October Comedy in Vegas Brings Maniscalco, Mo Amer and More

_{Sebastian Maniscalco is performing four shows in two nights at the Wynn as part of his long-term residency. (Photo courtesy of Wynn Las Vegas)} 

The Las Vegas comedy scene is one of the most eclectic in the country. While most casino comedy shows feature traditional stand-up, a few twists appear each month.

October is no different. In addition to some of the most popular stand-ups, podcasters, crowd workers, and up-and-coming comedians are performing in larger venues than usual.

Live comedy is growing in popularity all over the country, and that's impacting Las Vegas comedy in two ways.

First, resident performers can play much smaller venues because they can charge more for tickets to an intimate show. Second, comedians around the country are getting popular faster online and from touring, so they can push the limit on venue size when they perform in Las Vegas, since people are visiting from all over the world.

This doesn't include the handful of smaller comedy clubs in casinos around town that feature touring comics who prefer to perform there.

Sebastian Maniscalco Returns to Wynn

Sebastian Maniscalco has become the quintessential resident headliner in Las Vegas. He performs for as many as 20,000 fans on tour, but only 1,500 per show at the Encore Theater inside Wynn Las Vegas.

Maniscalco returns to Wynn Oct. 9 and 10, with shows at 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. each night. 

Expect the trademark over-the-top physical comedy and over-annunciation fans love, the kind that many have parodied, including Marcello Hernandez on "Saturday Night Live."

Mo Amer is Telling Stories at The Cosmopolitan

Mo Amer is playing his biggest Las Vegas show at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan on Oct. 10. His current tour, which features some theaters, is a step up from a history of playing smaller venues around the country.

His mainstream profile continues to grow beyond his work as a club comedian. He has multiple Netflix specials and even had his own show, "Mo." He's also shared the big screen with The Rock in "Black Adam."

Amer is a Palestinian-American refugee who grew up in Houston, Texas. Much of his comedy comes from telling stories about real-life experiences.

While he's a younger comedian, he follows in the footsteps of the classic stand-up storytellers.

Jay & Silent Bob Save Vegas!

Jay & Silent Bob are characters popularized by Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes in nine movies in the late '90s and early aughts. They take the stage together at the Palazzo Theater inside The Venetian as a duo on Oct. 16.

This is closer to a fireside chat with two friends than a traditional comedy show. Smith and Mewes will share stories about themselves, not the movie characters people love and remember.

The show is tailored for diehard fans who want to know more about the men behind the camera. There will be a mix of Hollywood stories from their decades in the business, along with stories about their personal lives and families.

Since this is a show for the fans, there should be plenty of interaction with the crowd.

Max Amini Brings Improv and Crowd Work to Las Vegas

Max Amini returns to Wynn Las Vegas with a single show on Oct. 11. He’ll return for two more shows later this year on Dec. 26 and 27.

While Sebastian brings traditional stand-up comedy to the luxury resort, Amini has a different approach. He's also a storyteller, and he engages the audience with crowd work that often spawns improvisational bits.

Amini may not be a household name, but he has nearly 10 million Instagram followers and sells out larger venues that hold as many as 5,000 fans throughout North America. He's technically not a resident performer, but Wynn is his home when he performs in Las Vegas.

He's younger and different from most of the comedians who perform traditional stand-up at Wynn without involving the crowd. This is a fun option for comedy fans looking for a change of pace.

Don’t Expect a Quiet Night With Lewis Black

Lewis Black is seemingly always on tour, but this might be the last time you see him in Las Vegas, when he performs at the Palazzo Theater inside The Venetian on Oct. 30.

The "Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour" could prove to be his last time on the road after 35 years. He plans to take time to stay home and focus on writing and his podcast.

Don't expect anything new from Black. He'll spend the time ranting and shouting at the audience about everything from politics and corporate absurdities to pop culture and personal issues.

Other Las Vegas Casino Comedy Club Options

Big comedy shows in casino theaters come with high ticket prices. The prices for the biggest shows aren't for everyone, and there are a handful of smaller comedy clubs inside casinos with lower ticket prices starting at just above $40.

These are great picks for comedy fans who don't need a big-name headliner to have a good time.

Comedy Cellar at Rio
Daily shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

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

Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club at The LINQ Promenade
Daily shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. 

L.A. Comedy Club at The Strat
Daily shows at 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Laugh Factory at Horseshoe
Two shows nightly at 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Las Vegas Live Comedy Club at Planet Hollywood
Daily shows at 9 p.m.

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