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April Brucker

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April Brucker is an American actress, comedienne and television personality. Her television credits include "Entertainment Tonight" (CBS Paramount), "Inside Edition" (King World), "judge Jerry" (NBC Universal Syndication), "The Layover" (Travel Channel), "My Strange Addiction" (TLC), "Today" (NBC), "Videos After Dark" (ABC), "The Wendy Williams Show" (FOX), "What's My Secret?" (MTV), "What Would You Do?" (ABC) and many other network, cable and international TV shows.


Growing up in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, April spent more than a decade living, acting and performing in New York City at cabarets (Don't Tell Mama, The Duplex, The Metropolitan Room), in comedy clubs (Broadway Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, Standup New York) and in off-Broadway shows, including "Murdered By The Mob," New York's longest running dinner theater production. In Las Vegas, she has performed at Notoriety Theater, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and in a nine month engagement as the special guest star in the classic Vegas showgirl revue "BurlesQ" at Alexis Park Resort. In early 2021, April was the only ventriloquist regularly performing in The City of Entertainment where she now lives. During 2022, April Brucker will be performing selected residency engagements at The English Hotel Las Vegas.

April earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Acting at New York University's Tisch School and was awarded a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing & Screenwriting from Antioch University Los Angeles.

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April Brucker Releases New Book 250 YEARS OF AMERICAN VENTRILOQUISM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026

Las Vegas-based ventriloquist and author April Brucker released '250 Years of American Ventriloquism,' tracing the art form's influence on comedy, broadcasting, and pop culture from the colonial era to the digital age.
TV Ventriloquist April Brucker To Open Ray's Comedy World, Las Vegas' Newest Comedy Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024

Comedienne-ventriloquist April Brucker headlines the grand opening of Ray's Comedy World in Las Vegas. Free admission and parking at the open house event.
TV Ventriloquist April Brucker To Take The Stage At 10th Annual Vermont Burlesque Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2023

Las Vegas comedienne, ventriloquist and television personality April Brucker will perform with her puppet sidekick May Wilson at the 10th annual Vermont Burlesque Festival on Saturday, Jan. 21, 5:00 p.m. at the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain Hotel.
Show Biz Chat Show APRIL IN VEGAS Now Streaming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2022

The first season of 'April in Vegas,' a show biz television chat show, is now streaming on YouTube and coming soon to Roku, Amazon Prime and other international media platforms.
APRIL IN VEGAS Chat Show Launches May 14 From The English Hotel
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2022

Actress, comedienne and television personality April Brucker will host 'April in Vegas,' a weekly chat-show that launches Saturday, May 14.
The Soirée, 7th Annual LA Music Industry Gala, Moves To Vegas For GRAMMY Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2022

Following the move of the GRAMMY Awards to Las Vegas, The Soirée, LA's annual red carpet music industry gala, will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022, 6 p.m. to 12 Midnight at Rockhouse Las Vegas in The Venetian Resort.
Vegas Headliner April Brucker Demands Equal Pay For Puppets On Season 3 Premiere Of JUDGE JERRY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2021

The ventriloquist was paid. But the puppet claims she was stiffed, and the promoter says he's getting sued by a piece of cloth. Now it's up to the honorable and iconic Judge Jerry Springer to clear up this chaotic conundrum on the Sept. 13 third season premiere of 'Judge Jerry,' the daily, first-run, nationally syndicated court show.
Shows Return To Las Vegas: All Motown, Aussie Heat, BurlesQ And More Are Now On Stage!
by Alan Henry - Mar 17, 2021

Entertainment is returning to Las Vegas! A number of shows have now returned to the city. Check out everything you can see on the strip below!
The Iconic Vegas Showgirl Makes A Comeback In BURLESQ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2021

As Las Vegas showrooms make a comeback under relaxed pandemic protocols, the iconic Vegas showgirl is enjoying a revival in 'BurlesQ,' the all-female revue which opened in December 2020 at Alexis Park Resort Las Vegas.
Vegas Engagement Extended For Comedienne April Brucker
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2021

The special guest star engagement for actress, comedienne and reality television personality April Brucker has been extended in BurlesQ, an all-female revue at Alexis Park Resort, after a successful 10-week run of sold-out performances.
April Brucker to Debut THE LADY AND PRESIDENT TRAMP at Solocom Festival
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2017

Celebrity comedian and ventriloquist April Brucker is back with her one woman show, The Lady and President Tramp.
April Brucker Presents LADY AND PRESIDENT TRAMP to West Village's Duplex Cabaret Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2017

The self-proclaimed President of the Uninformed States of America is coming to the West Village's Duplex Cabaret Theatre.
TV Ventriloquist April Brucker Teaches Master Class at QED
by Julie Musbach - Mar 12, 2017

Master ventriloquist and Queen's resident April Brucker is teaching a one day workshop at QED Astoria, the arts space and comedy venue owned by award winning storyteller, writer, and producer Kambri Crews.
April Brucker to Bring THE LADY AND THE PRESIDENT TRAMP to Don't Tell Mama
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2017

The self-proclaimed President of the Uninformed States of America is coming to the Broadway Theater District on President's Day.
Donald J. Tramp and April Brucker to Star in an Evening of Satire
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2016

President Donald J. Tramp and April Brucker have left the building and are on the road appearing live onstage and with an evening of political humor and satire. 

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