I went to this establishment. Back in 2007. We made a reservation. And Tony told us that we did not have one. He asked me who did I speak to. I told him a young lady answered the phone. He swears that only he makes reservations. He was quite rude. And make it seem like I was lying. Why would I lie? At that time the club that he had was on Sandy Blvd. In what at one point in time was a feed store. It wasn't the Ritz. Anyway it made me feel some type of way. Being that we were the only persons of color. I'm not calling anyone a racist. I vowed that I would never return read more

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at The Tony Starlight Showroom and had a terrific evening! Tony sang all the Frank Sinatra greats as well as some lesser known songs and those requested by the audience. He performed with John Gilmore, a vocalist-pianist who shared some Sinatra stories of his own. We really enjoyed the singing, band (amazing saxophonist!), photos, and audience sing-alongs. Tony brings so much joy, humor and personality to his show, as well as a great voice! Often when you go to a dinner theater the show is great and the food is just so-so. Not here! We started out with adult beverages, warm bread, and really good salad. My husband had a delicious chicken Parmesan and I had a tender beef filet served on creamy mashed potatoes with crisp seasoned green beans. Cheesecake was the perfect dessert. The service is friendly and attentive. The venue was a little chilly (it is November) so I would advise you to bring a sweater or wrap if you tend to get cold. We had a memorable anniversary celebration! We are looking forward to more evenings of fun at the Tony Starlight Showroom. read more

Tony Starlight Showroom - Tony crooning the songs of Sinatra. - Performing Arts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

An incredible failure of a Christmas show. Tony opened with a meanspirited monologue about how terrible and entitled millenials are which sounded like it came straight from Grandma's AOL forwards list. It proceeded to Tony dancing around in his obscenely tight pants and a stupid wig singing karaoke-level renditions of Neil Diamond. Interspersed were lame holiday-themed "comedy" sketches that felt like a third-grade play with timely references to shows like Dragnet. The food was awful. My wife's beef dish was 90% fat, and my chicken parm was clearly reheated. The building was dingy and dark. Drink service was slow, but no amount of alcohol could save this mess of a performance. I was here for free for a work event and felt like I overpaid. In the spirit of Christmas charity I'm attempting to say something nice about this disaster. I think the pianist was very talented. He doesn't deserve this awful gig. Do literally anything with your day, go to a play, watch 60's reruns, get a root canal, any of it is better than Tony Starlight. read more

We went for a company event. It was such a great show. Really good music, the band played each some to a tee! It was entertaining, a lot of laughs. Everyone was into it. It was a really Good time! Would definitely attend another show. Wasn't really impressed with the food. It was pretty bland and disappointing. But the show and the servers were awesome. We were a big group and they were very courteous and attentive and kept checking on us and making sure things were ok. read more

Magic, pure magic in an old school kind of way! We went last year to the Christmas show at Tony Starlight Showroom and we're looking forward to going again this year. It's the kind of place that brings nostalgia for a childhood you either had and loved or one you never had. Either way, it's really amazing. Think: actors in costumes singing beautiful carols, silly comedic moments, Christmas cartoons, and a sense that you're visiting the 1950's. I love that Tony and crew are exceptionally talented, yet don't take themselves too seriously. They do interact with the audience, so if you don't want that, sit way back and keep your eyes down when the performers come down to the main floor! We got dinner along with the show and we were seated up close to the stage. They get the meal catered, and the attention to detail with even the food is great. Even the vegetarian option was fantastic! The crowd watching the show was different from anyone I've seen in Portland: women and men in fur coats! Whoa! This has to be old school Portland; it's a full-on experience! That said, even though I don't wear fur (like EVER), this was like stepping back in time to the 1950's or '60's. It was a lot of fun and I can't ever remember laughing so hard and smiling so much for a Christmas show. Tony Starlight's show is the perfect mixture of fun and fabulousness for anyone who wants to experience Christmas from the good 'ol days with lots of holiday cheer! read more

Oh my goodness I love Tony Starlights performances whether he is performing at his night club or from his home studio during the Corona Virus shutdown. His performances are fun, solid, entertaining and from his heart. I am going to be 70 yrs old on June 14th and I hope he will be able to perform at my birthday party, if the quarantine is lifted by then. Neen Fitzwalter read more

The old location had such better vibe. We've been pleased with a number of shows throughout the years, unfortunately, last night's "Why Can't You Stay Dead?" was a big miss. It was over-the-top yelling, bad timing on jokes, and the whole Tony n' Tina's Wedding schtick just didn't do it for me. I didn't conduct a formal poll, but the crowd atmosphere somewhat confirmed this. The 12 songs were wonderful, a few spectacular. Guess I'm more partial to a musical review. The food was meh, bread was nice and hot. Servers were super, very kind. The actors tried to make sure you were having a good time. A few us commented on the tall '40s looking hostess, she had just a tinge of attitude (and it wasn't part of the act.) In the end, this is great venue for Portland, and I so hope they provide us more laughs in the future. read more

When I witnessed my first tony starlight show performance I admit I was even keel to the fact that there are so many cool spots in Portland that aim for a professional & exciting live performance. However, having explored several recommended spots of incarnation to a dinner theatre experience, I have to say: This place is T to the O to the P notch in set up & follow thru. It's a place that encourages a special ambiance. When Tony acknowledged the couple that were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary to take a bow or the birthday folks in the crowd to enjoy the spotlight, I was amazed. Everyone thoroughly has a moment to live vicariously in the spotlight. How cool! Now I need to convince my friends to take me here on MY birthday! I have enjoyed the shows & food here many times since & feel it's a great spot to check out a future gem. It has a romantic aspect or if you're looking for convivial family style dining experience it holds the deck on that. Also, I like to spend my money wisely & have found the Tony Starlight Showroom worth my duckets . Can't wait for the next awesome show! read more

Tony Starlight Showroom - Dean Martin & the lovely Peggy Lee - Performing Arts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I just want to say that this was the best show I've been to in a long time. Tony Starlight is an exceptional singer as well as a hilarious comedian. I enjoyed the entire show. Not a dull moment. Dance moves and costumes on point. The band is amazing. People don't realize how much work it is to put on an amazing show like this. Often people only see the front man, but each and every member of the band was terrific . Making the songs smooth and entertaining. The venue it's self is pretty cool. I like the old Hollywood Decor and the arrangement of seating and stage are well thought out. The catering I thought was great. Everything that we had was delicious. The drinks were nice and strong. I preferred the Portland Ice Tea. My friend enjoyed the whiskey selection. All the way around awesome show. I can't wait to go again. read more

Tony Starlight Showroom - Awesome show. - Performing Arts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Our family recently relocated from Portland to CA. My top 5 things I miss: 1. Indignant bikers, 2. Food Courts, 3. Rain, 4. Cannon Beach, and 5. The One and Only Tony Starlight. We've had the pleasure to hear Tony perform in many venues; private parties, community events, and in his clubs. Regardless of the reason or location, his performances are consistently professional and entertaining. It's a rare gem to find the quality of talent, humor, versatility, and ability to bring connectedness from a musician. In addition to his remarkable gift of music and laughter, he's simply a very kind and caring person. read more

For $30 (price of a general admission ticket) I'd say there's nary a better entertainment deal in town. Tony Starlight puts on a fully entertaining, fun, funny lounge act highlighting some of the legendary greats in lounge acts. I happened to go on a very special night, the one year anniversary of their move to this new location. Side note, I never went to the old location so I can't compare. But on this night, he did a little bit of every tribute show he does, so we got everything from Dean Martin to 80's. And it was all great. They go heavy on the theme here, and the audience, at least during this special show, trended toward the age of folks who were around for the original versions of which this show is tribute. That said, it didn't at all detract from the time we had. Drinks are plenty (and not so spendy for a show-type situation). Service is on point. And Tony himself works the crowd before and after the show. It's impossible to describe this show, suffice to say that if you like entertainment and have an open mind, you may find your mind blown. Come ready to have fun. I can't speak to the food. For my money, the $30 GA style is much more my speed. I'll definitely be back! read more

Best Night ever, in a long time. For the last couple of years every time I remembered we wanted to go here, the Christmas show was sold out. Somehow the Christmas miracles everyone speaks of this time of year, found its way to me. We made the list, ironically, the night before the tickets went on sale. The down side, is when they called me the next day, every single night we wanted (Saturday) were gone and we took the first Friday opening they had. December 12th. We had front row center tables. The dinner choice was salmon, steak or a vegan meal. I had the steak, it was okay. There was gravy over sliced steak, not a fan of gravy in the first place, so I wasn't really impressed with that. The veggies were overcooked. But honestly, we were here for the show, and the dinner seemed like an a bonus. However, at $75 a ticket you want to be happy. We had salad and dessert included in that meal. However, we ordered refills of iced tea, not knowing that there are no refills. So, in the end we got hit with a $24 drink bill. Tony Starlight is funny and the show was entertaining. Every my son and his wife had a good time, proving that even 20 somethings and up can enjoy the show. He has plenty of other show to pict from during the year, so we may be going back. Remember book early for the holiday season! read more

So I quaver on this review. Tony the actual Neil Diamond impersonator rocks! He does a great job with the songs and the humour is there. This is about the dinner experience by "Spin Catering." It is $60 for the dinner show. The choices were a chicken pasta dish, stuffed squash and "steak." Our steak came gray, unchewable, my birthday guest spit it out in her napkin as refuse. The vegetables were out of a bag and over-cooked to a greyish pulp. The waitress took a lot of time to know us individually asking our names and chalking us up. She one, mistook pinot noir as a "blush" chilled wine. My friend had to correct her before said lady received a dark red. There are drink specials on the table for $9. My manhattan was well done. My friend ordered a splt of champagne, upon wanting another she asked the price. Fine so we are cost concious and switched to vodka. That being said, my friend also was celebrating a bday and asked for a 2nd piece of very good cheese cake. The bill came, there was a $7 charge for the cheesecake....the waitress didn't mention this?!?!? My friend asked, the gal said she had no control of the kitchen and the drinks and food are from separate catering biz'. Well Tony thanked the food and drink to "Spin Catering." Step up the food and educate your service a bit for their own benefit of the tip. read more

This showroom is perfect for the Tony Starlight show, as well as a fantastic venue to book for wedding receptions & birthday parties. Allow me to discuss both for a moment. First, if you've never seen the Tony Starlight Show, treat yourself & your better half to a really fun show & dinner! You will be highly entertained and this is a great way to break the normal dinner cycle and do something different. Tony is an incredible performer! Secondly, this is a magnificent venue to book for smaller to moderate sized wedding receptions & birthday parties, as well as any other event you may want. Steve & Spin catering are the ones who take care of all your needs and they have always been a pleasure to work with! Steve is the kind of guy that will personally take care of whatever it is your heart desires, and make sure everything is executed to perfection. I'm not embellishing this one bit. Talk with this man for 5 minutes and you will see he is extremely passionate about what he does. He really strives to make everyone around him feel comfortable and makes sure all of their needs are accommodated. read more

So awesome! It was an enjoyable evening: great space, great staff, and quite an entertaining show. Any fan of music across the decades will have a wonderful time. My face ached from smiling and laughing so much! read more

Awesome show and food! Great time I recommend for a couple or a group. Tony puts on a great show.

The Good: Tony always puts on an amazing show; always fun and delightfully entertaining. Tony recently moved and the new seating arrangement is much more spacious granting everyone a good view of the stage now. The new communal-style round tables w/8 chairs, make it easy to chat with other guests and since Tony draws the best crowds, it's a pleasure to talk with other guests on our visits. There is sufficient lot parking (off-street) available which is nice, but beware of Mad Dogs (see "the bad" below). The bathrooms are clean and decorated in Hollywood regalia. YES - They have Gluten Free options listed on the snack menu, including gluten free crackers for dips, and some items can be made gluten free upon request. Catering staff is helpful in accommodating gluten free/customized meal requests. Favorite Food: Spinach Artichoke Dip w/Gluten free crackers Delicious Drink: Portland Tea (a spin on the Long-Island iced tea) - Advice: Try it with club soda/lemon juice instead of coca cola. Favorite Tony Shows/Impressions: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. The Bad: Tony shares a parking lot with Mad Dogs, and signs warn of Mad Dogs towing your car if you park on their side. Tony's new admission and meal prices increased significantly. Because Tony now utilizes a catering company, the new menu is limited, so you only have your choice of 3 dinners and some appetizers. Tony's signage is hard to see. The lit-up sandwich signs are only out on show nights and are barely visible from the street. Special Notes: 1) Be prepared -- If you're celebrating a birthday on your visit, be sure to bring a list of your favorite songs so Tony can sing one/part of one for you. 2) If you can't find a good outing in Portland on the events calendar, be sure to take a look at Tony's website as his shows don't appear on the Portland event lists. read more

Four of went to the Christmas dinner show this evening. It was our first time seeing Tony Starlight and troupe perform. The food was quite good and the show was great; wonderful singing, music and comedy. It was a show without vulgarity. If you have not gone you should try at least once. We will see other shows in the future. read more

We enjoyed a fine night of dinner and entertainment on New Year's Eve! A fine way to ring in the New Year, with songs from the '70s. I enjoyed my dinner of chicken breast cutlets and mashed potatoes with stringbeans. My wife was pleased with her beef short rib. The performance followed dinner, and one song followed another, seasoned with a few laughs. This is a multitalented group and I recommend their performance without hesitation! read more

Went for valentines date with my hubs ...love songs through the ages It was a fun night out. the food was fine, I think if we go again it will be for the show only and just go to another restaurant before hand. It was like wedding reception food, not bad, just not the greatest. The show was fun, and interactive. read more

I went to see Tony show with my husband for the very first time and everything was spectacular. The entertainment and food were both excellent . I love how if your celebrating your birthday or anniversary they acknowledge this and it makes it extra special. read more

Have been to both locations & somehow the show got better! Went to a Rat Pack tribute w/ dinner included. Tony was amazing; funny, charismatic and smooth voice. I got beef & salmon dish; good. My fiancé got veggie dish, stuffed red pepper; alright. We miss the garlic fries which were to die for. Drinks are reasonably priced. Only gave it 4 stars b/c they need a dance floor. PLEASE consider a dance floor. Also the seats are what you sit in at a conference/hotel which takes away from the authenticity of a supper club. All in all, it is money well spent. Definitely. read more

Neil Diamond show was amazing. Great music, awesome voice and just a fun evening overall. We will be back again soon.

Great time, loved the show, food was a 7, not perfect but a strong 7. Go see a show and dinner there, you'll love it.

Neil Diamond show was awesome. Dinner, drinks and a great show would go back again. To y was funny and engaging with the crowd just enough comedy to make it a blast. read more

Address is 1125 SE MADISON, not 125. Across from Jolly Roger and next to Madison Grill. Could use more lights in the parking lot. Great entertainment, good food. What's not to love! read more

Had been to the Christmas show at their old location on Sandy a few years ago and had a really great time so decided to check them out at their newish current location which is a much larger and nicer space. Went on Friday to The Soft Rock Seventies show and had yet another fantastic time. Tony and all the rest put on a really fun and funny show and back it up with some great vocals and band. Everybody young, old and everywhere in between seemed to know all the words to all the songs and were encouraged to sing along. There is even a dance floor which got put to good use. We opted for the dinner tickets and the food was good and filling. Cocktails were very resonantly priced and packed a decent punch. My vodka and soda were only $6.00 each which was much less than I was expecting. We had such a great time our cheeks hurt from laughing and smiling so much. I hope to go to another Christmas show this year and maybe even the 80's show they are putting on in April. I highly recommend a visit to a Tony Starlight show. If you don't have fun there, you probably don't know how have fun! read more

Tony Starlight Showroom - Soft Rock Seventies show. So much fun! - Performing Arts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I've been to 3 different shows here, and every single one has been FANTASTIC! Tony and every single performer with him is incredibly talented and the shows are wonderfully written. He has excellent improve skills, a relatable sense of humor and gets into character with a wink to the audience. The single reason for the 4 rather than 5 stars is that the food has never been impressive. It's on the better side of ok, but that's the best I can give it. I very much look forward to future shows, and might just give up the table seats to sit in the back at the cocktail tables and go out to eat first. The back seats aren't as nice, and certainly not as comfy. However, it would save on the ticket price and give the option of going somewhere else for dinner. read more

The show was fabulous! Tony is a great entertainer and gets the crowd involved. My favorite thing ever was the vegan posole. The flavor was incredible, the garnishes adorable. I unfortunately wasn't able to get any "to-go". I suppose I'll need to book the catering company for a private event to get it again. read more

This is the perfect venue for your (very Portland and unusual) wedding!!! If you're looking for something different and entertaining, Tony Starlight has the answer. I was married here 1 month ago and can't recommend it enough! Seriously!! Tony is the best show-man in all of the PNW. He is funny, talented, and charming. All of that oozes from the stage and your guests will be delighted. The Tony Starlight showroom was the perfect venue for us. Everything from the caterer (Spin Events - delicious steak, vegan, and vegetarian options) , the customized wedding show, and kindness to a nervous bride. One month later and I keep getting texts about the Best. Wedding. Ever!! Also, we've seen many Tony Starlight shows and are always entertained. My favorites have been to Neil Diamond Experience and the Christmas show, while my husband is a huge fan of the Solid Gold 70's show. We can't wait to come back multiple times to celebrate other events. Tony Starlight Showroom is the BEST!! read more

I was invited to come for the 1-year anniversary and the show is fantastic! So is the food, but the show is not to be missed.

Fabulous entertainment, both musically and comedic. Nary a dull moment. Good food. Excellent staff. User friendly website.

We went to the Neil Diamond Tribute at Tony Starlight's. This small club has an intimate atmosphere with seating at various size tables for a maximum of 108 for this show. We purchased the dinner show and ordered the shrimp puttanesca dinner. The bread was good as was the herb infused butter. The salad had a nice vinaigrette dressing and the shrimp pasta was very good. During the break in the show, they served a nice cheesecake. The drinks were tasty and well made. The Neil Diamond show was so much fun - we had a smile on our face the whole evening. All ages of folks remember his music and many folks sung along. Tony does an amazing impression of Neil and he keeps the show moving with his humor. He had a a very good five-piece and flashed images across the several screen for a multi-media experience. We totally enjoyed our 4 hours at Tony Starlight's!! read more

Last night was Valentines day and friends told us to try Tony Starlight so we did. This man is extremely talented and fun. Tony Starlight has a profound sense of humor...He fills up a stage in the most delightful way, dances, clowns, changes costumes and cracks up the band. He truly cares about his audience...and he sings beautifully. He obviously has a deep love of music and knows quite a bit about it...from every era. I was able to shake his hand in passing on our way out and all I could say is "You are Brilliant." It made my heart happy to say that to him. His band was wonderful...the lighting and computer guys were great...His Hostess, Kristen was elegant and kind--and dressed the part of a 1940's style hostess (so much fun!)...the food and the service were good for the price. I actually do not know how they can afford to put on such a nice show...but I am grateful that they do. This is not as flashy, shiny, and pristine as Vegas, but if you focus on the heart and gifts of these entertainers Its worth every penny to spend a night with this very talented entertainer and his troupe! read more

This is the third year attending the Tony Starlight Christmas show. Always entertaining and enjoyable!!! There were new adds and changes this year that worked very well and everyone had a great time. That being said, I do miss the vibe of the old space. It was quirky and charming and this place feels like a corporate event space. Also preferred the food from the old place (beef stroganoff!!!). The catered food is pretty mediocre and this isn't a cheap ticket so I would expect a better dinner. I would probably go more if the food was better. read more

My wife and I and another couple attended the dinner show Why Can't You Stay Dead on Saturday May 21st at the Tony Starlight Showroom. The show was great but overpriced, especially considering how terrible the food was. The dinner was catered by Spin catering and the only thing edible was the antipasto. They should appear on Channel 12 Dirty Dining. The pasta was served luke warm with a tomato sauce that was obviously straight out of a jar. Does anyone know how to report a catering business to the Multnomah County Food Inspectors? And most of the meatballs were almost raw, red through the center, and couldn't be eaten! I think that was the reason I spent part of the night on the toilet. If this is any indication of this venue's service, it is the first and last time we will attend. If it was possible to give a lower rating, I would give it a negative 5 stars! read more

We held an event here last night - A student run cabaret with Tony Starlight. It was amazing! Great venue, Spin Catering was a generous supporter and the food was great, Tony was exceptional! All made for a successful evening. Thank you!!! read more