Ronan Tynan to Perform at Patchogue Theatre Gala, 4/25

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) will present celebrated Irish tenor Ronan Tynan in a special gala performance, "The Tenor on Main," at Patchogue Theatre on Saturday, April 25, at 7 p.m. The gala will benefit the nonprofit by raising funds for future programming at the theatre.

This is the second time the Board is holding a gala to support the performing arts at Patchogue Theatre and bring the community together to celebrate the theatre's success," said Mary Pontieri, vice chair of the PTPA board and co-chair of the gala committee. "We are excited to continue to bring extraordinary acts like Ronan Tynan, Patti LuPone and The Bacon Brothers to Patchogue each year. The theatre has been the heart of Patchogue's flourishing music scene."

The evening will begin with a sound check performed by Ronan Tynan at 3:30 p.m. with an opportunity to meet Tynan. Following the sound check, guests will proceed on stage where they will enjoy an hour long cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres and light piano music. At 7 p.m., guests will experience a special gala performance by Ronan Tynan. A silent auction with special packages organized by PTPA board members will take place throughout the evening in the theatre lobby. The gala will conclude with a dessert reception in the lobby and a chance to mingle with Tynan.

Irish tenor, recording artist, physician and champion disabled athlete, Ronan Tynan moves audiences like few others can. His stirring performances and personal story of triumph have brought him international acclaim.

The New York Times called Tynan, "the closest thing this country has to an official Meistersinger."

Profiled by ABC's "20/20," CBS' "Sunday Morning" and People Magazine, Ronan Tynan was born with a lower limb disability and had his legs amputated at age 20. Within a year, he was competing in the Paralympic Games, both in track and field and as an equestrian. He won 18 gold medals and set 14 world records, nine of which are still in place today.

In 1992, less than one year after he began studying music, Tynan won the John McCormack Cup for Tenor Voice. He shot to stardom two years later after winning the BBC talent show, "Go For It." His success on BBC's "Go For It" landed Tynan a recording contract with Sony Music and sold-out concerts around the world. His debut album, "My Life Belongs to You," was released in 1998 and soared to number five on the charts. That same year, Tynan joined Anthony Kearns and John McDermott as The Irish Tenors, which was an instant worldwide sensation.

Tynan's self-titled album, "Ronan," debuted at number two on Billboard's Classical Crossover chart. He released "Sing Me an Irish Song," a collection of Irish favorites in 2009 and his latest album, "All Kinds of Everything," features classic performances from his music career. Tynan captivates audiences with humor, lively spirit and the inspirational message about overcoming obstacles and living life to the fullest.

The Patchogue Theatre Gala starring Ronan Tynan is sponsored by Tritec Real Estate Company, BBS Architects & Engineers, Clare Rose, JVC Broadcasting and Tires Incorporated. PTPA board members Mary Pontieri and Jennine Egan are the gala committee's co-chairs.

Tickets for Ronan Tynan in "The Tenor on Main" are available online at PatchogueTheatre.org, by phone or at the box office. Gala level tickets are $150 and include access to all of the evening's events. Proceeds from the gala ticket sales directly benefit programming at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. Tickets for the performance portion of the evening only are available and range from $38 to $58 plus fee. The event is black tie optional.

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