Tony Danza Talks “Standards & Stories” performance at The Dixon: Historic Theatre

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr sits down with legendary performer Tony Danza ahead of his live appearance in Dixon.Known for his iconic roles in Taxi and Who’s the Boss, Danza brings a completely different side of his talent to the stage with Standards and Stories. The live show blends music from the Great American Songbook, personal storytelling, comedy, and tap dancing into one unforgettable night. Backed by a live band, Danza delivers a performance inspired by classic variety shows while creating a genuine connection with the audience.In this episode, Nathan and Tony discuss:• The inspiration behind Standards and Stories• His journey into tap dancing and live performance• Influences like Frank Sinatra• How a life-changing accident reshaped his career• Why intimate venues like Dixon Historic Theatre make performances specialIf you are a fan of classic entertainment, live music, and behind-the-scenes stories from a decades-long career, this is an episode you will not want to miss.📍 Event DetailsTony Danza: Standards and StoriesDate: April 25Time: 7:30 p.m.Location: Dixon Historic Theatre, Dixon, Illinois🎟️ Tickets:https://dixontheatre.com/👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond.🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online🎤 Highlights:00:23 – Meet Tony Danza00:35 – What is Standards & Stories?01:29 – Music, comedy, dancing… and ukulele 🎶02:08 – Why audience connection matters02:52 – How he got into tap dancing (at 32!)04:13 – The story behind creating the show04:41 – Life-changing ski accident & second chance06:03 – Love for classic American songs06:22 – Influence of Frank Sinatra & the Great American Songbook07:56 – Mixing humor, stories & performance09:07 – Why a live band makes all the difference10:14 – His favorite story about his mom & Sinatra11:06 – Performing in small venues vs big stages12:40 – His current Off-Broadway play (Broken Snow)15:04 – Does performing still give him butterflies?15:27 – Why he still loves being on stage16:00 – Show details: Dixon performance infoFollow us on all social media platforms below:https://www.facebook.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.youtube.com/@radarfreepresshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0dOeaVg1JI0ump4iD0rIHkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/along-the-rock/id1773156790https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-along-the-rock-245007958/https://rumble.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.tiktok.com/@radarfreepresshttps://x.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.instagram.com/radarfreepress/https://www.threads.net/@radarfreepress#Tony Danza interview #Tony Danza 2026 #Standards and Stories Tony Danza #Taxi TV show cast #Who’s the Boss Tony Danza #Frank Sinatra influence #live performance interview #Broadway actor interview #podcast interview celebrity #Along the Rock podcast #Dixon Illinois events #live theater Illinois #cabaret performance show #Great American Songbook #tap dancing story Tony Danza #actor musician interview #Off Broadway play Broken Snow