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Cynthia Nixon, Zachary Levi, and More Set for Roundabout's Casino Night

Oscar nominee and World Series of Poker winner Jennifer Tilly will host Roundabout Theatre Company’s star-studded poker tournament.

Cynthia Nixon is among the guests set for Roundabout Theatre Company's Casino Night.
Cynthia Nixon is among the guests set for Roundabout Theatre Company's Casino Night.
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Roundabout Theatre Company has announced plans for its second annual Casino Night, which will take place on May 9 at the American Airlines Theatre. All proceeds benefit Roundabout Theatre Company’s programs, including the education programs and the Musical Theatre Fund. The evening is hosted by Carmen and John Grossman. Table hosts include Michael Cohen, Colliers International NY LLC. The evening is sponsored by Golden Ram, Radeberger, and Svedka.

Broadway veteran, Oscar nominee, and World Series of Poker winner Jennifer Tilly (Don't Dress for Dinner) will host a Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament. Players will include Tilly as well as Paige Davis (Chicago), Gabriel Ebert (Thérèse Raquin), Santino Fontana (Sons of the Prophet), Alexander Gemignani (Violet), Gina Gershon (Bye Bye Birdie), Byron Jennings (She Loves Me), Zachary Levi (She Loves Me), Natasha Lyonne (Tigers Be Still), Carolyn McCormick (Law & Order), Cynthia Nixon (The Real Thing), Laura Osnes (Anything Goes), Sarah Steele (The Humans), Betsy Wolfe (The Mystery of Edwin Drood), Patrick Page (Cyrano de Bergerac), and more. All celebrity appearances are subject to change.

There will also be open casino games, such as blackjack, roulette, craps, and slot machines, hosted by Roundabout artists.