Michael J.
Yelp
Great show last night! The host, last night, Mark Cohen said they had a great lineup last night, and that wasn't just hype, it was! I wasn't previously familiar with any of the comedians performing last night at the Rio. The highlight was the third comic up, Michael Yo. He was phenomenal! I was laughing so hard! I anticipate he's going to become a huge star. He has such a style and delivery about him. His material is complimented by just the right facial expressions, and a million dollar smile, which reminds me of Chris Rock. Michael knows how to capture the audience and keep it rolling. The other comedians in the lineup, Jackie Fabulous, Jeff Leach, and Tom Rhodes were very good too, especially Jackie. Overall, solid all around. The venue, at the Rio Casino and Hotel, just off the Strip, is quite comfortable and cozy. It's a decent size room, but even the seats in the rear don't appear too far away, and sight lines look good. Now, I was sitting in the second row of tables just right of the stage, so I had a great seat, but it was reasonably affordable at $42, the top level pricing. I didn't drink during the show, so I can't comment, but the waitress seemed pleasant. I couldn't help but make a contrast observation comparing the uniforms of the beverage staff here at the Comedy Cellar, a non descript sweatshirt, to those at Brad Garrett's Comedy Club over at the MGM, which are dressed like old school cocktail and/or Keno waitresses of years past throughout Nevada. Oh, I prefer the good old days look, to the casual roll out of bed look.