Comix At Foxwoods Presents Broadway Star JOHN PINETTE Tonight

Comix At Foxwoods will host the multitalented comedian, actor and Broadway star, John Pinette, for a hilarious, one-night-only performance tonight, May 24 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are currently available for presale through Comix and Ticketmaster. Regular sale tickets are scheduled to be released onFriday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased in advance for $30, $42.50 and $55. This show 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 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.

The Boston native has been entertaining audiences around the world for more than twenty years on screen and stage. Since making his big break on Frank Sinatra's 1991 tour, Pinette has been featured in several Broadway performances and feature films. He starred as Edna Turnblad in the hit Broadway musical "Hairspray" and his film credits include "Duets," "Dear God," "Junior" and "The Punisher." His latest film is "The Last Godfather," starring opposite screen icon Harvey Keitel.

On the comedy stage, Pinette's stand-up special and DVD, "I'm Starvin'" was released in January 2007 as a follow up to his enormously successful CD "Show Me The Buffet." Most recently, the world premiere of his new one-hour stand-up special, John Pinette: Still Hungry, premiered on Comedy Central to the delight of fans and critics alike.

Laugh it up at Comix at Foxwoods with upcoming shows including: Brian Posehn (Feb 20-22, Comix); Todd Barry (Feb 27-Mar 1); 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); Lenny Clarke (Mar 27-29, Comix); Jay Mohr (Mar 29, Fox Theater); Jeremy Hotz (Apr 3-5, Comix); Bill Engvall (Apr 12, Grand Theater) and The truTV Impractical Jokers Tour featuring The Tenderloins (May 9-10, Fox 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 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.

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