Vol. 5, No. 9, September 2009, Tumbling Dice
Laugh Factory
Impressionist Frank Caliendo, best known for his impression of NFL commentator John Madden, signed a 10-year contract to perform at the Monte Carlo in Las Vegas.
Impressionist Frank Caliendo, best known for his impression of NFL commentator John Madden, signed a 10-year contract to perform at the Monte Carlo in Las Vegas.
In addition to his Madden impression, Caliendo also does impressions of other celebrities, including Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Dr. Phil and Jay Leno. His new show is said to be a mix of impressions and stand-up that is enhanced by live music and video sketches.
“I’m excited to call Monte Carlo my new home,” Caliendo said. “This is Vegas, so this show is going to be bigger and have a higher production value than traditional stand-up. I’ve got a live band; we’ll have video segments and maybe even some guest appearances. It’s going to have all of the excitement of a TV show but it will be live on-stage and no two shows will be exactly alike.”