Tickets on Sale Friday, March 21 at 10 a.m. PT
LAS VEGAS (March 18, 2025) – MGM Grand has announced today an all-star lineup for its 2025 Aces of Comedy series at David Copperfield Theater, further strengthening its reputation as being the long-standing home of world-class comedy. The upcoming season will feature an exciting mix of talent with performances by George Lopez, Felipe Esparza, Howie Mandel with Arsenio Hall, Ray Romano and Jay Leno.
Tickets for the 2025 Aces of Comedy series shows go on sale Friday, March 21 at 10 a.m. PT and can be purchased online at mgmgrand.com, ticketmaster.com or at any MGM Resorts box office. A Ticketmaster pre-sale runs Wednesday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT while a MGM Rewards pre-sale is available Thursday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT. Guests must be 16 years of age or older to attend all shows, and those under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Shows are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. unless noted below.
The Aces of Comedy series is best known for its impressive roster of comedians, showcasing both stand-up legends and rising stars. Guests can look forward to laugh-out-loud moments and sharp wit from each comedian, guaranteeing an evening of unforgettable entertainment. The diverse range of talent Aces of Comedy offers continues to reinforce MGM Grand’s position as the premier Las Vegas comedy destination.
GEORGE LOPEZ
- August 8 – 9
- Tickets start at $49 (not including taxes and service fees)
George Lopez is a trailblazing comedian and actor known for his career in television, film, stand-up and late-night TV. Famous for embracing his Latino roots, Lopez boasts a successful stand-up career with four HBO specials and numerous GRAMMY nominations. He currently stars in “Lopez vs Lopez,” a family sitcom with his daughter, Mayan, and recently joined the DC Extended Universe in “Blue Beetle.” His television credits include “George Lopez,” “Lopez,” “Saint George” and “Lopez Tonight.” Lopez has also appeared in films including “Walking with Herb,” “Valentine’s Day” and “The Tax Collector.” As a vocal advocate for Latino representation, Lopez’s 2004 memoir, “Why You Crying?” hit The New York Times Bestseller List and he was named one of Time's 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America in 2005.
FELIPE ESPARZA
- Friday, Sept. 12
- Saturday, Sept. 13 (show scheduled to begin at 10 p.m.)
- Tickets start at $45 (not including taxes and service fees)
Felipe Esparza is a Mexican-American comedian known for his hilarious stand-up routines, television appearances and comedy specials. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Esparza has established himself as one of the industry’s most sought-after comedians, delighting fans with his quick wit and infectious charm. Esparza has captivated audiences worldwide with his real-world jokes, relatable anecdotes and his uncanny ability to connect with viewers of all ages and backgrounds. Esparza first gained widespread recognition after winning the 2010 season of “Last Comic Standing” and has since become a beloved comedian with his fan-favorite specials “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You” and “Bad Decisions.” In addition to his stand-up career, Esparza is the host of the popular weekly podcast, “What’s Up Fool?.”
HOWIE MANDEL & ARSENIO HALL
- Saturday, Sept. 20
- Tickets start at $49 (not including taxes and service fees)
Howie Mandel has remained a constant force in show business for more than 40 years. He has served as a judge on NBC’s flagship series “America’s Got Talent” for over 15 seasons, is currently a judge on the new AGT spin-off series “AGT: Fantasy League” on NBC, is the executive producer of the new series “Deal or No Deal Island” on NBC and is currently shooting the third season of CityTV’s “Canada’s Got Talent.” Previously, Mandel received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program for “Deal or No Deal” and a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Game Show Host for the syndicated version of the show. Mandel continues to perform as many as 200 stand-up comedy shows each year throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Arsenio Hall is a versatile actor, comedian and producer who became a household name with the success of his Emmy Award-winning late-night talk show “The Arsenio Hall Show.” Hall has been featured as the comical “Carl Cristall” in Exodus Films’ animated feature “Igor” and in the HBO Sports Documentary “Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals.” In 2013, Hall returned to late-night television as executive producer and host of the CBS Television Distribution/Tribune Broadcasting nationally syndicated “The Arsenio Hall Show.” Hall recently enjoyed a triumphant return to his first love of stand-up comedy performing at venues across the country and released his current Netflix special “Smart & Classy.” Most recently, Hall brought back his talk show for a 4-night run during the Netflix is a Joke festival in Los Angeles and can also be seen reprising his role as Semmi and other surprise characters in Amazon Prime’s “Coming 2 America.”
RAY ROMANO
- October 24 – 25 (shows scheduled to begin at 10 p.m.)
- Tickets start at $49 (not including taxes and service fees)
Ray Romano began his career in 1984 as a stand-up comedian in New York and is widely known for his role in CBS’ “Everybody Loves Raymond.” The series ran from 1996 to 2006 and is still one of the most popular and respected sitcoms in television history. Romano won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in 2002 and as one of the show’s executive producers, he also received Emmys in 2003 and 2005 for Outstanding Comedy Series and shared a 2003 Screen Actors Guild Award with the show’s cast.
Romano made his feature film debut in 2003 as the voice of Manny the wooly mammoth in 20th Century Fox’s animated hit, “Ice Age,” and reprised the role in four sequels. In 2016, he starred in the HBO drama series “Vinyl” alongside Bobby Cannavale and Olivia Wilde. Recently, Romano also was seen in the EPIX series “Get Shorty” opposite Chris O'Dowd. In 2019, Romano appeared in three Netflix projects including his stand-up special, “Right Here, Around the Corner,” the indie film “Paddleton” with Mark Duplass, and Martin Scorsese's highly anticipated “The Irishman,” with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. His upcoming projects include the Jim Valvano biopic, where Romano will star as the legendary college hoops coach and also produce the film as well as starring in “Project Artemis,” an Apple Original Film, alongside Scarlett Johansson, Woody Harrelson and Channing Tatum.
JAY LENO
- Saturday, Nov. 1
- Tickets start at $65 (not including taxes and service fees)
Widely characterized as “the hardest working man in show business,” Jay Leno dominated late night television ratings with two decades as the host of the #1-rated “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Currently, Leno produces and is host of the CNBC primetime series “Jay Leno’s Garage,” which debuted in 2015 and is an outgrowth of his Emmy-winning “Garage” YouTube Channel. When not on television, Leno performs more than 100 stand-up shows across the world; participates in numerous charity and corporate events; does voice-overs for animated series; pens children’s books; and writes a monthly column in various automotive magazines. Leno is the recipient of many honors, including receiving an Emmy, People’s Choice, and TV Guide awards, the Harris Poll selection as most popular star on television, the Hasty Pudding Award at Harvard University, The Mark Twain Prize, the Patriot Award given by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, and being the first person to drive the pace car of all major NASCAR events.
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