Frank Sinatra Musical to Make West End Premiere This Summer
Legendary crooner Frank Sinatra's life and career are set to be celebrated on stage in the West End. "Sinatra The Musical," which played a sold-out run at Birmingham Rep in 2023, will make its London debut at the Aldwych Theatre this summer, with performances beginning June 3.
The musical tells the story of Sinatra's rapid ascent to stardom, his marriage to Nancy Sinatra, and his tumultuous affair with Ava Gardner. The narrative opens on New Year’s Eve 1942, as a 27-year-old Sinatra prepares to take the stage at New York’s Paramount Theatre for a career-defining performance. From there, the story follows his journey to stardom, marked by both triumphs and setbacks.
At the heart of the musical are more than 20 signature songs from Sinatra's catalog, including "That’s Life," "One For My Baby," "The Best Is Yet to Come" and "Come Fly With Me." The show will feature a 17-piece orchestra supervised by Gareth Valentine, with set design by Peter McKintosh and choreography by Kathleen Marshall.
Tina Sinatra has praised her father's songwriting process, saying he was not just singing songs, but recording an emotional diary of his life. This classic style is reflected in the musical, which aims to reveal a more revealing portrait than ever told about the legendary crooner.
The production marks the first in a series of projects developed by Frank Sinatra Enterprises in partnership with Universal Music Group to introduce new audiences to Sinatra's musical legacy. With its talented creative team and extensive set list, "Sinatra The Musical" is sure to be a must-see for fans of the music legend. Booking is currently open through April 10, 2027.
Legendary crooner Frank Sinatra's life and career are set to be celebrated on stage in the West End. "Sinatra The Musical," which played a sold-out run at Birmingham Rep in 2023, will make its London debut at the Aldwych Theatre this summer, with performances beginning June 3.
The musical tells the story of Sinatra's rapid ascent to stardom, his marriage to Nancy Sinatra, and his tumultuous affair with Ava Gardner. The narrative opens on New Year’s Eve 1942, as a 27-year-old Sinatra prepares to take the stage at New York’s Paramount Theatre for a career-defining performance. From there, the story follows his journey to stardom, marked by both triumphs and setbacks.
At the heart of the musical are more than 20 signature songs from Sinatra's catalog, including "That’s Life," "One For My Baby," "The Best Is Yet to Come" and "Come Fly With Me." The show will feature a 17-piece orchestra supervised by Gareth Valentine, with set design by Peter McKintosh and choreography by Kathleen Marshall.
Tina Sinatra has praised her father's songwriting process, saying he was not just singing songs, but recording an emotional diary of his life. This classic style is reflected in the musical, which aims to reveal a more revealing portrait than ever told about the legendary crooner.
The production marks the first in a series of projects developed by Frank Sinatra Enterprises in partnership with Universal Music Group to introduce new audiences to Sinatra's musical legacy. With its talented creative team and extensive set list, "Sinatra The Musical" is sure to be a must-see for fans of the music legend. Booking is currently open through April 10, 2027.
I'm so stoked to hear about this new musical coming to the West End! 
Frank Sinatra's music is just iconic and it'll be amazing to see his story come alive on stage. I mean, who wouldn't want to sing along to "Fly Me to the Moon" or "My Way"? 
The fact that they're incorporating over 20 of his signature songs into the show is going to be a real treat for fans! And I love how the musical aims to give a more revealing glimpse into Sinatra's life, beyond just his music. It'll be fascinating to see how the story weaves together with the iconic tunes 
. Can't wait to get tickets and experience it for myself 
but I think it's gonna be super cheesy 
. I mean, come on, a musical about Frank Sinatra's life? It's already been done before... like, a million times 
. But hey, I guess they've got some great songs and whatnot. I just hope they don't make me sing "That's Life" for real 
. And honestly, I'm not sure how accurate the story is gonna be 
. I mean, my dad always said Sinatra was a total ladies' man 
, but we all know that's not entirely true... or so he'd claim 
i've always been a fan of old-school Sinatra and can't wait to see this musical come to life on stage 
also super cool that they're bringing in a talented team to bring the story to life, especially with set design and choreography from people who know their stuff 
would defo give it a go this summer 
The fact that they're bringing together his music and his story is just pure magic 
. And can we talk about how talented the team behind this production is?! Gareth Valentine on orchestration, Peter McKintosh on set design... it's a dream come true for fans! 
Plus, getting to see more of Sinatra's lesser-known songs will be amazing 
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... I mean, who thought it was a good idea to make a musical about Frank Sinatra's life? It sounds like just another overhyped, cash-grabbing musical that's gonna be a total snooze-fest 
. I'm sure this musical will bring back so many memories for people, especially those who grew up listening to his music.
The fact that the musical is bringing together such a talented team of creatives, with over 20 signature songs, is just going to be amazing.
. They're making us relive his story and sing along to those catchy tunes on stage, but what are they really getting us to do? It's like, we're trapped in this West End world where everyone's dancing and singing, but what about all the dark secrets behind Sinatra's rise to fame? 
They're glossing over that stuff for a "revealing portrait" - yeah right! I bet it's just more of the same old Hollywood magic. And what's up with this partnership between Frank Sinatra Enterprises and Universal Music Group? That sounds like some shady deal-making going on... 
frank sinatra's life story on stage is going to be AMAZING! i mean, who wouldn't want to see a musical about one of the most iconic voices in music history? and with more than 20 of his signature songs, it's gonna be like a trip down memory lane for all the oldies fans out there. i love how they're trying to reveal a more intimate side of frank sinatra's life through his songwriting process - that's just so cool! 
... I mean, a West End premiere about Frank Sinatra's life? Sounds like just another celebrity biopic 
it's gonna be so cool to see the stories behind those classic songs like "that's life" and "come fly with me"... and can you imagine ava gardner as a character in the show? 
the set design looks insane too - 17-piece orchestra and all that jazz... any idea how much tix will be though? 
I'm so down for this show but can we please get some more authenticity going on? Like, I know Frank Sinatra was a legendary crooner and all, but his life story has been told and retold so many times already. Can't we get a fresh perspective or some unexpected twist to make it feel more original?