Mario Lanza Institute

05/17/2026

Program alert! Turner Classic Movies will air "For the First Time" on Tuesday May 19th at 1:15pmET.

05/17/2026

From his radio show.

Provided to YouTube by RCA VictorL'africana: Act IV: O paradiso! · Mario LanzaDon't Forget Me℗ Originally Recorded 1951. All Rights Reserved by BMG MusicRel...

05/17/2026

From today's luncheon at the Lanza Museum. Attendees enjoyed hoagies, 2 kinds of salad, cookies, small cakes, iced tea, soda and coffee as the new Sepia CD, "The Definitive Student Prince," was played over the sound system. It is superb! After lunch, we watched the new Blu-ray of "For the First Time" which is also superb. We also watched the Bugs Bunny cartoon that comes as a bonus on the disc. Bugs really wreaks havoc with a baritone! Everyone had a great time. Thanks to those that made in kind and monetary donations making the event successful.

05/11/2026

COMING SOON!
A new compilation of 27 tracks featuring Mario Lanza in every song that he recorded from The Student Prince. It is also the first compilation to bring together all the complete recordings from the 1954 film version. Recordings are from 1946 to 1959 and include rare live radio performances, an unreleased MGM rehearsal of Gaudeamus Igitur, and seven restored gems from other operettas all remastered in Digitally Extracted Stereo for a truly exceptional listening experience. $12 + $8.50 S & H. USA only. Preorders will be accepted starting May 15, 2026. Orders will be shipped out around the release date of June 5, 2026, which is when they will be available for in person purchase in the Lanza Museum. Call 215-238-9691 to place a credit card order or for information on ordering more than one CD. You may also mail a check or money order to Mario Lanza Institute 1214 Reed Street Philadelphia, PA 19147.

05/10/2026

The second selection was for Mother's Day in 1952.

One of the more popular radio programs sponsored by Coca-Cola was “The Mario Lanza Show. This show premiered on air June 10th, 1951 on the CBS radio network ...

05/03/2026

Mario Lanza sings "Without a Song."

49 likes. "Without A Song (From "Great Day")"

05/01/2026

Coming up in 2 weeks. See below for information on attending.

Our next event at the Lanza Museum will be a luncheon on Saturday May 16th from 1pm-4pm. It will feature a complete showing of "For the First Time" starring Mario Lanza, Johanna von Koczian and Zsa Zsa Gabor in a newly restored print. Lunch will be from 1pm- 1:45pm and the movie will start promptly at 2pm.

Admission is $35 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 May 9, 2026, and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

04/26/2026

Mario Lanza sings "La Sp****la."

34 likes, 2 comments. "La sp****la - Mario Lanza"

04/25/2026

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the premiere of Turandot, April 25, 1926, we hear Mario Lanza sing Nessun dorma from a live concert in 1948.

199 likes, 31 comments. "Mario Lanza - Nessun Dorma (Turandot) 1948 - STEREO - Best Quality."

04/21/2026

Our next event at the Lanza Museum will be a luncheon on Saturday May 16th from 1pm-4pm. It will feature a complete showing of "For the First Time" starring Mario Lanza, Johanna von Koczian and Zsa Zsa Gabor in a newly restored print. Lunch will be from 1pm- 1:45pm and the movie will start promptly at 2pm.

Admission is $35 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 May 9, 2026, and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

04/19/2026

Recorded for his radio show, Mario Lanza sings "Diane."

6 likes. "Diane"