Legendary Comedian Billy Crystal Joins GW for Sixth Annual Colonials Weekend
October 12 and October 13 

Tony Award-winning comedian Billy Crystal will headline Colonials Weekend 2007. Crystal, one of America's most endearing comedians, will perform one show each night of Colonials Weekend.

WHEN: 

Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, and Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007
9:30 p.m.

WHERE: 

The George Washington University
Charles E. Smith Athletic Center
600 22nd St., NW, Washington, D.C.
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Orange and Blue Lines)

TICKETS:  

Tickets range from $57 - $150 and will be available exclusively to the GW community at noon on Monday, April 23, 2007. All tickets can be purchased at GW's TicketMaster Box Office, located on the ground floor of the Marvin Center at 800 21st St, NW, and online at http://gwired.gwu.edu/tickets.

BACKGROUND:

Known for his uncanny impersonations and cross generational humor, Crystal has charmed audiences worldwide for several decades. The Long Beach, N.Y., native has starred in such memorable movies as Monsters, Inc., The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, City Slickers, and Analyze This. An "observational" comedian, Crystal will bring his wit and humor in everyday occurrences to the Smith Center for two performances as the headlining act for Colonials Weekend. 

Colonials Weekend is an annual event that brings together GW students, faculty, staff, family, and friends. Colonials Weekend is sponsored by the Office of Parent Services in the division of Student and Academic Support Services.

MEDIA CONTACT: Adela de la Torre: (202) 994-6424, adelita@gwu.edu

For more information about Colonials Weekend programming, visit the Office of Parent Services at http://gwired.gwu.edu/parents/ColonialsWeekend/.
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