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Tom Dreesen        

Stand-Up Comedian, Master of Ceremonies & Motivational Speaker

Tom Dreesen has been in show business for 50 years. Along the way, Dreesen has made over 500 appearances on national television as a stand-up comedian, including more than 60 appearances on The Tonight Show. He was one of David Letterman's favorite guests and frequently hosted the show in Letterman's absence. He also appeared countless times in Las Vegas, Tahoe, Reno, and Atlantic City with artists like Smokey Robinson, Liza Minnelli, and Sammy Davis, Jr. And, for 13 years, he toured the nation as the opening act for Frank Sinatra. A career like this is rich in stories, and no one tells them better than Dreesen does.

Dreesen is performing his one-man show, "The Man Who Made Sinatra Laugh," throughout the country and via live stream, and he's receiving rave reviews from coast to coast.

Speech Topics

Motivational Talks: Perception, Visualization, Self Talk & Developing a Sense of Humor

Tom Dreesen delivers a mix of inspiration and comedy designed to help you achieve the best in you. Tom shares his personal story of a childhood in poverty to making a decision in life to pursue his dreams and become a successful entertainer. So, whether your goals and dreams are to be an entertainer or an entrepreneur, or to be more successful where you are, Tom’s insights will motivate you to find the winner in you and accomplish more goals.

Tom combines his experience with proven methods of triumphs over setbacks to give you the tools to: Perceive and Believe, Visualize and Realize, Talk it and Walk it, and through it all Develop a Sense of Humor.

The Man Who Made Sinatra Laugh

In this unforgettable performance, Dreesen will take you from his childhood of shining shoes in bars in his hometown of Harvey, Illinois, hearing Sinatra on the jukebox to one day touring the nation as his opening act, flying in his private jet all over the country and staying up with Frank till dawn, night after night. He takes you to Frank's last performance and the last song he ever sang, and then to his last days on earth. Dreesen was a pallbearer, as well as speaker, at his friend's funeral.

Dreesen's keen insight to arguably the greatest career show business has ever known, and the lessons he learned from the legendary star, promises to move the audience night after night.

News

Chicago Cubs stage musical in the works | Chicago Sun-Times
Bill Marovitz, comedian Tom Dreesen, and Tony Award-winning producer Arny Granat, are realizing their longstanding dream: a stage musical tribute to their ...
Freedom Hall opens season with comedian Dreesen's salute to ...
Tom Dreesen (left) opens the 2016-17 season at Freedom Hall in Park Forest on Sept. 24. Dreesen, a native of Harvey, shares his memories of the late Frank ...
Exclusive Interview with Frank Sinatra's Opening Act for 14 Years ...
Tom Dreesen's life is equal parts comedy and philanthropy. He excels at both, and has created an extraordinary legacy in both arenas. Dreesen has made over  ...
Tom Dreesen Performs at Freedom Hall in Park Forest on ...
Bulletin Board: A Post From the Community | Chicago¿s own, Tom Dreesen will perform at Freedom Hall on Friday, September 20. Tom will be doing his one ...

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