SHIPPENSBURG, PA (April 14, 2011) - The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University presents BRIAN REGAN on Friday, April 29, 2011 at 7 p.m. Reserved tickets are $39, $35 & $30 and can be purchased by calling the Luhrs Center Box Office at 717.477.SHOW (7469) or online at Brian's non-stop theater tour has visited more than 80 cities each year since 2005 and continues through 2011.  It is the quality of his material, relatable to a wide audience and revered by his peers, which continues to grow Brian's fan base. 

In March 2010, Brian broke the record for the most consecutive shows by a comedian at Abravanal Hall in Salt Lake City with five sold out performances.  The previous record was four shows set by Jerry Seinfeld in 2005.

With his first appearance on "The Late Show with David Letterman" in 1995, Brian solidified his place on the show and has now made more than 20 appearances.  He also includes regular visits with Conan O'Brien on his schedule.

 

A dorm room favorite, Brian's 1997 CD, "Brian Regan Live," has sold over 150,000 copies and consistently charts in iTunes Top Ten Comedy Albums.  Brian's 2000 "Comedy Central Presents" special continues to be a top viewer choice and Brian's independently released 2004 DVD, "I Walked on the Moon," is available at www.BrianRegan.com.

Brian Regan last appeared at the Luhrs Center on November 6, 2009 to a sold-out crowd.

For additional information, call the Luhrs Center Box Office at 717.477.SHOW (7469) or visit the Luhrs Center website at www.luhrscenter.com. 

About the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University

The mission of the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University is to support and enhance the University's role in academic and cultural enrichment for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Luhrs Center's 1,500-seat state-of-the-art Grove Theatre is where programs to educate, enlighten and entertain are presented. Benefits of the Center to the region include expanding opportunities to participate in a wide range of cultural programming including full-scale Broadway companies, musical groups, symphonies, dance troupes and internationally known speakers. In addition, it adds options for professional training programs, youth programs and senior citizen programs; attracts regional and national business conferences, professional meetings and planning sessions; and additional visitors to the area which will result in a positive impact on the local and regional economy.