D.L. Hughley to Play the New Orleans Showroom in July

Actor and comedian D.L. Hughley will return to The Orleans Showroom July 22-23.

Hughley has been a fixture on the comedy scene for more than 20 years, entertaining millions throughout the course of his career. Since getting his start as the original host of BET's "Comic View" in the early '90s, Hughley has made several appearances on daytime, prime-time and late-night television, as well as film and radio, including a prominent role in the comedy special "The Original Kings of Comedy." He also appeared on season 16 of the ABC hit "Dancing with the Stars" alongside dancing partner Cheryl Burke.

On television, Hughley was the producer and star of "The Hughleys," which ran on ABC and UPN from 1998 through 2002. He also appeared as a series regular on NBC's "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip." His comedy specials include "D.L. Hughley: Goin' Home," "D.L. Hughley Live," "Shocked & Appalled" and the HBO special, "D.L. Hughley: Unapologetic." In 2012, his one-hour special "Reset" premiered on Showtime. Hughley later went on to co-host a game show on TBS called "Trust Me, I'm a Game Show Host."

Hughley is currently a weekly contributor to the nationally syndicated radio program "The Tom Joyner Morning Show." He continues to host his own afternoon radio show, "The D.L. Hughley Show," and currently stars as Dr. Hackett on NBC's new medical drama, "Heartbeat."

Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are available starting from $39.95 plus tax and convenience fees. Tickets can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming Box Office, by calling 702.284.7777, or by visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

About The Orleans Hotel and Casino
Located just minutes from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, The Orleans Hotel and Casino is a Boyd Gaming casino resort featuring more than 1,800 newly renovated guest rooms and suites, a diverse selection of remarkable dining experiences, and chart-topping entertainers performing weekly. With more than $30 million in renovations and enhancements now underway, The Orleans offers a rich resort experience with new dining experiences like Alder & Birch Cocktails and Dining and Ondori Asian Kitchen. The casino floor features all the hottest new slot machines and 60 table games, including Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat and more. Additional amenities include a 70-lane bowling alley, an 18-screen movie theater, a spa, a poker room, a keno lounge, and a race and sports book. More information on The Orleans Hotel and Casino can be found at http://www.orleanscasino.com, on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/orleanscasino), and Twitter (@orleanscasino). The Orleans Hotel and Casino is a property of Boyd Gaming. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 22 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New Jersey, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at http://www.boydgaming.com. Boyd Gaming and Orleans press releases are available at boydgaming.mediaroom.com.

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