In one evening, a Wayne Newton audience is treated to pop, rhythm and blues, ballads, country, rock and solo selections on many instruments and the handling of comedy with a perfect sense of timing. Is it a glittering variety show with a cast of dozens? No, this is Wayne Newton. And wherever theater performance is "spoken", Wayne Newton is the language of the land.

Seemingly tireless, Wayne's exuberant and infectious personality fills a stage as he shares his talents with his audience through humor, music and song. He has a broad repertoire and the skills to exquisitely perform all of it from light and gay lyrics to dramatic and poignant ballads. To Wayne, entertainment is a serious business, but he does not do his business seriously. He comes to entertain and enjoys the whole experience just as much as his audience. A Wayne Newton performance is an experience in sharing.

A total entertainer, Wayne has been performing since he was five years old. Even as a child, his talents revealed his star qualities as he took on his own radio show at the age of six, hosted his own television show at twelve and was a regular on the Las Vegas circuit by his sixteenth birthday. Obviously, the people love Wayne and Wayne definitely loves the people.

A native of Virginia, Wayne is proud of his Cherokee and Powhatan Indian heritage. Highly versatile, Wayne is accomplished at a number of instruments including the banjo, guitar, trumpet, violin and his most widely acclaimed instrument of all, his voice. A closer examination of some of the factors involved in Wayne's ability to stay on top of a highly competitive field over the years discloses that, while he was endowed with an abundance of talent in every area of entertainment, it's his ability of self-discipline that drives him in search of a higher level of perfection in every public appearance.

Often referred to as "America's Number 1 Entertainer," Wayne maintains an arduous schedule that includes personal appearances, recordings, movie making and occasional television appearances. The largest portion of his time is dedicated to the thing he loves best. Performing live for audiences. In the recording world, he is identified with such hits as, Red Roses for a Blue Lady, Danke Schoen, Dreams of the Everyday Housewife, Little Green Apples, Bill Bailey, Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast and many, many others.

An idol to his fans, Wayne has won the admiration and respect of his peers. He has never been considered a "protegé" of anyone, but Wayne would be the first to tell you that his career was boosted by his late friends, Jackie Gleason, Lucille Ball, Danny Thomas, Bobby Darin and Jack Benny. In the world of entertainment, Wayne Newton has truly become a legend in his own time.

"You can take of a man's money, but when it's all said and done, you've only taken his money. When you take of a man's time, you've taken a part of his life. I'd like to thank you for giving me a part of your life tonight."