Archives for May 2019

Atlantic City’s best live entertainment is on stage June and July at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa featuring some of the most exciting names in music and comedy, including Diana Ross, New Kids on the Block, Josh Groban, Gladys Knight, Boyz II Men, Sarah Silverman, and more.

MUSIC

The Musical Box: The Musical Box are a French-Canadian tribute band formed in Montreal who recreate performances by the English rock band Genesis during the 1970s. They take their name from the song of the same name from Genesis’s third studio album, Nursery Cryme (1971). The Musical Box’s tour of a brand new production, A Genesis Extravaganza, is in celebration of the band’s twenty-fifth anniversary. (June 7-8, 9PM, The Music Box, $42-52)

Aaron Lewis: Grammy nominated and multi-platinum artist Aaron Lewis is best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and founding member of the alternative metal band Staind. He first made his country debut in 2011 with certified gold single “Country Boy,” followed by the release of his first full length solo album, The Road. (June 14-15, 9PM, The Music Box, $72-82)

Wu-Tang Clan: Wu-Tang Clan is regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop groups of all time. They’ve released four gold and platinum studio albums, and their 1993 debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), is considered one of the greatest albums in hip hop history.  (June 15, 9PM, The Event Center, $89-129)

The Revivalists: The Revivalists were featured  in a 2016 issue of Rolling Stone magazine as one of “10 Bands You Need to Know.” The band has released three albums to date: “Vital Signs,” “City of Sound” and “Men Amongst Mountains.” The 2016 single “Wish I Knew You” reached number one on both the Adult Alternative Songs chart and the Alternative Songs chart. (June 21, 8PM, The Event Center, $49)

Air Supply: English singer-songwriter and guitarist Graham Russell and Australian lead vocalist Russell Hitchcock make up Air Supply. They had a succession of hits worldwide, including eight Top Ten hits in the United States in the early 1980s. Their album Lost in Love contains three US Top 5 Singles.  (June 22, 9PM, The Music Box, Sold Out)

Diana Ross: Diana Ross turns 75 this year and she’s already begun celebrating. The soul and R&B icon delivered a career-spanning performance at the GRAMMYs in February, and now she’ll bring the party to Borgata!  (June 29, 8PM, The Event Center, $71-121)

Meghan Trainor: Hop aboard “The Love Train” this summer and head to Borgata to catch “All About That Bass” singer Meghan Trainor, live and in person! The singer-songwriter, who is a featured judge on the upcoming television show SONGLAND, will take to Atlantic City, presenting some of her most memorable hits and new tunes for audiences to enjoy (July 3, 8PM, The Event Center, $69-99)

New Kids on the Block: Ain’t no party like a New Kids party! The iconic boy band, joined by Salt-n-Pepa, Naughty By Nature, Tiffany, and Debbie Gibson, are returning to the stage for a reunion tour.  Get ready for a flashback. (July 5, 8PM, The Event Center, $149-249)

Josh Groban: Josh Groban is known the world over for his cover versions of “You Raise Me Up” (2003), “Bring Him Home” (2015) from Les Misérables and “The Prayer” (2001), a duet with Céline Dion. His first four solo albums have been certified multi-platinum, and he was charted in 2007 as the number-one best selling artist in the United States, with over 22.3 million records. As of 2012, he had sold over 25 million records worldwide. (July 13, 8PM, The Event Center, $104-174)

Citizen Cope: Clarence Greenwood’s (aka Citizen Cope) musical style is commonly described as a mix of blues, soul, folk, and rock. Citizen Cope’s compositions have been recorded by artists as varied as Carlos Santana, Dido, Pharoahe Monch and Richie Havens.  (July 13, 9PM, The Music Box, $50-60)

Gladys Knight: The “Empress of Soul” is a seven-time Grammy Award-winner, known for the hits she recorded during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s with her group Gladys Knight & the Pips. Knight has recorded two number-one Billboard Hot 100 singles (“Midnight Train to Georgia” and “That’s What Friends Are For”), eleven number-one R&B singles, and six number-one R&B albums. Knight is also listed as one of Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. (July 26, 8PM, The Event Center, $69-89)

Brit Floyd: Brit Floyd, the Pink Floyd tribute band, recreates soundscapes of Pink Floyd by emulating the perfect Pink Floyd experience. A Brit Floyd show really is as close as fans will get to experiencing the magnificence of a Pink Floyd Show live.  (July 26, 9PM, The Music Box, $49-59)

Rob Thomas: You won’t be Lonely No More if you check out Rob Thomas in The Event Center this summer. Featured on Santana’s three-time-Grammy-winning hit Smooth, Rob will be performing his own Grammy-nominated hits like This is How a Heart Breaks on his Chip Tooth Tour.  (July 27, 7PM, The Event Center, $73.50-103.50)

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Shepherd has been nominated for five Grammy Awards, and has received two Billboard Music Awards, two Blues Music Awards, and two Orville H. Gibson Awards. His latest album, Lay It On Down, is the eighth record by the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band to debut at number one on the Billboard Blues Chart. (July 27, 9PM, The Music Box, $49-59)

COMEDY

Joe Rogan: Joe Rogan sells out theaters internationally with his inquisitive and intense comedic style. Rogan is also the host of The Joe Rogan Experience, a long form conversation with guests that is one of the most popular podcasts on iTunes.  (June 28, 8PM and 11PM, The Event Center, $79-129)

Jim Norton: The comedian, radio personality, actor, author, and television and podcast host comes to Atlantic City. Norton has been the co-host of the podcast UFC Unfiltered with Matt Serra, the morning radio show Jim Norton & Sam Roberts on SiriusXM Radio since 2016, and The Chip Chipperson Podacast since 2017. Since 2003, Norton has released four comedy albums and seven comedy specials, including three on Epix and one on Netflix. (July 5, 8PM, The Music Box, $39-49)

Russell Peters: In 2013, Russell Peters was number three on Forbes‘ list of the world’s highest-paid comedians, and became the first comedian to get a Netflix stand-up special. Rolling Stone recently designated Peters as one of the “50 Best Comics of All Time” (July 6, 7PM and 10PM, The Music Box, $69-79)

Impractical Jokers: truTV Impractical Jokers “The Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy Tour” starring The Tenderloins returns to Borgata’s Event Center.  The live show consists of unseen videos, storytelling, and stand-up comedy. (July 11 at 8PM and July 12 at 7PM and 10PM, The Event Center, $55-95)

Sarah Silverman: Legendary Sarah Silverman has no problem taking on social taboos and controversial topics, such as racism, sexism, politics, and religion. The Sarah Silverman Program, which ran from 2007 to 2010 on Comedy Central, landed her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. (July 20, 7PM, The Event Center, $49-69)

AND MORE!

Jon Dorenbos: Former Philadelphia Eagles long snapper Jon Dorenbos is one of the most sought after Keynote Speakers on the circuit. His presentation, LIFE IS MAGIC, is truly one-of-a-kind. Weaving his inspirational story with world-class magic, his energy is contagious and his passion for life infectious. Jon placed third on the NBC’s hit TV show, America’s Got Talent, and is a regular on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (June 28, 7PM and 10PM, The Music Box, $65-75)

#IMOMSOHARD: Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley are two moms with a lot to say! The two Los Angeles-based comedians, who are originally from Nebraska, started the YouTube channel “IMomSoHard,” which has collected over 52,000 subscribers and over 100 million cumulative views. (June 29, 9PM, The Music Box, $49-59)

Tyler Henry: The star of E! Entertainment’s mega hit television show Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry continues his Life Lessons tour across the county. At his live show, audiences will be treated to Tyler discussing his unique gift and how it affects his everyday life with a multi-media video presentation PLUS live readings and audience Q&A.  (July 19-20, 9PM, The Music Box, $69-89)