Mario Lanza News

Stephen Costello will give his American recital debut in Kansas City on Saturday, March 5, performing arias and songs by Verdi, Liszt, Tosti, Rossini, Quilter and Brodsky.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® brings to life dance-inducing, finger-snapping classic pop and rock 'n' roll with John Mueller's 50's Dance Party (March 2, 4, 5, and 6, 2011).

Affectionately known as the 'People's Tenor,' Michael Amante has been crowned 'Prince of High C's' for his remarkable ability to hit and sustain with ease, one of the highest notes of a tenor's voice. With Michael's long history of singing popular Rock and Gospel music, coupled with extensive classical Bel-Canto training, he is able to sing even higher with a strength and mastery rarely heard anywhere in the world.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® brings to life dance-inducing, finger-snapping classic pop and rock 'n' roll with John Mueller's 50's Dance Party (March 2, 4, 5, and 6, 2011).

Stephen Costello will give his American recital debut in Kansas City on Saturday, March 5, performing arias and songs by Verdi, Liszt, Tosti, Rossini, Quilter and Brodsky.

SHORTENED ATTENTION SPAN presents BY-INVITAION-ONLY INDUSTRY READING of THE PROVOCATIVE & HEART-BREAKING COMEDY "THE FATMAN COMETH" The Life and Death of Chris Farley

Affectionately known as the 'People's Tenor,' Michael Amante has been crowned 'Prince of High C's' for his remarkable ability to hit and sustain with ease, one of the highest notes of a tenor's voice. With Michael's long history of singing popular Rock and Gospel music, coupled with extensive classical Bel-Canto training, he is able to sing even higher with a strength and mastery rarely heard anywhere in the world.

Luke Grooms will perform for the second time at Germano's by popular demand, Friday February 18th at 7:30pm at Germano's Trattoria. For this show he will have several special guests.

The Bickford Theatre, 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown, NJ, opens its 2011 "A La Carte Series" on Sunday, March 6, at 2:00 p.m. with Hooray for Hollywood: Celebrating the Golden Years at the Movies! with Broadway veteran Gay Willis.

Luke Grooms will perform for the second time at Germano's by popular demand, Friday February 18th at 7:30pm at Germano's Trattoria. For this show he will have several special guests.

SHORTENED ATTENTION SPAN presents BY-INVITAION-ONLY INDUSTRY READING of THE PROVOCATIVE & HEART-BREAKING COMEDY "THE FATMAN COMETH" The Life and Death of Chris Farley

The Relevant Stage presents the Broadway classic 'Kiss Me, Kate' choreographed by Marisa Martinez and Keenon Hooks, with costume design by Kara McLeod, February 17 - 28 runs Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2:30 and 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 and 7:00 p.m. at The Warner Grand Theatre 478 West Sixth Street, San Pedro. General admission tickets are: $20 adult, $15 senior (55+)/college student, and $5 18 and under; prestige seating (first five rows, reserved seat) $30 adult, $25 senior/college student, and $10, 18 and under. Tickets are available at Williams Book Store in Downtown San Pedro, or online at therelevantstage.com or 1-800-838-3006.

With a seven-movie Hollywood deal with MGM, million-selling recordings and hailed as 'the greatest voice of the twentieth century' and the 'new Caruso', handsome American tenor Mario Lanza appeared to have the world at his feet. But addictions to overeating and alcohol had a serious effect on his health, he was difficult and demanding with directors and co-stars, and he died of heart attack at aged just 38.

Ring it in or swing it in, but get to the Kimmel Center on Friday, December 31 for the most festive concert of the year-Swinging in the New Year with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops®! (December 31 at 8:00 p.m.)

The holidays POP! with Holiday Pops! when Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® makes the holiday season bright with 10 spectacular performances this December (December 4-5, 10-12, 15, 18-19, 21-22, 2010).

After considerable critical and audience acclaim "THE ACCIDENTAL PERVERT" Andrew Goffman's hilarious tour-de-force of honesty has been extended Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre (115 MacDougal Street - btwn: West 3rd Street & Minetta Lane) through Saturday, December 18th, 2010.

Gary Naylor hears a forgotten icon revived.

With a seven-movie Hollywood deal with MGM, million-selling recordings and hailed as 'the greatest voice of the twentieth century' and the 'new Caruso', handsome American tenor Mario Lanza appeared to have the world at his feet. But addictions to overeating and alcohol had a serious effect on his health, he was difficult and demanding with directors and co-stars, and he died of heart attack at aged just 38.

Luke Grooms will present his solo show, PUT THE JUNK IN YOUR TRUNK on Wednesday December 8th at 7:30pm at Germano's Trattoria. The show will consist of works by new theatre composers.

The holidays POP! with Holiday Pops! when Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® makes the holiday season bright with 10 spectacular performances this December (December 4-5, 10-12, 15, 18-19, 21-22, 2010).