Stars of Comedy at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas

Stars of Comedy gives you a simple Las Vegas night out: walk into Harrah’s Showroom, take your seat, and let a working comedian carry the evening. The main scheduled name is Carlos Mencia, with Paul Zerdin appearing for a short May run. Other advertised headliners include Jeremy Piven, Ryan Hamilton, and Sheryl Underwood, though the supplied schedule lists Carlos Mencia for most dates.

I like the low listed price of $24, especially since fees and taxes are included. I also like the compact 90-minute format, which fits neatly before dinner, after a show, or between casino stops. The catch is important: Mencia’s act is deliberately edgy, with profanity, sexual material, and jokes about race and gender. If that style is not for you, this may be a poor use of your evening.

Key points to know before you book

• Carlos Mencia fills most listed dates: His performances run through much of February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.
• Paul Zerdin has a short May appearance: He is scheduled for May 1 through 3, while Carlos Mencia returns May 4 and continues on later dates.
• The show lasts about 90 minutes: That makes it an easy addition to a packed Las Vegas day.
• Your mobile ticket covers the show and selected seat category: Fees and taxes are included, but drinks and parking cost extra.
• The comedy is not family-safe by default: Mencia’s material can be vulgar, provocative, and offensive to some people.
• Harrah’s Showroom is easy to reach: The casino sits on the Las Vegas Strip and is near public transportation.

Harrah’s Showroom gives you a compact Las Vegas night

Stars of Comedy takes place inside Harrah’s Las Vegas, in the Harrah’s Showroom. This is useful for planning because you are not committing to a giant production with a long running time, a complex transfer, or a full evening away from the Strip.

The listed performance length is about one hour and 30 minutes. I see that as one of the show’s strongest practical points. You can fit it around a restaurant reservation, a casino visit, or another short attraction. It also works well when you want live entertainment but do not want to spend several hours in a theater.

The venue is on the Strip and near public transportation. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you make your own way to Harrah’s. Parking and valet fees are also separate. If you are driving, build those extra costs into the advertised ticket price.

The ticket is mobile, which keeps things simple. The selected category is chosen when you book, and the listed $24 price includes all fees and taxes. That makes the base cost easier to judge than a low headline price followed by a long list of service charges.

The main attraction is Carlos Mencia’s unfiltered style

Carlos Mencia is scheduled for most of the dates provided. His act is built around direct, unfiltered comedy. Before you book, understand the tone rather than assuming this is a broad, gentle stand-up show.

The material can include profanity, sex, race, ethnicity, gender, and politics. Mencia presents himself as an equal-opportunity comic, but that does not mean every joke will land for every person. Some audience members may find the no-holds-barred approach funny and refreshing. Others may find it crude, hostile, or simply not funny enough to justify the language.

I would not choose this show for a mixed group unless everyone already agrees on that style of comedy. A close group of friends who enjoy sharp jokes and adult subjects may have a good time. A family group, a first date, or anyone hoping for clean comedy should think twice.

Several specific audience reactions point in both directions. One particularly positive account calls the performance hilarious and says the show provided one of the best comedy nights in years. Another praises the laughs from Carlos Mencia and Gabriel, describing the theater as a nice size. Those details suggest that the room can feel intimate enough for the comic’s direct style to work well.

But you should take the negative reaction seriously, too. One person left during the performance because of the vulgarity, sexism, and racism in the material, and received a refund. Another person seated in the front row said the show did not produce a single laugh. That is a useful warning: front-row seating does not guarantee that the comic’s style will suit you.

February through April are almost all Carlos Mencia

The early part of the schedule is easy to read. Carlos Mencia is listed for February 16 and 17, followed by February 23 and 24.

In March, he performs on March 9 and 10, 16 and 17, 23 and 24, and 30 and 31. April continues the same pattern, with dates on April 6 and 7, 13 and 14, 20 and 21, and 27 and 28.

This repeated schedule gives you plenty of date choices. That is valuable if you are fitting the show around flights, dinner, or another ticketed event. It also confirms that Carlos Mencia is not a one-off booking here. He is the central act across the schedule provided.

The practical drawback is that you do not have much performer variety during these months. If you are choosing Stars of Comedy because you want a rotating comedy series, check the name attached to your exact date before paying. The series name covers several headliners, but the performer matters more than the branding.

May brings a brief change with Paul Zerdin

Paul Zerdin is scheduled from May 1 through 3. Carlos Mencia then returns on May 4 and 5, followed by May 11 and 12 and May 18 and 19.

That short Paul Zerdin run is the clearest chance to choose a different act. The supplied information does not describe the exact format or material of Zerdin’s performance, so I would not assume it has the same tone as Mencia’s stand-up. If you prefer him, make sure you select May 1, 2, or 3 rather than a nearby Carlos Mencia date.

This is also a good example of why you should read the date carefully. The act can change within the same month, while the show title stays the same. A cheap ticket is only good value if it is for the performer you actually want to see.

June through December keep Carlos Mencia in the spotlight

Carlos Mencia is scheduled June 1 and 2, 8 and 9, 15 and 16, 22 and 23, and 29 and 30. July lists July 13 and 14, 20 and 21, and 27 and 28.

August has four weekend pairs: August 3 and 4, 10 and 11, 17 and 18, and 24 and 25. September follows with September 7 and 8, 14 and 15, 21 and 22, and 28 and 29.

October includes October 6, 12 and 13, October 20, and October 26 and 27. November has November 2 and 3, 9 and 10, 16 and 17, 23 and 24, and November 30. December lists December 1, 21 and 22, and December 28 and 29.

These later dates are useful if you are visiting Las Vegas in the second half of the year. The schedule has several weekend options, which should help you fit the show into a short Strip stay. Still, date availability can change, and confirmation is subject to availability after booking.

The long run also tells you something about what to expect. This is not a carefully staged one-night festival with several comedians sharing a bill in the information provided. For most listed dates, it is a Carlos Mencia engagement presented under the Stars of Comedy name.

Is the $24 ticket a good Las Vegas value?

At $24, this is among the easier Strip entertainment purchases to justify. You get a mobile admission ticket for roughly 90 minutes, with fees and taxes included. That gives you a clear starting point for your budget.

The real value depends on your comedy preferences. If you already enjoy Mencia’s style, the price is attractive. A live show at a central casino venue can also save you from spending a full evening at a more expensive production.

But $24 is not the whole cost of the outing. Drinks are available for purchase, but they are not included. Parking and valet fees are separate, and you must arrange your own transportation. The selected seating category is part of the booking, so compare the available category carefully instead of assuming every $24 ticket offers the same view.

I would treat the ticket as a modest-risk purchase only if you are comfortable with adult, confrontational humor. The non-refundable policy makes your choice of date and comedian especially important. Once booked, you cannot cancel or amend the experience for a refund.

Who will enjoy this show most?

This performance suits you if you like stand-up that pushes boundaries and does not soften every subject. It may work particularly well for a group of friends who enjoy arguing about comedy after the show, since Mencia’s material can produce strong reactions.

It also suits you if you want a short, central activity. You do not need to give up an entire night, and most people can participate. The showroom location and nearby public transportation make it practical for a Strip-based visit.

I would be cautious if you are sensitive to profanity, racial or ethnic jokes, sexual material, or gender-based humor. The available audience reactions show a wide split, from people who could not stop laughing to someone who walked out. That gap is not a minor detail. It is the central booking question.

The show may also disappoint you if you expect a large-scale Vegas production. The information describes a comedy appearance in the Harrah’s Showroom, not elaborate scenery, music, or special effects. You are paying for the comedian and the live room, not spectacle.

A practical plan for your evening

Give yourself enough time to reach Harrah’s Showroom, find the theater, and get seated without rushing. The attraction is inside the hotel and casino, so you will need to allow time to get from the Strip entrance or transit stop to the showroom.

Keep your mobile ticket ready. Since the ticket category is selected at booking, check the confirmation for the exact seating information and the performer attached to your date. Confirmation is expected within 48 hours, subject to availability.

Plan drinks separately. Beverages can be purchased at the venue, but they are not part of the ticket. If you are driving, check parking or valet costs before you leave, since those fees are not included either.

Most people can take part, and the experience is near public transportation. No hotel pickup or drop-off is provided, so this is best for someone comfortable making their own way to a Strip casino.

Should you book Stars of Comedy?

Book it if you want an affordable, short comedy show and you know you can enjoy provocative material. Carlos Mencia is the main act on most listed dates, and the $24 price is fair when you value a central venue, mobile entry, included taxes and fees, and a 90-minute performance.

Choose Paul Zerdin’s May 1 through 3 dates if that is the performer you want, and do not rely on the series title alone. Skip the show if you want clean humor, a polished family outing, or a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With a non-refundable ticket and sharply divided reactions, your comedy taste matters more here than the low price.

FAQ

Where does Stars of Comedy take place?

The show takes place in the Harrah’s Showroom at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, on the Strip.

How long does the comedy show last?

The performance lasts approximately one hour and 30 minutes.

How much does the ticket cost?

The listed price is $24. The selected show ticket category, all fees, and taxes are included.

Which comedians appear in the series?

The advertised headliners include Jeremy Piven, Carlos Mencia, Ryan Hamilton, Paul Zerdin, and Sheryl Underwood. The supplied schedule lists Carlos Mencia for most dates and Paul Zerdin from May 1 through 3.

Are drinks and parking included?

No. Beverages are available for purchase, while parking and valet fees are not included.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

No. The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. A cancellation or amendment request does not result in a refund.