Schultz-Hill Foundation Concert Raises $100,000 for the Arts

Tony Danza entertained a crowd of over 900 at the Schultz-Hill Foundation’s annual fundraiser at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City on August 16. The event raised $100,000 for the Foundation, whose mission is to provide music and arts education programs for students and seniors in greater Atlantic City.

The show, Tony Danza: Standards & Stories, combined timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele performances, Danza and his four-piece band performed a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music.

Danza has been one of the world’s most beloved entertainers for over 40 years, known for his iconic roles on Taxi and Who’s The Boss. He has starred in hit films such as Angels in the Outfield, She’s Out of Control, Hollywood Knights, and Don Jon. Danza has also starred on Broadway in The Producers, A View from the Bridge, and Honeymoon in Vegas. He received an Emmy nomination for his guest spot on The Practice. Danza most recently starred in the Hulu original film, Darby and the Dead, Power Book III: Raising Kanan on Starz, the Netflix series The Good Cop, There’s Johnny on Hulu, the animated feature, Rumble, for Paramount, and And Just Like That on HBO Max. Danza also has a much buzzed about sequel to Who’s the Boss in development with Amazon’s Freevee.

John Schultz, co-founder of the Schultz-Hill Foundation, talks about the mission of the Foundation and impact of the concert. Pictured (L to R) are John Schultz, Tony Danza, and Gary Hill, also co-founder of the Schultz-Hill Foundation.

Tony Danza (center), a passionate supporter of arts education, stands with students and staff from Holy Spirit High School’s music program.

The Schultz-Hill Foundation organizes one benefit performance annually to support their year-long arts outreach programs. Resorts Casino Hotel is a presenting sponsor for the event. Honorary Chairs of the event’s “Celebrity Committee” are Resorts President Mark Giannantonio and Mrs. Susan Giannantonio.

The nonprofit 501(c)3 Schultz-Hill Foundation supports the arts, history, and education throughout South Jersey. Programs include the DINA Scholarships, Senior Music Series, Free ARTS Community Concerts and Student Youth Program with Stockton University, and an Arts Outreach collaborative with the Bay Atlantic Symphony and students in the Atlantic City region. For additional information, contact the Schultz-Hill Foundation or visit www.schultz-hill.org.