About
Bronx-born rock and roll pioneer Dion plays Staten Island's ornate 1929 St. George Theatre, steps from the ferry terminal.
Dion had three top-40 hits in 1958 and has kept recording ever since, including a blues album with guests like Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen and Jeff Beck. Seeing a songwriter who bridged doo-wop, R&B and rock inside a restored movie palace is a slice of living New York music history. If you grew up on The Wanderer, or your parents did, take the ferry and go.
What to expect
A seated show inside a grand, ornately decorated theater with a warm, multigenerational crowd. Expect classics from his early rock and roll years alongside blues from his later records, and storytelling between songs. The ferry ride and the walk up from the terminal are part of the night out.
Good to know
- The theater is a short walk uphill from the St. George Ferry Terminal; the Staten Island Ferry is free
- Doors open an hour before showtime
- Tickets are sold in several price tiers across the house
- Leave time to catch a return ferry after the show
- Nearby Bay Street and Richmond Terrace restaurants work for dinner
Common questions
How do I get to St. George Theatre from Manhattan?
Take the Staten Island Ferry to St. George and walk a few minutes to 35 Hyatt Street.
What kind of music does Dion play now?
His catalog spans 1950s rock and roll and doo-wop through recent blues recordings.