From Brooklyn to the Borscht Belt and Las Vegas, classic comic Stewie Stone will take you on a backstage tour of his career from brisket to the big time! Stewie got his big break when he opened for Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. They liked him so much that he toured with the group for four years playing every major nightclub and theater in the States. After Frankie Valli, he arrived in Vegas where he opened for such famous entertainers as Paul Anka, Dionne Warwick, Sonny & Cher and Ben Vereen. It was there that he earned the reputation for being one of the best co-stars in the business. Known as a comic’s comic because of his ability to ad-lib spontaneously, the very funny Mr. Stone will have you laughing out loud and begging for more.
With rave reviews like “Not only does Simply Tina have soul, but it has heart”, this nine piece Tina Turner tribute band has all the glitz and glamour of an actual Tina Turner concert. Featuring the very talented Karena Korokous as well as singers and dancers, the band brings high energy to such Turner classics as Simply The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It, River Deep-Mountain High and Proud Mary. Wearing faithfully duplicated costumes that Tina wore during her concerts, Karena and the band reproduce all the sizzle of an actual Turner concert. Only seven bands from across the country were chosen to perform at EPCOT’s Summer Concert Series and Simply Tina was one of them! In fact, they were so fabulous when they performed here this past summer, our audiences demanded to have them back!
The Dolly Kenny Experience starring Karen Hester as Dolly and Mark Hinds as Kenny is a celebration of two of our most loved icons – Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Be prepared to be impressed as Karen Hester steps onto the stage as Dolly Parton. Hester, a gal with a heart of gold and a love of music, has traveled all over the United States and the world performing in many venues. With his ‘country good looks’ and velvety voice, Mark Hinds has performed everywhere impersonating Kenny Rogers. He became friends with Kenny and even performed with him at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Together they truly become The Dolly Kenny Experience.
Be prepared for non-stop laughter when Jeffrey Jena, Tammy Pescatelli and Dick Capri appear in this fun-filled evening of comedy!
If you were lucky enough to catch Jeffrey Jena on one of his many appearances on HBO, MTV, NBC or The Showtime Comedy Club Network, you know he is one of the funniest comedians around. Jeff’s comedy is a mixture of one-liners, storytelling and touching personal tales that focus on becoming a father later in life.
Using the voice of female sarcasm, Tammy Pescatelli brings her tongue-in-cheek brand of humor to bear on such topics as sports, television, dating and family life. She recently had a one-hour special called Finding The Funny which can be seen on Netflix and has appeared on The View, The Tonight Show and on Comedy Central.
Dick Capri is one of comedy’s true treasures. Using his Italian heritage, along with his unique delivery, he creates a mixture of comedy and mime that has his audiences laughing hysterically. Dick was one of the stars in the Broadway hit, Catskills On Broadway.
Singer, actor and comedian, Johnny Petillo has a career that spans four decades. With a long-standing passion for music, a young Johnny could be found standing on a street corner in Asbury Park, NJ, belting out songs. He went on to perform for 20 years working with such groups as Danny & the Juniors and The Duprees as well as hosting his own TV weekly entertainment show with such famed guests as Tony Orlando. With a career that wouldn’t stand still he also appeared on The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, the HBO Rock and Roll Anniversary Special, TNN Celebrity Spotlight and was even inducted into the Vocal Hall Of Fame in 2003! Add in his talents as a comedian and you have a wonderful evening of entertainment in store.
Opening for Johnny is award-winning comedian, writer and TV producer, Jeff Laub. Jeff is a favorite with all the major cruise lines and is often seen performing at most of the comedy clubs across the country.
Soul singer, tap dancer and songwriter, the exceptionally talented Solomon Jaye does it all and along with his four piece band, delivers an evening of beautiful music. With his smooth, versatile voice, Jaye was a top headliner for Princess, Royal Caribbean and Holland America cruise lines. He is a founding member, lead singer and guitarist for the international vocal group, The Edge Effect and Kaye Turner of the Royal Caribbean said “he’s like an energizer bunny with the voice of an angel”.
Be prepared for non-stop laughter when Jeffrey Jena, Tammy Pescatelli and Dick Capri appear in this fun-filled evening of comedy!
If you were lucky enough to catch Jeffrey Jena on one of his many appearances on HBO, MTV, NBC or The Showtime Comedy Club Network, you know he is one of the funniest comedians around. Jeff’s comedy is a mixture of one-liners, storytelling and touching personal tales that focus on becoming a father later in life.
Using the voice of female sarcasm, Tammy Pescatelli brings her tongue-in-cheek brand of humor to bear on such topics as sports, television, dating and family life. She recently had a one-hour special called Finding The Funny which can be seen on Netflix and has appeared on The View, The Tonight Show and on Comedy Central.
Dick Capri is one of comedy’s true treasures. Using his Italian heritage, along with his unique delivery, he creates a mixture of comedy and mime that has his audiences laughing hysterically. Dick was one of the stars in the Broadway hit, Catskills On Broadway.
Singer, actor and comedian, Johnny Petillo has a career that spans four decades. With a long-standing passion for music, a young Johnny could be found standing on a street corner in Asbury Park, NJ, belting out songs. He went on to perform for 20 years working with such groups as Danny & the Juniors and The Duprees as well as hosting his own TV weekly entertainment show with such famed guests as Tony Orlando. With a career that wouldn’t stand still he also appeared on The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, the HBO Rock and Roll Anniversary Special, TNN Celebrity Spotlight and was even inducted into the Vocal Hall Of Fame in 2003! Add in his talents as a comedian and you have a wonderful evening of entertainment in store.
Opening for Johnny is award-winning comedian, writer and TV producer, Jeff Laub. Jeff is a favorite with all the major cruise lines and is often seen performing at most of the comedy clubs across the country.
From Los Angeles to Broadway and around the globe, this amazing, Juilliard-trained performer is a must-see sensation. Paul Tanner’s high energy show is jam-packed with impressions from the world of celebrity, comedy and music. Watch as Elvis, Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdinck, Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow and even Willie Nelson come to life as he cleverly impersonates them. A flawless performer, this master of impressions has become a Century Village favorite.
Considered the #1 Michael Bublé tribute artist, Scott Keo brings the music of Bublé to life every time he steps onto the stage. In a show filled with great swing-jazz crooning and with tremendous stage presence, Scott keeps his audiences engaged throughout his performance. He has shared the stage with such stars as Reba McEntire, Josh Groban and Kelly Clarkson. After his performance, we think you will agree with the reviewers who said “…Keo sounds so spot on and has perfect pitch, it’s truly amazing. He is one of a kind.”