YouTube Sensation Bo Burnham to Perform at Ohio Wesleyan
Tickets for Burnham’s March 24 ‘Bishop Bash’ Concert on Sale Now
DELAWARE, Ohio – Comedian, singer-songwriter, and poet Bo Burnham became the youngest person ever to record a half-hour Comedy Central special at age 18. He has released two hour-long specials since then: “Words, Words, Words” in 2010 and “what.” in 2013, with the latter receiving more than 9.7 million views on YouTube.
Burnham recently created and starred in the MTV series “Zach Stone is Gonna Be Famous” and wrote a book of poetry, “EGGHEAD,” which became a New York Times Bestseller. His live shows, which contain mature content, are a unique blend of stand-up, music, and theatre. Burnham currently is performing all over North America as part of his “MAKE HAPPY TOUR.”
On March 24, Burnham will bring the happiness to Delaware, Ohio, when he performs at Ohio Wesleyan University’s 2016 “Bishop Bash.” Tickets are on sale now for the OWU performance, which will be held in Gray Chapel inside University Hall, 61 S. Sandusky St. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Advance tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for non-OWU students with valid student IDs, and $10 for OWU students and employees with valid university IDs. Ticket prices will remain consistent whether purchased in advance or at the door. Parking is free. To purchase advance tickets, visit owutickets.com.
Learn more about Burnham online at www.boburnham.com or follow him on Twitter @boburnham.
Bishop Bash is hosted by Ohio Wesleyan’s Campus Programming Board (CPB), a student organization that brings a wide variety of events to campus, including festivals, a cappella concerts, comedians, and novelty acts.
Founded in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan University is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts universities. Located in Delaware, Ohio, the private university offers 87 undergraduate majors and competes in 23 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Ohio Wesleyan combines a challenging, internationally focused curriculum with off-campus learning and leadership opportunities to connect classroom theory with real-world experience. OWU’s 1,675 students represent 43 U.S. states and territories and 33 countries. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book “Colleges That Change Lives,” listed on the latest President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, and included in the U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review “best colleges” lists. Learn more at www.owu.edu.