Comedy fest firms its lineup

Jerry Seinfeld is scheduled to appear, and Chris Rock, Ray Romano, George Lopez, Bill Maher, Dave Chappelle, Larry David and Jon Stewart have been lined up to perform Nov. 17 to 19 at the Comedy Festival in Las Vegas.

The event, which promoters expect to become an annual affair, is organized by HBO, TBS and L.A.-based promoter AEG Live. It will feature more than 50 performances in live stand-up, sketch comedy and film, as well as special events and screenings, at Caesars Palace and the Flamingo Las Vegas.