Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center Mainstage is announcing an appearance by the popular cult-comedy entertainer “Weird Al” Yankovic in August:
Almost four years after his first foray into unfamiliar concert territory with his highly-acclaimed Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, “Weird Al” Yankovic is pressing his luck again, this time with The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.
Once again drawing from his back catalogue of 14 studio albums, Weird Al promises to deliver a different set list every night, with no two shows the same. As before, rather than focusing on the hits from his career, the show will feature Yankovic’s non-parody material – the somewhat more obscure pastiches and original songs that have largely escaped the pop culture radar but are adored by his long-time fans.
And like the last Vanity Tour, he is leaving behind the high-octane theatrics that he’s known for and going bare-bones – no costumes, no props, no video screens… just Al and his band of almost four decades in smaller, more intimate venues, hanging out on stage, playing music.
Legendary comedian Emo Philips has performed over 7000 stand-up comedy shows across the globe, including a two-week theater run in London’s West End. Career highlights include his acclaimed comedy album E=MO Squared and the hour-long HBO special Emo Philips Live at the Hasty Pudding Theatre. Emo is especially proud, however, of when he got to demonstrate the proper use of a table saw to Weird Al in the film UHF.
VIP Meet & Greet Experience – $329 per package
Meet & Greet with Weird Al after the show with a photo opportunity
Personally autographed, custom-designed 2022 Vanity Tour poster, exclusive to VIPs!
Be a part of Weird Al Jeopardy! – a pre-concert game show experience challenging people to the ultimate Weird Al trivia contest. Register for a chance to be a contestant, or just play along from the audience (Shhh! No shouting answers!)
Pre-show hang with fellow fans, including complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
Collectible Weird Al merchandise item
Souvenir VIP laminate
Early entry into the venue
Crowd-free merchandise shopping
On-site VIP host
Order tickets at TheMendelCenter.com or call 269-927-8700, option 1, weekdays from 10 am – 6 pm.
