FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 11, 2017 Contact: Lindsay Salandra, Empire City Casino, [email protected]; John Cirillo, Cirillo World 914-260-7436, [email protected]

LINE-UP CHANGE ALERT SPIDER-MAN 2 ACTOR AND STAR OF “CHAPPELLE’S SHOW” DONNELL RAWLINGS TH HEADLINES EMPIRE CITY CASINO’S COMEDY NIGHT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

Popular Comic & Radio Host Steps in for Joe DeVito

Yonkers, NY – Popular comedian and actor Donnell Rawlings, supporting star of ’s hit television series “Chappelle’s Show,” will headline Empire City Casino’s Comedy Night on Wednesday, August 16th in the casino’s Good Time Room. Joining Rawlings on the 16th will be featured comedienne Abby Rosenquist and MC Phileo Shacor.

Rawlings is most notable for his frequent appearances in “Chappelle’s Show” sketches and was host in the program’s third season. He has also appeared in the HBO Emmy-Award winning series, “,” as well as Director Sam Raimi’s critically-acclaimed Spider-Man 2. Additionally, Rawlings served as a cast member on MTV2’s hit series, “Guy Code,” and, “Guy Court.”

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door the night of the show. Admission is $5 for Empire Club Members and $25 for non-members; non-members can stop by any promotions booth prior to the show and join the Empire Club for free. Elite Club and President’s Club members gain free admission. All attendees receive a complimentary drink ticket.

Previously announced headliner, Joe DeVito, will be rescheduled for a later date.

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Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, 810 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10704 914-968-4200