The region’s casinos are preparing for a pretty star-studded spring, with a number of A-listers set to visit by the end of June. A full up-to-date calendar is below. (More shows will undoubtedly be announced as time rolls on), but here are some of the more notable bookings already in place:
“A Bronx Tale,” starring Chazz Palminteri (Ocean Casino Resort, April 1): Before it became a classic film, “A Bronx Tale” started life as an autobiographical, one-man show starring its creator, Palminteri. In the stage version, he plays all of the roles, with the result being a brilliant demonstration of the art of acting — as well as a different take on the fabulous, true-life story of his childhood under the mentorship of a Mafia boss.
Jerry Seinfeld (Borgata, April 22): While his eponymous, career-defining sitcom ended its run almost 25 years ago, Seinfeld continues to be standup-comedy royalty. And if past performances are any guide, you can expect a lot of new material.
Shane Gillis (Parx, April 29 and 30): Gillis was fired in 2019 from the cast of “Saturday Night Live” just days after his addition to the show was announced when racist and homophobic slurs he made on podcasts came to light. While many likely figured his career was finished, Gillis has obviously overcome his “canceling,” as his sold-out, two night stand appears to indicate.
Tom Jones (Borgata, May 20): The hip-swiveling ’60s pop star from Wales (known as Sir Tom Jones in the UK) is still going strong at 82.) Expect the show to feature tunes from his most recent (and 41st) studio album, “Surrounded By Time,” as well as such signature tunes as “It’s Not Unusual,” “What’s New Pussycat?” and “Delilah.”
Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Event Center: April 22, Jerry Seinfeld; May 20, Tom Jones; June 20, Chelsea Handler.
Janet Jackson (Hard Rock, May 20): Jackson’s upcoming “Together Again” tour coincides with the 50th anniversary of her show-business career. It’s her first road trip in four years, and the presentation should be quite elaborate.
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler (Hard Rock, June 10 and 11): By any measure, this is the season’s coolest engagement, as it offers the chance to see two of the funniest and most successful women in contemporary entertainment in a live setting. Making it all the more special is that Atlantic City is one of four stops Fey and Poehler will make on their “Restless Leg” tour.
Music Box: March 31, Kenny Wayne Shepherd; April 14, Margaret Cho; May 13, Vir Das; May 19, “Legends In Concert: Direct From London;” May 20, Rob Schneider, “Celebrating Billy Joel – A Tribute to America’s Piano Man;” May 27, Tom Papa.
Caesars Atlantic City: March 26, Atlantic City Ballet presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream;” April 15, Atlantic City Ballet’s “Carmen;” May 24, “Aretha: The Queen of Soul — Musical Tribute to Aretha Franklin.”
Golden Nugget Atlantic: April 22, Frankie Avalon; May 20, Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band.
Hard Rock Hotel Casino Atlantic City Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena: March 25, Jowell Randy; April 15, “Chicago;” April 28, Walker Hayes; May 20, Janet Jackson; May 25, Sam Hunt; June 2, “Disco Night Fever Mania;” June 10 and 11, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
Sound Waves: March 31: Rick Wakeman; April 28: Brit Floyd; April 29: Umberto Tozzi; May 19: The Gaslight Anthem; May 20: Cheap Trick; June 2: Puscifer.
Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City: March 24: Bill Bellamy; April 28: Home Free; May 12: ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience; May 20: Blues Traveler.
Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia: April 28: Rita Rudner.
Ocean Casino Resort: April 1: “A Bronx Tale,” starring Chazz Palminteri; April 7: The Monkees celebrated by Micky Dolenz; April 15: “My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis;” April 21: Aaron Lewis; April 22: Ricardo Montaner; June 3: Chris Young; June 16: Buddy Guy.
Parx: March 24: Nick Offerman; March 25: Anthony Rodia; March 30: Ryan Adams; March 31: Brian McKnight; April 1: Air Supply; April 7: Chase Rice; April 8: Jay Mohr and Darrell Hammond; April 14: Joe Conklin and The City Rhythm City Orchestra; April 18: “Forever Love” (Vietnamese show); April 21: Parmalee; April 22: Clint Black; April 26: Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken; April 29 and 30: Shane Gillis; May 5: Styx; May 6: Chelcie Lynn; May 12: Tracey Morgan; May 13: Dionne Warwick; May 19: Travis Tritt; “Two Funny Mamas Live,” featuring Sherri Shepherd and Kym Whitley; May 26 and 27: Foreigner.
Resorts Casino Hotel: “Tina — Tribute To the Queen of Rock n’ Roll (Tina Turner tribute); April 21: The Spinners.
Rivers Casino Philadelphia: March 24: Yesterday: The Beatles Tribute; March 25: The Ohio Players; April 14: Stokely; April 29: Marlon Wayans Comedy Show; May 12: Peabo Bryson; May 19: Sa; “The Voice” Valentinetti.
Tropicana Atlantic City: March 25: Chaka Khan; March 30: “Steve Solomon’s My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m In Therapy”; April 22: Chris Tucker; April 27: “The Kenny Rogers Band present Through The Years featuring Don Gatlin” (Kenny Rogers tribute); May 5-7: “On Your Feet: The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan;” May 13: Babyface.
Wind Creek Bethlehem
March 30: Rick Wakeman; April 1: Kenny Wayne Shepherd; April 7: The Rascals featuring Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish; “Four By Four” (Beatles, Beach Boys, Bee Gees and Motown tribute); April 14: Nikki Glaser; April 15: “Drag Queen Fight Night” with Carson Kressley; April 19 and 20: Aaron Lewis; April 21: Rain (Beatles tribute); April 22: Brit Floyd; April 29: Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons; May 13: The Temptations and Four Tops; May 20: George Thorogood & The Destroyers; May 21: Cheap Trick; May 25: The Gaslight Anthem; May 27: Celebrating Billy Joel; June 3: Puscifer; June 4: Bill Maher.
