Page 15 - Jackpot Magazine Tunica ~ September, 2022

BONKERZ Comedy Productions coming to
Gold Strike on Thursdays in September
Doors open at 7 p.m. for regularly scheduled comedic performances
TUNICA – Start your weekend off with laughter at Gold Strike Casino Resort. Gold Strike is proud to present the world-renowned Bonkerz Comedy Series every Thursday night in the Gold Strike Theater. The weekly stand-up comedy series kicks off September 1 with Mo Alexander.
“We are happy to bring live comedy to the intimate 800-seat Gold Strike Theater,” said Gold Strike General Manager Max Fisher. “The talented lineup of seasoned comics and rising stars will deliver a blend of diverse perspectives that are hilarious, relatable and entertaining for everyone in the audience, and the line-up changes regularly, so you’re guaranteed a new punch line with every visit.”
Bonkerz has hosted the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Drew Carey, Larry The Cable Guy, Carrot Top, Andrew Dice Clay, Sam Kinison. Paul Reiser and many others.
“We opened in 1997, and in 1998 we got our first casino industry award for Bonkerz Tunica,” said Bonkerz Comedy Production Founder and President Joe Sanfelippo. “Since then we’ve had dozens of awards including a special award from The Emmy’s to recognize our involvement in Louie
Anderson’s career. We have worked with more than 100 casinos since our start in Tunica and will always feel grateful to the Tunica casino industry for giving us our first chance and helping make us the successful company we are today.”
Slated to appear in September are Mo Alexander, Sept. 1; Lee “LA” Lycan, Sept. 8; Tim Convy, Sept. 15; Whodi, Sept. 22; and Tee Ray Bergeron, Sept. 29. Tickets for the weekly Bonkerz comedy shows are $15, $22.50 and $30 plus tax and service fee. A four pack of tickets starts at $58.80 plus tax and service fee. Get tickets at goldstrike.com or by calling (888) 566-7469.
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