A Holiday Extravaganza at Revolution Hall, Featuring the All-Star Horns!
Tony Starlight's Christmas shows are a Portland holiday tradition. Since the first show in 1994 at the Space Room, to the series of sold out shows he performs at Tony Starlight Showroom each December, Tony and cast have been uplifting spirits with a show that is both silly and sweet.
For this 25th Anniversary year, Tony wanted to do something on a much grander scale. This bigger and brighter show needed a venue like Revolution Hall to contain it. Tony's Christmas show is a throwback to the classic TV variety shows. Through music, comedic monologues and sketches, Tony embodies the spirit of Dean Martin, Bing Crosby and Neil Diamond. Holiday favorites with new lyrics designed to skewer Millennial culture (and the Gen Xers that unwittingly created it!) Impressions of beloved characters from The Rankin & Bass Christmas specials like Jimmy Durante from Frosty The Snowman and more.
After 25 years of Christmas shows, this marks the first time the show will be performed with the All-Star Horns. Long-time fans of Tony's show will be happy to hear their favorite routines performed by this amazing band AND to hear many new songs and routines, designed especially for this one-time performance at Revolution Hall, including a set of Cowboy Christmas Classics from Tony’s newest project, Tony Starlight & The Starlight Ranch Hands.
The Cast
No one loves Christmas more than Tony Starlight! For over two decades, Tony has been bringing his unique brand of holiday spirit to Portland and beyond in his Vegas-style holiday show, packed full of music, impressions, comedy, and good feelings.
Barbara Ayars has been singing before audiences most of her life. In Las Vegas, she performed with many musical luminaries and appeared on national TV shows. She sings in several Tony Starlight shows, performs at local venues, and teaches a vocal workshop. ax2music.com
Bo Ayars has arranged and conducted himself around the world. He was Music Director for Liberace for 13 years. He’s been Music Director, Conductor, Arranger, Pianist and Music Producer for numerous superstars. ax2music.com
Thea Enos began singing with By Night, an a cappella sextet, in the 1990s. In 2002 Thea became the front-woman for Mosaique. Recently, Thea has partnered with jazz composer and pianist Matt Tabor. She also works with Tony Starlight, Mike Horsfall, George Mitchell, and Bo and Barbara Ayars.
Shaymus Hanlin is an 18 year-old vocalist from Coos Bay who recently moved to Portland to pursue music after two years of performances and competitions while still attending high school. Though he won a classical competition at age 14, he fell in love with Jazz and the music of The Great American Song Book.
Warren Black is the morning voice of All Classical Portland. Previously, he hosted The Song Is You, a popular jazz vocal show on KMHD. He spent several years as vocalist with Portland’s Bureau of Standards Big Band, and continues to sing with other ensembles as his dairy farmer hours allow. warrenleeblack.com
The Starlight Ranch Hands are Jolly, Frenchie, Slim Slim, and Hopalong Casidice.
The All-Star Horns are Lee Elderton, Ward Baxter, Paul Mazzio, and Tom Hill.
Bo Ayars conducts the eight-piece band. The show features performances from guest vocalists Barbara Ayars, Thea Enos, Shaymus Hanlin and the The Starlight Ranch Hands.
All ages welcome.
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 288-3895
www.revolutionhall.com
Tickets $20-$39
Tony’s Band:
Tony Starlight: Vocals
Bo Ayars: Conductor
Craig Bidondo: Piano
Dennis Caiazza: Bass
Micah Hummel: Drums
Nick O'Donnell: Guitar
Lee Elderton: Saxophone
Ward Baxter: Saxophone
Paul Mazzio: Trumpet
Tom Hill: Trombone
Barbara Ayars: Vocals
Thea Enos: Vocals
Shaymus Hanlin: Vocals