Mario Lanza Ball Weekend in Philadelphia — October 21-22, 2023.
Saturday October 21st 5pm Pizza and a Movie at the Lanza Museum (1214 Reed Street) featuring a complete showing of “For the First Time.” $35/person. Bring your own wine to share. Limited seating and on a first come first paid basis. Street parking.
Sunday October 22nd at 6pm Mario Lanza Ball at the IATSE Ballroom (2401 S. Swanson Street) Cocktail hour with butlered hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner with stations, scholarship winner performances, silent auction, video presentation and dancing to Over the Top Entertainment. $130/person includes wine, beer and soft drinks. Mixed drinks are cash bar. This is for the entire evening. Free coat check and onsite parking.
For more information or to make a credit card payment call 215-238-9691. Plese let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. For those that cannot attend and would like to make a contribution, donations may be made on this site by clicking on the donate button or by sending a check to Mario Lanza Institute 1214 Reed Street Philadelphia, PA 19147.
Mario Lanza in Great Moments from Italian Opera Lecture Presentation
Saturday November 11, 2023, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mario Lanza Museum
1214 Reed Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
Join us for lecture/presentation given by MLI president Bill Ronayne featuring Mario Lanza in clips from his films of arias, duets and an ensemble from Italian opera. Light refreshments will be served.
Lecture/presentation starts promptly at 2:00pm.
Admission price: $25 per person.
Checks should be made out to Mario Lanza Institute and mailed to:
Mario Lanza Institute
1214 Reed Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
For information or to make a credit card payment call 215-238-9691.
Seating is limited and on a first come first paid basis.
No refunds or credits. No exceptions.
Street parking.
Please RSVP by November 4, 2023, and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
Mario Lanza Museum Luncheon
Saturday September 16, 2023
Great Operatic Voices On the Ed Sullivan Show
Saturday, August 19, 2023
The Three Tenors ~ A Retrospective
June 24, 2023
Mario Lanza Museum Luncheon
July 22, 2023
A visit by members of the Baltimore Chapter of Filitalia International as well as members of Filitalia International in Philadelphia
July 23, 2023
A visit by members of the Baltimore Chapter of Filitalia International as well as members of Filitalia International in Philadelphia, some of their students and Dott.ssa Patrizia Calanchi-Monti, Director of the Education Office of the Italian Consulate (front row in blue). Next to her in orange is Elizabeth Scali Pease President Filitalia International Baltimore Chapter and behind her with the blue pocketbook is Lori Trump First VP Filitalia International Baltimore Chapter. Behind her left shoulder is Saverio Nestico President of Filitalia International and on the far right in white is Paula Bonavitacola Past President Filitalia International Baltimore Chapter.
Mario Lanza Museum Luncheon
Saturday May 20, 2023
Tony Bennett ~ Classic Songs from a Classic Performer
Lecture Presentation on April 22, 2023.
MARIO LANZA MUSEUM LUNCHEON
Saturday March 25, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mario Lanza Museum
1214 Reed Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
Featuring a complete showing of “The Great Caruso” starring Mario Lanza, Ann Blyth and Dorothy Kirsten.
Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers ~ The Personification of Grace, Elegance & Class Lecture/Video Presentation
Saturday February 25, 2023 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
PARTNERSHIP WITH THEATRE EXILE
February 8, 2023
MARIO LANZA MUSEUM BIRTHDAY PARTY
January 28, 2023
MARIO LANZA MUSEUM HOLIDAY PARTY
Saturday December 17, 2022
Mario Lanza Museum Luncheon
November 2022
Mario Lanza Ball Weekend
2022
Mario Lanza Ball Weekend Dinner 2022
Frank Sinatra – A Celebration on 9/17/22
Elvis presentation on 8/20/22
MARIO LANZA MUSEUM LUNCHEON JULY 16, 2022
Mario Lanza Museum Luncheon 1214 Reed Street in Philadelphia.
Saturday March 12, 2022
The Mario Lanza Museum covered in the Philadelphia Inquirer. See it here.
The president of the Mario Lanza Institute was recently interviewed. See it here.
Mario Lanza Birthday Party
2022 at the Museum
MLI Birthday Party 1-web
MLI Birthday Party 7-web
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MLI Birthday Party 5-web
MLI Birthday Party 4-web
MLI Birthday Party 3-web
MLI Birthday Party 2-web
MARIO LANZA MUSEUM IS NOW OPEN!
The Mario Lanza Museum will be open on most Saturdays from 1pm – 4pm. Admission is $10 per person and all attendees must wear a mask and observe social distancing regulations at all times. Tours are given on the hour. Please call 215-238-9691 or email info@mariolanzainstitute.org for more information. Please note that the museum will generally only be open on Saturdays for now. Sorry for any inconvenience. Special arrangements can be made for additional days but reservations need to be made at least 2 weeks in advance. The museum is located at 1214 Reed Street in Philadelphia.
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On May15, 2021, we had our first outside group private party. Members of the Sons of Italy Mario Lanza Lodge #2308 booked the Mario Lanza Museum for the afternoon which included a delicious lunch of hoagies, antipasto, pastries and cookies. After lunch, the group received a lecture on Mario Lanza from MLI president Bill Ronayne as well as a tour and enjoyed Mario Lanza’s recordings on the sound system and film and TV appearances on the large screen TV. It was a very fine afternoon with a great and fun group of people.
The Mario Lanza Museum is the perfect place to hold your next organizational or club meeting or to host an anniversary, birthday or cocktail party. The spacious room, with amenities including large screen TV, state of the art audio system, couches, café tables and chairs, is decorated with assorted memorabilia from the life and career of the celebrated tenor from South Philadelphia. Its extraordinary ambience and atmosphere will make your special event one that will long be remembered by your attendees. For more information and to book your event, please contact us at 215-238-9691 or info@mariolanzainstitute.org.
Virtual Tour
Take a short virtual tour of the museum. It’s great preparation for an actual visit.
Mario Lanza Way!
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mario Lanza, the City Council of Philadelphia passed a resolution also naming the 1200 block of Reed Street, which is where the Mario Lanza Museum is now located, Mario Lanza Way. Viva Mario!
New Date for Mario Lanza Ball!
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions in place and our concern for the well-being and safety of those planning on attending our annual event, we have moved the Mario Lanza Ball to November 20, 2021 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. More information will be posted as we get closer.
In addition, the Mario Lanza Scholarship auditions will now take place in October of 2021 date and place to be announced. Please check the scholarship page for an announcement in the next few months.
In these trying times, all arts organizations are really feeling the financial pinch. The Mario Lanza Institute is among them and needs your help. Please consider making a donation by clicking on the donate button. Your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps.
If you prefer to donate by check, please make it out to Mario Lanza Institute and mail it to:
Mario Lanza Institute
PO Box 54624
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Thank you for your support. We look forward to welcoming everyone with a grand reopening once the restrictions have been lifted and it is safe to do so.
To make an online donation, using a credit card or PayPal, please click the button below:
An interview with MLI President Bill Ronayne about the Capital Campaign Fund.
Note: It takes about a minute before the interview starts. Listen all the way to the end to hear Mario Lanza sing two songs.
Another Interview with Bill Ronayne, on Radio Voice Italia
30 minutes with Bill Ronayne of the Mario Lanza Institute
This program features the Mario Lanza Institute and Museum.
see below
Radio Interview about Mario Lanza Institute
The Mario Lanza Institute, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, honors the memory of the late, great singer by sponsoring scholarships to promising young singers to further their training and careers. More than 200 scholarships have been awarded and many of the recipients have gone on to perform at major opera houses. The scholarships are awarded to winners of an annual competition. Vocal auditions are held in October. In November, a Mario Lanza Institute announces the winners at the annual Ball.
The Institute also houses a museum featuring photos and artifacts related to Mario Lanza. Holdings include clothing worn by Mario, original movie posters, boxing gloves he used in his youth, and some of his gold records If you would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to Mario Lanza Institute and mail to the following address: Mario Lanza Institute PO Box 54624 Philadelphia, PA 19148
Correspondence
Please note that all correspondence including inquiries, mail orders, donations and Associate Member renewals etc. should be sent to the following address only:
Mario Lanza Institute
PO Box 54624
Philadelphia, PA 19148
