Robert Klein: warming up for HBO

at Monticello Gaming & Raceway

MONTICELLO, NY — Legendary comedian Robert Klein is warming up for his upcoming HBO special by going back to his roots.

Klein, who performed at Catch A Rising Star when the club first started out in New York City 25 years ago, will perform at Monticello Gaming & Raceway’s Catch a Rising Star comedy club on Saturday December 22, at 8:30 p.m. Klein is planning a night of new material that he will unveil nationally on his upcoming HBO comedy special. This will be his ninth HBO special. In 1975, he was the first comedian to appear in a live concert on HBO. A boxed set of his HBO performances has recently been released.

“It is truly an honor to have a comedian with the talent and background of Robert Klein at our facility,” said Cliff Ehrlich, senior vice president at Monticello Gaming & Raceway. “This appearance will add to the long running legacy of great comedic performances in the Catskills.”

Klein has been entertaining audiences for over 30 years, getting his start in the comedy clubs of New York City and then breaking into national TV on a variety of shows. Throughout the years, he has continued to perform at theaters, colleges, clubs and corporate functions.

Klein will perform in the Hype room at Monticello Gaming & Raceway, Route 17B, Monticello. Tickets cost $15 and are available at the gift shop. For more information call 845/794-4100, ext. 494, or toll-free at 866/777-GAME, ext. 494.