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Stand-up comedian and actor BILLY GARDELL will bring an unforgettable evening of comedy and storytelling to the Live! Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Gardell is known for his starring role as Bob Wheeler in the CBS sitcom 'Bob Hearts Abishola' and Officer Mike Biggs in the long-running CBS hit 'Mike & Molly’.
Showtime is 8:00 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and are available for purchase at Philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com, AXS.com, and at Shop Live! in the Hotel Lobby beginning Friday, July 12 at 10:00 a.m.
A Pennsylvania native, Gardell honed his craft as a standup comedian performing at small-town lounges, military bases and every comedy club in between. Gardell’s storytelling talents landed him in numerous acting roles, co-starring in ‘Lucky’ and appearing in many television shows including ‘Sun Records’, ‘Young Sheldon’, ‘Yes Dear’, ‘Judging Amy’, ‘My Name is Earl’, ‘The Practice’, ‘Monk’ and ‘Gary the Rat’.
Gardell earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for Best Game Show Host in 2016 for ‘Monopoly Millionaires Club.’ He has also been featured on the big screen, playing roles in ‘Avenging Angelo’, ‘Bad Santa’ and ‘You, Me & Dupree’.
A master storyteller, Gardell’s standup performances charm audiences through anecdotes from his challenging childhood, adventurous adolescence and the joys and trials of his new family life. His comedy specials, ‘Billy Gardell: Halftime’ and ‘Billy Gardell Presents Road Dogs,’ premiered on Comedy Central and Showtime.
The Live! Event Center is a multi-use meeting, concert and event venue that features some of the nation’s best touring acts, comedians, championship boxing and other show-stopping entertainment at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia.
About Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
Voted Best Overall Gaming Resort and Best Overall in Dining and Entertainment in PA by Casino Player Magazine, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is a one-stop destination in South Philly’s Stadium District to enjoy the fast-paced action of four major professional sports teams, memorable entertainment, premier dining, upscale accommodations, and world-class gaming. Conveniently located off I-95 and I-76, the facility features more than 200 luxury hotel rooms, a FanDuel® Sportsbook and Lounge, approximately 2,000 slots and more than 130 table games, including a dedicated poker room. Award-winning dining and entertainment options include The Prime Rib®, named Best South Philly Steakhouse by Philadelphia Magazine; Luk Fu, serving authentic Asian cuisine; Sports & Social Philly, a one-of-a-kind sports restaurant, gaming venue and social lounge; the 10th Street Market, a unique food hall featuring a taste of classic Philly favorites like Geno’s Steaks, Lorenzo and Sons Pizza, and Termini Bros. Bakery; plus Luckie’s Liquor. A spirited nightlife scene at Center Bar and R Bar rounds out the Live! experience. The Live! Event Center offers more than 15,500-square-feet of customizable meeting and event space with ample, secure parking. Guests can also PlayLive.com, a real money wagering online casino in the Commonwealth of PA. Live! Casino & Hotel is owned and managed by Stadium Casino RE, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, the premier developer of Live! dining, entertainment, gaming, hotel and sports-anchored destinations in the country. For reservations, call 1-833-472-5483 or visit Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram @livecasinophl