Sit back, relax, and relive the party and the time where the audience found fun in the antics of three cool, politically incorrect legends. Direct From Vegas The Rat Pack® comes to the historical California Theatre of the Performing Arts in San Bernardino, California for one night only: Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 8:00pm.
Tickets are available for Direct From Vegas The Rat Pack® online at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, and at the California Theatre of the Performing Arts Box Office: 562 West 4th St. San Bernardino, CA, (909) 885-5152.
About Direct From Vegas The Rat Pack®
The things that made the original Rat Pack so entertaining are the same as the things that make Direct From Vegas The Rat Pack® a hit. Like the legendary Rat Pack, the Direct From Vegas The Rat Pack® cast has great chemistry and camaraderie, which stems from their friendships both on and off stage. Like the original Pack, this cast likes to party together, joke with and heckle each other. Like the original Pack, this cast has deep respect for one another as people and as performers. It is the close chemistry, love, and respect off stage that makes the synergy work on stage. Direct From Vegas The Rat Pack® has a show format that allows the cast to the liberty to improvise with one another, just like the original Rat Pack.
"Gary's performance as Frank Sinatra is a winner. He possesses a magic and charisma that lights up the audience. You can see musical greatness in the making." -- The Las Vegas Review Journal. The Sunday Star-Ledger stated that Gary displays "not only the Sinatra voice, but - no less important - the body language that went with it." After an extensive cross-country search, Jeff Kutash, veteran Emmy and Golden Globe winner, selecTed Gary Corsello to portray Frank Sinatra in the long running Atlantic City engagement, "The Main Event." Gary has performed throughout Las Vegas -- the Mirage, Riviera, Caesar's, Bally's, and New York, New York to name a few, as well in many other theatres and hotel/casinos across the country. His list of performances is extensive. Gary has portrayed the voice of Frank Sinatra in television and radio "Luck Be A Lady" commercials for the Pechanga Casino & Resort.
Steve Apple as Dean Martin
"The production truly comes alive with the performance of Steve Apple as Dean Martin. He clearly echoes the sound as well as the mannerisms and body language of this superb crooner in his time." -- The Las Vegas Sun. Steve Apple has been performing as an actor/singer for over 17 years. Mr. Apple performed as Dean in the first headliner Rat Pack Show to hit the strip in Las Vegas (produced by David Cassidy and Don Reo). It became the 6th top-rated show in Las Vegas during his engagement. According to critics, "Apple's impersonation of the King of Cool is flawless as he captures the very essence of Dean's crooning style, vibrato, charisma, and classic good looks. He interacts with the audience with the charm and grace of the master." Steve has performed for millions in large theaters, performing arts centers, casinos, and hotels internationally, including the MGM Grand, Caesar's Palace, Bellagio, Desert Inn, Bally's and Mirage. He has re-enacted Dean Martin for HBO, the History Channel, E Channel and BBC Television. Esquire Magazine chose Apple for their six-page spread on Dean Martin.
Scott People as Sammy Davis Jr.
"People gives an electrifying show combined with smooth sultry vocals". (Windsor Press). People's career started at the age of 4. His theatrical credits include "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Sunset Boulevard," "Dreamgirls," and a host of other productions. With his powerful four-octave range, People has established himself as a dynamic entertainer, performing Sammy Davis, Jr. in the theatres across the United States. People's vocal strength and talents in his rendition of "What Kind of Fool Am I," and harmonies with the trio's leave the audience wanting more! His musical career includes work both onstage and in the studio on projects with many talented artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Taylor Dane, and Tony Award winning Betty Buckley. Recently, he was commissioned to both write and perform the title song for a talk show pilot slated to air on the Oxygen network, and perform a remake of the Sam Cooke classic, "Little Red Rooster" for an upcoming major motion picture (Working Title - Mercy Man). He is currently in the Studio working on his debut solo recording project.
About The Orchestra
The Direct From Vegas signature orchestra has performed for some of the greatest and most famous orchestras in the country. These musicians have fronted for Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Connie Francis, and Dionne Warwick, to name a few. They have performed in television and feature films, and for such notable celebrities as George Bush, Ronald Regan, and Jimmy Carter. The Direct From Vegas Orchestra was the "official big band" for KLAC radio. The band is under the musical direction of Mr. Scott Strecker.
About California Theatre of the Performing Arts
The historical California Theatre in the heart of the revitalized downtown San Bernardino plays a major role in providing quality performing arts to the Inland Empire area.Originally built as a 1928 Vaudeville and Movie Palace, it has, over the years, played host to all of the major stage and screen stars. Will Rogers made his final stage appearance at the California Theatre. Currently the California Theatre serves as the performance home for Theatrical Arts International, producing top quality musicals, plays and host to several touring companies, the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, the Sinfonia Mexicana and Inland Dance Theatre, Inc.Videos