University of Missouri hosting nationally renowned comedians to raise autism awareness, support for autism care

May 6th, 2019

WHAT:
Kathleen Madigan and Lewis Black are returning to Columbia for Arts for Autism, a show to raise awareness for autism and to honor the work done at the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Tickets are on sale now, and all proceeds will go directly to the Thompson Center to support patient care, autism research and training.

WHO:
Kathleen Madigan, a stand-up comedian and regular TV guest, and Lewis Black, a stand-up comedian and author. MU Health Care is sponsoring the event.

WHEN:
7 p.m., May 6

WHERE:
The Missouri Theatre
203 S. 9th St.

NOTE:
Kathleen Madigan will be available to speak to media. Reporters should contact Sheena Rice at ricesm@missouri.edu or 573-882-8353 to learn more. To purchase tickets for the show, please visit https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/muconcerts/EN/buy/details/9im0506