THE MAJESTIC THEATRE PRESENTS A ONE NIGHT ONLY PERFORMANCE BY MULTIPLE GRAMMY AWARD-WINNER, TONY BENNETT
JUDY
GARLAND: “…the epitome of what entertainers were put on earth for. Tony
was born to take people’s troubles away, even if it’s only
for an hour. He loves doing it; he’s a giver.”
"We aren't likely to see a recording career like this again." - The New York Times
MAJESTIC THEATRE proudly presents TONY BENNETT, the 17 time Grammy
Award-winning musician whose music spans over six decades on Wednesday,
July 23 at 8:00pm.
Sony
Legacy just released TONY BENNETT: THE CLASSICS which showcases a
compilation of selections from Tony’s recent series of DUETS CDs as well
as solo versions of many catalog favorites.
With worldwide record sales in the millions, and dozens of platinum and gold albums to his credit, this is
a musician who touches the hearts and souls of audiences with his
legendary vocals and
charming stage presence. His long list of achievements, spanning over
60 years, includes seventeen Grammy Awards, including the prestigious
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, making this artist a true
international treasure. His signature tunes, such as
“Steppin’ Out With My Baby” and “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” form part of the fabric of American music culture. Often billed as the world’s most boyish octogenarian is also vital musical artist at the peak of his powers.
His daughter, Antonia Bennett has been touring with her father
and will open the performance with a collection of jazz/pop standards.
Antonia Bennett is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College
of Music.
Tony Bennett celebrated
his 85th birthday in 2011 with the release of “Duets II” and made music
history by making Tony the oldest artist to ever
have a #1 CD on the Billboard album charts. “Duets II,” followed up
“Tony Bennett Duets: An American Classic” CD, released in 2006.
2012
marked the 50th anniversary of the singer’s signature song,
“I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” as well as
the release of a new documentary film, THE ZEN OF BENNETT, created and
conceived by Tony’s son and manager Danny Bennett. Bennett also
released his fourth book, LIFE IS A GIFT, was also released in 2012 and
entered the NY Times Best Seller list.
Tony Bennett is
also a talented painter. He has exhibited his work in galleries around
the world, and three of his original paintings are part of
the permanent collection in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington,
DC.
Throughout his career, he has
put his heart and time into supporting humanitarian concerns and joined
with Dr. Martin Luther King in the historic Selma march in 1965. His
many charitable works
include raising millions towards Diabetes, and lending his artwork to
raise funds for the American Cancer Society. In 2007, he was honored by
the United Nations. Together with his wife, Susan, he established
the charitable organization, Exploring
The Arts (ETA) to support arts education in public high schools. Tony
founded the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, a NYC public high school
in his hometown of Astoria, Queens and ETA now supports 14 additional
NYC public high schools throughout New York
City and just expanded to support three public arts high schools in Los
Angeles.
Exploring The Hearts
(Co-Founder & Board Member)
Tickets range from $51 to $126, and can be purchased Friday, March 14 at 10am through the box office, online (Ticketmaster) or by phone at 800.745.3000. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees.