April Standup in Las Vegas: Seinfeld, Bargatze, Handler, and More

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April in Las Vegas is usually a transitional month from spring into summer. Since March saw record-high temperatures in the 90s and 100s, the upper 70s and 80s projected by AccuWeather may seem like a cooldown to some. 

If the weather stays closer to normal, visitors can enjoy the early days of pool season, a round of golf, or drinking and dining on patios without worrying about heat exhaustion.

The residency calendar is light, but there is plenty of news about performers returning for another round of limited engagements in April.

Some of the biggest names, including Jerry Seinfeld, Nate Bargatze, and Chelsea Handler, are coming to town for their residency shows. Joining them are performers like Matteo Lane, Jimmy O. Yang, and Mae Martin, who are aiming for the same kind of mainstream fame.

The comedy clubs are booked with up-and-coming comedians as always, and one venue on the Strip is testing the waters with a new comedy series this month.

Las Vegas Standup Comedy Residencies, Limited Engagements, and National Tours

April delivers for all types of stand-up comedy fans. From legendary headliners to breakout stars, here’s a look at who’s performing across the Strip this month.

Many of the comedians are performing at familiar casinos and venues, but a few appear in nontraditional settings. Tracy Morgan is at the Westgate, Mae Martin performs at 24 Oxford inside Virgin Hotels instead of a theater, and Chelcie Lynn appears at House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay, which typically hosts musicians.

• Jimmy O. Yang at Wynn: April 3, 4
• Nate Bargatze at Wynn: April 8, 9, 10, 11
• Tracy Morgan at Westgate: April 11
• Tom Papa at Venetian: April 11
• Jerry Seinfeld at Caesars Palace: April 17, 18
• Chelcie Lynn at Mandalay Bay: April 17
• Chelsea Handler at The Cosmopolitan: April 18
• Tim Allen at MGM Grand: April 18
• Mae Martin at Virgin Hotels: April 18 (two shows)
• Demetri Martin at Wynn: April 24
• Daniel Tosh at The Cosmopolitan: April 25
• Matteo Lane at Wynn: April 25
• Naomi Watanabe at The Venetian: April 25
• Jeff Dunham at Planet Hollywood: April 26

Smaller Comedy Clubs Inside Casinos

There are a few small comedy clubs inside or adjacent to Las Vegas casinos. Tickets for these shows are among the most affordable in Las Vegas entertainment. 

The lowest-priced comedy show tickets can be found at a club in the center of the Strip, just outside The LINQ casino. 

Comedy Cellar at Rio
Daily shows at 7 p.m.
Tickets start at $33.43 

Brad Garrett's Comedy Club at MGM Grand
Two to three shows per week at 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $36.82

Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club at The LINQ Promenade
Two to four shows nightly, depending on the day.
Ticket prices range from $23.75 to $36.32

L.A. Comedy Club at The Strat
Daily shows at 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
General admission tickets are $49

Laugh Factory at Horseshoe Las Vegas
Two shows nightly at 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
General admission tickets are $50.85

Las Vegas Live Comedy Club at Planet Hollywood
Daily shows at 9 p.m.
Tickets start at $49.98

One new addition to watch is the Zazu Comedy Nights at Resorts World's Bar Zazu. The new comedy series runs from April through the first two days of May. If successful, the series may extend further into the year. Tickets start at $59.95 for a single seat at the bar, with tables for parties of two or more offering better value.