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"Best Bars in America" Star Sean Patton Headlines Comix at Foxwoods Beginning January 22nd
Comix at Foxwoods will host the co-star of Esquire's "Best Bars in America" and renowned stand-up act Sean Patton
Patton, a comedian based in New York, by way of New Orleans, began doing stand-up in the Crescent City, and has since performed in comedy clubs across the US and Canada. Patton’s comedic style focuses more on originality, personal perspective, and tales glorifying the beauty of human flaw rather than the classic set-up punch joke telling.
Since moving to New York, Patton has performed at established comedy clubs such as Comix, Gotham, and the Comedy Cellar. His comedy He was featured as one of the “New Faces” at the 2008 Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. Sean can be seen as a comedic regular on many of the VH1 “Talking Head” shows. He was also featured on the 4th season of Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham.”
Soon after his “Live at Gotham” appearance, Patton made his network television debut on NBC’s “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” performing a strong stand-up set on one of the most popular shows in late-night television. He then landed featured appearances on “Conan” on TBS. More recently, Patton brought his comedy down-under, when he performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2011. There, he received rave reviews for his hilarious performance.
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Patton also appeared in comedy sketches with his friend, comedian Joe DeRosa. He and comedian Chesley Calloway launched the weekly “Comedy as a Second Language” show in New York’s Kabin Bar. “CSL” has since become one of the best bar shows in the New York stand-up scene, hosting the top comedians in the country each week.
2013 marked the release of his Comedy Central Half Hour Special. As for acting, Patton played a guest starring role on IFC’s “Maron” and a co-starring role on Comedy Central’s “Inside Amy Schumer.” Patton also stars in the unscripted travel show “Best Bars in America” for The Esquire Network
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Tickets are currently available for presale through Comix and Ticketmaster. Regular sale tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 - $50. 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.
About Comix:
COMIX At Foxwoods Comedy Club & Bru 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.
