Altar Boyz, Jackie Collins
Coming to Harrah's In February

Harrah’s New Orleans continues its tradition of offering high-quality entertainment and special events in February, with three performances of the award-winning Off-Broadway musical comedy, Altar Boyz. Also coming to the casino in February is best-selling author Jackie Collins.

Altar Boyz will be performed in Harrah’s Theater on Friday and Saturday, February 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, February 21 at 2 p.m. This inspirational story of five small-town boys trying to save the world is so extraordinary that it could be a celebration of its own.

Winner of the 2005 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical and winner of the 2006-07 Broadway.com Audience Favorite Award, Altar Boyz offers 90 minutes of music, laughs and fun. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased in person at Harrah's Box Office on the day of the performance, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.

On Saturday, February 27 from 2-4 p.m., best-selling author Jackie Collins stops by Harrah’s New Orleans Masquerade for a free and open to the public book signing and meet-and-greet. She will be promoting her latest novel, Poor Little Bitch Girl, a new, sexy and explosive novel set in New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Books will be available for purchase at the event.

Things get jazzy inside Masquerade every Thursday from 6 – 9 p.m. at the live Jazz Happy Hours. This free and open to the public event features some of the best local jazz New Orleans has to offer including Sharon Martin, February 4; BRW, February 18; and Tonia, February 25.

Gaming and Dining Options

And, of course, you can enjoy 24-hour gaming in the 115,000 square-foot casino just steps away from the French Quarter at the foot of Canal Street. There you’ll find over 2,100 video poker and slot machines ranging from a penny a pull to $500. Also there are plenty of craps tables, baccarat games, roulette wheels and poker and blackjack tables on which to wager on the chance to win big bucks.

Plus, there are various eateries in and around Harrah’s from which to choose, ranging from the lavish, well-stocked buffet to the first-class Besh Steak House owned and operated by world-renowned Chef John Besh. There is also Bambu, serving exotic foods from the Far East, and the Cafes on Canal, featuring McAlister’s Select, Fuddruckers and Starbucks. In the nearby Harrah’s Hotel and along Fulton Street Mall are Grand Isle, famous for its fresh seafood, and Ruth’s Chris Steak House, famous for its sizzling, charbroiled steaks.

More information about entertainment at Harrah’s New Orleans is available at www.harrahsneworleans.com. Must be 21 or older to enter casino and gamble. Valid ID required for entry.

Coming Up at Harrah’s

Returning to Harrah’s Theater on Saturday, March 6 at 8 p.m., is New Orleans native comedienne Jodi Borrello. A regular at The Improv at Harrah’s Las Vegas, Jodi & Friends promise a night of fun and laughter, seasoned with Brazilian-spiced music and dance.

Also appearing on the bill will be the Brazilian sounds and dance of CASA SAMBA; Late Nite Catechism's Amanda Hebert; up and coming comedian, Rhonda Bordelon; and New Orleans' own military comedian, Misty Jackson.

Tickets are $25 apiece and can be purchased either online or at the theater box office on performance night. For reservations call 1-800-745-3000 or log on to www.ticketmaster.com.

Harrah’s New Orleans is operated by a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada nearly 70 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.