Tony Martin has gained worldwide popularity and recognition as a multi-talented, multi-faceted singer, actor, entertainer and recording artist - is one of the only entertainers to have four "stars" on Hollywood's legendary "Walk of Fame" for his heralded work in motion pictures, television, radio and recordings. As an actor, Martin also appeared in more than 20 classic Hollywood films, including "Show Boat," "Til the Clouds Roll By," "Here Come the Girls," "Easy to Love," and "Hit the Deck." He is respected as a singer and recording artist. Some of Martin's top sellers include such hits as "Begin the Beguine," "To Each His Own," "I Get Ideas" and "There's No Tomorrow." He became a household television name to millions of viewers as the star of his own hit variety series, "The Tony Martin Show," in the 1950's. He also led his own radio orchestra on a two-and-a-half hour popular radio show every Saturday night. He diversified his radio popularity by playing Grade Allen's boyfriend on "The Burns and Allen Show."
The New York Pops <www.newyorkpops.org> is the largest independent pops orchestra in the United States, and the only professional symphonic orchestra in New York City specializing in popular music. Led by newly appointed Music Director-Designate Steven Reineke, the orchestra performs an annual subscription series and birthday gala at Carnegie Hall, enjoying one of the highest subscription renewal rates of any series at Carnegie Hall. The New York Pops was founded by former NBC Music Director Skitch Henderson in 1983 with a mission to create greater public awareness and appreciation of America's rich musical heritage. Along with performing at Carnegie Hall, The New York Pops tours throughout the world and gives free concerts in New York City parks through its Summermusic program. The orchestra's media projects include performing music for the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on NBC, nationwide radio broadcasts, and numerous recordings. The New York Pops' extensive education programs allow thousands of public schoolchildren to participate in concert and music-making experiences at Carnegie Hall and in schools throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
Proceeds from the 26th Birthday Gala support The New York Pops and its free Education Programs.
To purchase tickets call Carnegie Charge at 212-247-7800. Tickets are also available at the Carnegie Hall Box Office, or online at www.carnegiehall.org.Gala
Tickets range from $1,000 for one concert ticket and dinner seating to $50,000 from one premier firsttier box and dinner table for eight.
For more information about the benefit dinner dance at the Pierre call646-435-4875.Single tickets for the concert range from $55 to $150 and are open to the public. To purchase tickets call CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800.
Tickets are also available at the Carnegie Hall Box Office, or online at www.carnegiehall.org.
Gala Tickets range from $1,000 for one concert ticket and dinner seating to $50,000 from one premier firsttier box and dinner table for eight. For more information about the benefit dinner dance at the Pierre call646-435-4875
