At Borgata (609) 677-1000
Aug. 7: Crosby, Stills & Nash make their annual trek to the Shore when they play the Event Center at 8,
$76-$86.
Aug. 7-9: Lewis Black is in the Music Box at 9, $75.
Aug. 8: Steely Dan takes over the Event Center stage at 8, $65-$95.
At Harrah's 1-800-2-HARRAH
Ongoing: Chazz Palminteri stars in his one-man show, "A Bronx Tale," at the Concert Venue through
Sunday, Aug. 9. Tuesday to Thursday at 8, Friday to Sunday at 9, $40-$65.
At Showboat 1-800-736-1420
House of Blues
Tonight: Black Label Society plays at 9, $30-$35.
Aug. 6: Erykah Badu sings at 9, $45-$55.
Aug. 7: A curious double bill, Rosie O'Donnell and Cyndi Lauper, goes on at 9, $35.50-$50.50.
Aug. 8: Gov't Mule headlines at 9, $25-$35.
At Tropicana (609) 340-4020
Showroom
Aug. 8: Sugar Ray with Fastball are the main attractions at 9, $25-$45.
Ongoing: "Fame," the musical, is in the Showroom through Sept. 9 except when preempted by a
headliner. Showtimes are Monday to Wednesday at 8, Tuesday to Thursday at 3:30, Saturday at 9,
Sunday at 7; $25.
At Trump Plaza (609) 441-6000
Ongoing: "Carnival of Wonders" is in the Trump Theater through Sept. 6; Tuesday to Thursday at 8,
Friday at 9, Saturday at 8, Sunday at 3 and 7; $25.
At Trump Marina 1-877-4-R-SHOWS
Aug. 8: The Belmonts bring back the golden oldies in the Shell at 8; $30.
Ongoing: "Hypnosterical" plays through Sept. 5 in the Shell; Thursday and Friday at 9, Saturday at 10,
unless preempted; $22.50.
At Trump Taj Mahal (609) 449-5150
Aug. 7-8: Marc Anthony performs at 9, $88-$108.
Ongoing: "Cirque Dreams Pandemonia" runs in the Xanadu through Sept. 6; Wednesday and Thursday
at 8, Friday at 9, Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 and 8; $25-$35.
CONNECTICUT
At Foxwoods: (860) 312-3000
MGM Grand
Aug. 7: Steely Dan plays at 8, $55-$75.
Aug. 8: John Legend goes on at 8, $45-$65.
At Mohegan Sun 1-888-226-7711
Arena
Tonight: Incubus and the Duke Spirit go on at 7, $45.
Aug. 7: Bowzer's Rock 'n' Roll Party, Vol. VII gets underway at 8, $25-$35.
Aug. 8: Hall & Oates play at 8, $45.
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| Date: 8/7/2009 12:00:00 AM |
| Media Contact: Chuck Darrow |
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Bally's Atlantic City, Boardwalk at Park Place, 609-340-2000, ballysac.com. Michael Turco's Magic
"Wonder," 8 p.m. today, tomorrow and Monday; 3:30 and 8 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday,
$25.
Borgata Hotel & Casino, 1 Borgata Way, 609-317-1000, theborgata.com. Crosby, Stills & Nash, 8 tonight
(Event Center), $86 and $76. Lewis Black, 9 p.m. tonight through Sunday (Music Box), sold out.
Caesars Atlantic City, Boardwalk at Arkansas Avenue, 609-348-4411, casearsac.com. Van Morrison, 9
tonight, $325, $275 and $150.
Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, 777 Harrah's Blvd., 800-342-7724, harrahs.com. "A Bronx Tale," 9 p.m.
today through Sunday, $65, $55 and $40.
Atlantic City Hilton, Boardwalk at Boston Avenue, 609-347-7111, hiltonac.com. Get the Led Out (Led
Zeppelin tribute), 9 tonight, $25. Dave Koz, 9 p.m. tomorrow, $45.
Resorts Atlantic City, Boardwalk at North Carolina Avenue, 800-336-6378, resortsac.com.
Showboat Casino Hotel, Boardwalk and Delaware Avenue, 609-343-4000, harrahs.com.
House of Blues at Showboat, 609-236-2583, hob.com/atlanticcity. "Girls' Night Out with Cyndi Lauper
and Rosie O'Donnell," 9 tonight, $53 and $38. Gov't Mule, 8 p.m. tomorrow, $37.50 and $27.50.
Tropicana Casino & Resort, Boardwalk at South Brighton Avenue, 609-340-4000, tropicana.net. Sugar
Ray, 9 p.m. tomorrow, $45, $35 and $25. "Fame," 7 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Monday, 3:30 and 8 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday, $25. "Yesterday: A Tribute to the Beatles" (Liverpool Club), 8:30 tonight
through Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, $25.
Trump Marina, Huron Avenue and Brigantine Boulevard, 609-441-2000, trumpmarina.com.
"Hypnosterical," 9 p.m. today and Thursday, 10 p.m. tomorrow, $22.50.
Trump Plaza, Boardwalk and Mississippi Avenue, 609-441-6000,
www.trumpplaza.com. "Carnival of Wonders," 9 tonight, 8 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, $25.
Trump Taj Mahal, Boardwalk and Virginia Avenue, 609-449-1000, trumptaj.com. "Cirque Dreams
Pandemonia," 9 tonight, 3:30 and 8 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday, 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday
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