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The Mirage Draws Pocket Aces as Popular ‘Aces of Comedy’ Series Returns July 2021

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LAS VEGAS (April 29, 2021) – The popular Aces of Comedy series is returning to The Mirage Hotel & Casino in July with some of the biggest names in comedy scheduled to take The Mirage Theater stage. Leading the lineup are Tom Segura, Bill Maher, Chelsea Handler, Gabriel Iglesias and Jim Jefferies. All shows are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. unless otherwise noted.



Tickets for all Aces of Comedy performances are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at mirage.com/aces or ticketmaster.com. Guests looking for exclusive ticket prices and discounts for Aces of Comedy shows can sign-up for M life Rewards – MGM Resorts International’s loyalty program. M life Rewards provides members benefits and once-in-a-lifetime experiences at the company’s incomparable collection of resort destinations. To join, or for more information, visit mgmresorts.com/mlife.

TOM SEGURA (July 2 – 3)
Actor/Comedian/Writer Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in comedy. He recently performed to sold-out audiences on his 100-city Take It Down Tour. He is best known for his Netflix specials “Ball Hog” (2020), “Disgraceful” (2018), “Mostly Stories” (2016) and “Completely Normal” (2014). Paste Magazine described him as “…having a natural and capable storytelling ability, one that lifts his narratives out of average anecdote fare and plants them firmly in hilarious ground.” Additionally, his hit podcasts “Your Mom’s House,” which he co-hosts with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky, and “2 Bears 1 Cave,” which he co-hosts with Bert Kreischer, have rapidly grown to two of today’s biggest comedy podcasts. Ticket prices start at $59.99 plus tax and service fees.

CHELSEA HANDLER (July 10)
Chelsea Handler and her talk shows, best-selling books and stand-up comedy have attracted millions of fans worldwide. Following a successful seven-year run as the host of E!’s top-rated “Chelsea Lately,” Handler launched “Chelsea,” a new Netflix talk show, in May 2016. The show was the first of its kind for the global on-demand generation and tackled society’s tough issues with the same acerbic wit and fearless curiosity fans know and love. In April 2019, Handler released her much anticipated sixth book and first memoir, “Life Will Be the Death of Me,” which debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times Best-Seller List. Handler’s previous best-selling books include “My Horizontal Life” (2005), “Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea” (2008), “Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang” (2010), “Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me” (2011) and “Uganda Be Killing Me” (2014). In October 2014, a stand-up comedy performance based on the tour, “Uganda Be Killing Me Live,” premiered exclusively on Netflix. Handler has been honored by TIME magazine as one of its annual “TIME 100;” Glamour Magazine as one of its 2011 Women of the Year; and the Human Rights Campaign, which gave her its Ally for Equality Award in 2009. Handler’s wide appeal and multi-platform success have been highlighted by publications all over the world. Ticket prices start at $69.99 plus tax and service fees.

BILL MAHER (July 16 – 17)
For more than 25 years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. First on “Politically Incorrect” (1993 – 2002) and for the last 19 years on HBO’s “Real Time,” Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and comedic prowess has garnered him 41 Emmy nominations. Maher started his career as a stand-up comedian in 1979 and currently performs at least 50 dates annually in Las Vegas and in sold-out theaters across the country. Four of his 11 stand-up specials for HBO – “Bill Maher: Live from DC” (2014), “Bill Maher … But I’m Not Wrong” (2010), “The Decider” (2007) and “I’m Swiss” (2005) – were nominated for Emmy Awards. Ticket prices start at $59.99 plus tax and service fees.

GABRIEL IGLESIAS (July 23 – 24)
Gabriel Iglesias is one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians, performing to sold-out crowds around the world. He also is one of the most-watched comedians on YouTube with over half a billion views and also has more than 24 million fans across his social media channels. In 2018, Iglesias was featured in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 40 Comedy Players” issue alongside comedy giants Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Lorne Michaels. The actor/comedian is the star and executive producer of “Mr. Iglesias,” the multi-cam, original series now streaming Parts 1 – 3 on Netflix. In addition to the comedy series, Iglesias penned a deal with Netflix to release his next two stand-up comedy specials – the first titled “One Show Fits All” (2019), which was filmed in front of a sold-out Toyota Center audience in Houston. He will tape another special for the streaming service in 2021. His feature film credits include co-starring roles in “Magic Mike,” “Magic Mike XXL” and “A Haunted House 2.” Iglesias will be voicing “Speedy Gonzales” in the highly anticipated film, “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” releasing in theaters and streaming on HBO MAX beginning July 16. He also has voiced characters in several animated films including “Coco,” “Ugly Dolls,” “Rufus The Dog,” “The Star” and “Ferdinand.” Ticket prices start at $59.99 plus tax and service fees.

JIM JEFFERIES (July 30 – 31)
Jim Jefferies is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, entertaining audiences around the world with his provocative, belief-challenging and thought-provoking comedy. He was recently honored as Stand-Up Comedian of the Year at the Just for Laughs Festival. The final season of his eponymous series, “The Jim Jefferies Show,” aired on Comedy Central in 2019. As a strong voice in late night, the weekly series featured Jefferies traveling the globe to tackle the top news stories and controversial issues of the day. The show was nominated for a WGA Award. Jefferies has signed a first-look deal with Comedy Central for content development in television and digital media. He also is working with NBC on a multi-camera pilot from writer-producer Suzanne Martin, Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner’s Hazy Mills and Universal TV. Jefferies recently released his newest Netflix special, “Intolerant,” in July 2020. He also has previous comedy specials streaming on Netflix including “Jim Jefferies: This Is Me Now,” “Freedumb” and “Jim Jefferies: Bare.” New episodes of his “I Don’t Know About That with Jim Jefferies” podcast are released every week on YouTube, Apple and Sporty, among other platforms. He is currently on the new Oblivious Tour. Ticket prices start at $49.99 plus tax and service fees.

About Aces of Comedy
The Aces of Comedy series at The Mirage Hotel & Casino features one of the country’s most comprehensive and diverse comedic lineups. Over the last decade, the 1,257-seat Theatre at The Mirage has been the place to enjoy the best comedy in Las Vegas, featuring some of the most popular comedians worldwide including Tim Allen, Tiffany Haddish, Gabriel Iglesias, Jay Leno, Kathleen Madigan, Bill Maher, Ray Romano, David Spade, Iliza Shlesinger, Daniel Tosh and Ron White, among others.