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Treasure Island presents Island Summer Comedy Series

RED WING, Minnesota -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Treasure Island is excited to bring four outstanding comedy shows to the stage this summer, highlighting six of the country's funniest comedians. Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood kick off The Island Comedy Series on Saturday, June 21 with Tracy Morgan following on Friday, July 18. Next to hit the stage is the famous Chelsea Handler on Saturday, July 26 with David Brenner and Richard Lewis wrapping up the hilarious series on Friday, August 15.

About the Comedians

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

Saturday, June 21 at 8 p.m.

The first act to amuse audiences at Treasure Island is Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood. Mochrie and Sherwood are stars of the Emmy nominated Whose Line Is It Anyway?. These two have partnered for a great show of improvisational comedy. The duo uses only their fast wit and suggestions from the audience to create this much fun. Be prepared to get involved as audience members are brought up on stage to participate in this hilarious show.

Tracy Morgan

Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m.

Tracy Morgan is coming to amuse you on the Treasure Island stage on July 18. Maybe best known as a member of the cast of Saturday Night Live, Morgan now stars as Tracy Jordan in Emmy Award Winning sitcom 30 Rock. Beginning his career on the show Martin, he now entertains audiences across the country. You'll experience his great stand-up act during this show and might even be lucky enough to hear one of the world-famous impressions he debuted on Saturday Night Live.

Chelsea Handler

Saturday, July 26 at 8 p.m.

Introducing the star of Girls Behaving Badly, Chelsea Handler, you'll never experience another night like this one at Treasure Island. Handler's two recent books tell a lot about what you will hear - Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea and My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands. Be prepared for fun and sass because Handler is sure to bring both to her crowd-shocking performance in this adult content show!

David Brenner & Richard Lewis

Friday, August 15 at 8 p.m.

Being in the business for many years, comedians David Brenner and Richard Lewis are two seasoned comedians that won't let you leave the show without a smile. Brenner began his national TV debut on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson back in 1971 and went on to make the most appearances of any guest on the show. According to The Book of Lists #2, he has continued to be the most frequent talk show guest of any entertainer. Fellow comedian, Richard Lewis has become famous for his stream-of-consciousness riffs. Lewis was named by both GQ Magazine and Comedy Central as one of the best and most influential comics of the last century.

Don't miss the chance to see these entertaining comedians at Treasure Island's Summer Comedy Series. All shows begin at 8 p.m. in Barbados Showroom. Tickets are priced at $40 and can be ordered by calling the Treasure Island Box Office at 800-222-7077 ext. 2297.

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