Rancho Mirage, CA – April 26, 2025 — On a weekend buzzing with major entertainment, comedy took center stage as rising star Ralph Barbosa delivered a sold-out performance at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage. Known for his understated swagger, razor-sharp wit, and cool-as-ice delivery, Barbosa once again proved why he’s one of the hottest names in stand-up comedy today.
Presented by DWP Talent Services, the event packed the house with eager fans during one of the busiest weekends of the year—Stagecoach Music Festival. From start to finish, Barbosa had the crowd roaring with his signature brand of observational humor, effortlessly gliding from punchline to punchline in a style uniquely his own.
Barbosa, often described as “one of the shyest attention hogs in comedy,” has quickly built a name for himself with a meteoric rise over the past few years. His 2023 Netflix special, Ralph Barbosa: Cowabunga, filmed at the legendary Kessler Theater in his hometown of Dallas, launched him into national fame. He followed it up with a hugely successful theater tour in 2024, playing to sold-out venues across North America.
The buzz around him has only grown louder, thanks to:
✔ A debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
✔A viral Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring set (3.7M+ YouTube views)
✔A breakout HBO Max appearance in Entre Nos: The Winners 3
✔ A Don’t Tell Comedy clip that skyrocketed past 4.8 million views on YouTube
Barbosa’s performance at Agua Caliente marked another milestone for the fast-rising comic—and for the casino’s entertainment team.
📸 Pictured: Joe Moallempour, Senior National Casino Talent Buyer at DWP Talent Services (far left), and Billy Brill, President of DWP Talent Services (far right), joined Ralph Barbosa and his UTA West Coast Comedy Touring Agent Joe Grossman (center) backstage after the show. Also in attendance were the newly promoted entertainment duo from Agua Caliente Casinos — Pearl Aguinaldo, Vice President of Marketing (left), and Dan Van Ness, Director of Entertainment (right).
With this sellout performance, Ralph Barbosa continues to solidify his status as one of the freshest and funniest voices in stand-up — and DWP Talent Services once again proves why they are a driving force behind some of the most dynamic comedy events in the casino entertainment world.
🎤 Catch Ralph Barbosa live and uncensored — if you can get a ticket.
