Master song parodist "Weird Al" Yankovic making return visit to Evansville for concert

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — "Weird Al" Yankovic, whose career of producing song parodies and other comedic music dates back 40 years, is returning to Evansville.

Yankovic will be at Victory Theatre on May 25, the venue announced on Facebook. Emo Philips, an actor and comedian who appeared with Yankovic in his 1989 movie "UHF," will be a special guest.

The Southern California native and his band put on an elaborate show, with costume changes from his lengthy list of songs and videos poking good-natured fun at artists from Michael Jackson to Madonna.

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In more recent times, Yanokvic has spun parodies of hits by artists like Pharrell Williams and Lorde.

"Actually, when I do encounter the people I've parodied, most of the comments are positive," Yankovic told the Courier & Press in 2004 before performing here. "And they're pleased we've paid so much attention to detail. 'Dude, that third-verse guitar lick was awesome.' That kind kind of thing. Most realize what we're doing and appreciate the fun of it.

"And let's be honest, in a lot of cases, the parody helps the sale of their albums. A representative with Nirvana said they sold an extra million copies after my parody came out. Glad I could help out."

Yankovic, 62, has won five Grammys.

The Evansville show is one of 133 that are part of Yankovic's Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.

It starts April 26 in Poughkeepsie, New York. 

Ticket price and availability information has not yet been announced.