The Brockville Arts Centre Presents:
THE ONE AND ONLY…. TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA!
In Big Band history, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is recognized as one of the best all-around dance bands. Popular almost from the moment it signed with RCA Victor in 1935, it could swing with the best of them. No other band could come close to Tommy’s when it came to playing ballads, especially with the addition of Frank Sinatra as male vocalist. “Opus One”, “Song Of India”, “I’ll Never Smile Again”, “Marie” and “Boogie Woogie” are part of a string of hit records that continue to be performed by The TDO still today. The One and Only Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under the direction of Jeff Bush continues this exciting big-band tradition for audiences worldwide, and fans of all ages.
Tommy Dorsey, “The Sentimental Gentleman”, was unsurpassed as a bandleader. From 1935 to 1956 the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra was recognized as the greatest all-around dance band. They could swing with the best and were beyond compare when setting the mood with a romantic ballad. Frank Sinatra’s career blossomed with Dorsey, and with Sinatra’s vocals, the band became more successful than ever. Frank had often admitted that listening to Tommy helped him develop his phrasing and breathing, along with his musical taste and knowledge. The Band was at its best in the 1940’s as it outranked every other band to finish first in one of the most indicative of all popularity polls, Martin Block’s Make Believe Ballroom contest. “Opus One”, “Song Of India”, “I’ll Never Smile Again”, “Marie” and “Boogie Woogie” are part of a string of hit records that continue to be performed by The TDO still today. In January 1956, Tommy Dorsey made rock music history introducing Elvis Presley on his national television debut. The One and Only Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under the direction of Jeff Bush continues this exciting big-band tradition for audiences worldwide, and fans of all ages.
TICKET PRICING:
All Ages: $55.00 + HST
SHOWTIME:
November 07, 2025 at 7:00 PM
(Doors at 6:30)
- All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Full policies listed here.
- There is a No Babes In Arms policy for this performance.
- We ask for your voluntary cooperation in keeping our theatre a scent-reduced environment.
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