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Comedian Mike Epps Schedules Show In Coachella Valley

Spotlight 29 Casino is proud to present comedian Mike Epps on Friday, January 12th in the Spotlight Showroom.

From Cord Media: Spotlight 29 Casino is proud to present comedian Mike Epps on Friday, January 12th in the Spotlight Showroom. Tickets are $45, $55 and $65 at Spotlight29.com. Spotlight 29 Casino’s Spotlight Showroom offers the premier entertainment experience in the Coachella Valley.

Epps began his stand-up career by joining the Def Comedy Jam tour in 1995. He went on to star in two HBO Def Comedy Jam specials before being cast as Day-Day Jones alongside Ice Cube in the hit comedy, “Next Friday.” He later reteamed with the actor-rapper for the films “All About the Benjamins” and “Friday After Next.” In 2003, Epps appeared in “The Fighting Temptations” with Beyoncé, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Steve Harvey.

Epps returned to his stand-up roots in 2010, releasing the special Under Rated & Never Faded, and hosting the BET Hip-Hop Awards. In 2012, he served as Super Bowl ambassador in his native Indianapolis, starring in commercials and making special appearances the week of the game.

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Epps portrayed comedy legend Richard Pryor in the 2016 film “Nina,” which chronicled the life of the late jazz musician Nina Simone. Epps is expected toreprise the role in a forthcoming Pryor bio-pic directed by Lee Daniels, and co-starring Eddie Murphy, Kate Hudson and Oprah Winfrey.

Prepare for laughs as multi-talented comedian Mike Epps takes the stage on Friday, January 12th. Tickets are available at Spotlight29.com, by calling Star Tickets (800) 585-3737, and at the Spotlight 29 Box Office and Gift Shop. Doors open at 7 p.m. Shows start at 8 p.m. at 7 p.m. Shows start at 8 p.m.

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Additional Upcoming Shows
January 6 - Celebration of Frank Sinatra
January 12 - Mike Epps
January 20 - Felipe Esparza
January 26 - Tony Orlando
February 3 - Celebration of Depeche Mode
February 10 - America
February 17 - Dick Fox’s Golden Boys Starring Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Bobby Rydell
February 24 - Peter Cetera
March 3 - George Benson
March 10 - Celebration of Tom Petty
March 17 - Happy Together Tour
March 24 - Carrot Top
March 31 - Kool & The Gang
April 7 - Marlon Wayans
April 14 - Paquita la Del Barrio
April 28 - Britain’s Finest: A Celebration of the Beatles

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