Comedians Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee to Take "Bad Friends" Podcast on Tour at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Saturday, April 20, 2024
General on Sale Begins Friday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. PT
LAS VEGAS (October 17, 2023) – Comedians Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee are reveling in the triumph of their hit podcast, Bad Friends, and have exciting news to share with their fans - they’re taking their show on the road. Bad Friends with Andrew Santino & Bobby Lee is coming to The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 8 p.m.
Bad Friends showcases the dynamic and sometimes “contentious” relationship between Lee and Santino, providing audiences with a hilarious and entertaining glimpse into their world.
Tickets starting at $59.50 (not including applicable service charges or fees) go on sale Friday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. PT at www.ticketmaster.com, cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or by calling 800.745.3000.
Artist fans will have access to a pre-sale beginning Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. PT. Members of MGM Rewards, MGM Resorts International’s loyalty rewards program, as well as Live Nation customers will receive access to a pre-sale beginning Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. PT. All pre-sales will end Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10 p.m. PT.
About Andrew Santino
Andrew stars in FX’s most watched comedy series, DAVE alongside LIL’ DICKY. Santino starred in the SHOWTIME series, I’M DYING UP HERE exec produced by Jim Carey and directed by Jonathan Levine. He also appeared in GAME OVER MAN written and produced by THE WORKAHOLICS crew. Previously, Santino was the star of ABC’s comedy MIXOLOGY.
Andrew co-hosts the very popular podcast BAD FRIENDS with comedian Bobby Lee. He also has his own solo podcast WHISKEY GINGER and both combined accumulate upwards of a million downloads per week. His SHOWTIME hour-long stand up special "HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE" debuted in 2017. His COMEDY CENTRAL HALF HOUR standup special was released alongside his debut album SAY NO MORE on COMEDY CENTRAL RECORDS. Andrew was a regular guest on COMEDY CENTRAL’S @ MIDNIGHT with Chris Hardwick. He made his standup debut on ADAM DEVINE’S HOUSE PARTY and since has performed standup on CONAN and THE MELTDOWN WITH JONAH AND KUMAIL. Santino headlined at Montreal’s JUST FOR LAUGHS COMEDY FESTIVAL as well as SXSW and numerous venues across the country.
Andrew got his start acting and writing on the final season of PUNK’D for MTV and since then he has guest starred on THIS IS US, ADULT SWIM’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, NETFLIX’S ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, HBO’S FAMILY TREE, NBC’s THE OFFICE, FX’s THE LEAGUE and HULU’s DEADBEAT.
About Bobby Lee
Bobby Lee is best known for his numerous years as a cast member on MAD TV and his hit podcast TIGER BELLY, one of the top comedy podcasts in the world. A true embodiment of the term ‘multi-hyphenate’, Bobby’s reach extends into the worlds of TV, Film, Stand-Up, Podcasting and more.
Well respected amongst his peers, Bobby frequently appears on podcasts hosted by fellow comedians including: YOUR MOM’S HOUSE with Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitsky, THIS PAST WEEKEND with Theo Von, FLAGRANT with Andrew Schulz, TWO BEARS ONE CAVE with Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura, and many more. Bobby was a recurring guest on the DVDASA podcast with David Choe and Asa Akira.
Bobby currently can be seen on AND JUST LIKE THAT, MAGNUM PI and RESERVATION DOGS. Bobby was a series regular on SPLITTING UP TOGETHER and ANIMAL PRACTICE. He has toured the country year-round with his hilariously unpredictable stand-up. In his past TV endeavors, Lee was a regular guest on E!’s CHELSEA LATELY, has appeared in CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, and has performed stand-up on both THE TONIGHT SHOW as well as PREMIUM BLEND. Lee also voiced Tim/Sumo in THE AWESOMES, Dr. Andre in INSIDE JOB and Tall Goon in WISH DRAGON. Bobby was a recurring guest on Netflix’s TV series, LOVE. Lee’s film credits include THE WRONG MISSY, THE DICTATOR, PINEAPPLE EXPRESS and HAROLD & KUMAR GO TO WHITE CASTLE. With many projects currently in development, Bobby continues to thrill audiences with his immense talent.
About Live Nation Las Vegas
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. Live Nation Las Vegas produces residency shows from Maroon 5, Usher, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars at Dolby Live at Park MGM; Erika Jayne and Santana at House of Blues; Garth Brooks and Rod Stewart at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace; The B-52s, ZZ TOP, Earth, Wind & Fire, FOREIGNER, Styx and Chicago at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas; and Shania Twain, Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Live Nation Las Vegas also brings other world-famous artists to many of the city’s other premier concert venues including Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Michelob ULTRA Arena, the Pearl at Palms Casino Resort, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and more. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. Find Live Nation Las Vegas on Facebook, Instagram and follow us on Twitter.
About The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is a unique luxury resort and casino that offers a decidedly different perspective. Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Cosmopolitan’s distinct vertical multi-tower design features more than 3,000 guestrooms with residential living spaces, private terraces and breathtaking views of the city skyline. Luxury amenities include a premier lineup of world-class culinary experiences; an intriguing mix of bars, nightclubs and entertainment venues; 100,000-square-foot-casino; award-winning spa, salon and fitness center; unrivaled pool district and an eclectic line-up of hand-selected boutiques. For more information visit: www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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