A Space Coast entertainer is paying homage to Dean Martin and the crooner’s beloved Christmas shows. We’re “On The Town” this week in Palm Bay to meet the man behind this highly anticipated live event.
- Alfie Silva is an award-winning tribute artist and a trained actor. “We’ve lost that amazing Christmas show mentality,” he told our Allison Walker, which is why he’s bringing “Dean” back this Christmas.
- He’s the star of the “Alfie Silva Christmas Show,” taking place at The Tangiers in Palm Bay, a theater he owns. “I don’t look like Dean,” he said. “I say that people hear what they see and see what they hear, so by the third song, people feel like they’re watching Dean Martin.”
- Alfie brings special guest performers on stage with him. So you never who might surprise you during your visit. This is a lot like how Dean used to roll, rarely rehearsing. “I love the way Dean would golf all day because he hated rehearsing,” Alfie said. “So he golfed all day, showed up just before the show taped, and read off cue cards.”
- You have only three more chances to catch the “Alfie Silva Christmas Show” at The Tangiers. They’re December 22 & 23 at 8 p.m., and December 24 at 2 p.m.
- Tickets start at $40. The theater offers beer, wine and soft drinks for purchase.