Drew Carey to Perform at MGM Grand in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS -- Stand-up comic Drew Carey, known from his self-titled series “The Drew Carey Show” and innovative improv show “Whose Line is it Anyway?,” brings his award-winning
Drew Carey will perform in Las Vegas in January.  talent to MGM Grand’s Hollywood Theatre Jan. 31 – Feb. 3, 2008. Joining Carey is the talented cast of The Improv All Stars: Kathy Kinney, most recognized as “Mimi” from the “The Drew Carey Show;” Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Ryan Stiles, comic regulars from “Whose Line is it Anyway?”; and fellow sketch comedians Jeff Davis, Julie Larson and Sean Masterson.

Carey will start the show with his stand-up comedy, and then the cast will join him onstage for an unscripted, unrehearsed, no-holds-barred laugh fest. They will perform unique comedic improvisation based on subject matter gathered from the suggestions of the live audience and then transform the ideas into side-splitting vignettes.

Carey is the host of the new prime time game show “Power of 10” and is the new host of the long-running game show “The Price Is Right,” both airing on CBS. In 2000 and 2001, Carey was honored with a People’s Choice Award for “Favorite Male TV Performance” for his work on the “The Drew Carey Show.”

Performances are Thursday, January 31, 2008 and Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 9 p.m.; Friday, February 1, 2008 and Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $89 inclusive. To charge by phone call (800) 929-1111 or (702) 891-7777. Tickets also are available for purchase online at www.mgmgrand.com and www.ticketmaster.com.