Johnny Mathis, the queer trailblazer and global superstar, takes a final bow

"Stars Celebrate Johnny Mathis’ Final Show in Englewood"

The stars came out to celebrate the final concert of entertainment icon Johnny Mathis’ “The Voice of Romance” at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Englewood, New Jersey.  The final concert of Johnny Mathis was a truly remarkable event, showcasing a range of special guests who came to honor and […]

Legendary Johnny Mathis bids farewell to remarkable career

Today, Johnny Mathis will step onto the stage for the final time at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey, concluding a remarkable seven-decade career that redefined American pop music and quietly broke barriers for queer artists worldwide. Mathis, who will be 90 in September, announced his retirement from live performances after a remarkable career spanning almost 70 years. Mathis is leaving the stage due to age and increas…

Queer trailblazing artist Johnny Mathis ends remarkable career

Today, Johnny Mathis will step onto the stage for the final time at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey, concluding a remarkable seven-decade career that redefined American pop music and quietly broke barriers for queer artists worldwide. Mathis, who will be 90 in September, announced his retirement from live performances after a remarkable career spanning almost 70 years. Mathis is leaving the stage due to age and increas…

Johnny Mathis, the queer trailblazer and global superstar, takes a final bow

Today, Johnny Mathis will step onto the stage for the final time at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey, concluding a remarkable seven-decade career that redefined American pop music and quietly broke barriers for queer artists worldwide.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter. Mathis, who will be 90 in September, announced his retirement from live performances after…

Crooner Johnny Mathis delivers his final ever show

Crooner Johnny Mathis has taken his final bow, playing his last ever show at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey. Earlier this year the singer announced he was cancelling all future shows citing ongoing challenges with his memory. It brings a close to a career that’s spanned seven decades. Mathis began singing in jazz clubs in San Francisco in the 1950’s and was later signed to Columbia Records where he scored hits like Wo…

Johnny Mathis presents farewell show at BergenPAC in Englewood (WATCH VIDEOS)

Event took place on May 18.