Second City troupe appears at GVSU

The Second City, the legendary comedy troupe that launched the careers of a countless number of the comedy world's greatest stars will be performing their classic sketch and improvisational comedy in a show titled Truth, Justice or The American Way in the Grand Valley State University Fieldhouse on Friday, April 20, 2007.

The Second City has launched the careers of thousands of comic performers in its more than 45-year history, including current comic sensations Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey and Rachel Dratch, as well as comic legends Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Bill Murray, Catherine O'Hara, John Belushi, Gilda Radner, John Candy, Dan Aykroyd, Martin Short, George Wendt, Fred Willard, Alan Arkin and more.

Truth, Justice or The American Way features the next generation of comic greats performing a diverse array of sketches and songs, as well as off the cuff improvisation that can provide completely unexpected comic brilliance. From the battle of the sexes to the battles at the voting booth, The Second City provides a hilarious and insightful look into contemporary American culture.

Tickets are available at the 2020 Information Desk in the Kirkhof Center or by logging on to www.starticketsplus.com . Tickets are $5 with a GVSU id (including Faculty, Staff, Students, and Administration). Non-GVSU tickets are $10. All tickets (if any remain) will be $10 at the door. We invite those over the age of 17 to attend the show.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Showtime at 8 p.m. Those requiring special needs should contact 1-2350. This event is a production of Spotlight Productions.