Amy Schumer and Madonna: Comedian To Open For Singer (VIDEO)

Madonna has found her opening act for three shows this September in New York City.

The singer has recruited actress/comedian Amy Schumer, who announced the exciting news on her Twitter page writing, "Guess who auditioned for @madonna and got the part? See you in NYC on Sept 16, 17 and 19."

In her tweet, Schumer also shared an adorable video of her young self singing the Madonna classic "Like a Prayer."

Schumer is currently one of the hottest comedians in the world, and has found great success in her Comedy Central show, "Inside Amy Schumer." She will also star in her first feature film this summer titled "Trainwreck," costarring "Saturday Night Live" actor Bill Hader. The film is set for release July 17 and is directed by Judd Apatow.

The Rebel Heart Tour will kick off Sept. 9 in Montreal, Canada.

Schumer will open the concert with a stand-up comedy set in two Madison Square Garden appearances and once again at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Madonna has recently been making headlines for her new star studded music video called "Bitch, I'm Madonna." The video stars Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and Kanye West.

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Madonna, Amy Schumer, Music, Trainwreck, Bill Hader, Judd apatow
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