Ricci Martin, Lorna Luft, Lena Prima and Steve March-Torme Perform Next Generation Concert at M Resort Spa Casino
Fans gathered at M Resort Spa Casino’s M Pavilion on Saturday evening to witness the Next Generation, a concert performed by the sons and daughters of Hollywood legends: Dean Martin, Judy Garland, Louis Prima, Mel Torme and Jerry Lewis (Pictured: In the Green Room, March-Torme, Lewis and Martin share some laughs before the show – Photo credit: Tom Donoghue for M Resort Spa Casino).
The Next Generation cast, (from left to right: Lewis, Martin, Prima, March-Torme and Luft) take the stage together for the first time ever to perform “Smile”
Photo credit: Tom Donoghue for M Resort Spa Casino.
For the first time ever, the all-star cast, Ricci Martin, Lorna Luft, Lena Prima and Steve March-Torme, took the stage together, presenting audiences with beautiful renditions from their parents’ musical repertoire while Master of Ceremonies Anthony Lewis emceed the event.
Luft belts one of her mother’s songs on stage during the Next Generation concert at M Resort Spa Casino
Photo credit: Tom Donoghue for M Resort Spa Casino.
A series of amazing video montages and a powerful 10-piece band, directed by Gary Anderson, delivered an outstanding performance, envisioned by executive producer Patty Ascher.
Prima started off the evening with the upbeat hit, “When You’re Smiling,” and performed a selection of her father’s songs, including “Just A Gigolo.” March-Torme followed with renditions of “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “The Trolley Song” and “Swingin’ At The Blue Moon Bar & Grille,” while Martin filled the crowd with excitement singing a variety of his father’s hit songs including “Memories Are Made Of This,” “That’s Amore” and “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime.” The evening commenced with Luft’s delightful renditions of “The Man That Got Away” and “Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart,” followed by a thrilling encore of “Smile,” performed by the entire cast. Originally performed by Nat King Cole in 1954, “Smile” had special meaning as it was also sung by Judy Garland and was the theme song of The Jerry Lewis Show from 1967-1969.
M Resort Spa Casino is a Forbes Travel Guide Four Star rated resort located on over 90 acres at 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. S. on the southeast corner of St. Rose Parkway and Las Vegas Boulevard. Situated higher in elevation than other resort-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, the M Resort provides optimal views of the world-famous Las Vegas skyline from its guest rooms, suites, conference center and restaurants. The resort offers 390 guest rooms and suites, over 92,000 square feet of gaming, multiple restaurants and bars, more than 92,000 square feet of meeting and conference space, a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center and a 100,000 square foot events piazza.
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