Comedian Nick Swardson coming to McGuirk Arena April 9, tickets on sale Wednesday
Comedian, actor and famous faux-prostitute Nick Swardson will bring his standup routine to Central Michigan University April 9.
Swardson, who is well known as "Terry Bernadino," the roller-skating male prostitute in Comedy Central's "Reno 911!" will perform at 7 p.m. in McGuirk Arena, with doors opening at 6. The opening act has yet to be determined.
Program Board President Steve Lewis said tickets will go on sale Wednesday. They will be $15 for floor and lower bowl seats, $12 for upper bowl seats and $8 for seats in the bleachers.
The Allegan senior said Swardson was chosen as a result of a Facebook survey.
"He was the overwhelming favorite," he said.
When: Saturday, April 9
Where: McGuirk Arena
How much: $15 for floor and lower bowl, $12 for upper bowl, and $8 for seats in the bleachers
Lewis said the Program Board attempted to bring Swardson to perform on campus two years ago, but it never came to fruition.
He said he is excited to see Swardson perform and enjoyed the movies he has seen him perform in.
Program Board Vice President Crysta Heckman said Swardson sold out an event Michigan State University a few years ago.
"We're hoping for a big turn out," the Pinconning senior said. "We know more people are going to go to a concert than a comedy show, but we are expecting (3,000) to 4,000 people."
Lapeer graduate student Brad Irvan enjoys Swardson's comedy but he probably will not be able to attend the show.
"He definitely has some funny standup," Irvan said. "Were it not for my financial situation, I would probably pay $15 to see him"
