Tony and Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, producer, writer and director Billy Crystal will share the stage with celebrated Australian interviewer Andrew Denton for ahilarious and personal evening as Crystal provides his unique observations on the world around and reflects on his life and career so far.
An Evening of Sit Down with Billy Crystal hosted by Andrew Dentonwill provide insight and first-hand accounts into the life and career of Cyrstal.
A stand-up comic turned television star, Crystal found fame in movies with starring roles in blockbusters such asWhen Harry Met Sally, City SlickersandAnalyze This. He was much loved as the acclaimed nine-time host of the Academy Awards, an achievement topped only by Bob Hope, who hosted the Oscars 19 times. Also an award-winning author, Crystal’s latest memoir,Still Foolin’ ‘Em: Where I’ve Been, Where I’m Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys?was an instant NY Times best seller.
One of Australia’s best-known interviewers, Denton is a TV producer, comedian, Gold Logie-nominated television presenter and former radio host. As host of the ABC interview programEnough Rope,he has interviewed the likes of Bono, Bill Clinton, Jerry Seinfeld, Helen Mirren, John Travolta and Michael Parkinson.
“The show will be spontaneous, funny and unpredictable,” said Crystal in a statement. “I tell stories, I perform, we show film clips. And yes, I will stand up. It’s not only a conversation with Andrew, it’s with the audience as well.”
An Evening of Sit Down with BILLY CRYSTAL hosted by Andrew Dentonwill run at the Star Event Centre on Sunday July 10 and Monday July 11 at the Sydney Star Event Centre. Tickets through Ticketek.
