Popular international hit show to tour Johannesburg in March
JOHANNESBURG – 'Sinatra And Me' received rave reviews and it's coming to your town.
Frank Sinatra, one of music’s great icons, is all set to ignite at the Joburg Theatre’s Nelson Mandela Theatre from 21 to 24 March.
The big band international show, Sinatra and Me, featuring celebrated British performer, Richard Shelton who has been described as ‘one of the world’s finest Sinatra interpreters’ will have theatregoers on the edge of their seats.
Shelton is an award-winning actor and singer and his show comes directly from the West End and Los Angeles. He will be accompanied on stage by Adam Howard’s 17-piece Joburg Big Band.
“I’m very excited to be making my first visit to South Africa and being in the position to combine my two passions, travel and the music of Frank Sinatra and a big band. It is the perfect way to make what I hope will be the first of many visits,” Shelton said.
Talking about the show, Shelton stated that the show focused on the extraordinary music of Sinatra with hits including I’ve got you under my skin, Fly me to the moon, It was a very good year and One for my baby, as well as lesser-known hits, including a very intimate rendition of My foolish heart.
“The show is brought together with a narrative that looks at my time starring as Sinatra in London’s West End to the synchronicity between our lives, born out by many incredible coincidences in LA including how his tuxedo literally walked into my life, a fact which was verified by Sir Roger Moore on live TV,” he said.
Shelton explained that he was also one of the last people to be inside Sinatra’s last home as it was being demolished. “It was completely by chance. We also have original music in the show including the title track scored for a big-band arrangement, Sinatra and me, which we recorded in East West Studios, LA, where Sinatra recorded My way and A very good year.”
Shelton received a ‘Best actor in a leading role’ award for his performance as Frank Sinatra in Rat Pack Confidential. Now South African audiences will have an opportunity to see him recreate the many magical moments in Sinatra’s musical career.
He has performed for HRH Prince Charles at Windsor Castle, for Sir Elton John at his White tie and tiara ball, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Concert Orchestra, the BBC Big Band at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London and on countless international TV and radio shows.
After Joburg, Sinatra and Me go to East London, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town prior to heading to New Zealand.
- Time: Thursday and Sunday at 3pm, Friday and Saturday at 8pm
- Ticket prices: From R150 to R400
- Booking: Joburg Theatre www.joburgtheatre.com
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