Tony Orlando's coming home, he's done his time: Fans get yellow ribbons ready as singer ends 51-year Vegas residency
Las Vegas, Nevada (Release): On January 19, 20, and 21, American icon Tony Orlando will play his final show in Las Vegas this week after 51 years as a Las Vegas headliner and now at the South Point Casino.
In 1973, Tony Orlando began topping the bill in Las Vegas at the famed Riviera Hotel showroom and soon after began headlining the Las Vegas Hilton. He has also headlined at Caesar’s Palace, The Mirage, and The Desert Inn -- and has continued a staggering 25 years of residencies in all of Michael Gaughan’s venues, including his South Point Casino showroom.
On March 22, Tony Orlando will bring an end to his 62-year live concert performing career at Mohegan Sun's 10,000-seat arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. This will mark his 65th appearance over the course of 23 years at the venue.
“I am so honored that my last concert will be at my favorite venue on Earth, Mohegan Sun Arena,” said Tony Orlando. “My relationship with Tom Cantone, the stage crews, and the staff at Mohegan Sun Arena has been flawless. I also want to thank all my friends within the Mohegan Tribe for making me feel like family and for the opportunity to say goodbye. Thank you for making my dreams come true.”
Throug February and March, Tony Orlando will play a handful of farewell North American stops, hitting Niagara Falls, Ontario on February 27 and 28, along with playing a pair of Illinois shows in Des Plaines on March 2 and St. Charles on March 3.
Tony Orlando was recently honored as a New Jersey Hall Of Fame Inductee and remains a relentless supporter of American veterans. Tony will continue hosting his hit radio program Saturday Nights with Tony Orlando on 77 WABC Music Radio, which airs in New York, as well as reaching New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Orlando will naturally continue engaging in a multitude of ongoing projects – including a new film and multimedia company, Tony Orlando Productions.
