MONTCLAIR, N.J., Sept. 27, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Headliners Entertainment Group, Inc. (OTCBB:HLNR) announced today that the official opening of the sixth Rascals Comedy Club at the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack, N.Y. will take place at the end of October 2004.
The Palisades Center is the second largest mall in the United States with over 20 million visitors a year. The 350-seat comedy showroom and lounge will be in ThEATery section of the mall which boasts a 21-screen Lowes movie theatre, an Imax theater, and over 20 full-service destination restaurants including Dave & Busters, Friday's, Chili's, Legal Seafoods, Outback Steakhouse, and Fox Sports Grill -- just to mention a few.
Bursting with excitement, Ed Rodriguez, Headliners Chairman, CEO and President, said: "We anticipate a strong opening with seven shows a week, and admission charges starting at $10.00 per person, proving to be just as -- if not more competitive than -- a movie."
"With our solid roster of professional comedic talent and celebrity attractions such as Jay Mohr, Damon Wayans, DL Hughley and Dave Attel, just to mention a few, we expect many sold-out performances. This is all part of our Business Plan to bring comedy everywhere. In the past several months we have opened clubs in Jackson, MI; Louisville, KY; and Montclair, NJ.
About Rascals International, Inc.:
Rascals International, Inc. is one of the premier comedy clubs in the United States, drawing upon its respected national recognition and rich history of providing the highest quality comedic entertainment in the industry. Currently, the company prides itself on its ability to employ successful entertainers at its growing chain of venues, both in its stand-alone and hotel-based operations.
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