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Exclusive star-studded event co-hosted by comedian Joey Vega & actress April Lee Hernandez

The evening is dedicated to the Latino Commission on AIDS, with on-site fundraising.

Special performances by Anais, Son Cafe with Ralph Irizarry, Sin Secretos & more

Guest appearances by BET's 106 & Park host Rocsi, singers Anais, Jose Albert "El Canario", Jesse McCartney, Xtreme, Pras from The Fugees, La Mega's El Vacilon de la Manana, Bachata Asurr, actors Manny Perez, Paula Garces, Isaiah Stokes, salsa diva Choco Orta, Celines Toribio, La Mega's DJ Alex Sensation, Welterweight NABF Champion Francisco "El Gato" Figueroa and many more.

The curtains never closed on the spirit of the legendary El Morocco nightclub. The vivacious venue is celebrating its reincarnation with a Vegas style, grand opening extravaganza. Hosted by comedian Joey Vega and actress April Lee Hernandez, this star-studded evening is dedicated to the Latino Commission on AIDS with on-site fundraising. Special performances by Latin super stars Anais, Son Cafe with Grammy winner Ralph Irizarry, Sin Secretos and many more. The VIP red carpet starts at 8pm on Wednesday, June 4th at the new El Morocco Theater & Nightclub, located at 145th Street and Broadway, New York City.

Decades ago, the legendary El Morocco attracted the high society, political diplomats and a wide array of iconic Hollywood bold face names, such as the famous Dominican diplomat, polo player, race driver and notorious playboy, Porfirio Rubirosa, who dallied with beautiful women such as Dolores del Rio, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Eva Peron and tobacco heiress Doris Duke, among others. Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe and Rita Hayworth also frequented the club and, in 1950, actor Humphrey Bogart was banned for life. El Morocco was the first club in the world to use a velvet rope and has since eternally set the standard for a VIP experience. In addition, Tito Puente recorded his live Cha Cha Cha album at the El Morocco in 1958 with his world famous orchestra.

Today, the club has been re-created through thoughtfully crafted decor and savvy entrepreneurship. Latino powerhouses like actress and comedian Kiki Melendez, comedians Joey Vega and Ruperto Vanderpool, singers Anais, Notch, Kerubanda, Oro Solido, Sexappeal, Frankie Morales, El Jeffrey, El Chaval de la Bachata, Orquesta La Excelencia, and Miriam Cruz y sus Chicas as well as Latin legends Jonny Ventura, Raulin Rosendo, Los Hermanos Rosario, Tito Rojas, Oscar D'Leon, and Jose Alberto "El Canario", have already graced the stage during previews at the new El Morocco. The new venue captues the spirit of the original El Morocco Nightclub with the same exquisite hand crafted palm trees and the now infamous zebra stripe motif. The new El Morocco will continue to evoke the glamour.

"We have created a haven for Latino culture, art and entertainment seekers to enjoy," said Debbie Medina, the Executive Director of Operations for El Morocco Theater & Nightclub. On June 4th, patrons can expect to be charmed during the Grand Opening event. In addition to the elegant and classy Main Room, the venue also houses the chic "Leopard Lounge," which will play host to casino style fundraising. Those trying their luck can help donate funds directly to the Latino Commission on AIDS.

"For us, this exciting grand opening of the legendary El Morocco is even more moving due to the fact that the first charity that we adopt is the Latino Commission on AIDS something that is very close to my heart. We hope to continue helping raise awareness for this worthy cause," said Michelle Rodriguez, owner of El Morocco Theater & Nightclub.

Emerging Latina fashion entrepreneur, Albania, who is the exclusive designer of the El Morocco's staff and shows, will have her 'Models on the Way' dressed in Vegas show girl costumes. Between the Elvis impersonators, the decadent decor and alluring performances by renowned samba, salsa and belly dancers, the event will be a true "Viva Las Vegas" styled experience. Those who attend the grand opening event can indulge in authentic tropical food from Mamajuana Cafe, a renowned restaurant located in Washington Heights. The sounds of legendary band Son Cafe with Ralph Irizarry will season the night. Latin idol Anais, salsa diva Choco Orta, up-and-coming urban artists 555 aka Lucky and the singing trio Sin Secretos, among others, will take the stage.

The Latino Commission on AIDS is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to fighting the spread of HIV/AIDS in the Latino community. "El Morocco promises to do our part in the fight against AIDS. We will utilize our events to help raise awareness about this disease that continues to affect our community. We are honored to share this special night with the Latino Commission on AIDS," added Debbie Medina.

"Debbie Medina has been one of our biggest supporters. It's an honor to be the first beneficiary of her new enterprise. With El Morocco's support we can continue to serve more people," said Dennis de Leon, President of The Latino Commission on AIDS. "AIDS used to be very visible when it first landed in the white communities. When it shifted to the Black and Latino communities, people started seeing it as a problem and not a disease," added de Leon.

The re-launch of the iconic "place to be and be seen in" of the 1930's and 40's, El Morocco's grand opening is a history-making moment for our city. The alluring Vegas style venue is an entertainment Mecca where luminaries from the worlds Latin, Urban and Anglo can mix and mingle. A neighborhood to be watched, Hamiliton Heights is on the verge of explosive growth and development, and El Morocco is a pioneer in its revitalization. El Morocco Theater & Nightclub will once again rule the Manhattan night scene.

What happens at El Morocco stays at El Morocco and will stay with you forever.

Viva El Morocco!

For more information, please visit www.elmorocconyc.com