In Swingin' and singing, Ron LanGel presents in concert, his tribute to idol Bobby Darin in "Splish! Splash!" Look Out! Ol' Bobby's Back. Keeping up with a legend is not the easiest thing to do; however, for Ron, keeping the music of a legend alive comes easy.
      With a snap of his fingers, in Darin fashion, an aura once again evolves. A "hobby" inspirational songwriter at the age of 13, the former New Jersey hairdresser sings with his heart, tunes Darin made famous such as "Mack the Knife," "Beyond the Sea," "Artificial Flowers," "Clementine," "Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey" to Darin's closing signature song, "That's All," interspersed with Lan'Gel's original, "On Borrowed Time," about a man who died way too soon in his prime. It was a psychic's premonition and a chance meeting with Connie Francis' former secretary and later, Connie Francis herself, that afforded Ron the opportunity to change lifelong careers and pursue the Darin saga on stage. Lan'Gel, in addition to starring in his own production of "Splish! Splash!" has produced many other successful shows.
      The father of two sons, Ron Colangelo, Jr., Vice-President of Public Relations for the New York Jets and formerly the Florida Marlins; and Gary, a successful businessman in New Jersey, Ron Sr., made his move to South Florida in 1986, coming to the attention of casting director Beverly McDermott and her husband, radio personality Jack McDermott. They worked with Connie Francis who was making a surprise guest appearance in the popular "Legends In Concert" at the Marco Polo Hotel, in Miami Beach, Florida. It was suggested that Ron make his South Florida debut in the same show, and be introduced by Connie. Next came an engagement in the Las Vegas production at the Imperial Palace. Ron as Darin, was on his way, with congratulations and backing, by not only Connie Francis, but also Dick Clark.
The Darin spirit remains with Ron as he states, "I definitely feel it. I feel protected.
      You know, in this crazy world of show business, there's the ups and downs. I've been doing this for over 20 years. It's been a hard road, but a road I want to take. I'm so happy now to see, some 37 years after Bobby's death, that he's finally getting his dues; he's being remembered as the consummate and special entertainer that he was."