January 6, 2025, press release from Quincy Thompson, Van Wert Live: [Van Wert, OH] – Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as Etta May and The Southern Fried Chicks return to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 1 to kick off 2025 with a bang! Backed by Leland Smith Insurance and Westwood Behavioral Health, this power trio – featuring Etta May, Leslie Norris and Sonya White – will bring a hilarious and unapologetic Southern perspective on life, love and everything in between.
Pictured: Sonya White
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Etta May, often hailed as the “Queen of Southern Sass,” is no stranger to the Niswonger scene. Her quick wit and down-to-earth humor have made her a fan favorite across the country. Teaming up with the equally hilarious Leslie Norris and Sonya White, the Southern Fried Chicks bring you an evening of laughter not to be missed.
Who is Etta May, you ask? Before finding success as a stand-up comic, Etta wandered from dead-end job to dead-end job, including a 10-year stint as a school bus driver. She says she learned to deal with unruly children by armoring the seats and slamming on the brakes to school. His theory: “It’s quite difficult to fight with the child in front of you, when you’re just hanging on for dear life. »
She then decided to take a chance and pursue her dream. Lots of hard work and drive and a few years later she won “Female Comic of the Year” at the American Comedy Awards. It’s the American story we’re all told: You can be anything you want in this great country. For Etta May, it worked.
Pictured: Leslie Norris
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Etta May has appeared on Oprah, Showtime, Comic Strip Live, MTV and as a guest commentator on “CBS Sunday Morning,” and much more. She headlines the successful all-female comedy tour “Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks,” which sells out audiences across the country. Think Blue Collar Comedy Tour with better hair and a bigger attitude! In addition to television, Etta May is a regular on the Sirius-XM comedy channels and the syndicated radio show Bob & Tom.
Tickets start at $25, making it easy to bring your friends and family together for an unforgettable evening of comedy. Whether you’re a loyal Chicks fan or new to their unique blend of storytelling and stand-up, this show promises to make everyone laugh.
For more information and to purchase tickets for upcoming Niswonger events, visit the box office Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., call us at 419-238-6722 or purchase tickets 24 hours a day and 7 days a week on vanwertlive.com.
