Details

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.

Cast/Performers

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

Creatives/Company

Author: Joe DiPietro
Producer(s): Birmingham Rep, Michele Anthony (for Universal Music Group Theatrical), Bruce Resnikoff (for Universal Music Group Theatrical), Scott Landis (for Universal Music Group Theatrical), Tina Sinatra (on behalf of Frank Sinatra Enterprises), Charles Pignone (on behalf of Frank Sinatra Enterprises)
Director: Kathleen Marshall
Choreographer: Kathleen Marshall
Music: Gareth Valentine (music supervisor)
Design(s): Peter McKintosh, Akhila Krishnan (video), Campbell Young (wigs / hair / make-up)
Costume: Jon Morrell
Lighting: Tim Mitchell
Sound: Paul Groothuis