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Las Vegas hit comes to NY: The Rat Pack is Back
October 2005
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THE SUPPER CLUB Presents
"THE RAT PACK IS BACK!" A LEGENDARY ERA RETURNS
Book by Don Reo & David Cassidy
DIRECTED BY David Cassidy
Previews: November 17 - December 10 New York Premiere: December 12
Starring MICHAEL CIVISCA as Frank
JULIAN REBOLLEDO as Dean
MARK COHEN as Joey and
ERIC JORDAN YOUNG as Sammy
Special Appearance by DAVID CASSIDY as Bobby
with the renowned 15 piece Supper Club Big Band
Produced in association with Rachlin Entertainment and Dave Clemens They were arguably the four sexiest men in the world; certainly the most powerful men in the entertainment industry. They were the new film idols, recording czars and the powerful magnate who attracted millions and millions of people to Las Vegas where they helped pave the casino floors in platinum. They were so beloved and embraced by western civilization, the world referred to them only by their first names, a custom theretofore reserved solely for royalty. Some referred to their kingdom as a worldwide corporation of talent with their own Chairman of the Board. Their names were FRANK, SAMMY, DEAN and JOEY. "THE RAT PACK IS BACK!" is one imaginary martini-drenched night (December 12, 1961 - Frank's 46th birthday) during which the foursome perform and celebrate on stage in Las Vegas. Their relationship with the blues is as sensually intimate as is their white-hot obsession with jazz. The songs they are singing are theirs; they have made them internationally famous -- LUCK BE A LADY TONIGHT, ONE FOR THE ROAD, LADY IS A TRAMP, WHAT KIND OF FOOL AM I, MR. BO JANGLES, BIRTH OF THE BLUES, VOLARE, YOU'RE NOBODY 'TIL SOMEBODY LOVES YOU. The show's dancing and humor is as legendary as it's songs are. Their friend and protégé is a rock idol named BOBBY. He joins the celebration and serenades the birthday boy with some of his hits including MACK THE KNIFE and BEYOND THE SEA. It's a non-stop party for FRANK and nightly audiences.
THE HISTORY "THE RAT PACK IS BACK!" opened at The Desert Inn in Las Vegas on July 18th, 1999 playing to sellout audiences for one year. It then moved to the Sahara Hotel & Casino on Saturday, March 25th, 2000 where it continued to do boffo business for the next three years. This is the first time the tribute to the legendary foursome will be seen on a New York stage.
THE NEW YORK ELEGANT VENUE FOR THIS NIGHT OF MUSIC AND COMEDY THE SUPPER CLUB (240 West 47th Street)
This beautiful Art Deco inspired venue opened in 1931 as The Edison Ballroom in The Hotel Edison. Boasting 25 Ft. vaulted gilded ceilings, sweeping marble staircases and the quintessential "Royal Booths" swaddled in crimson velvet. The opulent venue became known as "The Ballroom of the Era" where New York's elite came for an evening of entertainment and dining. Performances by the legendary Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton and their Orchestras accompanied by live radio broadcasts set the standard for the decade. Reopening in 1970 as The Edison Theatre featuring Oh! Calcutta! for a 13 year run. The Supper Club opened in 1991 in the tradition of supper club entertainment and dining and has been a staple of New York nightlife and entertainment ever since. Still setting the pace for the new millennium, The Supper Club produces premier, yet intimate concerts. Recent performers gracing it's stage include Van Morrison, Donna Summers, Kool and The Gang, The Blues Travelers, Mellisa Etheridge, Rod Stewart, Martina McBride, Sting, Steven Sondheim, The Foo Fighters, Ce Ce Wynans, Ron Isley with Burt Bacharach, Lena Horne and many more. The Supper Club is fully equipped with state of the art theatrical lighting, professional sound system, grand stage and gourmet kitchen making The Supper Club the destination for corporate events, social functions benefits and fundraisers. A favorite of the film and television industry includes episodes of "Sex and The City," VH-1's "Storytellers," HBO's "Def Poetry Jam," "Martha Stewart The Apprentice," Nick at Nite's "Game Time" and PBS's "The Revival of Swing."
CO-AUTHOR & DIRECTOR DAVID CASSIDY
David Cassidy hails from a theatrical family that includes mother Evelyn Ward, his father Jack Cassidy, stepmother Shirley Jones, and brothers Shaun and Patrick. David began his career as an actor in his senior year of high school while studying drama and was accepted as the only non-professional in the newly formed Los Angeles Theatre Company. After graduation he moved to New York and began studying with David Craig. Shortly after that he was hired by legendary writer/producer/director George Abbott for the Broadway production of Fig Leaves Are Falling. A TV talent scout offered him a screen test in L.A. which led to him being cast immediately in television dramas such as Marcus Welby, Ironside, Bonanza, The FBI, Medical Center, and The Mod Squad. In a very short time, he landed the pilot for The Partridge Family in which he was able to embellish his musical talent as well as gain more experience as an actor. The show's success was immediate which led to numerous Grammy and Emmy Award nominations, several gold and platinum and #1 records around the world, as well as concerts in 17 countries for a 5 year span. David returned to the theatre in regional productions of Tribute, Voice of the Turtle, the national company of George M. Cohan's Little Johnny Jones, Jesus Christ Superstar, and starred in the title role of the original Broadway production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. On London's West End, he was the lead in Time. During this period of time, he was nominated for an Emmy for Best Dramatic Actor for the telefilm A Chance to Live, a two-hour episode of Police Story. David returned to the stage to star in Blood Brothers on Broadway, then on the West End, followed by a tour of the U.S. and Canada. He has written themes for television including the John Larroquette Show, as well as multiple songs recorded by other successful artists such as Cher and Heart. In the last decade David has appeared in numerous TV shows and produced Ask Harriet (Fox), which he also created. He has written for several other shows as well. David and brother Shaun re-wrote the MGM Grand's EFX in which David starred. He then partnered with Don Reo and created the book At the Copa, which he headlined. David and Reo also created and wrote The Rat Pack Is Back! which played successfully for 3 years and then performed on the road. The show makes its New York debut at the historic Supper Club in November 2005.
David would like to dedicate his performances to all of the magnificent entertainers whom this show celebrates. THE NEW YORK PREMIERE MONDAY, DECEMBER 12th
PREVIEW PERFORMANCES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17th - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th
PLAYING SCHEDULE MONDAY though SATURDAYS DOORS OPEN AT 6:30pm
Dining and dancing begin promptly as the 15-piece Supper Club Big Band conducts and underscores the evening until "THE RAT PACK IS BACK" takes the stage, which happens more than once throughout the night. TICKETS $60 DINNER & DRINKS: A la carte as priced. RESERVATIONS: please call TELECHARGE at 212-239-6200
