Playboy Comedy Club

With a string of accolades awarded by the Las Vegas Review Journal in 2006, and 2008 respectively; The Palm's exclusive “Playboy Comedy Club” has unfailingly lived up to it's debonair setting on the 52nd Floor of “Fantasy Tower”. Combining an expansive poker casino, drop-dead gorgeous 'Playmates', and a host of bill-board stealing names (which have previously included Steve Byrne and Bill Dwyer), the sophisticated venue has become somewhat of a tourist attraction in it's own right, in recent years.

The Palms Casino Resort holds prestige in Las Vegas as the playground of the rich and famous, as well as boasting some unrivaled vistas across 'Sin City'. The former “MTV Real World” shoot location provides a luxurious residence for guests - coupled with a sprawling high-class adventure playground, inclusive of a 92,000 square foot casino, 1,500 capacity nightclubs and a sprinkling of affluent bars, where the 'jet-set' can be found. The Palms' Playboy Comedy Club completes the line-up with a swanky, art-deco interior, 'Bunny' manned poker tables, and a vibrant stage, upon which you'll only ever find first rate acts.

One half of the comedy-host duo responsible for the Comedy Club's inception, is the vivacious Paul Hughes – now considered a veteran of outrageous stand-up comedy. He's the 'King of Sarcasm'; the 'Wide-boy of Wit', and more than a little easy on the eye (according to most female guests) - all traits which would endear him to 'Playa' Hugh Hefner. Rumor has it Hughes' performance at the wedding of Carmen Electra and Dave Navaro, was actually the springboard to the 'Playboy Club' offer, from the Playboy mogul.

Hughes' no less capable comedy comrade steps forth in the form of Cort McCown - a face some audience members may find a little familiar. The reason? McCown's career precedes Playboy stand-up, with a couple of Hollywood movie appearances during the close of the 1980's, and the mid 1990's – the most memorable being “Can't Buy Me Love” (1987). He is, however, no new face to the comedy circuit, having built a sterling reputation with satire and stand-up, at “The Laugh Factory” and “The Comedy Store” (Las Vegas) for well over a decade.

McCown's trademark witticisms are both observational, and subjective to both acting and stand-up experience – but rather than reminisce solely upon his own career, Cort extends his reflections to the general profession, as well as some personal life experiences. His improvisational stand-up touches base on the subject of a girlfriend's profession as a nurse, describing her as prime marriage material as she will never “gross out” at his incontinence later in life. Hughes is equally as direct with such observational humor, with skits likening the 'should-we shouldn't-we hit third base' aspects of dating, to business negotiation. There's no denying the duo are outrageous – but the Playboy brand itself is for the open-minded, so it should give you some idea of what to expect.

The wily wise-crackers Cort McCown and Paul Hughes may top the “Playboy Comedy Club” billboard, however this is one comedic production, where you get more than a two-man show for your dollar. A jazz trio open the show with a short, yet classic set befitting of the energetic stage presence to come, followed by the bounding shapes of McCown and Hughes as the curtain ascends. Introducing the “Playmate of The Month”, the banter kicks off with an introduction to the night's acts (of which there are usually three or four) and the pace of the show is set for some of the most varied “improv” you're likely to see in Sin City. Why? Because “Playboy” rarely 'does' emerging hopefuls. The “Comedy Club Show” sets a precedent in Vegas with some of the most prolific names in U.S comedy, including Jon Lovitz: voice of The Simpsons' “Jay Sherman”, and Phoebe's unforgettable massage client in “Friends” (2003.) Tommy Davidson of 1988 “Take No Prisoners” fame also guests on a regular basis.

Music to every man's ears will be the opportunity of meeting, and posing for a photograph with the “Playmate of The Month” post-show, however you'll also find a plenitude of “Bunnies” operating as service and casino personnel – setting the tone for a true “Playboy Club” experience. With gag-a-minute talent, affluent surroundings, and post-show entry to the glamorous rooftop “Moon Club”, the “Playboy Comedy Club” offers an evening of entertainment, that surely can't be found anywhere else on the 'Strip'!