54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Jonathan Poretz in Totally Tony: Keepin’ The Music Playin’ on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 7pm. Following sold-out shows in both 2018 and 2019, New York City native Jonathan Poretz makes his long-awaited return to 54 Below with a new show celebrating the life and music of New York’s very own, Tony Bennett.
Frank Sinatra lovingly called Tony Bennett his favorite singer! And he wasn’t alone. The world loved this Renaissance man who was born Anthony Dominick Benedetto on August 3, 1926. His music, performed and recorded over more than 70 years, included so many of the songs that make up The Great American Songbook.
With Tony’s passing on July 21, 2023, the world lost perhaps the last of the Great American Crooners. But his music and spirit live on! Backed by his amazing trio, Jonathan Poretz, lovingly dubbed San Francisco’s Favorite Crooner, takes audiences of all ages on a musical journey through the life of a man considered by many to be the greatest voice of his generation. Among the songs featured in this musical tribute are some of Tony Bennett’s most beloved and well-known hits.
Joining Jonathan on the 54 Below stage will be his long-time pianist and collaborator, Richard Nelson Hall, best known for his work at the musical director of the Las Vegas-based The Rat Pack Is Back. And making a cameo appearance will be Jonathan’s brother, Andrew Poretz, a wonderful singer of the Great American Songbook standards, now known to many throughout NYC for his insightful reviews of cabaret and jazz shows at virtually every nightclub in town.
Jonathan Poretz in Totally Tony: Keepin’ The Music Playin’plays 54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on Sunday August 18 at 7 pm. www.54Below.org
