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Theatre Review: Billy Crystal

Entertainment legend, Billy Crystal, entertained a Full House at the Adelaide Festival Theatre, earning a very deserved standing ovation.

Presented by Dainty Group, Larry Magid and Adelaide Festival Centre
Reviewed 24 July 2016

Make no bones about it, Billy Crystal is a true legend! The star of television shows such as Soap and Saturday Night Live and many, many films that include the likes of When Harry Met SallyCity SlickersThe Princess BrideMonsters IncAnalyze This ad infinitum, is just what one hopes for and expects in real life: charming, giving and very, very, very funny.

In his Australian tour, Billy Crystal is absolutely sensational!! By talking about himself ageing, his family and his multitude of Hollywood anecdotes, Crystal defines himself as a true professional entertainer who’s really just a lovely guy – and takes his audience on a fun filled ride of laughter.

Whenever Mr Crystal tells us about someone, he becomes them: not just in voice, but his face also seems to magically morph into that of the particular celebrity – Muhammad Ali, Jack Nicholson, Sammy Davis Jnr, Robert De Niro et al.

Mr Crystal reminds us that he started as a stand-up comic, but there is no need. It is immediately obvious in the way he captures an audience’s attention, delivers perfectly timed punch lines and moves smoothly and confidently around the stage.

Having Billy Crystal perform in Adelaide was a long time coming, but worth every minute of the wait.The man lives up to his mineral counterpart – sparkling, clear and ringing very true. If you happen to be in Perth or Melbourne in the next couple of weeks, try to catch this absolutely brilliant performer.

It was the best night in a theatre that this reviewer has had in a long time!!!

Reviewed by Brian Godfrey
Twitter: @briangods

One night only – Season ended

 

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