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Five-time Grammy Award winner Michael McDonald will bring his Season of Peace, Holiday and Hits Tour to Parx Casino® on Friday, November 30, 2018. Following the release of Season of Peace: The Christmas Collection on BMB, the critically acclaimed singer/songwriter will usher in the holidays in Bucks County with Christmas favorites like “White Christmas/Winter Wonderland,' “Oh Holy Night,” “Children Go Where I Send Thee” and a new version of “Winter Wonderland.' This special holiday performance will take place at The Xcite Center, with doors opening at 7:00pm and the show starting at 8:00pm. Tickets are $45.00 to $250.00. VIP and meet and greet packages are available. Each and every ticket holder will receive a copy of Season of Peace included with their ticket price. Tickets and packages are available now at  www.parxcasino.com/xcitecenter.

Myles Weber is a Comedian on a mission. He took first place at the 40th Annual San Francisco International Comedy Competition (past competitors include Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Sinbad, Ellen Degeneres, Louis CK, and Dane Cook), and was the second youngest to win the competition and one of only two comics to ever sweep the whole thing. He has also fared well in festivals, having been voted "Best of The Fest" at the Burbank and San Luis Obispo Comedy Festivals.

Parx Casino®, Pennsylvania's #1 casino, announces the on-stage return of Rock and Roll legend Roy Orbison.  Performing his greatest hits, accompanied on stage by The Philly Pops, the iconic hall of musician is set to return with In Dreams: Roy Orbison In Concert - The Hologram Tour.  Julian Frampton (son of rock and roll legend Peter Frampton) will open the show. Following record-breaking sales in the UK, tickets are now on sale and going fast for this special performance at Parx Casino's The Xcite Center on Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:00pm.  Doors for the show open at 7:00pm. Tickets are $30.00 to $50.00, and are available now by visiting www.parxcasino.com/xcitecenter.

US comic Andy Kindler is currently mid-way through a short residency at the Soho Theatre. How well does his overtly self-deprecating shtick translate to a London stage?

Parx Casino, Pennsylvania's #1 casino, announces co-headliners Phillip Phillips and Gavin DeGraw will perform at the Xcite Center today, August 28, 2018, at 7:00pm. The state-of-the-art Xcite Center with allow fans to get up close and personal with the award-winning singers as they bare their souls through their platinum selling songs. This one of a kind experience will happen right before Labor Day Weekend, making it the perfect way for fans to end their summer. Doors for the show will open at 6:00pm. Tickets are $35.00 to $80.00 and are on sale now at https://www.parxcasino.com/xcitecenter.

New York stage actor and writer Tim Realbuto, who stars opposite Nolan Gould, Jenna Leigh Green, Siobhan Fallon and Oscar Nuñez in the 2019 motion picture release YES, will be one of two celebrity judges at the August 10th edition of the monthly sketch comedy show BRAGGING RIGHTS.

Parx Casino, Pennsylvania's #1 casino, announces smooth jazz favorite Dave Koz for a special performance at The Xcite Center today, July 12, 2018, at 7:30pm. The state-of-the-art Xcite Center will provide intimate atmosphere for Philadelphia adult contemporary fans to experience Dave Koz and his powerhouse friends as they perform this stop on their Summer Horns Tour. Doors for the show open at 6:30pm.

Parx Casino, Pennsylvania's #1 casino, announces co-headliners Phillip Phillips and Gavin DeGraw will perform at the Xcite Center on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at 7:00pm. The state-of-the-art Xcite Center with allow fans to get up close and personal with the award-winning singers as they bare their souls through their platinum selling songs. This one of a kind experience will happen right before Labor Day Weekend, making it the perfect way for fans to end their summer. Doors for the show will open at 6:00pm. Tickets are $35.00 to $80.00 and are on sale now at https://www.parxcasino.com/xcitecenter.

Parx Casino, Pennsylvania's #1 casino, announces smooth jazz favorite Dave Koz for a special performance at The Xcite Center on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at 7:30pm. The state-of-the-art Xcite Center will provide intimate atmosphere for Philadelphia adult contemporary fans to experience Dave Koz and his powerhouse friends as they perform this stop on their Summer Horns Tour. Doors for the show open at 6:30pm.

Canadian author and comedy writer Lauren Wise is picking up where she left off with the fun, brand new sizzling release of her second fiction novel: Swap Club 2. The series' first book made its North American debut in February 2017. Lauren will be the executive producer on the adaptation of the book to the big screen.

Parx Casino, Pennsylvania's #1 casino, announces indie rockers Snow Patrol will perform at the Xcite Center on Friday, September 28, 2018, at 8:00pm. The state-of-the-art Xcite Center will provide an exciting and intimate atmosphere for Philadelphia fans to experience the band's first album in seven years - Wildness, out now via Republic/Polydor Records. The Associated Press calls the new album "a fantastically ambitious collection of songs, one more direct and intimate than many previous Snow Patrol offerings...Wildness signals a triumphant Snow Patrol return." Doors for the show open at 7:00pm. Tickets are $35.00 to $80.00, and are available now by visiting www.parxcasino.com/xcitecenter.

Four comedy legends from stage and screen will bring the laughs to Parx Casino, Pennsylvania's #1 casino. 'In Living Color' creator Keenen Ivory Wayans will host The Off Color Comedy Tour on Friday, June 8, 2018, featuring fellow comedy stars Shawn Wayans, Tommy Davidson and David Alan Grier.

The World Famous Laugh Factory will hold tryouts for its' 34th annual Laugh Factory Comedy Camp on June 9, 2018 from 11am to 3pm. Tryouts are open to disadvantaged children from foster homes or group homes who are between 9 & 16 years of age.

For one night only the sounds of Philadelphia are coming too Parx Casino, Pennsylvania's #1 casino, this Memorial Day Weekend. The casino's brand-new Xcite Center is set to welcome multiple talented acts with Philadelphia ties coming together for one night only at Xcite Center  The casino welcomes The Sounds of Philadelphia featuring The Stylistics, The Delfonics, and Harold Melvin's Blue Notes. 105.3 WDAS FM radio personality Patty Jackson will co-host the show that also pays tribute to late WDAS FM radio legend Joe “Butterball” Tamburro. Five dollars from every ticket will be donated to the American Diabetes Association. The legends of the classic sound of the City of Brotherly Love take the stage on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 7:30pm. Tickets cost $35-$75.  All concerts at Parx will be performed at the Xcite Center at Parx located at 2999 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020. Tickets for these and future shows are available now at the box office or by visiting www.Parxcasino.com.

It has just been announced that stars Ana Gasteyer as ("Miss Hannigan') and Megan Hilty ("Lily St. Regis.") have joined the cast of the upcoming Hollywood Bowl production of ANNIE, which will take place Friday, July 27, at 8 pm, Saturday, July 28, at 8 pm, and Sunday, July 29, at 7:30 pm. 

America's comedy giants continue to bring the laughs to Parx Casino, Pennsylvania's #1 casino, this spring and summer. The casino's brand-new Xcite Center is set to welcome five wildly popular comedians from television and film. The casino welcomes Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood from Whose Line Is it Anyway on Friday, May 4, 2018. Next up, SNL alum, FOX News contributor, and noted comedian Dennis Miller will perform on Thursday, May 17th and NBC's Community star Joel McHale takes the mic on Friday, June 1th. In the heat of the summer, Comedy Central superstar Trevor Noah of the Daily Show comes to the Xcite Center for two shows on Saturday, August 4th. All concerts will be performed at the Xcite Center at Parx located at 2999 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020. Tickets for these and future shows are available now at the box office or by visiting www.Parxcasino.com.

Known across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch, Lea Salonga has been announced for the role of Grace Farrell in Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Annie, one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history, which will be this summer's annual staged musical at the Bowl.  

Come see The Roastmaster General Jeff Ross and the consummate comedian's comedian Dave Attell when they share the stage as co-headliners of their show Bumping Mics. One stage is probably not enough to contain two of the funniest men in the world, but we're going to try! Jeff Ross & Dave Attell: Bumping Mics presented by Comix will take place in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, June 23rd at 8:00pm.

Chicago comedian and kates creator Kelsie Huff hosts the all-female comedy showcase at the legendary comedy club, The Improv. the kates, a ten-year comedy showcase created by Kelsie Huff and featuring the funniest female stand-ups in Chicago, perform at the Chicago Improv on Jan. 25th 7:30pm for One Night Only! Why all ladies? Why not!

Parx Casino , Pennsylvania's #1 casino, announced today two concerts by award-winning country legend Reba McEntire on Friday, April 27, 2018 and Saturday, April 28, 2018.