Galifianakis a no-go; cancels October show

Central Michigan University students won’t get the chance to see Zach Galifianakis on Oct. 16 as expected.

Galifianakis, star of the recent box-office hit, ‘The Hangover,’ was contracted by Program Board to perform at Finch Fieldhouse at 8 p.m. but was forced to cancel because of a movie he will be filming during the entire month of October, said Program Board President Dave Breed.

Breed, a Muskegeon junior, said Program Board was disappointed to hear Galifianakis had to cancel.

“He signed to do a new movie so he had to pull the show,” Breed said. “Just unlucky circumstances.”

Breed said the search has already began to replace Galifianakis, who was going to make $40,000 for his show.

“We are looking for someone who will be popular among students,” he said. “We have quite a few possibilities in varying price ranges.”

Breed said they are looking for comedians for around the same time as Galifianakis’ October show was scheduled.

“As of right now, (we are looking for) schedules in most of October,” he said.

In a Facebook message sent to followers of the Program Board 09-10 events group, Breed said the replacement for Galifianakis will be a good one.

“Though, we are already working on finding another comedian to take his place and have several good possibilities. You will surely not be disappointed when the new show is announced,” the message from Breed said.

In Galifianakis’ contract, it was said tickets would be sold to students, faculty and staff at a rate $10 and $15 while tickets for the public would be $20 and $25.

CMU was also planning on providing either a grand piano or baby grand piano for the show.

The agreement, which was signed in early June allowed Galifianakis until 30 days before the show to cancel, therefore CMU will get back its deposit.

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