On April 26 comedians Jamie Kennedy and Dane Cook will be performing at the Student Union.
The performance, which is scheduled to take place in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom, will take place as part of a grand opening celebration for the Union. It takes place the day before a more formal party is held. “It’s the best place for it,” said Dan Solomon, programming director for University Activities Organization. He added that it would get more students into the Union to see what the building has to offer and to “see what can go on.?
Solomon added that this show and grand opening celebration is geared more towards students than the party the next day.
Last semester UAO brought Lewis Black to Kobacker Hall. According to Julia Metcalf, a member of UAO’s Spring Events Committee, having this show at the Union will have more advantages. “It gives a nicer feel,” she said. She also added that the Union has the feel of being more for the students than Kobacker.
Metcalf also said that she hoped that the show would bring more entertainment to campus. “Hopefully we have a sell-out crowd,” she said.
The Lewis Black show last semester was a sell-out for UAO.
According to Metcalf UAO had a list of comedians that they were interested in bring to campus. They took their budget and student interest into account. UAO took into account whether they wanted to bring in one comedian or more and what type of comedy they wanted to showcase.
Kennedy is best known for both his role as Randy Meeks in the “Scream” films. He is also the star of “JKX: The Jamie Kennedy Experiment.” Kennedy has also appeared on the big screen in “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,” “Max Keeble’s Big Move” and “Three Kings.” On television he has appeared on “Ellen,” the teen show “California Dreams,” and the VH1 horror series “Strange Frequency.”
According to Solomon, those in the audience can expect a more traditional performance than what they see Kennedy do on television. “It’s going to be more of a stand-up show,” he said. “I’m not quite sure what we are in for. But I’m sure that it will be great.”
As a stand-up comic Dane Cook has made appearances on the “Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn,” “Comics Come Home” and the Comedy Central show “Premium Blend.” In the movies, Cook made an appearance in “Mystery Men” as the Waffler. Cook has also appeared in the films “Simon Sez,” “Buddy” and “Spiral.” On “Spiral” he served as producer and writer.
Solomon recalled one televised performance that Cook was part of. The audience was so into the performance that they were “crying with tears.”
Both comedians will be opening for another nationally known comedian. The third performer in the show will be announced by UAO later.
Ticket prices and sale information will also be announced at a later time.
