Former Lead Singer Of The Platters Sonny Turner And Queen Of Comedy Sommore Return To Suncoast In January

Former lead singer of The Platters Sonny Turner and award-winning comedienne Sommore will perform at Suncoast Showroom in January. Guests can also enjoy free dance parties and live entertainment throughout the month.

Sonny Turner
Sunday, Jan. 14

Turner rose to fame in 1959 after being chosen out of 100 prospects to replace The Platters' original lead singer, Tony Williams. As the new lead vocalist of The Platters, Turner began touring the world with the group at age 19, performing top hits "I Love You 1000 Times," "With This Ring" and "Washed Ashore." Turner also re-recording The Platters' most celebrated hits "Only You," "The Great Pretender" and "The Magic Touch." The Platters went on to become one of the most successful vocal groups in music history.

In 1970, the legendary vocalist left The Platters to begin his solo career. Turner's vocals were featured on the soundtracks of movies "The Nutty Professor II" starring Eddie Murphy, "Hearts in Atlantis" starring Anthony Hopkins and "Prince of the City" starring Robert DeNiro.
In 2005, Consumer's Entertainment Exchange and the Doo Wop Hall of Fame presented Turner with The Lifetime Excellence in Entertainment Award. Turner was also inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame and the Beach Music Hall of Fame for his musical contributions to The Platters.

Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15 plus taxes and fees, and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000; online at www.suncoastcasino.com; or in-person at Suncoast, The Orleans, Gold Coast and Sam's Town. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at the venue box office.

Sommore
Sunday, Jan. 28

Sommore began her career in 1994 as the first woman to host BET's "Comic View." The following year, the comedienne's fame skyrocketed after hosting Russell Simmons' "Def Comedy Jam" and "Showtime at the Apollo." That same year, she received the Richard Pryor Award for Comic of the Year. In 2000, Sommore went on to star in the "Queen of Comedy" tour, performing in front of a record-breaking audience of more than 50,000 people in Atlanta, Ga. The movie based on the tour later became the longest-running and highest-rated special in the history of Showtime Networks.

In her more than 20-year career, Sommore has become a trailblazer for women in the comedy business as one of the most successful comedians in the U.S. and abroad. Sommore wrote and produced her own comedy specials "The Queen Stands Alone" and "Chandelier Status," which both became celebrated, best-selling stand-up films. She's also headlined for several comedy tours with comedic icons Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer. The "Queen of Comedy" has also been featured in top feature films, including "Soul Plane," "Family Reunion" and "Friday After Next."

Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at Suncoast Showroom. Tickets start at $30 plus taxes and fees, and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000; online at www.suncoast.com; or in-person at The Orleans, Suncoast, Gold Coast and Sam's Town. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at the venue box office.

Suncoast '60s Dance Party

Audiences will relive the '60s with dancing and live music at Suncoast's '60s Dance Party, happening on Tuesdays in January from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Admission is free to attend.

Tuesdays, January 2 and 23 Sixties Mania 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Tuesdays, January 9 and 30 Sixties Sensation 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Tuesday, January 16 The Ride 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Suncoast Sock Hop

Sock Hops at Suncoast will bring guests back to the 1950s with free live entertainment and dancing, happening on Fridays in January from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Fridays, January 5 and 26 NiteKings 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday, January 12 The Goodfellas 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday, January 19 The Kenny Dee Band 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Decades Dance Party

Suncoast's Decades Dance Parties feature free live performances of the greatest hits of the '80s, '90s and 2000s on Saturdays in January from 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Saturday, January 6 Status 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Saturdays, January 13 and 27 Nitro 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Saturday, January 20 Déjà Vu 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

About Suncoast Hotel and Casino
Located at the corner of Alta Drive and South Rampart Boulevard, Suncoast Hotel and Casino features ten restaurants, a 16-screen movie theater, a 600-seat bingo room, a 500-seat state-of-the-art showroom and an 80,000-square-foot casino. For further information, visit www.suncoastcasino.com, on Facebook, and Twitter. Suncoast Hotel and Casino is a property of Boyd Gaming. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 24 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com. Boyd Gaming and Suncoast press releases are available at boydgaming.mediaroom.com.

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