YouTube sensation and 20-year-old comedian Bo Burnham will perform at Goldstein Auditorium on March 22 at 8 p.m., University Union officials announced Saturday.

Burnham, a self-proclaimed singer, songwriter and comedian, has produced three albums with Comedy Central Records and garnered more than 80 million channel views on YouTube.

Burnham’s age and raw talent enticed UU to bring him to campus, said Amanda Shaw, director of UU’s Performing Arts division, which is presenting Burnham.

‘He’s very relatable to students here, and he’s really up and coming,’ Shaw said. ‘We loved how he brings comedy through music.’

Tickets go on sale March 1. They can be purchased at the Schine Box Office and are $3 for students, faculty and staff. Tickets for the general public are $5.

UU’s Performing Arts board brainstormed heavily before picking Burnham, Shaw said. The board also received feedback and suggestions from students and UU members. The committee is excited and happy about its choice, she said.

‘YouTube, Facebook and Twitter are a big thing for students now,’ Shaw said. ‘And to have someone become famous from that is just huge.’

The program is sponsored by the Interfraternity Council.

At 18, Burnham became the youngest comedian ever to be featured on Comedy Central Presents, according to a UU press release.

‘He’s already had this crazy success,’ said Samara Shwidock, public relations director for UU. ‘And I think his age will intrigue people.’

mainthia@syr.edu

Published on February 13, 2011 at 12:00 pm