CELEBRATING THE 50^TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE ORIGINAL RAT PACK,
‘SANDY HACKETT’S RAT PACK SHOW’
KICKS OFF NATIONAL TOUR AT
SAN FRANCISCO’S MARINES’ MEMORIAL THEATRE

Limited Engagement Starting Thursday, April 15,
Tickets On Sale Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Direct from Las Vegas, “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” kicks off its National Tour at San Francisco’s Marines Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St., 2^nd floor) for a limited engagement beginning Thursday, April 15, 2010. Opening night is scheduled for Saturday, April 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the Marines’ Memorial Theatre box office, by phone at (415) 771-6900 and on the web at www.marinesmemorialtheatre.tix.com.

Marking a half century since the original Rat Pack’s legendary Las Vegas performances at the Sands Hotel, “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” takes audiences on a journey back to the days of highballs, hi-jinks and happy hour with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Joey Bishop and Dean Martin. Produced by Sandy Hackett – son of the late, great comedian and actor Buddy Hackett - and Lisa Dawn Miller - daughter of legendary songwriter Ron Miller – “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” features the classic songs everyone knows and loves such as “For Once in My Life,” “My Way,” “Mack the Knife,” plus original, never-before-heard songs written by the late Miller. 

Directed by Billy Karl, “Sandy Hackett’s Rat” Pack Show stars Sandy Hackett as Joey Bishop, David DeCosta as Frank Sinatra, Doug Starks as Sammy Davis, Jr.,Tony Basile as Dean Martin and Lisa Dawn Miller as ‘Frank’s One Love.’ Buddy Hackett himself is the voice of God, thanks to a voiceover recorded before his passing in 2003.  Music Director Maestro Christopher Hardin leads the show’s fine tuned orchestra, conducted by Joseph Spraker. Technical Director, Mark Matson, and Art Director, Jeanne Quinn, round out the artistic team. 

“Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” will play San Francisco’s Marines’ Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St., 2^nd floor) Thursday, April 15 – May 23, 2010. Opening night is set for Saturday, April 17^th at 8 p.m. The performance schedule is: Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 & 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets range in price from $49 – $89 and are available now at the Marines Memorial Theatre box office, by phone at 415-771-6900 and on the web at marinesmemorialtheatre.com.  Reduced-price previews performances (April 15 & 16 at 8 p.m. and April 17 at 2 p.m.) are $39 for all seats. Special pricing is available as part of the Marines Memorial Theatre’s “Under 30 Thursdays,” featuring $30 tickets for patrons age 30. Youth tickets (ages 13 -18) are $19 and available for all performances (Saturday evening performances excluded). Discounts are also available for groups of 15 or more by calling the number above. “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” may not be appropriate for young theatergoers under the age of 13.