Comedian and Actor Tony Roberts Live in Vegas
By Staff Writer
Tuesday November 23, 2021 Comedian and Actor Tony Roberts makes his return to the Entertainment Capitol of the World. This time, unlike most visits to the Las Vegas valley, he will be performing at a black owned venue; Echelon Event Center, located on Las Vegas Blvd in Town Square. Tony is being brought to Vegas by a well known group who’s headquarters are in the city; Moore Global Group and MKY Group, LLC. This dynamic team has brought world famous comedians who provide laughs throughout the entire show, such as Melanie Comarcho, Michael Colyar, Capone, Chris Spencer, George Wilburn, Cocoa Brown, Joe Torry, Rodney Perry, and more.
Laff Lounge Tuesday’s at Echelon Event Center has captivated the local Las Vegas Community with such talent, but even more so by the fun experience. The weekly comedy show features the best local comedic talent such Donnie Johnson, Tab Lloyd, Dennis Lavendar, Billy Bob, Ray Love, Anton Knight to name a few. The vibe infuses good food, specialty cocktails with a full bar, popular hookah flavors, comfortable seating, and a live DJ “Dj J-Flav”, from New York.
The wildly popular comedy show has an amazing lineup to round out 2021. Tuesday November 23 is Tony Roberts, November 30 D’Lai, December 7 Cocoa Brown and Gary G-Thang Johnson, December 14 Melanie Comarcho and Shang, December 21 Alex Thomas, and December 28 Damon Williams. Get your tickets for these shows by texting (702) 787-1272 or right here on the comedy page.
About Tony Roberts
Tony T. Roberts is coined by his peers as the “comedian’s comedian.” His hard hitting, energetic, style of comedy has catapulted him into the top ranks of the comedy circuit.
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan on Seven Mile, Tony is the oldest son of Annette Roberts, and the only son of his father Alvin Askew. He graduated from Henry Ford High School and then went into the Army were he spent 10 years of service. A befitting journey since some have also referred to Tony as the “Sergeant of Comedy.”
After leaving the service, and going from job to job, Perry, a good friend of Tony’s, dared him to get on stage and try is hand at stand-up comedy. Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, Michigan is where Tony first graced the stage, but Tony recalls that night being everything but graceful.
A favorite of club owners for his improvisational skills and quick wit, Tony has tour the nation with his stand-up comedy in all the major night clubs across the county. Tony has also toured nationally with the stage plays, If these Hips Could Talk and Ain’t Nothing like Family. He has also toured internationally with his stand-up comedy, one of his more notable accomplishments was a 2009 nomination from the UK for Best International Comic. Source: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1491432/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
