Tony La Stella

Tony La Stella is known for his co-starring in the movie "Confessions of a Hitman," which also included selections from his Cara Mia album in the soundtrack. Prior films include "Hitman's Daughter," Methanphetamines," and the leading role in the award winning movie "Every Vote Counts" (1st Place Philadelphia Film Festival, Monte Carlo Film Festival-Satellite Division and Long Island Festival)--also featuring La Stella's music. Television credits include "Cooking With The Wise Guys" and the pilot for "Kicked Out of The Mob." His portrayal of Mario Lanza in the award winning music video "Salute to Mario Lanza" initially won La Stella recognition as a singing actor. For his Television and Film accomplishments, Tony La Stella is called "...the new Frank Sinatra of stage and screen!" (Hollywood On-Line). An accomplished entertainer, Tony La Stella has a long history of Opera, Broadway Musical and theatrical credits. His musicals include leading roles in productions like The Music Man, Carousel, Brigadoon, The Fantasticks and others; with Opera credits as a leading tenor throughout North American, South America & Europe. La Stella created and performed the lead role in the Broadway Musical "Salute to Mario Lanza," which toured internationally for 7 years. Reviewers proclaim: "La Stella acts, sings, and dances with charismatic charm and energy" (Journal American). As a dramatic actor, Ls Stella has shined in roles such as McMurphy (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest), Stanley (Streetcar Named Desire), Salieri (Amadeus), Demitrius (Midsummer Night's Dream), Starbuck (Rainmaker) and more. Of these performances the critics agree that "La Stella is impressive throughout" (The Daily News). "Superstar Talent...Magnificent Tenor Voice" (American Liberty News) Tony La Stella performs Opera, Sinatra & Rock named Top Male Vocalist in The U.S.A. (Hollywood Pillin Awards) with appearances in Night Clubs, Concerts, Television, Motion Pictures, Broadway Musicals & Opera throughout North America, South America, and Europe with over 100 recordings to his credit. He has performed with Luciano Pavarotti, Tony Bennett, Julie Andrews, Bernadette Peters and members of Heart, Yes, Queen, John Lennon Band, Beach Boys, Steppenwolf, and Iron Butterfly to name only a few. Critics state he has "...the ability to sing operatic AND pop material" (Las Vegas Sun). His recordings include Cara Mia (an album of traditional Italian songs), Operatic Latino Funk, the hit singles The Godfather & I Just Want You, and the patriotic song America Be Strong (featured on NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox-TV). An accomplished Opera Tenor, Tony La Stella is reviewed as "Possessing a voice of great beauty, power, and warmth..." (The Times). A full time Italian-American Entertainer, Tony does 200 shows a year and raises over $250,000 annually for charity.