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Post by ilovewemusicals on Mar 9, 2023 6:42:39 GMT
It is New Year’s Eve, 1942, and a skinny 27-year-old Italian-American singer is about to step onto the stage of New York’s Paramount Theatre and give a performance that will change music history. As Frank Sinatra’s career suddenly skyrockets, he struggles with balancing the love of his wife, Nancy, against the demands and temptations of being the most popular singer in America. But when he begins a torrid affair with movie goddess Ava Gardner, his records stop selling and the press turns against him, sending his career into a tailspin. Driven by his devotion to his family, Sinatra employs his peerless artistry and dogged determination to stage the greatest comeback in showbiz history. This latest Rep production is bought to the stage by a world class creative team including writer and two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro (What’s New Pussycat? and Memphis) and Olivier Award-winner and three-time Tony Award-winner, Kathleen Marshall (Anything Goes and The Pajama Game). The first show of its kind to explore Frank’s life off stage and on, discover stories you don’t yet know, alongside songs you love, in this world premiere musical about his renowned life and enduring legacy. Songs include many of Sinatra’s classics including All of Me, Come Fly with Me, The Best is Yet to Come, One for My Baby and the incomparable New York, New York. www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/sinatramusical/ |
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Post by alicechallice on Mar 9, 2023 8:56:27 GMT
Golly, wasn’t this aiming for Broadway originally?
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Post by Wilf on Mar 9, 2023 9:00:11 GMT
I’ve booked a preview for this, I enjoyed What’s new Pussycat so this should be good. An excellent offer at The Rep currently buy tickets for 3 selected shows pay for 2. Will now be going to see Noises Off and Tony as well, all for just over £40. A bargain.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Mar 9, 2023 10:52:25 GMT
The first two rows of the stalls are only £25 and it's not a high stage as I recall. Middle seat in the front row booked for the first weekday matinee.
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Post by mkb on Mar 9, 2023 13:48:58 GMT
They're only £20 at some shows, and all seats appear to be £15 at previews, so I've gone for the latter.
It's a pity that, when you've already booked shows in the current promotion where you get 33% discount for booking 3+ shows, you can't add an additional show. Especially when shows in the promo went on sale on different dates.
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Post by oxydrive on Mar 9, 2023 18:27:46 GMT
I booked this, Tony and The Beekeeper for just over 30 pounds today.
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Post by blobble84 on May 11, 2023 11:38:56 GMT
I believe this is searching for a West End house.
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Post by minion on Jul 11, 2023 9:43:05 GMT
Tony Award winner Matt Doyle (Company, Little Shop of Horrors) will be heading to Birmingham this autumn in the world premiere of Sinatra the Musical. Doyle will take on the title role in the show, which opens on 23 September at the Birmingham Rep. The show will feature 20 actors and 17 musicians performing over 25 of Sinatra’s famed songs. It is to be directed by Kathleen Marshall www.whatsonstage.com/news/tony-winner-matt-doyle-to-star-as-sinatra-in-new-musical_1510087/ |
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Post by solangelafitte on Jul 11, 2023 10:21:11 GMT
Looks like I may be checking this out after all!
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Post by mkb on Jul 11, 2023 11:29:12 GMT
Doyle certainly looks the part. Looking forward to this.
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 11, 2023 12:39:53 GMT
Threads merged.
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Post by craig on Jul 11, 2023 13:51:22 GMT
The Birmingham Rep are not playing around! Quite impressive calibre on display here.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jul 11, 2023 14:00:51 GMT
Assume this must be a pre broadway tryout, maybe west end. But I suspect broadway might be first.
It's likely cheaper to try out here than in the US at the moment
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Post by alece10 on Jul 11, 2023 14:39:04 GMT
Is this different from the Sinatra thing that was on at the Palladium some years ago?
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Post by westendcub on Jul 11, 2023 15:09:20 GMT
With his casting, it’s definitely either a Broadway or West-End tryout!!
Excellent casting I must say!
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Post by theatrenerd on Jul 20, 2023 11:25:12 GMT
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 20, 2023 11:42:38 GMT
Aaaaaaaaaand I've booked.
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Post by karloscar on Jul 20, 2023 21:41:50 GMT
That's some cast of characters: Lana Turner, Judy Garland, Marlene Dietrich, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, Gene Kelly, Sammy Davis Jr as well as all the Sinatras and Ava Gardner. Given that only Lana wasn't a singer and they're using the Sinatra back catalogue, are they all going to be fighting for a line/verse/chorus of a song to sing or will they all be on mute?
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Post by corblimey on Jul 21, 2023 13:53:59 GMT
Be nice to see Ana Villafane over here,seen her on Broadway a few times and was excellent especially in On Your Feet.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2023 1:10:38 GMT
I forgot that Frank had a relationship with Marlene Dietrich. Looks like a must see show.
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Post by partytentdown on Jul 23, 2023 15:46:57 GMT
Presume this is lining up a west end transfer?
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Post by theatrenerd on Jul 23, 2023 16:46:03 GMT
Presume this is lining up a west end transfer? I believe so as I did a survey about it recently. With today's news of Ain't Too Proud closing early in September, I wonder if this could go straight to the Prince Edward Theatre for a short run before MJ in the spring? |
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Post by jamesd123 on Aug 22, 2023 10:39:42 GMT
Anyone heard any transfer rumours about this yet?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 22, 2023 20:41:24 GMT
Anyone heard any transfer rumours about this yet? I’m pretty sure it has to open first. It may not be any good |
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Post by drowseychap on Aug 23, 2023 1:07:53 GMT
It appears to be selling quite well ….
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Post by Mr Snow on Aug 23, 2023 9:47:11 GMT
I see they have part for Mitch Miller who was Head of A&R at Columbia (IIRC) in the late 50's.
Sinatra's sales were down and Rock 'n Roll Sales were up. So Miller had Sinatra record novelty items.
This was the one Frank hated most (Dagmar was a Swedish Starlet never heard of again.)
This was one of the factors that led to Sinatra setting up his own record company, Reprise.
Some years later Miller spots Sinatra accross a hotel lobby and sets off to greet him.
As he gets close, Sinatra looks up and says "Keep walking assh*le".
Pantomine villain?
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Post by karloscar on Sept 24, 2023 21:22:38 GMT
Just started previews. Anyone going to see this?
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Post by robertb213 on Sept 24, 2023 23:16:39 GMT
I'm there tomorrow (well, today now!). I'll report back 😁
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Post by mkb on Sept 24, 2023 23:58:37 GMT
Just started previews. Anyone going to see this? Yes, Wednesday next week. |
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Post by drowseychap on Sept 25, 2023 1:03:41 GMT
I’m there Wednesday too looking forward to it a friends went last night said it was fabulous….. I loved what’s new pussycat ! Still can’t believe it never got to west end was pure quality
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