Going Places with Dina Guzzardo
Three Saturday Night Live alumni are set to perform in Atlantic City. Critically-acclaimed comedians Chris Rock, David Spade, and Sarah Silverman will be performing the first weekend of February.
Chris Rock is a stand-up comedian, actor, and filmmaker. Depending on your age, you may recognize him from various roles. He has won three Grammy Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards. Rock also was ranked number 5 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time. You may recognize him from his semi-autobiographical sitcom, Everybody Hates Chris, or his earlier talk show, The Chris Rock Show, which aired from 1997-2000. He has also been in some immensely popular movies, such as the Grown Ups franchise, The Longest Yard, and as the voice of Marty the Zebra in the Madagascar films. He was also part of one of the most shocking moments in TV history when he hosted the Academy Awards in 2022 (a quick google search will tell you what I am talking about). Rock is, however, a stand-up comic by trade. He was discovered and mentored by Eddie Murphy back in the 80s. He then went on to star in Saturday Night Live, which catapulted the comedian into international stardom and was the beginning of an illustrious career. Rock is known for his jokes about family, politics, romance, music, and race relations in the United States. He also draws much of his material from past experiences during his childhood and early teenage years (which was the premise for his TV show). Rock will be performing at Borgata (1 Borgata Way) on Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $184.66, with preferred seating starting at $452.41. Tickets are selling fast, so secure yours now by going to: https://borgata.mgmresorts.com.
David Spade is another recognizable face on our television screens. Spade got his big break after starring on Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1996. He went on to star in several comedy films, such as Tommy Boy and Black Sheep, as well as providing the voice for the lead in The Emperor’s New Groove in 2000. He was also one of the four main cast members of the Grown Ups franchise, alongside Rock, and had leading roles in TV shows, including Rules of Engagement and the final seasons of 8 Simple Rules. He has been consistently doing films for the past decade. Spade is known for his sarcastic and self-deprecating style, often poking fun at his small stature. He will be performing at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (1000 Boardwalk) on Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. to an almost sold-out crowd. However, tickets are still available starting at $59 and can be purchased here: https://www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com.
The final SNL alumnus coming to Atlantic City is Sarah Silverman, who was on the show between 1993 and 1994. She is known for her satirical and deadpan style of comedy, which has seen her nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her self-titled tv show, The Sarah Silverman Program, which ran from 2007 until 2010. She has won two Primetime Emmy Awards, one for her work on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and one for Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles. Silverman is also an acclaimed writer, writing material for many of the most popular TV shows in the USA, including SNL. She has appeared in some huge movies, including School of Rock, as the bitter girlfriend of Jack Black’s roommate; A Million Ways to Die in the West, alongside Seth McFarlane of Family Guy; and the Wreck it Ralph franchise as a voice actor. Silverman is set to perform at Ocean Casino and Resort (500 Boardwalk) on Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at only $24 and can be purchased from https://www.theoceanac.com.
The beginning of February is set to be a weekend of jokes in AC. With three of the most recognized faces of comedy gracing our beloved city, we will be hearing roars of laughter all weekend.
Dina Guzzardo is the Owner and Creative Director of Dina Productions Group. Dina Productions Group is an innovative event design and execution company that designs and executes all types of corporate and private parties and events. Obsessing over every detail is the reason why DPG is one of the most sought out event production companies in our area. For more information visit www.dinaproductionsgroup.com
