Tony Danza entertained a crowd of over 900 at the Schultz-Hill Foundation’s annual fundraiser at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City on Aug. 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.
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.
