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Actor and Comedian Ken Jeong Coming to Mystic Lake April 7 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ACTOR AND COMEDIAN KEN JEONG COMING TO MYSTIC LAKE APRIL 7 Tickets on sale February 8 PRIOR LAKE, Minn. – February 7, 2019 – Actor and comedian Ken Jeong is bringing his stand- up show to the Mystic Showroom on Sunday, April 7, at 8 p.m. Jeong is known for his scene- stealing abilities and has established himself as one of today’s top comedic stars. Jeong is best known for his role as Mr. Chow in “The Hangover” trilogies. He has appeared in comedies such as “Knocked Up,” “Role Models” and “Crazy Rich Asians.” He recently starred on ABC’s “Dr. Ken,” which he also created, wrote and produced. His first-ever Netflix comedy special, “Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho,” launches February 14, where he reflects on going from being a doctor to a comedy superstar. Jeong is currently a panelist on the hit reality competition show, “The Masked Singer.” TICKET INFORMATION Tickets to see Ken Jeong at 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, in the Mystic Showroom will be available beginning February 8 starting at $29. Contact the Mystic Box Office at 952-496-6563 or visit mysticlake.com for more details. Event: Ken Jeong Date: Sunday, April 7, 8 p.m. Place: Mystic Showroom® Tickets: $29, $39 & $55 Sale Date: Friday, February 8, Noon ABOUT KEN JEONG Actor, producer and writer Ken Jeong has established himself as one of today’s top comedic stars. Jeong’s career path started off on a different course. He earned his undergraduate degree at Duke University, got his medical degree at the University of North Carolina, and completed his Internal Medicine residency in New Orleans all the while developing his comedy. In 1995, Jeong won the Big Easy Laff Off competition and headed to Los Angeles, where he began performing regularly and was seen on several television shows including “The Office,” “Entourage” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Since his feature film debut playing the doctor in “Knocked Up” in 2007, Jeong has appeared in “Role Models,” “Pineapple Express,” “Step Brothers,” “The Hangover,” “The Hangover Part II” and “Crazy Rich Asians.” “The Hangover” earned Jeong an MTV Movie Award in 2010 and was the highest-grossing R-rated comedy to date, with more than $467 million worldwide, only to be trumped by “The Hangover II,” which grossed $581 million worldwide. Jeong dedicates his spare time to volunteering with Stand Up To Cancer, which is a cause very dear to his heart. For more information, visit drken.net. 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 bars and restaurants, 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: Madeleine Rush • 651-214-6937 • [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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