Rob Corddry cancels Chadron show

 Shellie Johns, CSC coordinator of conferencing, said Corddry cited a busy television production schedule in canceling his CSC show – a move that is allowed under provisions of the contract. Corddry, who plays Dr. Blake Downs on “Childrens Hospital,” was scheduled for a show Jan. 24 in Memorial Hall.

With Corddry out, the Galaxy Series has one show remaining on its 2011-2012 schedule of entertainment. The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters will bring their music to Chadron on March 20, adding to a schedule that featured the musical comedy “Deer Camp” and concerts by the Turtle Island Quartet, and Matthew and Gunnar Nelson of rock fame.

“We were really looking forward to having Rob Corddry at CSC to add to the other big names on this year’s schedule. It’s unfortunate that his busy schedule wouldn’t allow for his appearance,” Johns said.

Corddry, who became a household name among comedy fans on Comedy Central’s “Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” is the creator and star of “Childrens Hospital,” a satirical television and web series based on the medical drama genre.

He departed “The Daily Show” in 2007, but has appeared on the program numerous times since. His other projects include a starring role in the movie “Hot Tub Time Machine.”

Johns said the CSC conferencing office has contacted ticket-holders to the Corddry show to offer refunds.