West End and UK Tour. Producer : Paul Walden and Derek Nichol for Flying Music in association with Paul Woolf. Directed and Choreograped by: Mitch Sebastian. Musical Supervisor : Matthew Freeman
Auditions : Next week in London
Dates:
(Sammy Davis Jr) Rehearse end October 2017
Tour from end November.
8 weeks in West End (Haymarket Theatre) over Christmas
Tour till end June 2018 – exact date TBC
(Ella Fitzgerald) Rehearse TBC
4 weeks in West End (Haymarket Theatre) from 8 January 2018
Tour till end June 2018 – exact date TBC
Venue : West End and UK tour
General information
Legends of the 20th Century, idols of the music industry, superstars of the
movies, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin are above all renowned
worldwide for their talented voices. Their unique contribution to 20th
Century popular music is second to none. Frank, Sammy & Dean all received
critical acclaim quite late in their careers and it wasn’t until the late
50s and early 60s that they stormed the world and stayed at the top. As
their recordings still constantly chart high throughout the world, these
icons of American history, were a force to be reckoned with, an
inexhaustible energy which is still very much apparent.
Set in The Sands Hotel in January 1960, this production takes a trip back to
the glamorous, glitzy nights of Las Vegas and brings the music and lives of
the legendary characters Frank, Sammy and Dean together again.
We are looking for artistes with excellent swing singing voices and good
movement skills who can develop an affectionate tribute to these stars. The
director and creative team do not expect all artistes to necessarily be able
to come with a fully formed characterization, but are happy to work closely
with them over a period to develop their performances.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED SINGERS
TO PLAY AND COVER THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
***NEW ADDITIONAL ROLE!!!!***
ELLA FITZGERALD
America’s First Lady of Song, the undeniable Queen of Jazz.
Looking for an actress to appear as Lady Ella in the new West End revival of
“The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas” as the special guest of Frank, Sammy and
Dean. Playing age 45-55 Major vocal ability and charisma required as she
sings duets with the men as well as famous solos with the onstage big band.
She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing and
intonation, and improvisational ability and scat singing.
Please note dates for this role are different from the other characters, as
the show changes from the Christmas version to the main version in January.
SAMMY DAVIS JR
An excellent singer and dancer, he has to swing and deliver a ballad like
nobody else. High notes up to A or B flat. Solid vocal technique, great
charisma. Playing age 30-35
NB: Both artistes must be black/dual heritage
Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010; (Occupational Requirements)
applies