World-renowned comedian and television star, Bill Cosby, will perform at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) on Saturday, November 15. Cosby�s two performances begin at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. in Quandt Fieldhouse.

Sponsored by UWSP�s Centertainment Productions and Event Resources Presents, tickets for these performances will go on sale to the public on Monday, April 28 at 10 a.m. All seats are reserved seating with individual tickets costing $29.50, $31.50, $35.50 and $39.50. There is a $1 service charge for each ticket.

Beginning Monday, tickets are available through the University Box Office in Room 103A of the University Center. People also may order by phone at (715) 346-4100 or (800) 838-3378.

Cosby�s initial success began with stand-up comedy and a long string of successful comedy record albums beginning with "Bill Cosby Is A Very Funny Fellow, Right?" He has five Grammy Awards for best comedy album and also has released a number of jazz recordings.

The Cosby Show ran on primetime television from 1984-92. He has written four books, "Fatherhood," "Time Flies," "Congratulations! Now What?" and "Cosbyology." In 1998 he was recognized with a Kennedy Center Honor and in 2002 received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Today Cosby is reaching a new generation of young people with his animated series, "Little Bill," airing on both Nickelodeon and CBS.

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