Comix At Foxwoods Presents AXIS OF EVIL Comedy Tour Star, Maz Jobrani, Now thru 4/19

Comix At Foxwoods will host comedy star Maz Jobrani for a four show lineup beginning tonight, Apr. 17. Jobrani will take the stage at 8 p.m. each night, before wrapping up his stay with a double-header onSaturday, Apr. 19, featuring a special "Nasty"-themed 10:30 p.m. performance.

Tickets are currently available and can be purchased in advance for $28 ($38 day of) and $56 ($66 day of). Tickets include a two drink minimum. These shows are 21+ and 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 Grand Theater Box Offices. Please contact the Comix Comedy Club at 860-312-5050 for additional information or with questions regarding group sales or private parties.

Jobrani is a true comic's comic, performing all over the country with his unique and original brand of hilarity. A founding member of The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, which aired on Comedy Central in 2007, he has also had two Showtime comedy specials, I Come In Peace and Brown and Friendly.

When he's not on stage, Jobrani is no stranger to the big screen, starring in such films as "Friday After Next," "13 Going on 30," and "The Interpreter." He was a regular on ABC's Knights of Prosperity and FOX's Life on a Stick, recurred on ABC's Better Off Ted, and has guest starred on Curb Your Enthusiasm, 24, ER, NYPD Blue, Men at Work, and most recently, the hit sitcom,Whitney. He also continues to perform stand-up comedy around the world, including the Middle East where he performed in front of the King of Jordan.

In addition to his television and standup roles, Jobrani has been featured on NPR, CNN, The BBC and in print in The New York Times, Time Magazine and Newsweek. He is a regular panelist on NPRs "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" and co-hosts a popular podcast about fatherhood called "Minivan Men." Jobrani has also performed his standup all over the late night circuit, includingThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and Lopez Tonight, and is currently gearing up to star in "Jimmy Westwood: Amerikan Hero," a feature film, which he co-wrote.

Join Comix At Foxwoods for upcoming shows including: Todd Barry (Feb 27-Mar 1, Comix); Mike Birbiglia (Mar 1, Fox Theater); Iliza Shlesinger (Mar 6-8, Comix); Jamie Foxx (Mar 8, Grand Theater); Jeff Ross (Mar 8, Fox Theater); Brendon Walsh (Mar 14-15, Comix); Paul Reiser (Mar 15, Fox Theater); Alonzo Bodden (Mar 20-22, Comix); Mick Foley (Mar 23, Comix); Lenny Clarke (Mar 27-29, Comix); Jay Mohr (Mar 29, Fox Theater); Jeremy Hotz (Apr 3-5, Comix); Dave Attell (Apr 4, Fox Theater); Brian Callen (Apr 10-12, Comix); Bill Engvall (Apr 12, Grand Theater); The truTV Impractical Jokers Tour featuring The Tenderloins (May 9-10, Fox Theater) and John Pinette (May 24, Grand Theater).

About Comix

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 superb local talent, COMIX also presents top-ranked national comedians in the 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.

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