We shouldn’t have to tell you who Tom Segura is. If you’ve avoided his numerous hilarious Netflix stand-up specials and chuckle-worthy podcast clips, then clearly you’ve been living under a rock. But worry not. If you identify as deprived of the funnyman’s quips and comebacks, you can get a full dose in person at Dolby Live at Park MGM this week.
Paramount to the comedian’s success is his ability to tell captivating stories that not only have you hanging onto each word he utters and waiting for the next, but also giggling the whole time. And while that mode of comedy comes naturally to Segura, it’s no stroke of luck that he’s so good at it. He’s been practicing since he was a kid.
“Even when I was in high school, I had a teacher who would let me tell stories when I was late. I was always late for this one class after lunch and he’d be like, ‘OK, let’s hear it, why are you late?’ and I’d make stuff up that had kernels of truth in it and he would laugh,” Segura told Las Vegas Magazine in an exclusive interview. “I love when something happens and you go back and tell people what happened. And I think I’ve always tried to make that entertaining.”
You can count on hearing relatable tales about Segura’s family, friends and chance encounters. And if luck is in the air, the comic may go off script for a bit, giving audiences a taste of what he does so well on his various podcasts; being likable and just a touch out of pocket.
Segura’s no stranger to Vegas, either. He’s played clubs, theaters and arenas all over the valley with his solo show and co-headlining with his longtime friend and podcast partner Bert Kreischer. He’s even burst onto the Las Vegas bar scene with he and Kreischer’s vodka brand, Por Osos, becoming available at Best Friend, which is conveniently located in the property. So stop in for a sip before the show.
Park MGM, 8 p.m. Sept. 7, starting at $72 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
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