Bill Simas to Lead Wild Bill’s Comix With Comedian Mark DeMayo 2/08

One of Rhode Island's favorite comics, Bill Simas, will be returning to the Comix stage on Friday, February 8 at 10:30 p.m. to headline another performance at New England's comedy spot: Comix At Foxwoods. Simas will be accompanied by New York City comedy guru, Mark DeMayo.

Tickets are on sale now and are $15 for general advance admission ($25 the day of), while VIP advance admission tickets are $30 ($40 the day of). A two-drink minimum applies to all tickets. The show is 21+ and is for mature audiences only. Tickets are available online at www.comixatfoxwoods.com; by calling the Foxwoods Box Office at 800-200-2882; or in person at the Comix, Fox Theater or MGM Grand Theater Box Offices. Contact the Comix Comedy Club at 860-312-5050 for additional information or with questions regarding group sales or private parties.

Comedy veteran Simas has served as host of this show in the past and is a fan-favorite, keeping the crowds laughing at Rhode Island's Comedy Factory, Comedy Connection and Catch a Rising Star among other popular venues.

DeMayo, whose comedy credits include two seasons of Si-TV's "Latino Laugher," Jamie Foxx's, "Laffapalooza Comedy Festival," the DVD, "Comedy Jump Off," and Showtime's "White Boyz in the Hood," will be opening for Simas. He is also a regular guest on 98.7 KISS FM Radio in New York City on the "Wake-Up Club," and has brought his comedy to many regional theatres with "Stand-Up 360: Muy Caliente."

Comix At Foxwoods Comedy Club & Bar is located just a short drive from Hartford, Providence, New Haven, Boston, or Worcester – in the center of Foxwoods Resort Casino at 350 Trolley Line Boulevard in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Featuring national club headliners, cutting-edge alternative comedy, musical variety acts, and local talent, COMIX also presents top-ranked national comedians in the MGM Grand and Fox Theaters. In addition, COMIX offers open mic nights and happy hour – every Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., with two full-service bars and a diverse menu featuring everything from boneless wings to steak & cheese spring rolls. Comix is also the perfect spot for private parties, special events, and viewing sporting events on the Comix Big Screen. Comix is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. during the week, and 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. on weekends. Call 860-312-5050 or visit www.comixatfoxwoods.com for more information.

Foxwoods Resort Casino is one of the premier entertainment destinations in the Northeast.  As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods offers a vast array of gaming in six casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels, restaurants from gourmet to express, world-renowned spas, award-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters, and exclusive retailers. Perfect for both recreation and business, Foxwoods provides modern and versatile convention and meeting space to infuse new life into any meeting or event.  At Foxwoods, you can be anyone and do everything with endless possibilities of experiences that are Anything but Ordinary.  Foxwoods Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. For a comprehensive look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit www.Foxwoods.com.