Monday Mashups: Kimmel Comedy Club, Heading Back Home

A year ago, executives from Caesars Entertainment approached Jimmy Kimmel with an idea. They were looking to open a comedy club across the street from their Las Vegas hotel, and they wondered whether he, a native of the city, would be interested in partnering. Fast forward 365 days, and their grand idea has come to life.

Kimmel, who already had his hands full with his ABC late-night show, two small children and a collection of other projects, didn’t hesitate. He loved the idea of having a presence of some kind in his hometown — and he loved the idea of it being with Caesars, where his vast and tight-knit family has a long history. His late Uncle Frank, once a staple of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, had been a security guard at the hotel; his bandleader, Cleto, began his music career at its bar, Cleopatra’s Barge; and Cleto’s dad, also in the JKL band, was a room-service waiter at the hotel in a former life.

So, Kimmel signed on, and in the spring of 2019, Caesars Entertainment will open Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club. The 8,000-square-foot space will be housed on the nearby LINQ Promenade, near the High Roller observation wheel and the popular Brooklyn Bowl. The famously meticulous host will help curate the list of talent coming through, seven nights a week, along with the food and drink options on offer. Already he’s been busy surveying his comic friends about the ideal conditions for a club, and he intends to employ many of his learnings in the coming months.

Additional details regarding Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club will be announced later this year. In the meantime, you can catch Kimmel late-night on ABC. Keep your eyes peeled for the Strip's newest venue this spring and devour the details of a hilariously good time next time you visit Vegas!