Frank Sinatra News

Transcendence Theatre Company, producers of 'Broadway Under the Stars in Jack London State Park,' is well-known to Bay Area audiences for its unique programming of concerts throughout Sonoma County. In fact Transcendence has won numerous awards from Broadway World San Francisco, including top prizes 'Theater of the Year' in 2013 & 2014 and 'Best Special Theater Event' for the last three consecutive years.

The Fabulous Singlettes are a playful, post-modern musical trio celebrating some of the greatest hits of the 60s and 70s.

Alright, so unlike most humans who are currently in their mid-twenties, I grew up listening to the tunes of artists like Bing Crosby (not just at Christmastime), Judy Garland, Perry Como, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, The Andrews Sisters… I could go on forever. I listened to it because my dad listened to it because his dad listened to it. It's in my blood, I can't help it. Besides, have you ever given 40s music a really good listen? If you have, you'll know that there never were smoother voices in this history of forever. Silky smooth, buttery voices. People just don't sing like that anymore! Not to mention full orchestras backed the singers. Full orchestras! We're talking piano, drums, trumpets, trombones, bass (the upright kind), saxophone… I mean these guys really knew how to rock!

Grammy nominated, Ambassador of the Great American Songbook, Michael Feinstein returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on February 14 at 8pm to celebrate the centennial of one of the greatest voices in American music history, Frank Sinatra!

On March 13, 2015, The New York Pops continues its 31st season with two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster in her solo debut at Carnegie Hall. Among other musical standards, Foster will reprise her unforgettable performances of "Anything Goes" and "I Get a Kick Out of You" from her Tony Award-winning turn as Reno Sweeney in the Cole Porter classic. She will also offer her own take on "Down with Love," made famous by Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand. Foster will be joined by special guest artists Joshua Henry and Megan McGinnis, who will sing the showstopper "Let It Sing" from Violet, and the touching "Neverland" from Peter Pan.

Janine Molinari, will be choreographing Seven Angels Theatre's upcoming musical 'The Wildest' which runs February 12-March 8.

The Grand 1894 Opera House hosts two performances of the legendary Broadway musical Guys and Dolls, today, January 31, 2015 at 3 pm and 8 pm.

The King's Theatre Glasgow will present One Night of Elvis: Lee 'Memphis' King and The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Show. Details below!

His is one of the most iconic voices of all time, a voice that can be recognized instantly. Frank Sinatra, 'Old Blue Eyes,' would have turned 100 later this year, and Nashville's storied War Memorial Auditorium is excited to celebrate Sinatra's birthday and Valentine's Day with a one-of-a-kind commemorative experience: Sinatra Forever on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Broadway's IF/THEN goes dark (as planned), just as Juno hits the city!

Frank Sinatra in a Frank Capra classic!

The estate of Henry Mancini has chosen leading independent music publisher Spirit Music Group to administer the prestigious music publishing catalog of Henry Mancini for North America as announced today by David Renzer, Chairman, Spirit Music Group. The catalog was previously administered by Universal Music Publishing Group (the company retains admin rights to the catalog outside of North America).

Sam Smith and Tom Petty have officially settled their copyright dispute, according to Entertainment Weekly. The song in question was Smith's 'Stay With Me' and Petty's 'I Won't Back Down.'

Your last name doesn't have to end in a vowel to know that there has ever been a cooler group of people to walk the earth than the Rat Pack. In The Winter Park Playhouse's latest show, THE RAT PACK LOUNGE, Frank, Dean, and Sammy (do they even need last names?) get a second chance to bring their unique brand of cool back to their home away from home, the Vegas Strip. The show runs through February 14th, and while every performance is completely sold out, WPP does occasionally have cancellations, so check with the theatre's box office for available performances.

New York's treasured radio and TV host Joe Franklin died on Saturday, Jan. 24, from prostate cancer. He was 88.

Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada and Executive Director and CEO Mark C. Hanson today announced the Houston Symphony's 102nd Season, comprised of a full slate of classical, POPS, family, community, education and multimedia performances, as well as recordings, collaborations, international partnerships and an expanded global presence.

That's Entertainment: The MGM Years the current production of the Quality Hill Playhouse continues through February 15 at the theatre in Kansas City, MO. The show highlights the songs from the movie studio MGM, but in the case of Quality Hill MGM stands for Music Glorious Music and that is exactly what the audience receives.

FRANK THE SINGER THE SONGS, starring Bob Anderson, comes to The Palazzo Theatre at The Palazzo Las Vegas, beginning tonight, January 24, 2015.

Ol' Blue Eyes will sparkle on the Las Vegas Strip again as 'FRANK -- The Man. The Music.' makes its debut at The Palazzo Las Vegas. Honoring the life and music of Frank Sinatra, the show, starring Bob Anderson and featuring a 32-piece orchestra under the musical direction of Vincent Falcone, will open at The Palazzo Theatre, tonight, Jan. 24, 2015. Tickets are now on sale.

Stuart Brayson writes for us about the experience of being a first-time West End composer - and his new show King Pit.