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Frankie Avalon & Bobby Rydell
In the 1950's, these two teen idols from the same South Philadelphia neighborhood ruled rock and roll and now, more than fifty years later, Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell continue to be an overwhelming concert success. Frankie & Bobby is an entertaining 90-minute show that treats audiences to a performance from each star as well as a spectacular finale with the two stars together on stage.
The show begins with a performance from Bobby Rydell that includes his mega-hit "Volare" as well as a medley of songs from his classic motion picture "Bye Bye Birdie." His performance is filled with family stories, comedy, and soulful music. Bobby serves up a mix of pure musical relaxation that is simply wonderful.
Frankie Avalon captivates audiences, singing all of his greatest hits including "Venus," "De De Dinah," and "Bobby Sox to Stockings." A highlight of his segment is a montage of pictures and stories from the past. Frankie also thrills his fans when he takes a stroll into the audience for an up close and personal touch.
This spectacular show concludes with the two former teen idols combining talents in a tribute to the material of Bobby Darin, Rick Nelson and Bill Hailey. Frankie & Bobby is truly filled with moments to remember.
Frankie Avalon
Frankie Avalon scored his first top ten hit as a teenager with "De De Dinah" and his first number one hit with "Venus" in 1959. The hits just kept coming with "Bobby Sox to Stockings," "Just Ask Your Heart," "Gingerbread" and "Why." A regular on the most popular television shows in the 1960's, Frankie also performed in more than thirty movies including the popular 60's Beach Party movies, "The Alamo," "Voyage to the bottom of the Sea," "Grease," and reuniting in 1987 with Annette Funicello for "Back to the Beach." After entertaining audiences for more than 55 years, Frankie continues to perform internationally on his own as well as in the highly successful show "The Golden Boys."
Bobby Rydell
Bobby Rydell made his debut in 1959 with his hit "Kissin' Time," and instantly became a teen idol at the age of 17. A string of hits followed including his biggest selling single "Wild One" as well as his spectacular recording of "Volare." Bobby went on to star in the movie "Bye Bye Birdie" and the stage production of "West Side Story." Billboard Music lists Bobby Rydell with 34 Top-40 hits, making him one of the top five artists of his era. His career has continued to span the decades as he continues to perform all over the world in his solo-show and the wildly successful "The Golden Boys" which co-stars his old friends Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
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