Dean Martin News

Back in the J.F.K.'s Camelot days, there was a gang of glitzy friends who starred together on stage & screen and hung out at all the cool places around Hollywood and Vegas. They called themselves the 'Rat Pack,' a cheeky name that smacked of bad-boy clubbiness. Smoking and drinking while on stage, the four clever pals swapped comments about men being men, women being broads and booze being a whole lot of fun. Ah, the good old days!

The country-western singer and gay rights activist is playing smaller venues and this month he will debut at Birdland with his personal hits and personal friends. Stephen Mosher has a one on one to talk about it all, out in the open

Following sold-out houses on London's West End, the Sydney Opera House, and most recently on tour in the USA, Australia's hottest tap dance sensation, THE TAP PACK are bringing their high energy, tap comedy show to 16 venues across Queensland this June and July!

Following sold-out houses on London's West End, the Sydney Opera House, and most recently on tour in the USA, Australia's hottest tap dance sensation, THE TAP PACK are bringing their high energy, tap comedy show to 16 venues across Queensland this June and July!

Petula Clark will take to the Theatre Royal Haymarket stage for one night only, on Sunday 19th April 2020, in conversation with Edward Seckerson. Tickets for Downtown with Petula Clark in Conversation with Edward Seckerson are on sale now at www.fane.co.uk/petula.

At Joe's Pub, the eclectic collective of entertainers offers something for almost everyone, in a parade of approaches that ranges from sincere to oh my dear --- a mixed bag to be sure. Even though uneven, the odds are that most would find reason to smile and happily hop into the hipster heyday melee.

Michael Feinsteina?"one of today's greatest promoters and presenters of the Great American Songbook, and a McCallum Theatre favoritea?"is returning for a special evening of songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee and others, at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28. From recordings that have earned him five Grammy Award nominations to his Emmy-nominated PBS specials, his acclaimed NPR series and concerts spanning the globea?"in addition to his appearances at iconic venues such as the White House, Buckingham Palace, Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall and Sydney Opera Housea?"his work as an educator and archivist defines Feinstein as one of the most important musical forces of our time.

Sandy Hackett brings his legendary Rat Pack show to Waterbury's storied Palace Theater on March 6 for one show only at 8:00pm. Tickets may be purchased at the Palace Theater's Box Office, 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, on-line at palacetheaterct.org or by calling 203.346.2000.

The not-for-profit Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents The Tap Pack on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.

This month and beyond artists at Joe's Pub a?" a program and venue of The Public Theater a?" will honor legends and inspirations from across the universe of music. From shows featuring the indelible classic hits of singers like The Rat Pack, Chaka Kahn, and David Bowie to tributes of Dolly Parton and Bette Midler at the beginning of their careers, audiophiles and nostalgists have plenty to look forward to at Joe's Pub.

Karen Morris of Sand Castle Communications presents another swingin' event, featuring the music of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, as well as showcasing the talents of composers Johnny Mercer and Jimmy Van Heusen.

Festa Della Donna, a celebration of Italian-American women, is slated for the Laurie Beechman Theatre Saturday March 7th. The event, in honor of International Women's Month, pays tribute to their contributions to the arts and features an accomplished lineup of female Italian-American performers spanning the genres of music, comedy and dance.

Love is in the air at Joe's Pub! Excited for Valentine's Day? Check out Stew & Heidi of The Negro Problem: Black History Valentine's Day Month (Feb. 5), Brown Girls Burlesque: Love Got Game - Valentine's Edition (Feb. 12), and Isaac Oliver Is Your Valentine (Feb. 13). Hate Valentine's Day? Then, Lea DeLaria: f**k Love is your ticket (Feb. 14). Indifferent to Valentine's Day? See Barb Jungr: Bob, Brel and Me (Feb. 14 & 15). Also, for the love of music and performance, don't miss Southern Avenue's soul/blues/R&B fusion (Feb. 5), The Loser's Lounge: The Rat Pack - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and More (Feb. 6-8), Celtic legends Genticorum (Feb. 9), renown soul singer Morgan James (Feb. 9), celebrated feminist comic Jaime Loftus (Feb. 10), game changing singer-songwriter-guitarist FLAX (Feb. 11), an exploration of early Dolly Parton with Nath Ann Carrera (Feb. 12), mesmerizing soul performances at Xavier and Friends: Ladies Of Soul Tribute - Special Chaka Khan Edition (Feb. 13), and raucous live music with rib-tickling storytelling from the award winning MESHELLE (Feb. 15).

Today, multiplatinum rapper, entrepreneur, artist, and actress Saweetie unveils “Sway With Me” [with GALXARA]—her contribution to Birds of Prey: The Album. 

February is coming in HOT at Joe's Pub!

We're back with another deep dive into our archives! This time, our photo flashback features Dom DeLuise.

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced the return of its hit Cabaret celebrating male harmony groups, Unchained Melodies. One of FST's most successful and beloved Cabarets, Unchained Melodies was seen by over 20,000 people last season. Due to popular demand, the show was brought back last year for its first return engagement in March 2019. This year, due to continued audience demand, the popular Cabaret will return to Sarasota in its second limited return engagement in March 2020.

The music that filled the dancehalls during the Big Band era is brought to life again by The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra this Spring as The Glenn Miller & Big Band Spectacular heads out on a major 2020 national tour. Kicking off at the Harlow Playhouse on 20 March, the hardest swinging band in the UK will recreate the million-sellers of the 1940s and 50s with a show that's guaranteed to get audiences In The Mood.

Suncoast Showroom will bring highly-acclaimed tribute performers to the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in February, including acclaimed rock band Zowie Bowie, a?oe4NR a?" Tribute to Foreigner,a?? the Reckless in Vegas Valentine's Day Show, soul group The Box Tops, a?oeMirage a?" Tribute to Fleetwood Maca?? and a?oeEvil Waze a?" Tribute to Santana.a?? Guests can also enjoy free dance parties and live entertainment throughout the month.

Vehicles previously owned by Johnny Cash, blink-182's drummer, Dean Martin and The Grateful Dead's own recreational chemist will be sold at Barrett-Jackson's 2020 Scottsdale Auction, January 11-19.