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Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announced today the addition of comedian, actor, author and radio personality, Jim Norton, who will perform two shows (January 15 & 16, 2010) in the intimate 1,000-seat Music Box Theatre.

Tickets for this performance are priced at $35 and $45 and can be purchased through www.theborgata.com, or call 866-900-4TIX (4849).

New Jersey native and best selling author Jim Norton is best known for his unique point of view and outspoken humor. As a comedian, he has toured the country performing in front of sold out crowds. He is a New York Times best-selling author, radio personality, and television host. Each day Jim is listened to by millions of devoted fans on the Opie & Anthony Radio Show for Sirius/XM Radio. Jim is a frequent guest on the late night talk show circuit, including The Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Jim’s first book, HAPPY ENDINGS: The Tales of a Meaty-Breasted Zilch was published in July 2007 and reached #4 on the New York Times best-seller list for hardcover nonfiction. His second book I Hate Your Guts also reached best-seller status upon its release in November 2008.

On television, Jim hosts HBO’s Down and Dirty with Jim Norton. Premiering in late September, Down and Dirty showcases new stand-up comedians. Jim was most recently seen in Monster Rain, his one-hour HBO stand-up show. He also starred in HBO’s Lucky Louie as well as in Comedy Central’s Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn.

Borgata’s Entertainment Schedule

Lenny Kravitz
Event Center / October 24 – 8p.m.

Lily Tomlin
Music Box / October 24 – 9p.m.

The Roots
Event Center / October 30 – 8p.m.

Stevie Wonder
Event Center / October 31 – 8p.m.

Rob Thomas
Event Center / November 6 – 8p.m.

Bill Maher
Event Center / November 7 – 8p.m.

Bob Newhart
Music Box / November 7 – 9p.m.

Roger Daltrey
Music Box / November 13 – 9p.m.
Music Box / November 14 – 9p.m.

Frankie Valli
Music Box / November 20 – 9p.m.
Music Box / November 21 – 9p.m.
Music Box / November 22 – 9p.m.

311 & Slightly Stoopid
Event Center / November 21 – 8p.m.

The Hooters
Music Box / November 27 – 9p.m.

Robin Williams
Event Center / November 27 – 8p.m.
Event Center / November 28 – 8p.m

Matisyahu
Music Box / November 28 – 9p.m.

Stephen Lynch
Music Box / December 4 & 5 – 9p.m.

Mike Birbiglia
Music Box / December 12 – 9p.m.

Jim Norton***
Music Box / January 15 & 16 – 9p.m.

About Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

Borgata is a joint venture of Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) and MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM). Located at Renaissance Pointe in Atlantic City, it features 2,000 guest rooms and suites; 161,000 square feet of gaming; 182 gaming tables; 4,100 slot machines; an 85-table poker room; 11 retail boutiques; 6 acclaimed fine dining restaurants by renowned chefs; 6 casual dining options; a 54,000 square foot spa; 70,000 square feet of event space; 4 signature nightlife experiences; and parking for 7,100 cars. The resort also features Atlantic City’s first cosmopolitan hotel experience, The Water Club at Borgata, with 800 guest rooms and suites; food and beverage by renowned chef Geoffrey Zakarian; a 36,000 square foot spa; 18,000 square feet of meeting space; 6 designer retail boutiques; and 5 heated indoor and outdoor pools.

For more information on Borgata, please visit www.theborgata.com or www.twitter.com/BorgataAC use AOL keyword: borgata.

Filed under: Atlantic County, South

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