ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (June 15, 2023) – Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has announced a litany of show-stopping performances scheduled at The Music Box and Event Center through September 2023. Comedians and musicians are set to bring impressive productions, including Goo Goo Dolls, O.A.R., and the world-famous Jabbawockeez, best known for their creative and one-of-a-kind choreography.

 

THE BURLESQUE SHOW

THE MUSIC BOX

Thursdays, May 25 - Sept. 28, 2023, at 9:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $34.99 (not including applicable service charges)

 

The Burlesque Show is celebrating 10 years of talented, variety dancers and hilarious comedians. An experience exclusive to Borgata, and a longtime favorite for guests looking for provocative fun, the spectacular revue will showcase its most popular routines from the show’s history. The highly entertaining, fast-paced revue frames classic vaudevilleskits and a unique variety of acts with Burlesque-themed dance production numbers, introducing star entertainers from around the globe. The cast’s acts are filled with plenty of adult jokes, show-stopping choreography, and everything guests love about a Vegas-style Burlesque show.

 

ANTHONY JESELNIK

THE MUSIC BOX

Friday, July 7, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $65 (not including applicable service charges)

 

Anthony Jeselnik is a stand-up comedian from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who starred in and created “The Jeselnik Offensive,” which ran for two seasons on Comedy Central. He has also written and appeared on several roasts for Comedy Central as well as performing on “Conan,” “The Tonight Show,” & “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Anthony Jeselnik was the first stand-up comedian to appear on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.”

 

KATHLEEN MADIGAN

THE MUSIC BOX

Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 9:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $39 (not including applicable service charges)

Comedian Kathleen Madigan’s 32-year comedy career is showing no signs of slowing down. Madigan has been touring 250 nights a year on the road and has risen from performing in comedy clubs to performing sold-out shows in marquee theaters. She’s squeezed in over 40 appearances on late-night talk shows and multiple comedy specials airing on Netflix, Comedy Central, and HBO. She recently joined Jerry Seinfeld on his Netflix show "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" and launched a podcast, "Madigan’s Pubcast," on all streaming outlets. Her most recent special, "Bothering Jesus" is her fifth hour-long standup special and will be her third special to be available on Netflix.

 

RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

THE MUSIC BOX

Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 9:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $49 (not including applicable service charges)

 

“RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles” performs songs from Abbey Road & the Rooftop Concert in addition to all their most famous hits. This mind-blowing performance takes guests back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing the Beatles. Guests will experience the world’s most iconic band with “RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles.”

 

COUNTING CROWS WITH SPECIAL GUEST DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL

EVENT CENTER

Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $92 (not including applicable service charges)

 

Counting Crows have enchanted listeners worldwide for more than two decades with their intensely soulful and intricate take on timeless rock & roll. Exploding onto the music scene in 1993 with their multi-platinum breakout album, August and Everything After, the band has gone on to release seven studio albums, selling more than 20 million records worldwide, and is revered as one of the world’s most pre-eminent live touring rock bands.

 

As punk rock proliferated radio airwaves, Dashboard Confessional cemented its role at the vanguard of an entire music scene. Facing familiar aches with tenderness and precision, singer/songwriter Chris Carrabba rocketed the band into mainstream focus, solidifying their place as one of the biggest alternative bands of the 2000s.

 

ERIC D’ALESSANDRO

THE MUSIC BOX

Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $48 (not including applicable service charges)

 

Eric D’Alessandro is a New York comedian. With a camera in his hand, he has amassed a loyal fan base on YouTube doing impressions of celebrities and comedic covers of popular songs. In addition to performing at sold-out shows, D’Alessandro has been featured on multiple podcasts and TV shows including the 2016 drama/mystery movie “Nerve,” alongside Emma Roberts and Dave Franco.

 

JABBAWOCKEEZ

THE MUSIC BOX

Friday, July 28 at 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 30 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $59 (not including applicable service charges)

Jabbawockeez has developed a one-of-a-kind style that has positioned the group as the most influential dance crew in the world, effectively changing the way people view dance entertainment. Known for their creativity, choreography, athleticism, and intricate synchronization, each member of the dance crew brings a different technique and perspective to form the original style that makes the Jabbawockeez so distinct. With their signature look of expressionless white masks and gloves, the performers guide the audience’s attention away from individual identities and towards a unified group. They first gained recognition upon winning Season One of “America’s Best Dance Crew” on MTV.

 

MOE.

EVENT CENTER

Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, and Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at 9:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $69 (not including applicable service charges)

Hailed by “American Songwriter” for their "mind-bending musicality," moe. is treasured for their mesmerizing musical synergy, unfettered showmanship, and smart, resonant songcraft. For three decades, the band has corralled myriad musical forms on a truly original journey rich with crafty, clever songwriting and astonishing resourcefulness. Fueled by an impassioned fan base, moe. has spent much of their thirty years on the road spanning countless live performances marked by eclectic wit, deep friendship, and exploratory invention. Impossible to pigeonhole as anything other than simply moe., this one-of-a-kind band has never been easily categorized, their sonic adventurousness and tongue-in-cheek humor distinctly and undeniably their own.

 

GOO GOO DOLLS WITH O.A.R. - THE BIG NIGHT OUT TOUR

EVENT CENTER

Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $147 (not including applicable service charges)

 

Formed in Buffalo, New York, Goo Goo Dolls have broken records since 1986, influencing the American songbook and connecting millions of fans through their music over three decades. Goo Goo Dolls have received four Grammy nominations, nearly a dozen platinum and gold singles, and made history with their 16 number-one and Top 10 hits including, “Iris” and “Better Days.”

 

For over 25 years, O.A.R. has embodied the kind of joyfully communal spirit that’s transcendent for both artist and audience alike. Since forming in Maryland in 1996, the multi-platinum-selling band has merged their musical DNA into a free-flowing sound and exhilarating live show, repeatedly selling out legendary venues like Madison Square Garden thanks to their massively devoted community of fans. In a thrilling new chapter for the ever-evolving collective, O.A.R.’s tenth studio album The Arcade marks their most collaborative effort yet: a boldly unpredictable body of work that fully showcases the extraordinary expanse of their singular musicality.

 

JOE RUSSO’S ALMOST DEAD

THE MUSIC BOX

Friday, August 11, 2023, at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are currently sold out

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead is an American cover band formed in 2013 that plays mostly the music of the Grateful Dead as well as other covers. Formed by Further drummer, Joe Russo, the band debuted with Russo and four of his longtime friends and bandmates - Ween’s bassist Dave Dreiwitz, keyboardist Marco Benevento, Scott Metzger on guitar and vocals, and American Babies’ Tom Hamilton on guitar and vocals.

 

CHRIS DISTEFANO

THE MUSIC BOX

Friday, August 18, 2023 at 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $55 (not including applicable service charges)

Chris Distefano is one of today’s biggest and most beloved names in comedy. Chris rose to success after being named the funniest person on MTV for his show-stopping performances on the “Guy Code”/”Girl Code” series. From there, he went on to star in IFC’s “Benders,” co-host the Netflix gameshow “Ultimate Beastmaster,” and even had his own CBS sitcom. Outside of television, Chris has also become one of the most respected comedians in the standup world. Fresh off his appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Seth Meyers, Chris released his Comedy Central special “38 Waist,” which encompassed both his Brooklyn-born edge and nice-guy charm. When Chris isn’t on stage delivering his gut-busting jokes, you can catch him in his element in the comfort of his couch where he records his podcasts, “Chrissy Chaos” and “Hey Babe”, alongside Impractical Jokers’ Sal Vulcano. Chris’ second full-length special, “Speshy Weshy,” premiered on Netflix this past May.

 

JESSICA KIRSON

THE MUSIC BOX

Friday, August 25, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $35 (not including applicable service charges)

Jessica Kirson is a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability and ridiculous characters. Jessica produced FX’s “Hysterical,” a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features fellow female stand-ups, Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler and Fortune Feimster. Her one-hour special “Talking to Myself” was executive produced by comedian Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program. Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released on September 24th. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more.

 

JIM BREUER

THE MUSIC BOX

Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $49 (not including applicable service charges)

The freewheeling, New York-bred comic storyteller – who made the list of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Standups of All Time” – is hotter than ever, a global touring sensation and a regular presence on radio and television. Breuer came to national attention during his seasons on Saturday Night Live (1995-98), an era whose cast featured Will Ferrell, David Spade and Norm McDonald. He is a regular, fan-favorite guest on “The Howard Stern Show,” and also hosts his own podcast, “The Jim Breuer Podcast.” Family is everything to Breuer, and his mission is to share the highs and lows, find the humor in the day-to-day, laugh with the triumphs and tragedies and use comedy as a tool to conquer fear.

 

GABRIEL IGLESIAS

THE EVENT CENTER

Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $88 (not including applicable service charges)

Gabriel Iglesias’ stand-up comedy is a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring his personal experiences to life. Iglesias is one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians performing to sold-out concerts around the world. He is also one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with almost a billion views over 25 million fans across social media. In 2018, Gabe was included in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 40 Comedy Players” issue alongside comedy giants Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Lorne Michaels. The comedian has also had the distinct honor of being one of the few to headline and sell out Madison Square Garden in New York, Staples Center in Los Angeles and Sydney Opera House in Australia.

 

BOYZ II MEN

THE EVENT CENTER

Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $78 (not including applicable service charges)

Boyz II Men redefined popular R&B and continues to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations. The band has penned and performed some of the most celebrated classics of the past two decades. The group’s 4 Grammy Awards are just the tip of the iceberg: throughout their 30-year career, Boyz II Men have also won a whopping 9 American Music Awards, 9 Soul Train Awards, 3 Billboard Awards, and a 2011 MOBO Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well and a Casino Entertainment Award for their acclaimed residency at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, which launched in 2013. The trio holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 64 million albums sold.

 

KILLER QUEEN - A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN

THE MUSIC BOX

Friday, September 22, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $35 (not including applicable service charges)

Killer Queen’s reputation has continued to grow in both the UK and abroad. They’ve scored number-one hits and sold-out arena’s all around the UK. Now, with their sights set on the US, Killer Queen is ready to delight huge audiences. The Queen tribute band formed in 1993 and has since played sold-out shows all over the UK and at The Red Rocks Arena in Colorado and Austin City Limits.

 

For more information on future shows and to buy tickets, please visit theborgata.com.

 

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Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is an MGM Resorts Luxury Destination and market-leading casino resort, offering an unparalleled travel and entertainment experience on the East Coast. Features and amenities include 2,000 luxurious hotel rooms and suites; 106,000 square feet of meeting and event space; 161,000 square feet of gaming space; 2,400-seat Event Center; 900-seat Music Box theater; Premier Nightclub; two race and sports books; 11 retail boutiques; 13 fine dining and casual restaurants; Spa Toccare, connected to an indoor pool and adjacent outdoor garden; a Roman-style outdoor pool and Borgata Beer Garden. The Water Club, soon to be renamed The MGM Tower, at Borgata features 757 guestrooms and suites; 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space; two indoor and two outdoor heated pools with distinct experiences; and five boutique retail shops. Borgata is located at 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, New Jersey. For more information, please visit theborgata.com, or follow Borgata on @BorgataAC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Borgata offers online gaming within the state of New Jersey through its real-money gaming sites, borgatacasino.com, borgatapoker.com, and borgatasports.com. Borgata is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM).

 

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