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Celebrating Tony Bennett’s 80th
The November 9 concert at Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre will be co-hosted by George Clooney, Billy Crystal, Paul Newman, Jack Nicholson, and Bruce Willis. The all-star event, which is produced by music industry mogul Lou Adler, also doubles as a benefit for Newman’s Hole in the Wall Camps.
Bennett’s musical guests at the show will include Kelly Clarkson, Marc Anthony, Madeleine Peyroux, and Rascal Flatts, each of whom will be adding their unique spin to some of Bennett’s biggest hits. The highlight of the evening will be a performance by Bennett himself.
The diversity of the musical line-up is no accident. “Having [a wide variety of artists] perform at this special event is a true testament to the reach and power of Tony’s music expanding across all music genres,” Adler said.
Proceeds from the evening will go to support Hole in the Wall Camps, a non-profit organization founded in 1988 by Paul Newman. The charity has nine camps worldwide including one in Los Angeles, The Painted Turtle, which was co-founded by Adler’s wife, Page.
The camps offer state of the art medical care while providing a respite for children with serious and life threatening illnesses. More than 100,000 children worldwide have enjoyed the idyllic retreats free of charge.