SHOWBOAT CASINO HOTEL ---------------------- ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATON ------------------------ BASIN STREET FOLLIES CELEBRATES JULY 4TH HOLIDAY WITH ROUSING PERFORMANCES Atlantic City, NJ --- Basin Street Follies kicks off the American Independence Holiday with a rousing July 4th Celebration showcasing a group of talented, energetic performers. The fast-paced revue, at the Mardi Gras Showroom, continues from July 3 through August 5. Heading the list of performers is a long-time Showboat favorite, Bobby Arvon, still captivating audiences singing old favorites and his original songs. Arvon, of course, is best known for the popular theme song of the television hit, "Happy Days." Another audience favorite is The Great Tomsoni & Co., who combine a blend of off-beat comedy and bafflinf magic, delighting critics from coast to coast. Singer Lori Dobson has a distinctive vocal style that cuts right to the heart of the lyric and listener. Lori has a repertoire that ranges from swing to contemporary rhythm and blues. Rounding out the cast is handsome comedian Dan Wilson, making his Showboat debut. Wilson has performed on a score of television shows and in the top comedy clubs across the country. Performances of Basin Street Follies are at 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, at the Mardi Gras Showroom. The show is dark Sunday. Tickets are $10 and can be obtained through TicketMaster at 1-800-736-1420. ______________________________________________________________________________ LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT ______________________________________________________________________________ None scheduled at this time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |SHOWBOAT CASINO HOTEL | | 801 Boardwalk ...........609-343-4000 | | Reservations ..........609-343-4100 | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------