February 7, 2008

Comedy group The Second City to perform at Purdue

The comedy group will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Stewart Center's Loeb Playhouse. The Purdue Student Union Board is sponsoring the performance, which is titled "One Nation Under Blog."

The Second City's performance will feature some of the best sketches, songs and improvisations from the group's 45-plus year history.

"During the performance, the audience will not only have the chance to see comedy stars in the making, but they also will have the opportunity to see hilarious satire and cutting-edge improvisation," said Heather Owen, Purdue Memorial Union director of programs and recreation. "No topic or subject matter is off limits for The Second City. If your parents asked you not to speak about it at the dinner table, chances are it will be made fun of in an evening with The Second City."

Founded in Chicago in 1959, The Second City has become the training ground for a number of comedians, including John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Martin Short, Mike Myers, John Candy, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert.

Tickets are $10 for students with a Purdue ID and $20 for the general public. For tickets, visit Loeb Box Office or call (765) 494-3933.

Writer: Christy Jones, (765) 494-1089, christyjones@purdue.edu

Source: Heather Owen, (765) 494-8909, owenh@purdue.edu

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

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