December 17, 2002

CHICAGO’S FAMED ‘SECOND CITY’ COMES TO BOISE STATE

Chicago’s legendary comedy troupe The Second City will appear at Boise State University at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan., 16 in the Student Union Hatch Ballroom. The performance will feature some of the best sketches, songs and improvisations from Second City’s 40-plus year history.

Founded in Chicago in 1959, The Second City has become the premier training ground for the comedy world’s best and brightest. Their alumni list reads like a who’s who of American comedy, as it includes Joan Rivers, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, George Wendt, Martin Short, John Candy, Tina Fey, Ryan Styles, Chris Farley, Mike Myers and many others.

Not only will the evening with The Second City provide audiences with the chance to see comedy stars in the making, but they will also have the opportunity to see hilarious satire and cutting-edge improvisation. No topic or subject matter is off limits.

Tickets for "The Second City" are $5 for general admission and $3 for Boise State students, faculty and staff, available through the Student Union information desk, 426-4636, or at the door. This performance is sponsored by Boise State Student Programs Board. For more information call 426-1223.

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Matt VanderBoegh

Student Programs Board

426-3655

Pat Pyke

communications and marketing

426-1987

Patri Ann Thompson

communications and marketing

426-3196