Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett will reunite for two shows at New York’s Radio City Music Hall. One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga will begin on August 3, which is Bennett’s 95th birthday, and conclude with a second show on August 5.
Radio City Hall made the announcement on their Instagram, sharing: ” JUST ANNOUNCED: Native New Yorkers @itstonybennett and @ladygaga will share the stage one last time at Radio City Music Hall for two nights only on Aug 3 & 5 to celebrate a decade of music and friendship. Tickets go on sale this Thu, July 22 at 10am. More info at link in bio. Per the artist’s request, no cellphones, cameras or recording devices will be allowed. Upon arrival, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be unlocked at the end of the event.
Earlier this year, Bennett’s family revealed that the legendary singer was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. A press release bills the Radio City performances as Bennett’s “last NYC performances of his career.” In 2014, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett released Cheek to Cheek, which earned them the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. A press release states that the duo will also release a new collaborative album later this year.
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