During an evening filled with dazzling performances by some of the world's preeminent figure skaters, few expected Dan Hollander's comedic renditions of scenes from "South Park" and "Mrs. Doubtfire."

But the inspired performance by the two-time Olympic bronze medallist was greeted with enthusiastic applause, as were the other skaters' performances at this year's An Evening With Champions (EWC) benefit exhibition.

This year marked the 30th anniversary of the event, which donates all proceeds to the Jimmy Fund, an organization that supports the fight against cancer.

The performance and the celebratory anniversary events held throughout the weekend were successful, according to audience members, performers and planners of the event.

"I thought the show went beautifully," EWC host and 1992 Olympic silver medallist Paul S. Wylie '91 said. "Audiences really got into the show."

The planners of the event agreed.

"I'm just really pleased with the way things went," said event co-chair Gisela I. Mohring '00. "People that I didn't know just came up to me during the reception and during the show and said that we did a really wonderful job."

Mohring estimated combined attendance at 5,300 for the three shows.