|
|
|
|
Nov 30, 2022: Broadway Buzz: Sinatra The Musical, Written by Joe DiPietro & Directed by Kathleen Marshall, in Development
Universal Music Group Theatrical, Tina Sinatra and Frank Sinatra Enterprises have announced the development of Sinatra The Musical, a new musical based on the life and career of the legendary Frank Sinatra. Two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro will write the script with Tony winner Kathleen Marshall directing and choreographing. The musical was first announced in January 2018 when it was eyeing a 2020 stage debut.
Universal Music Group Theatrical, Tina Sinatra and Frank Sinatra Enterprises have announced the development of Sinatra The Musical, a new musical based on the life and career of the legendary Frank Sinatra. Two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro will write the script with Tony winner Kathleen Marshall directing and choreographing. The musical was first announced in January 2018 when it was eyeing a 2020 stage debut.
Dec 20, 2020: New York Post: Inside the original Rat Pack and the legacy its members left behind
In February 1960, crooner Frank Sinatra had an Oscar for “From Here to Eternity” and hit records under his belt. But he feared cultural irrelevancy. Elvis Presley was everywhere. Cool kids danced to “The Twist,” and The Beatles had just formed in Liverpool.
In February 1960, crooner Frank Sinatra had an Oscar for “From Here to Eternity” and hit records under his belt. But he feared cultural irrelevancy. Elvis Presley was everywhere. Cool kids danced to “The Twist,” and The Beatles had just formed in Liverpool.
July 17, 2020: Vanity Fair: Everything’s Swinging: Sammy Davis Jr.’s First 35 Years
Behind his frenetic movement was a brilliant, studious man who soaked up knowledge from his chosen teachers—including Frank Sinatra, Humphrey Bogart, and Jack Benny. In his 1965 autobiography, Yes I Can: The Story of Sammy Davis, Jr., Davis candidly recounted everything from the racist violence he faced in the army to his conversion to Judaism, which began with the gift of a mezuzah from the comedian Eddie Cantor.
Behind his frenetic movement was a brilliant, studious man who soaked up knowledge from his chosen teachers—including Frank Sinatra, Humphrey Bogart, and Jack Benny. In his 1965 autobiography, Yes I Can: The Story of Sammy Davis, Jr., Davis candidly recounted everything from the racist violence he faced in the army to his conversion to Judaism, which began with the gift of a mezuzah from the comedian Eddie Cantor.
Jan 12, 2017: National Museum of American History: Ella at the gala: Ella Fitzgerald's performance at the Kennedy Inaugural Gala
Within the Ella Fitzgerald Papers collection, a hidden gem reveals a surprising connection between Fitzgerald and President John F. Kennedy's inauguration. On January 19, 1961, at the National Armory in Washington, D.C., stars gathered to celebrate John F. Kennedy's inauguration. The Inaugural Gala brought together many of the leading performers of the day including Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Gene Kelly, and Harry Belafonte. Ella Fitzgerald was among them and her participation exemplified her accomplishments as an artist and performer.
Within the Ella Fitzgerald Papers collection, a hidden gem reveals a surprising connection between Fitzgerald and President John F. Kennedy's inauguration. On January 19, 1961, at the National Armory in Washington, D.C., stars gathered to celebrate John F. Kennedy's inauguration. The Inaugural Gala brought together many of the leading performers of the day including Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Gene Kelly, and Harry Belafonte. Ella Fitzgerald was among them and her participation exemplified her accomplishments as an artist and performer.
All or Nothing At All / Why Try to Change Me Now (Columbia 12194)
- All Or Nothing At All originally recorded in 1939 didn't become a hit until 1943 and is a slow tempo love ballad featuring Harry James & His orchestra and was originally released on Columbia 35587 in June 1943 and reached #1 for two weeks. Frank Sinatra was 23 years old when he recorded All Or Nothing At All.
-Why Try To Change Me Now is a slow tempo love ballad originally recorded in September of 1952 while Sinatra was still married to Ava Gardner and was his last recording for Columbia before moving over to Capitol Records. Frank Sinatra re-recorded Why Try To Change Me Now in 1959 when it was released on his emotionally dark "No One Cares" album. This original version from 1952 features Percy Faith and his orchestra.
- All Or Nothing At All originally recorded in 1939 didn't become a hit until 1943 and is a slow tempo love ballad featuring Harry James & His orchestra and was originally released on Columbia 35587 in June 1943 and reached #1 for two weeks. Frank Sinatra was 23 years old when he recorded All Or Nothing At All.
-Why Try To Change Me Now is a slow tempo love ballad originally recorded in September of 1952 while Sinatra was still married to Ava Gardner and was his last recording for Columbia before moving over to Capitol Records. Frank Sinatra re-recorded Why Try To Change Me Now in 1959 when it was released on his emotionally dark "No One Cares" album. This original version from 1952 features Percy Faith and his orchestra.
Apr 23, 1965
|
|
|
