Rita Rudner

Comedy, much like couture cuisine, is often considered a male-dominated industry – and even then, there is seldom chance of your longevity exceeding a decade. So it's more than a little certain, when you encounter the presence of a woman, whose comedy career spans twenty five years – she's going to deliver something superior to anticipation. Renowned for her sure-fire quips, and often ironic one-liners, Rita Rudner is representative of a woman whose quirky brand of lifestyle-humor has survived the test of time.

Rita Rudner's comedic reputation far precedes her recent show success on the 'Strip'. The current evolved set actually forms part of a concept less than ten year's old – one which was born hot on the heels of her 90's television successes, including appearances on “The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson”, as well as her own specials. “Born To Be Mild” and “Married With Children” are stalwart examples of Rudner's time-honored funny brand, that continues to cement her as a mainstay on the 'Sin City' show circuit.

Formerly headlining at Harrah's Hotel on Las Vegas Boulevard, Rudner moved to the glitzy Venetian in January 2011. Considered one of the most exclusive hotels in Vegas; The Venetian sets the stage for a class-act of dynamic proportions. Rudner's subject matter tends to relate to the distinct divisions between the male and female character; her jokes often evolving to encompass the trials and tribulations of marriage, in a light-hearted, yet true-to-reality manner. Unlike many comedians/ comediennes of caliber, Rita Rudner has never relied upon crudeness, or crass innuendos to prop up her show. For this, she is often branded a wholesome, family entertainer, whose witty euphemisms regarding modern lifestyle, can be applicable to almost any age-group. Rudner likens shopping to “hunting with a credit card”, and light-heartedly mocks the extortionate prices of Vegas restaurants, pointing out that many menus lack pricing, and only feature “pictures of faces with different expressions of horror.”

Far from being the standard of comedienne whom talks at her audience, Rudner encourages interaction, often posing questions to unsuspecting members of her audience (usually those sat further back, who think they've 'got it safe'.) The closing 20-minutes of the show tend to be dedicated to responding to the audience. Many by which time are itching to ask a question, just to hear Rudner's fascinating observations concerning the gender divide, aging, menopause or men.

Despite her topics of choice, Rita Rudner's unique comedy has earned her a fan-base that is fairly balanced by gender. Men love her elegance, intelligence and occasional political references, while women appreciate a maturer woman's observations upon life, parenthood and fashion debacles with equal enthusiasm. Perhaps integral to Rudner's continued success, has been the ever-shifting nature and content incorporated within her shows. No two performances are ever the same. No two jokes ever utilize the same personal experience as reference. Rudner keeps it as fresh, up-beat and dynamic, as her first ever Vegas running at New York-New York.