Tony Danza is bringing his signature charm, music and a touch of old-school showmanship to Clermont with his one-night-only performance of “Standards & Stories” at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center on Saturday, November 22. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The legendary entertainer, best known for his roles in Who’s the Boss, Taxi, and The Good Cop, says the show is more than just music. It’s a dream fulfilled.

“This is a long-time dream of mine to be a song and dance man,” Tony says. “After my accident in 1993 when I hit a tree skiing, I almost killed myself. I broke my back, eight ribs, my lung collapsed, I bled internally. They gave me a lot of dire predictions, but it didn’t turn out that way. After two years of recovery, I had this conversation with myself. You’re getting a second chance, what do you want to do? And I wanted to be a song and dance man.”

That second chance became Standards & Stories, a live show that combines music, laughter and personal reflection.

“We did it first at Pepperdine University,” Tony says. “My assistant said, ‘It’s almost not embarrassing.’ That was pretty good. So I’ve been doing it ever since and I just love it.”

The show blends timeless favorites from the Great American Songbook with tap dancing, ukulele performances and stories from Tony’s life and career.

“I don’t want people to come see just a singer or a comic,” he says. “I want them to see a whole show, some laughs, a little tap dance, some music. It’s like those old TV variety shows, and I’m the host and all the acts. It’s so much fun, and the more fun I have doing it, the more fun the audience has.”

For Tony, keeping this style of entertainment alive is part of the mission.

“People come up to me and say thanks for keeping this alive,” he says. “Because it’s that kind of show, there’s not a lot of guys doing this anymore.”

Tony will perform in Clermont with his full band, a group he describes as “the baddest band you’ve ever heard.” The evening will also feature a preshow with Rob Kerr’s String Ensemble, presented by Clermont’s Good Neighbor Program, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to helping local families in need.

Despite a packed travel schedule, Tony says performing still fills him with joy.

“The traveling can be tough, but singing with the band, connecting with people, I just love it,” he says. “That connection is what makes it all worth it.”

Outside of performing, Tony stays busy with his nonprofit, The Stars of Tomorrow Project, a free acting, voice, movement, and wellness program for New York City high school students.

“We go to the schools, we bring the kids in, and we teach them acting, voice, movement — even wellness,” he says. “We take them grocery shopping and then rent a kitchen and show them how to make what they bought. The slogan is, ‘When you teach a kid how to act, you teach a kid how to act.’”

One of his favorite success stories is a former student who went from the shelter system in New York City to Broadway.

“We’re doing some really good things with it,” Tony says.

Although there’s no extracurricular activities planned while he’s visiting the sunshine state, Tony is ready and excited to bring his live show to Clermont.

The benefit performance is presented by Clermont’s Good Neighbor Program, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families and individuals in need throughout the greater Clermont and Orlando area. The group partners with local volunteers, businesses, and community leaders to provide essential resources — from food and clothing to financial assistance and housing support. Proceeds from Tony Danza’s show will help the organization continue its outreach programs and make a difference for neighbors facing hardship during the holiday season.