Comix At Foxwoods Welcomes SNL's Seth Meyers to MGM Grand Theater Tonight

Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update" anchor, Seth Meyers, will bring his comedic chops to the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods for a special performance tonight, June 22 at 8 p.m.

Meyers returns for his twelfth season as a cast member and his seventh season as both head writer and "Weekend Update" anchor. In 2011, Meyers won the Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for host Justin Timberlake's musical monologue. He was nominated in same category in 2012 for host Jason Segel's monologue song. Meyers has also garnered five additional Emmy nominations for his work as a writer on SNL and the 2011 special "The Real Women of SNL."

As the sole "Weekend Update" anchor, Meyers charms audiences as he lampoons top news stories and entertains fan favorite guests including the outlandish and über trendy correspondent "Stefon" as well as "Drunk Uncle." Before focusing his attention solely on "Update," Meyers was a regular player in sketches, performing numerous characters.

A graduate of Northwestern University, he studied and performed at ImprovOlympic, where many SNL cast members and writers have gotten their start, before moving on to the Boom Chicago Theater in Amsterdam, Holland. His acclaimed show "Pick-ups and Hiccups" with partner Jill Benjamin toured Europe, eventually catching the eye of "SNL."

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 MGM 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.

Laugh it up at Comix At Foxwoods with upcoming shows including: Bret Ernst (Mar 14-16, Comix); Julian McCullough (Mar 21-23, Comix); Lenny Clarke (Mar 28-30, Comix); Amy Schumer (Mar 30, Fox Theater), Rachel Feinstein (Apr 4-6, Comix); Colin Kane (Apr 11-13, Comix); Jim Jefferies (Apr 13, Fox Theater); Steven Wright (Apr 20, Fox Theater), Chris D'Elia (Apr 26-27, Comix); Bill Engvall (Apr 27, MGM Grand), Cedric 'The Entertainer' (May 10, MGM Grand); Doug Stanhope (May 11, Fox Theater); George Lopez (May 17, MGM Grand); "SNL's" Dana Carvey, Dennis Miller & Kevin Nealon (May 25, MGM Grand); Ralphie May (May 31, Fox Theater) and Jay Mohr (Jun 8; Fox Theater).

COMIX At Foxwoods Comedy Club & 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.

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