West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical planned for this summer

Emmie Newitt 20 January, 2026, 10:05

The new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon was originally produced at The Birmingham Rep, where it played a sell-out season in 2023.

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Sinatra The Musical will make its West End premiere at the Aldwych Theatre this summer with performances beginning on 3 June.

Written by the two-time Tony award-winning writer Joe DiPietro (Memphis the Musical, What’s New Pussycat?), directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winning Kathleen Marshall (Top Hat, Anything Goes), Sinatra The Musical follows the life of Frank Sinatra from his meteoric rise in the 1940s as well as his struggles balancing fame with his marriage to Nancy Barbato.

The musical features over 20 timeless hits, including "That's Life", "One For My Baby", and "Come Fly With Me".

Tina Sinatra commented, "My dad used to always say, "If I can't feel it, I can't sing it." As a result, he wasn't just singing songs, he was recording an emotional diary of his life. And it's these classic songs that form the heart of "Sinatra The Musical." Set against the backdrop of my father's meteoric rise, the show reveals a more intimate portrait of the man than any interview or headline ever could. And just like my dad, it's full of music and passion and humour. I am so proud to share his story -- our story -- at long last."

The musical will feature set design by Olivier Award-winning Peter McKintosh (Top Hat, When We Are Married). The orchestra of seventeen musicians will be supervised by Gareth Valentine (My Fair Lady, 42^nd Street). They are joined by Jon Morrell (Costume Designer), Bruno Poet (Lighting Designer), Jonathan Deans (Sound Designer), Akhila Krishnan (Video Designer), Campbell Young Associates (Wigs, Hair and Make-up Designer), Larry Blank & John Clayton (Orchestrators), Ian Eisendrath (Arranger), David Chase (Dance Arrangements), David Grindrod, CDG for Grindrod Burton Casting (Casting Director), Jim Carnahan (US Casting Director), Jason Thinger (US Casting (Carnahan)), and Carol Lee Meadows (Associate Choreographer).