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MotorCity Casino Hotel Is Proud to Welcome Comedian Orlando Baxter Opening for Whitney Cummings June 4, 2015

(Detroit – May 12, 2015) MotorCity Casino Hotel is proud to welcome comedian Orlando Baxter to Sound Board on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 8 p.m. when he’ll open for Whitney Cummings.

Orlando Baxter performs all over the country and is a regular headliner at comedy clubs throughout New England. He exploded on the Boston comedy scene in 2005, quickly establishing himself as one of the area’s hottest young comics. In 2007 Baxter was a finalist in NBC's “Stand Up for Diversity Showcase” with his fresh perspective and unique relatability quickly solidifying this former high school teacher as fan favorite. In 2010, he became a finalist in both the New York Comedy Contest and the Boston Comedy festival, and just two years later he toured the U.S. with comedian Jo Koy, as the opening act in Koy’s "Lights Out" tour. To learn more about Orlando Baxter, please visit http://orlandobaxter.com.

Tickets ($45, $30 and $27) are on sale now via Ticketmaster. To purchase tickets, please call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or visit online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available through the Sound Board Box Office on Wednesday and from Friday through Sunday.

SOUND BOARD, an intimate live performance venue is located at MotorCity Casino Hotel. The venue features four bars and several private suites that are available to create an unforgettable live entertainment event. Free and convenient valet and self-parking are available.

Visit http://www.SoundBoardDetroit.com/ for more information about tickets, hotel packages, and Sound Board. Get in touch with us at 866-STAY-MCC or [email protected].

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