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Announcing the Showbiz Roast of Oscar Goodman on July 23<br />
<strong>Stratosphere</strong> Theater hosts the second in a series of planned Showbiz Roasts<br />
LAS VEGAS, NV –July 18, 2013 - Andy Walmsley Entertainment (AWE) presents the Showbiz Roast of former Las Vegas<br />
Mayor Oscar Goodman, bringing the show business community of Las Vegas together to experience camaraderie rarely<br />
enjoyed since the golden era of the Rat Pack.<br />
50% of net proceeds from the roast will be donated to benefit The Miracle League of Las Vegas, a non-profit organization<br />
that offers children with cognitive <strong>and</strong>/or physical challenges the opportunity to play baseball.<br />
Oscar Goodman served three terms as Mayor of Las Vegas from 1999 to 2011 <strong>and</strong> has been referred to by many the city’s<br />
“most popular mayor”. His wife, Carolyn Goodman, currently serves as mayor of Las Vegas. Before being elected into<br />
office, Goodman was a defense attorney representing defendants accused of being organized crime figures. Goodman<br />
currently serves as Host Committee Chair for the Las Vegas Convention <strong>and</strong> Visitors Authority.<br />
***All media is invited to cover the Red Carpet <strong>and</strong> pre-show.<br />
Still photography only will be allowed during the Roast. Media check in with Sasha Rincon, Marketing<br />
Manager. Space will be defined for photographers in Theater during the roast.***<br />
WHEN: Tuesday, July 23<br />
TIME: Red Carpet <strong>and</strong> pre-show party from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Roast begins at approximately 10:45 p.m., after party<br />
immediately follows the show at <strong>Stratosphere</strong>’s Level 107 Lounge.<br />
WHERE: <strong>Stratosphere</strong> Theater (on the second floor of <strong>Stratosphere</strong> <strong>Casino</strong>, <strong>Hotel</strong> & Tower)<br />
WHO: Lead by “Roastmaster” Murray Sawchuck, also featuring the Lon Bronson ten-piece b<strong>and</strong>, local celebrities <strong>and</strong><br />
celebrity groups including Steve Rossi, Mac King, Chef Carla Pellegrino, Clint Holmes, The Amazing Jonathan, Zowie<br />
Bowie, Heidi Harris (790 Talk Now), Lola The Showgirl (aka Penny Wiggins), Chet Buchanan (98.5 KLUC), The Phat Pack,<br />
Norm Clarke, Michael “Wheels” Parise <strong>and</strong> Pia Zadora will take to the stage to celebrate, tease <strong>and</strong> lovingly poke fun at<br />
Oscar Goodman <strong>and</strong> their fellow Roasters. There will be musical roasts backed by a live 10 piece b<strong>and</strong>, surprise guests <strong>and</strong><br />
an on-stage bar will fuel the ferocity providing hysterical fun, all with a tongue in cheek affection for the former mayor.<br />
Celebrities in attendance are encouraged to walk the red carpet <strong>and</strong> enjoy the roast.<br />
Twitter: @Showbizroast @LV<strong>Stratosphere</strong><br />
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vegasliveshow<br />
About Andy Walmsley Entertainment (AWE): Emmy award winning Andy Walmsley has worked on some of the biggest shows on<br />
television including, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, America’s Got Talent, Who Wants to be a Millionaire <strong>and</strong> The Biggest<br />
Loser. In Las Vegas, Walmsley has worked with Strip acts such as Terry Fator, Human Nature, Divas, Nathan Burton, Jeff Civillico,<br />
Americas Got Talent Live <strong>and</strong> many more. He is currently a production consultant on the new Scintas show at the D.<br />
About <strong>Stratosphere</strong> <strong>Casino</strong>, <strong>Hotel</strong> & Tower: <strong>Stratosphere</strong> <strong>Casino</strong>, <strong>Hotel</strong> & Tower is a Las Vegas Strip resort with an 80,000-square-foot<br />
casino. The 1,149-foot <strong>Stratosphere</strong> Tower is the tallest freest<strong>and</strong>ing observation tower in the United States, featuring the Top of the World<br />
restaurant <strong>and</strong> highest view of the Las Vegas Strip from the Observation Deck as well as SkyJump Las Vegas <strong>and</strong> thrill rides Big Shot, X-<br />
Scream <strong>and</strong> Insanity. Known as a great value to gamblers, <strong>Stratosphere</strong> is located close to the Convention Center at the gateway to<br />
downtown Las Vegas. It features 2,427 guest rooms <strong>and</strong> suites, uniquely themed restaurants, the Tower shops, Frankie Moreno Live at
<strong>Stratosphere</strong>, the original production show PIN UP <strong>and</strong> David Perrico – Pop Evolution. Additionally, <strong>Stratosphere</strong>’s ace | PLAY<br />
program allows players to enjoy awards, comps <strong>and</strong> exclusives based on their loyalty to American <strong>Casino</strong> & Entertainment’s four<br />
properties: <strong>Stratosphere</strong> <strong>Casino</strong>, <strong>Hotel</strong> & Tower on the Las Vegas Strip, Aquarius <strong>Casino</strong> Resort in Laughlin, Nevada, <strong>and</strong> two Arizona<br />
Charlie’s locations in Las Vegas. For more information, visit <strong>Stratosphere</strong><strong>Hotel</strong>.com, call 702-380-7777 or 800-99-TOWER (998-6937).<br />
For more information, please contact:<br />
Sasha Rincon<br />
<strong>Stratosphere</strong> <strong>Casino</strong>, <strong>Hotel</strong> & Tower<br />
(702) 380-7768<br />
sasha.rincon@stratospherehotel.com<br />
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