Sinatra: The Musical is a biographical jukebox musical written by Joe DiPietro based on the life and music of Frank Sinatra. It premiered at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in September 2023.

Sinatra
The Musical
Production artwork
MusicVarious
LyricsVarious
BookJoe DiPietro
BasisThe life and music of Frank Sinatra
Premiere23 September 2023: Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Productions2023 Birmingham

Production history

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Birmingham (2023)

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The musical's premiere was at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, where it had a limited run from 23 September 2023 to 28 October. The production was directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall, and produced by the Birmingham Rep in association with Universal Music Group Theatrical and Frank Sinatra Enterprises.[1][2][3] Tony-Award winning actor Matt Doyle starred as Frank Sinatra,[4] with Ana Villafañe playing Ava Gardner, and Phoebe Panaretos as Frank Sinatra's first wife, Nancy Sinatra.[5]

Cast and characters

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Character Birmingham
2023
Frank Sinatra Matt Doyle
Ava Gardner Ana Villafañe
Nancy Sinatra Phoebe Panaretos
Marlene Dietrich Maddy Ambus
Gene Kelly Greg Bernstein
Dolly Sinatra Dawn Buckland
Hedda Hopper Helen Colby
Judy Garland Frances Dee
Nelson Riddle Alex Gibson Giorgio
Billie Holiday Ryesha Higgs
Lee Mortimer Stevie Hutchinson
Nat King Cole Tyler Orphé-Baker
George Evans Carl Patrick
Lana Turner Lottie Power
Marty Sinatra Vincent Riotta
Sammy Davis, Jr. Spin
Mitch Miller John Stacey
Little Nancy Amelia Katie Connor
Effie Gell
Isla Granville
Ensemble Samara Casteallo
Alastair Crosswell
Swing Lindsay Atherton

References

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  1. ^ "Frank Sinatra: The Musical to premiere in Birmingham". BBC News. March 9, 2023.
  2. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (March 9, 2023). "'Sinatra The Musical' to Premiere at Birmingham Rep – Global Bulletin".
  3. ^ Evans, Greg (March 9, 2023). "Frank Sinatra Stage Musical Gets World Premiere At Birmingham Rep – Update".
  4. ^ "Tony winner Matt Doyle to star as Sinatra in new musical". 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  5. ^ "Sinatra The Musical – complete cast announced for world premiere". 2023-07-20. Retrieved 2023-07-20.