'Last Comic Standing' tour sits down here this weekend

Fans of “Last Comic Standing” can laugh all the way to Governors State University this weekend for the reality show’s comedy tour.

Iliza Shlesinger, Jeff Dye, Louis Ramey, Jim Tavare and Marcus – all from season 6 of the NBC show – kick off the 2008-2009 season at 8 p.m. Saturday at the university’s Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway in University Park Saturday. Each comic will present 20-minute sets of stand-up. Tickets are $38-$58. Call (708) 235-2222 or visit centertickets.net.

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