Dean Martin News

Terese Genecco's second CD release is a wonderfully polished production that is a tribute to her musical heroes, including Frank, Dean, Sammy, Marilyn Maye and Mel Torme.

Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show will arrive at The Colonial Theatre on March 24 at 8pm to 'recreate one of the famous Summit at the Sands hotel shows at a time when the Rat Pack was creating hipster legend.' With what's being described as 'uncanny vocal recreations of hits like 'That's Amore,' 'Fly Me to the Moon,' 'Mr. Bojangles,' and more, Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show will have the audience feeling as if ol' blue eyes were alive and singing again.'

Celebrated entertainer and Las Vegas legend Don Rickles brings his comedy back to The Orleans Showroom March 24 and 25, at 8 p.m. each evening.

The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents Catalyst, a collection of modern and classic dance works by nationally and internationally renowned choreographers Ohad Naharin, David Justin, Yacov Sharir, and Charles O. Anderson, March 23-25 at the B. Iden Payne Theatre.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American "Cultural Ambassador to the World," will visit Cleveland's PlayhouseSquare May 4-6, led by dynamic Artistic Director Robert Battle. Following critically-acclaimed sold out performances in New York City, Ailey's extraordinary dancers will move audiences in a series of premieres and new productions that launch an exciting new era in Ailey history. Presented by the U.S. Bank Star Performance Series at PlayhouseSquare.

Walnut Street Theatre's Independence Studio on 3 is an incredible way to experience Philadelphia's best theatrical talent up-close and personal. With only 80 seats, this intimate space is the city's premier small theatre for new plays, international favorites and dynamic musicals. The 2012-2013 Studio 3 season includes two World Premieres, an Olivier Award-winning Best Play, a classic adventure-turned-comedy and a charming holiday musical. Audiences will enjoy PLAID TIDINGS (November 20 - December 30), AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS (January 15 - February 3), VINCENT IN BRIXTON (February 19 - March 10), THE PRESCOTT METHOD: Easy Steps to Perfect Bread Breaking, Every Time (March 26 - April 14) and DINO! An Evening with Dean Martin at the Latin Casino (April 30 - June 23).

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show will arrive at The Colonial Theatre on March 24 at 8pm to 'recreate one of the famous Summit at the Sands hotel shows at a time when the Rat Pack was creating hipster legend.' With what's being described as 'uncanny vocal recreations of hits like 'That's Amore,' 'Fly Me to the Moon,' 'Mr. Bojangles,' and more, Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show will have the audience feeling as if ol' blue eyes were alive and singing again.'

Renowned Las Vegas entertainers The Scintas return to the Suncoast Showroom, March 10 and 11, each evening at 7:30 p.m.

The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents Catalyst, a collection of modern and classic dance works by nationally and internationally renowned choreographers Ohad Naharin, David Justin, Yacov Sharir, and Charles O. Anderson, March 23-25 at the B. Iden Payne Theatre.

Experience The Rat Pack at The State Theatre on Saturday, March 31 at 8 PM.

There is much to like about Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show, which played at the beautiful McCallum Theatre for three sold out performances on March 2 and 3. Like so many others, I would have loved to have had the chance to witness the "real" Rat Pack hold court in the world famous Copa Room some fifty years ago and so I was greatly anticipating an evening that promised to deliver the next best thing. For the most part, it kept its promise.

The comedy Greater Tuna, written by Joe Sears, Jaston Williams, and Ed Howard, directed by Bradley J. Carroll and starring Billy Breed and George Walker kicks off the 2012 season at The Great American Melodrama.

Norm Crosby brings his trademark act to the Suncoast Showroom March 3 and 4, each evening at 7:30 p.m.

Frank, Sammy, Joey and Dean come to life again in Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show for two performances --- March 2 and 3 at 8:00 pm --- as the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert. Accompanied by a big band, this critically acclaimed production brings back the music, the comedy, the style and the showmanship that "defined cool for a generation". It has been hailed as the next best thing to seeing The Rat Pack themselves.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, America's favorite funny lady Betty White will have the dubious honor of being the target of this year's Friars Club Roast. The event will take place at Manhattan's Shertaton Ballroom on May 16th.

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events. For more information, follow the links below, or go to www.joespub.com.

Led by Miami native Robert Battle in his inaugural season as Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world's favorite dance companies, returns to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County through February 26 as part of a 27-city North American Tour. Following critically-acclaimed sold out performances in New York City, Ailey's extraordinary dancers will move audiences in two special programs containing a series of premieres and new productions that launch an exciting new era in Ailey history. Ailey's Miami engagement in the Ziff Ballet Opera House, is part of the Knight Masterworks Season, Sanford and Beatrice Ziff Dance Series.

Led by Miami native Robert Battle in his inaugural season as Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world's favorite dance companies, returns to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County from February 23 through 26 as part of a 27-city North American Tour. Following critically-acclaimed sold out performances in New York City, Ailey's extraordinary dancers will move audiences in two special programs containing a series of premieres and new productions that launch an exciting new era in Ailey history. Ailey's Miami engagement in the Ziff Ballet Opera House, is part of the Knight Masterworks Season, Sanford and Beatrice Ziff Dance Series.