'Sinatra The Musical' to open in the West End

The musical will include over 20 of Sinatra's hits including "That’s Life", "One For My Baby", "The Best Is Yet To Come", and "Come Fly With Me".

Summary

• Sinatra The Musical will be based on the life and career of singer Frank Sinatra
• The musical begins performances at the Aldwych Theatre in June
• The musical is written by Joe DiPietro and directed/choreographed by Kathleen Marshall

Sinatra The Musical will begin performances at the Aldwych Theatre in the West End on 3 June. The new musical will be based on the life and career of the American singer and actor.

The musical will include over 20 of Sinatra's hits including "That’s Life", "One For My Baby", "The Best Is Yet To Come", and "Come Fly With Me".

Sinatra The Musical follows the 27-year-old singer's journey from stepping onto the stage of New York’s Paramount Theatre, through his torrid affair with movie goddess Ava Gardner and negative press attention, to one of the greatest comebacks in show business.

Tina Sinatra commented: "My dad used to always say, "If I can't feel it, I can't sing it." As a result, he wasn't just singing songs, he was recording an emotional diary of his life. And it's these classic songs that form the heart of Sinatra The Musical. Set against the backdrop of my father's meteoric rise, the show reveals a more intimate portrait of the man than any interview or headline ever could. And just like my dad, it's full of music and passion and humour. I am so proud to share his story -- our story -- at long last.”

Sinatra The Musical is written by two-time Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro (Memphis the Musical, What’s New Pussycat?), directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall (Top Hat, Anything Goes) and the set is designed by Olivier Award winner Peter McKintosh (Top Hat, When We Are Married). The orchestra of 17 musicians will be supervised by Gareth Valentine (My Fair Lady, 42nd Street).

The rest of the creative team includes Jon Morrell (Costume Designer), Bruno Poet (Lighting Designer), Jonathan Deans (Sound Designer), Akhila Krishnan (Video Designer), Campbell Young Associates (Wigs, Hair and Make-up Designer), Larry Blank and John Clayton (Orchestrators), Ian Eisendrath (Arranger), and David Chase (Dance Arrangements).

DiPietro commented: "When Tina Sinatra approached me about writing a show detailing the origins of her father's genius, she gave me unprecedented access to her dad's personal story. Tina's willingness to share the trials and triumphs of her father's life has enabled Kathleen, myself and this remarkable team of theatre artists to create the most revealing portrait ever told about the legend that is Frank Sinatra."

Marshall added: "I am beyond thrilled that we are bringing to the stage the extraordinary story of how Frank Sinatra's incredible persistence in the face of adversity led to his becoming the astonishing artist that we all adore and admire. We look forward to creating an evening of theatre that is as sophisticated, stylish and sexy as Sinatra himself!"

Casting for Sinatra The Musical will be announced at a later date.

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Photo credit: Frank Sinatra. (Courtesy of production)