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COMEDIAN TREVOR NOAH COMING to MYSTIC LAKE JULY 21 Tickets on Sale March 30 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMEDIAN TREVOR NOAH COMING TO MYSTIC LAKE JULY 21 Tickets on Sale March 30 PRIOR LAKE – MARCH 26, 2018 – Internationally renowned comedian Trevor Noah will bring his live stand-up to the Mystic Showroom stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 21. Trevor Noah is the most successful comedian in Africa and is the host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. This year “The Daily Show” has been nominated for a Writers Guild Award (Comedy/Variety Series). Noah joined “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” in 2014 as a contributor. Noah’s ninth comedy special “Afraid of the Dark” debuted in February on Netflix. Last year, Noah debuted his one-hour stand-up special, “Trevor Noah: Lost in Translation” on Comedy Central. Noah was the subject of David Paul Meyer’s award-winning documentary film “You Laugh But It’s True,” which tells the story of his remarkable career in post-apartheid South Africa. His Showtime comedy special, “Trevor Noah: African American” premiered in 2013. He was nominated for “Personality of the Year” at the 2014 and 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards and won the award in 2015. Trevor’s success has also spanned to sold-out shows across five continents. Born in South Africa to a black South African mother and a white European father, Noah has hosted numerous television shows including South Africa’s music, television and film awards, and two seasons of his own late night talk show, “Tonight with Trevor Noah.” In November 2016, Trevor released his first book, “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood,” which became an instant New York Times bestseller. Additionally, his performance on the “Born a Crime” audiobook was Audible’s highest rated audiobook of 2016, and has remained one of the top selling titles on Audible since its release. It was also nominated for two NAACP Image Awards, one for Outstanding Literary Work by a Debut Author and another for Outstanding Literary Work in the Biography/Auto-Biography category. The book is a collection of personal stories about growing up in South Africa during the last gasps of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that came with its demise. Already known for his incisive social and political commentary, here Noah turns his focus inward, giving readers an intimate look at the world that shaped him. For more information, visit TrevorNoah.com. TICKET INFORMATION Tickets to see Trevor Noah at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 21 in the Mystic Showroom are available for $60, $75 and $95. Contact the Mystic Box Office at 952-496-6563 or visit mysticlake.com for more details. Event: Trevor Noah Date: Saturday, July 21 Time: 8 pm Place: Mystic Showroom® Tickets: $60, $75 & $95 Sale Date: 10 a.m. Friday, March 30 ABOUT MYSTIC LAKE CASINO HOTEL Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, the premier gaming facility in the Midwest, continually creates new, fun and exciting entertainment experiences for its guests. Mystic Lake® offers gaming, distinctive restaurants and bars, headline performers, unique special events and luxurious accommodations. Located 25 minutes southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul in Prior Lake. Visit Mystic Lake in RiverSouth—Land of Big Fun! RiverSouth℠ is a joint public-private collaboration promoting premier entertainment destinations just minutes from Minneapolis. With four of Minnesota’s biggest attractions just four miles apart, there’s fun around every bend. Partners include Canterbury Park, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Valleyfair, the Renaissance Festival, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, and the cities of Prior Lake and Shakopee. ### Media Inquiries: Chris Duffy • 612-599-7982 • [email protected] Ticket Giveaways and Requests: [email protected] 2400 MYSTIC LAKE BOULEVARD, PRIOR LAKE, MN 55372 • PHONE 952-445-9000 • FAX 952-496-7199 Owned and Operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community .
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