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RAY'S COMEDY WORLD Fires Up the Mic

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RAY'S COMEDY WORLD Fires Up the Mic

Local comedy club features scorching AGT favorites...and a $5 menu!

UPDATE 3/15/24 - VEGAS 411 received notification this morning that Ray's Comedy World has abruptly shuttered. We've reached out to owner Ray Wold and will be releasing more information as it becomes known. UPDATE 3/13/24 - Ray's Comedy World has expanded its schedule to include Friday and Saturday. Their first weekend performer is Renee Percy. Get tickets and information by heading here. When it comes to Las Vegas entertainment, Monday nights are historically a dead zone. Locals either stay home, head to a movie, or visit the charity-driven MONDAYS DARK variety show. Now, a well-known celebrity host and a 25-year Cirque du Soleil veteran are lighting up Mondays with RAY'S COMEDY WORLD. In what they're claiming to be "the first Vegas-born comedy club", host Joe Trammel and professional funnyman Ray Wold have joined forces for RAY'S COMEDY WORLD. Open for less than two months, the passion project has already drawn a lengthy list of names through its humble doors.

Even though it's only open one night per week (with plans to expand to five), there's a lot packed into every Monday evening. Doors to the Courtyard open at 7 pm, where guests can indulge in the outdoor barbeque. Sideshow acts take place at 7:30 pm, then the doors to the Comedy Club open at 8. Headliners take to the stage at 8:30 pm. This week (March 11), get a double dose of "Penny" with comedians Penny Prince and multi-talented Penny Wiggins, one of the hardest-working ladies in the industry. They're preceded by Ray Wold and Mom, a breakout act on America's Got Talent.

After the warm-up and main attractions, stick around for "Open Mic" festivities at 9:45. Try your hand at comedy or nudge your friends to give it a shot. Tickets for a full evening of fun start at only $22.95 (plus taxes/fees) by heading to TicketKite via this link.

Not only are tickets budget-friendly but so are the drinks and food. Check out the menu (above), packed with five-dollar selections. Raise your hand if you've found another food, beer, or shot/mixer deal like this in Las Vegas. I didn't think so. So dive in, drink up, prop back your feet, and get ready to laugh. [embed]https://youtu.be/NbdLVqsRZFQ?si=aWMDnZEmUKOyUhV4[/embed] As you may have guessed, Ray Wold is the namesake of RAY'S COMEDY WORLD. The comedian has been seen by countless millions through the years via his TV and film appearances, but most especially for twenty-five years as a featured clown in Cirque du Soleil's "O" at Bellagio. The ageless performer may spend most of his time on O's unique water stage, but he's equally at home fanning flames. Not only does he play with fire in his AGT act, but he's eager to teach you how to swallow it.

Just as this article was being prepared, Wold announced Monday night fire-eating classes beginning at 6 pm. Get all the info you need by checking the advertisement above. Ray's partner at the club is Joe Trammel, a three-time winner of "Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year". Trammel is known to many through his appearances on "The Entertainer", a television series produced by Wayne Newton. Each week, Joe welcomes local and national headliners to the intimate room on East Flamingo Avenue.

Joe Trammel (left) with guest comedian Elyssa Phillips

When not hosting RAY'S COMEDY WORLD, this generous showman combines his gift for laughter with a desire to help the community. He focuses his efforts on aiding the homeless through FUTURE IS NOW FOUNDATION. Trammel and Wold are also proud to proclaim that their comedy club is "veteran-owned", another reason to support the fledgling venture. To keep up-to-date on the scorching fun at RAY'S COMEDY WORLD, visit their performance schedule by heading here. The club is located at 3525 E Flamingo Rd. #5033-A, Las Vegas, a banana toss from UNLV in the heart of the city. In Part Two, owner Ray Wold fires back on claims made against him in Las Vegas Review-Journal.