Room for Laughs

Enjoy some giggles at Las Vegas’ newest comedy club

It might be the newest kid on the comedy block, but the property that houses the Westgate Comedy Cabaret has a long, rich history of laughter throughout the years. Whether it was as The International or Las Vegas Hilton (the previous property names before changing to Westgate Las Vegas), its list of celebrity comics has included Eddie Murphy, Rodney Dangerfield, Norm Crosby, The Smothers Brothers and Phyllis Diller, and the tradition of laughter continues with an ever-rotating list of some of comedy’s hardest-working stand-ups.

The lineup alternates weekly, but host Kathleen Dunbar is a constant (lucky for us!). She’s got plenty of material about not only her Las Vegas experiences (she pulls no punches!) but about aging and her attempts at dating. Also up this week: “Big Irish” Jay Hollingsworth.

Two comics I saw recently may rotate in and out of the lineup, depending on the week:

• Dennis Blair, whose musical stylings are absolutely hysterical. Take any classic rock song you can think of, and odds are Blair has a take on it that you won’t see coming;

• Nikki Carr, who performed on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, who has plenty to say about facing your greatest fears—in a strong and encouraging (but hilarious) way. –Ken Miller

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