George Lopez

Saturday, June 26

Tough Childhood Key to Lopez’s Laughter

George Lopez, one of the top comedic talents in the country, will bring laughter to Austin with his latest stand-up tour. Lopez is the co-creator, writer, producer and star of the ABC network and Warner Brothers Television produced sitcom, “George Lopez.” His rough, fatherless childhood adds a personal touch to his stand-up act and television show.

Lopez’s father abandoned him and his mother when Lopez was an infant. Ten years later his mother remarried and left him to be raised by his grandparents. Although Lopez’s grandparents did not smother him with expensive clothing, lavish toys or affection, his time spent in their home provided him with a source of material - Lopez’s grandmother is the inspiration for his stern mother on “George Lopez.”

The city of Los Angeles and the life experiences Lopez acquired while living there are the heart of his career. Lopez gives back to the Los Angeles community by acting as spokesperson for several charities and foundations such as the Stop the Violence program sponsored by the LAPD and sponsors his own charity, The George & Ann Lopez-Richie Alarcon Care Foundation. The care foundation gives community and art resources for education.

Tickets for George Lopez’s “Why You Crying” Tour with special guest Lowell Sanders at the Frank Erwin Center, Saturday, June 26 at 8PM are $40, $45 and $55 and are ON SALE NOW at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and San Marcos; Ft. Hood Bldg. #136 and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512/477-6060 or order on-line at TexasBoxOffice.com. Convenience charges may apply. All information subject to change. The Frank Erwin Center is a smoke-free facility. Convenient parking is available within walking distance in nearby state and university lots. For more information, call 512/471-7744. The Nextel Emergency Message Center is available on the arena concourse during this event. For emergencies only call 512/845-4213. uterwincenter.com