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Daughter of Comedy Legend: Sheba Mason at Empire City Casino on July 16
July 16, 2014
Yonkers, NY
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Contacts: Taryn Duffy, Empire City Casino, 914-457-2431,[email protected]; John Cirillo, Cirillo World, 914-260-7436, [email protected]
SHEBA MASON, ICONIC COMIC JACKIE MASON-S DAUGHTER, TO APPEAR AT EMPIRE CITY CASINO COMEDY NIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 16; BOB DIBUONO HEADLINES
The daughter of one of America's most renowned comics will bring her laugh-fest to Empire City Casino (810 Yonkers Ave. Yonkers, NY) in July. Sheba Mason, whose father Jackie Mason has had the crowds roaring for half a century, will MC the award-winning Wednesday Comedy Night on July 16 in Empire City's Good Time Room. The dynamic and versatile Bob DiBuono will headline the show, and ?Human Laugh Factory? Chris Millhouse will also perform.
Doors will open at 7:00 pm and the show will begin at 8:00 pm. Admission is $5 for Empire Club Members and $25 for all non-members. Elite Club and Presidents Club members gain free admission to the show. All patrons will receive a free drink ticket.
Sheba Mason holds strong when it comes to keeping up with her father, the ?Borscht Belt? comedian known for his trademark quick wit and observational humor, set him apart from comedians of his time. Sheba is a regular performer at the Tribeca Comedy Lounge, and has crowds all over New York City in tears especially with her show, 207 Punchlines and Pregnant: The Jackie Mason Musical.
DiBuono has established himself as one of the most dynamic acts on stage. With a sarcastic and edgy wit coupled with a high energy and animated delivery, he exposes the absurdities in life, his family and the social conscious. With an ?Every Man? likeability and great versatility, he moves in and out of voices, impressions and characters which illuminate his point of view connecting to audiences all around the country. Bob headlines nationally and has appeared on ?TRL? The Today Show, CNN and FOX-S Red Eye. He appears frequently on The Jim Bruer Show on Sirius and has been on Opie and Anthony on XM. Bob has also been seen and heard in many national commercials for WENDY'S, DISCOVERY HEALTH and SPIKE TV.
About Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway: Empire City Casino, one of the largest entertainment and gaming destinations in the country, features 5,300 of the hottest slots, electronic craps, roulette,baccarat and sic bo; year-round harness racing; live entertainment including the best party, tribute and Latin bands,comedy, karaoke & more. A plethora of dining options will satisfy even the most discerning palate: authentic Italian cuisine at Nonno-s Trattoria; trackside dining with live betting at Empire Terrace Restaurant; convenient delicious options at the International Food Court. A new $50 million expansion added Dan Rooney-s Sports Pub; Pinch American Grill, not only whets the appetite but also features dozens of New York craft beers; and Alley 810, a craft cocktail lounge rounds out the entertainment options with retro bowling lanes. Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway is located at 810 Yonkers Avenue (at Central Avenue) in Yonkers, New York, Westchester County (I-87 to Exit 2), open seven days a week from 9:00 am to 4:00 am. Visitwww.empirecitycasino.com or call 914.968.4200 for more information.