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Craig Ferguson brings stand-up to Tunica
‘Late Late Show’ host to perform at Gold Strike on Friday, Aug. 4
TUNICA – Grammy-nominated, Pea- body and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director and comedian Craig Ferguson brings his personal brand of stand-up to Gold Strike on Friday, Aug. 4, at 9 p.m. Tickets start at $45.
With a diverse career encompassing film, TV and stage, Ferguson has achieved notable success on the North Ameri- can comedy circuit and has performed to sold-out theaters across the country. The wildly popular “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” ran on CBS for 10 years and remains a cult favorite on YouTube, racking up millions of views every year.
He has five widely acclaimed stand-up comedy specials include “A Wee Bit O’ Revolution,” which premiered in 2009 on Comedy Central; “Does This Need to Be Said” in 2011 on EPIX and Comedy Cen- tral; “I’m Here to Help” in 2013 on Netf-
lix, which earned him a Grammy nomina- tion for Best Comedy Album; “Just Being Honest” in 2015 on EPIX, which earned him a second Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album; “Tickle Fight” in 2017 on Netflix; and the six-part stand- up/docuseries “Hobo Fabulous” on Am- azon in 2020.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Ferguson discovered he had a knack for comedy in the 1990s and was soon the star of his own BBC television show, “The Ferguson Theory.” After several stints on the UK comedy circuit, Ferguson brought his act to America in 1995 and would go on to star in “The Drew Carey Show,” playing Carey’s boss, Nigel Wick, from 1996-2003.
Ferguson wrote the feature films “The Big Tease” and “Saving Grace.” In 2003, he made his directorial debut with “I’ll Be There,” which he also wrote and starred
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in. Other film credits include “Niagra Mo- tel,” “Lenny the Wonder Dog” and more.
A Tribute to The King at Gold Strike
TUNICA – A tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, “Elvis Elvis Elvis” is taking music lovers back in time in Gold Strike Theatre inside Gold Strike Casino Resort on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $29.50 and are available now.
The greatest entertainer of modern times is brought back to the stage in a show featuring three decades of Elvis Presley’s music.
From the early days at Sun Studios to the Vegas era and everything in between, this show captures the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll at pivotal points in his career.
World Championship Elvis Entertainers Tim “E” Hendry and Ted Torres Martin and a 10-piece band take center stage with the promise of taking
audiences on a journey through Elvis’ greatest and most memorable hits like “All Shook Up,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Love Me Tender,” “Blue Suede Shoes” and more.
Gold Strike Casino Resort is located on the Mississippi River, approximately 30 minutes from downtown Memphis.
With more than 1,100 luxury guest rooms, a theater, high-limit gaming, award-winning dining and a sportsbook, Gold Strike is known in the South as a source for energy and excitement.
For more information about Gold Strike Casino Resort, visit www.goldstrike. com.
More information about One Star Rewards is available at www. onestarrewards.com.
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