David Cassidy In The News
Kate Maddox's column
March 23, 2001
By Kate Maddox
The Las Vegas Sun
The Scintas have officially jumped ship. The four-member comedic family affair is scheduled to open at the Rio's Copacabana Showroom on April 12. As rumored, the date will indeed require a super-quick turnaround from their current deal at the Las Vegas Hilton. The show's last night there is April 1. And, a week of previews are scheduled prior to the Rio opening. I guess all parties are feeling comfortable with the new digs.
The Scintas' deal with the Rio will be lengthy. A spokesman for the hotel said that it was hoping for a "permanent" situation contractually and that the Scintas will "definitely be long-term." Good news for the Rio, especially following the nasty demise of David Cassidy's "At the Copa" with Sheena Easton.
This step up the entertainment ladder is right on track for the Scintas. They'll work in a bigger room with better lighting, sound and staging. Frank Scinta added, "We will have the opportunity to do more material, some never before seen in Las Vegas."
And these troupers are already making a charitable gesture. Ticket proceeds from the April 9 preview performance will benefit City of Hope. Tickets will be in the $25 range, about 10 bucks off the regular price. Call City of Hope at 933-3704.
Speaking of Cassidy, the songster recently paid a visit to his pals at "The Rat Pack is Back," revising his role as Bobby Darin. Cassidy frequently performed as Darin in the show's early days at the Desert Inn. When he's not on the road -- Cassidy quit "At the Copa" to hit the concert circuit -- he'll sit in with the Rat Packers from time to time. The tribute show is scheduled to stick around the Sahara for another year.
