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Comedian George Lopez to perform at Civic Center

February 20, 2009 by Linda Bailey

By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter

Comedian George Lopez will perform Sunday in the Abilene Civic Center at 8 p.m. Tickets cost between $48 and $56.50.

Scott Strong, senior marketing manager for AEG Live Southwest, said the show in Abilene is one stop on the tour Lopez started at the beginning of the year. Strong said Lopez suggested the idea of putting Abilene on the tour’s list of Texas towns.

“George Lopez likes to play many of the Texas towns,” Strong said.

Lopez is the star of the family sitcom, George Lopez, a TV show about a father dealing with his complicated family while keeping his sense of humor intact. Strong said Lopez’s performance Sunday will be a stand-up comedy routine featuring jokes and other material from the show.

“It takes some elements from the TV show that is still running in syndication,” Strong said. “It looks at life situations; it is a successful stand-up act.”

Strong said all adults in Abilene can identify with Lopez’s comedy.

“I really think it relates to anybody, from college kids, high school students, graduate students and senior citizens,” Strong said. “The really great thing about his comedy is that it relates to anyone.”

Jessica Williams, sophomore English major from Atlanta, said she was excited when she heard Lopez would perform in Abilene.

“Me and my brothers used to watch the George Lopez show all the time,” Williams said. “It is so awesome that he is coming to Abilene.”

Ticket sales have been high throughout Lopez’s tour so far with many shows selling out. Strong predicted the Abilene show would also sell out.

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