Rex Smith

American actor and singer Rex Smith will be performing LIVE on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM, inside The Conference Center at the Carlisle Expo Center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania! Rex made his acting debut in the 1978 Broadway musical GREASE, in which he played the lead role of Danny Zuko. He is noted for his role as Jesse Mach in the 1985 television series Street Hawk; being the first actor to play the Marvel Comics superhero Daredevil in the live action TV movie "The Trial of the Incredible Hulk", starring Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno. As a teen idol during the late 1970's, Smith was featured regularly in 16 Magazine and Tiger Beat. In 1979, he had a hit single from the television film Sooner or Later, entitled "You Take My Breath Away", which reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is on the platinum-selling album Sooner or Later, which is also named after the film. The music for this song was written by Stephen J. Lawrence and the lyrics were written by Bruce Hart. For many years, it was a staple on the play lists of FM radio stations with a soft rock or "lite" format. In 1981, Smith hit the top 40 again with a remake of "Everlasting Love", in a duet with singer Rachel Sweet. Peaking at No. 32, the song is Smith's last charting hit to date. The song also became Smith's only hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No. 35. In 1982, Smith replaced Andy Gibb as a host on the music variety show Solid Gold, an American syndicated music television program that debuted on September 13, 1980, and ran until July 23, 1988. From 1990 through 1992, Smith was a contract player on the CBS daytime drama As The World Turns in the role of Darryl Crawford. REX SMITH has also made guest appearances on a variety of television shows, such as The Love Boat, Baywatch, Caroline in the City and JAG. Rex Smith will be performing his gold top 10 single "You Take My Breath Away" and top 40 remake "Everlasting Love". Rex Smith's LIVE performance will also feature opening acts, including a LIVE performance by musical guests Ashley and Alyx with Sirens & Liars, a powerhouse female vocal duo that primarily covers songs from TV shows and movies. Known for their haunting sound and tight harmonies, Ashley (mezzo soprano) and Alyx (soprano) blend their voices seamlessly to create a mesmerizing and unforgettable performance experience! Seating is limited to only 100 seats... so buy your tickets now, before they're gone! Your ticket purchase will also include admission into Carlisle Comic Con, Carlisle, Pennsylvania's Premier Comic & Pop Culture Convention! Photo-ops and autograph opportunities with Rex Smith and other amazing guests will be available for purchase throughout the day for additional fees. Enjoy free parking & great food, amazing guests and vendors... with an ATM on site! Tickets can be purchased online at www.CarlisleComicCon.com