Also on slate For the Entertainment Company, The New Music Video Release of “For Once In My Life” by Oliver Richman and the Debut Release of “Let’s Go!” by Ashleigh Hackett
LOS ANGELES – Hackett Miller Company, Inc. announced Friday that it has signed with one of the largest diversified talent agencies, APA – Agency for the Performing Arts. “The growth of our company is skyrocketing! We really need to be with a topnotch agency, whose reputation is unparalleled in its representation of artists across multiple platforms. We are very excited to forge ahead in this new partnership with the best agency in the business, as our company continues to grow at such an accelerated pace!” said Lisa Dawn Miller, President of Hackett Miller.
Josh Sherman, APA New York, said, “It’s an honor and a privilege to work with Hackett Miller and the preeminent Rat Pack musical theater experience ‘Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show’. The team at APA and I are proud to take this fantastic touring project into dozens of new markets across North America, and are eager to let new audiences experience the sublime pleasures of this funny, heartwarming evening out.”
Hackett Miller announced new tour dates at www.SandysRatPackOnTour.com .
Two new music videos were also announced and slated for an October release; the highly anticipated “For Once In My Life” by Oliver Richman and “Let’s Go!” by Ashleigh Hackett, who makes her singing, dancing and choreographer debut.
The company also announced its newly formed Hackett Miller Network and release of its new corporate website at www.HackettMiller.com.
Hackett Miller continues its development and production of film, music, video and live theatrical which include “My Buddy” (based on Hackett’s relationship with his father, legendary comedian Buddy Hackett) and “For Once In My Life: The Great American Ron Miller Songbook,” based on the life and songs of Miller’s father, legendary songwriter, Ron Miller.
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Contact: Steve Levesque or Chrissy Sutphin, LUCK Media & Marketing, Inc. 818-232-4175, info@luckmedia.com
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SANDY HACKETT’S RAT PACK SHOW RETURNS TO THEATRE BY THE SEA IN RHODE ISLAND BY POPULAR DEMAND FOR AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE RUN SEPTEMBER 11-15
Named “The Best Show in Kansas City This Year!” by Broadway World, the Touring Sensation Is the First and Only Show to Both Open and Close the Season at ‘Theatre By The Sea’
Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show was such an audience favorite and critical success when it performed for three weeks in June at the Theatre By The Sea in Wakefield, R.I. that it has been asked back for an encore run of performances September 11-15, 2014.
This marks the first time in the venue’s history that the show that opened its season was invited back to close it.
“When Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show played to packed houses in June, I knew I had to bring them back as soon as I could. This acclaimed production was the best selling show we have ever opened the season with,” said TBTS owner and producer Bill Hanney. He continues, “I am glad we can keep the audience happy and offer them a chance to catch Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show if they missed it, and I suspect many patrons will be returning to see this hilarious and entertaining show for a second or third time!”
The show finished its 2013-2014 Broadway season tour with a hugely successful run at the prestigious Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City in May – where it earned rave reviews and performed to sellout crowds.
Hackett Miller Company, Inc., who produces the show, just announced the launch of a new Podcast, “10 in 60,” as it forges into the development and production of sustainable content across multiple multimedia platforms for the newly formed Hackett Miller Network.
Also set for release this fall is the highly anticipated music video release of “For Once In My Life” by singing sensation, 13 year old Oliver Richman and the debut video release for 8 year old Ashleigh Hackett.
Currently on slate is a new film documentary about legendary songwriter, Ron Miller and new tour announcements for “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” and “My Buddy,” a theatrical production about legendary comedian, Buddy Hackett.
Call (401) 782-8587 or visit www.theatrebythesea.com for more information.
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HACKETT MILLER LAUNCHES NEW ’10 IN 60′ PODCAST WITH HOST COMEDIAN SANDY HACKETT, STAR OF THE HIT PRODUCTION ’SANDY HACKETT’S RAT PACK SHOW’ FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
The Podcast and Upcoming Comedy Web Series “I’m Mad as Hell and I’m Not Taking It Anymore” are the First on Slate for the Newly Formed Hackett Miller Network As Hackett Miller Expands its Development and Production Arm into Multi-media
LOS ANGELES – Fresh off yet another successful, critically acclaimed cross country summer touring season of “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show,” (www.SandysRatPack.com) Hackett Miller announce the exciting debut from its newly formed multi-media division, the Hackett Miller Network.
A new weekly podcast, produced by Lisa Dawn Miller and hosted by comedian Sandy Hackett, “10 in 60” has a unique format in which the show asks its listeners to submit 10 questions and/or topics of interest via multiple social media platforms. Questions and topics are chosen by the producer and brought up randomly for response by Hackett and his guests during the 60-minute guest interview. The show is light and funny and involves a lot of audience participation via all the social networking communities.
Guests for the inaugural show include actor/comedian John DiCrosta and comedian and author Ron Kenney.
This fall, the Hackett Miller Network will also be launching a new comedy web series entitled, “I’m Mad As Hell and I’m Not Taking it Anymore,” starring Hackett as Yoshi, a beloved, funny character Hackett originated in “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show.”
The web series and podcast, which premieres on Friday, August 15, on iTunes and 10in60Now.com are part of Hackett Miller’s rapid expansion and growth in the areas of development and production of sustainable content for multimedia and social media platforms; the development and production of film, music and video; and the continual production and development of live theatrical, which include “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show,” “My Buddy” (an intimate, comedic theatrical production about Hackett’s father, legendary comedian and actor Buddy Hackett), and a new musical which will follow a film documentary of the same name, “For Once In My Life: The Great American Ron Miller Songbook,” based on the music of Miller’s father, legendary songwriter
Ron Miller.
In October 2014, Hackett Miller will release the highly anticipated music video of young singing sensation, 13-year-old Oliver Richman. The video of “For Once In My Life,” the classic standard written by his late grandfather, Ron Miller, will feature never-before-seen clips of Ron Miller back in his Motown days and the recording will be used as the theme song for the new film documentary. Also set for release in October by Hackett Miller, is the debut music/dance video for 8-year-old Ashleigh Hackett, granddaughter of Buddy Hackett.
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‘SANDY HACKETT’S RAT PACK SHOW’ EARNS NOD FOR BEST SHOW
IN KANSAS CITY THIS YEAR BY BROADWAY WORLD
Theater League Presents the Touring Hit Production for its Broadway Series
at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Through June 1
KANSAS CITY – Earning stellar reviews and standing O’s on opening night, Hackett Miller’s hit musical “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” drew a packed house at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts presented by Theater League of Kansas City for its Broadway Series.
Now playing through June 1, tickets start at $36 and can be purchased online at http://theaterleague.com/kansascity/sandy-hacketts-rat-pack-show/.
Steve Wilson of Broadway World titled his rave “The Best Show in KC This Year – SANDY HACKETT’S RAT PACK SHOW.”
“A chill went up and down my spine; did I step back in time when I entered through the door? Did I land in Las Vegas, at the Sands watching a show starring the Rat Pack? No, I landed at the hilarious and most entertaining show performed in Kansas City this theatrical season.”
Wilson adds, “Sandy Hackett magnificently portrays the late comedian Joey Bishop. His antics on and off stage keep the audience rolling in the aisles….The only woman to grace the Kauffman stage is Frank’s one true love, played by Lisa Dawn Miller. She has a fantastic voice as she enters the stage passionately singing, “Wasn’t I a Good Time?” a song that was written by her late father Ron Miller.”
Bob Evans, Kansas City Performing Arts Examiner, praises, “Obviously, those iconic figures are gone but certainly not forgotten. The show creates one evening in their performance lives, resurrecting fond memories as it tugs the heartstrings of the audience. Heap lots of credit and give standing ovations to the talented cast that creat this phenomenal performance.” He continues, “The cast performs to perfection. Yes, they were to be the characters on stage, but each brought a sincerity to their role. They did not mimic, they created a vision you could grasp without thinking you were seeing a carbon copy. Sandy Hackett dominated the comedy aspects of the show. Louie Velez stands out for his strong vocals. Tom Wallek’s Dean Martin showed Martin’s playful side, singing ability, and impromptu adlib side. As Frank, Danny Grewen had the chance to actually give his character depth with the duet with Lisa Dawn Miller, who portrays the love of Frank’s life, Ava Garner. With dark hair, chic costume, and ravishing good looks, the audience knows that Sinatra’s, one-true love, Ava Gardner, broke his heart. The duet, “Things I Should Have Said/Wasn’t I a Good Time” pierce the tough Sinatra facade, depicting a soulful, yearning Sinatra. Miller is the daughter of noted songwriter, Ron Miller who wrote many Motown mega-hits, including “For Once in My Life,” “Touch Me in the Morning,” “A Place in the Sun,” and many more.
Miller performs with a passionate connection to both Sinatra and her father. Her vocals are strong and the performance, poignant. ‘Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show’ comes with the highest of recommendations.”
Mike Smith, Media Mikes says, “Sandy Hackett is the son of the great Buddy Hackett. The comedy genes run deep in this family. His timing is spot on as is his quick wit…Grewen as Sinatra has that smooth, clear quality that made Sinatra extraordinary and Velez was spot-on perfect as Sammy Davis, Jr. Ms. Miller belted out her number with gusto!”
Anthony Rodgers KC Metropolis writes, “Sandy Hackett as comedian Joey Bishop was an absolute riot. His opening jokes were not only impressive in rapid succession but also in his connections with the audience. Mannerisms and vocal inflections were consistent with Bishop’s to an eerie T. Hackett keeps you on your toes….As Dean, Wallek’s showmanship was top notch…Grewen basked in a Sinatra-like glory from under his fedora as he melted hearts with commanding presence and sophisticated demeanor… Velez was perhaps the most captivating performer during his two slower numbers, “What Kind of Fool Am I” and “Mr. Bojangles/Will I Still Be Me?”…. As Frank’s One Love, Lisa Dawn Miller sang with a beautiful and powerful voice during a mashup of “The Things I Should Have Said” and “Wasn’t I a Good Time,” the latter penned by her famed songwriter father, Ron Miller…. The harmonies created by her and Grewen were quite lovely.”
Producers Lisa Dawn Miller and her husband, Sandy Hackett of the jointly-led production company Hackett Miller stopped by FOX 4 Morning Show on May 27 to discuss concept and highlights of the show, and even an anecdote of how the two met.
The cast also enjoyed a meet-and-greet with select winners at the KC 102.1 radio station, where fans could interact with the cast, ask questions, and hear a live performance.
In its fifth touring season for the 2013-2014 U.S. Broadway Season Theatre Tour, the hit musical includes talented cast members Sandy Hackett (Joey Bishop), Lisa Dawn Miller (Frank’s “One Love” – a character based on Ava Gardner), Danny Grewen (Frank Sinatra), Tom Wallek (Dean Martin), and Louis Velez (Sammy Davis Jr.).
Miller is the daughter of the late legendary Motown songwriter, Ron Miller. Hackett is the son of legendary comedian Buddy Hackett, who portrays “God” in the show via voiceovers he recorded prior to his death in 2003.
For more information on “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” visit www.sandysratpackontour.com.
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Theater League of Kansas City presents Hackett Miller’s hit musical, “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts for its Broadway Series in Kansas City, Mo. May 27 through June 1. Tickets start at $36 and can be purchased online at http://theaterleague.com/kansascity/sandy-hacketts-rat-pack-show/.
“Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show“ (www.sandysratack.com) recreates what it would have been like to see legendary icons, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin,Sammy Davis Jr. and Joey Bishop live onstage together. The Telegram & Gazette writes, “There are several shows out there but if you’re looking for authenticity instead of imitation, ‘Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” is the one to see!”
Currently in its fifth touring season for the 2013-2014 U.S. Broadway Season Theatre Tour, the hit musical is produced by Hackett Miller, the jointly led production company of producers Lisa Dawn Miller and her husband, Sandy Hackett. Miller is the daughter of the late legendary songwriter, Ron Miller and also stars in the show as “Frank’s One Love,” a character based on Sinatra’s great love, Ava Gardner. Hackett is the son of legendary comedian Buddy Hackett, who portrays “God” in the show via voiceovers he recorded prior to his death in 2003.
Hackett Miller recently premiered its new production, “My Buddy” at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida. The show is directed by Miller and stars the younger Hackett, who shares stories and personal anecdotes about his father. Additional info can be found atwww.mybuddyhackett.com.
Miller is also producing and directing a new documentary about her father entitled, “For Once In My Life – The Great American Ron Miller Songbook.” The film focuses on Miller’s significant contribution to American pop culture as one of the world’s most prolific songwriters, while it explores the personal side of Miller’s complex and colorful life. Hackett Miller is set to follow-up the film with a live theatrical musical production of the same name in 2016.
Hackett Miller also recently released a new music video, “Count On Me,” by 13-year-old prodigy, Oliver Richman, a touching ballad rendition of the Bruno Mars hit.
Additional performances for the 2013-2014 U.S. Broadway Season Theatre Tour is available online at www.SandysRatPackOnTour.com.
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2013-2014 U.S. BROADWAY SEASON THEATRE TOUR
AND MAKES ITS CANADIAN DEBUT
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Stacking Up Rave Reviews During its 2012-2013 Tour, the Hit Production
Kicks off the New 2013-2014 Theatre Season Tour September 3
at the Capitol Theatre in Yakima, Washington
Wrapping their wildly successful 2012-2013 U.S. Broadway Season Theatre Tour, “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” left audiences jumping to their feet with nostalgic smiles of the unforgettable entertainers Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Joey Bishop.
Following the show at the Palace Theatre in Albany, Event Chairman Jeff Sperber said to the producers, “For our Gala Event, we had no idea that your performance would turn out to be the highlight of the area’s entertainment year! From five minutes in, the audience was captivated by the talent, energy and professionalism that you all brought to the stage. I can’t say it any better than to state that the mayor of the city (Jerry Jennings) proclaimed the evening as ‘the best show he has ever seen!’ We can’t thank you enough, not only for the wonderful show but also for displaying the utmost in class as to how you received and engaged the entire Capital Region audience. We are already planning your return to the Palace Theatre!”
Peter Landsdowne of the Telegram & Gazette in Worcester, Mass. raved about the performance at the Hanover Theatre: “As Joey Bishop, Sandy Hackett was the glue that held the show together. His hilarious stand-up routine had the crowd in stitches, as did his shtick in between songs.” He continues, “Lisa Dawn Miller provided the encore to a standing ovation with a moving version of her father’s “If I Could,” an inspirational song about parent-child relationships that was a nice touch on Mother’s Day.”
The cast also made a huge splash in Atlanta at the Cobb Energy Centre during a five- performance run in March. Robert J. Heller of the Atlanta Cultural Arts Review said, “How could you not really dig this one? Buddy Hackett’s son, Sandy, has brought the Rat Pack back to life with his wife, Lisa Dawn Miller, who is the daughter of songwriter Ron Miller. And it is a sterling tribute to their energy and creativity as well as to the talents of the original members of that Pack.”
Dr. Wilson Trivino of The Backstage Beat in Atlanta praised, “On this night the theatre had the buzz! It was surreal to see them on stage. You really felt like the boys were back in town… Sandy performed as comic Joey Bishop. He had the crowd rolling in the aisles.”
Gearing up for the 2013-2014 U.S. Broadway Theatre Season Tour, “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” will make stops in Yakima, Wash. (September 3-7); Bethesda, Md. (September 27); Council Bluffs, Iowa (October 11); Mason City, Iowa (October 12); Newark, Ohio (October 17); Galesburg, Ill. (October 19); Traverse City, Mich. (October 25); Benton Harbor, MI (October 26); Marion, Ohio (October 27); Statesboro, Ga. (November 1); Longview, Wash. (November 15); Bremerton, Wash. (November 16); Detroit, Mich. (November 23-24) and Kansas City, Mo. (May 27-June 1, 2014).
A special holiday version of the show, “Someday at Christmas” will run in Terre Haute, Ind. (December 11) and in Palm Desert, Calif. (December 14-15).
This year also marks the show’s Canadian debut, performing in Markham, Ontario Canada (November 20).
The full 2013-2014 season schedule can be viewed at www.sandysratpackontour.com.
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Fresh off their successful engagement at the Cobb Energy Centre for the Performing Arts in Atlanta March 14-17, ”Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack” once again proves the Kings of Cool are surely on fire this 2012-2013 U.S. theatre season, racking up rave reviews with every performance.
Robert J. Heller of the Atlanta Cultural Arts Review said, “How could you not really dig this one? Buddy Hackett’s son, Sandy, has brought the Rat Pack back to life with his wife, Lisa Dawn Miller, who is the daughter of songwriter Ron Miller. And it is a sterling tribute to their energy and creativity as well as to the talents of the original members of that Pack.”
Dr. Wilson Trivino of The Backstage Beat praised, “On this night the theatre had the buzz.” He continues, “To an adoring audience, the Rat Pack, started the show with “Hello Again.” It was surreal to see them on stage. You really felt like the boys were back in town… Sandy Hackett, the son of legendary Buddy Hackett, performed as the comic of the quartet, Joey Bishop. He had the crowd rolling in the aisles.”
“An all ages show that is sure to go on for many years to come,” adds Trivino.
Andrew Snook of the Atlanta Examiner writes: “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show is not an impersonation show although the actors have the mannerisms of the icons they portray down pat. It is a tribute that pays homage to the Rat Pack, the era from which they came, the music they played and the smoke-filled lounges they performed on; all recreated with genuine affection and respect for the artists they are portraying…”
He continues, “Sammy Davis Jr. finished the first half of the show with an original song written by Ron Miller, one of recent times most renowned songwriters and father of Lisa Dawn Miller, star and producer of the show. After the interval Frank Sinatra did several numbers including another Ron Miller song in duet with Lisa Dawn Miller, “Wasn’t I A Good Time?” whose refrain looks to examine lost love with regret; brilliantly sung by Frank and Frank’s One Love.”
Melissa Ruggieri of Access Atlanta says, there is a timeless quality to the music, the look and, most importantly, the attitude projected by the foursome – and all three are conveyed with a wink, a nod and a lot of vocal prowess in “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show.”
She continues, “…an 11-piece band played as the core four – creator Sandy Hackett as Bishop, Tom Wallek as Martin, Dezmond Meeks as Davis Jr. and Danny Grewen as Sinatra – smoothly whirled through two acts of classic songs, some soft-shoe dancing… some truly funny jokes (mostly by the multi-accented Hackett).”
She adds, “It was impossible not to be impressed by Meeks’ terrific range as he crooned “That Old Black Magic” and “Will I Still Be Me?”, an original song written by Ron Miller, father of Lisa Dawn Miller.”
“Danny Grewen, meanwhile, imbued Sinatra with a perfect level of chilliness. A medley of Sinatra songs (“Come Fly with Me,” “The Best is Yet to Come,” “Fly Me to the Moon” among them) was delivered with ease and style. The audience caught a glimpse of Sinatra’s wistful side when Lisa Dawn Miller came out to belt “Wasn’t I A Good Time,” also written by her father, in her soaring voice.”
Rick Limpert of Examiner.com praised, “What you will see is a critically acclaimed, impressive and entertaining theatrical production which includes exciting new arrangements of classic Rat Pack songs everyone knows and loves. As a bonus, audiences will also be treated to original, never-before-heard songs written by the late, legendary songwriter, Ron Miller.”
He continues, “The ‘Rat Pack’ really is back with this great production!”
Before traveling to Atlanta, “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” performed several shows in Florida including the Barbara B. Mann Hall in Fort Myers on March 1 where Tony Bennett performed Ron Miller’s legendary song, “For Once In My Life” the evening prior and received a rousing standing ovation.
Additional performances for the 2012-2013 Off-Broadway National Theatre Season Tour can be found online at www.sandyhackettsratpack.com.
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‘SANDY HACKETT’S RAT PACK SHOW’ CONTINUES
AS THE 50 PERFORMANCE DATES ARE ANNOUNCED
FOR ITS 2012-13 U.S. THEATRE AND CASINO TOUR,
ALONG WITH THE RELEASE OF ITS FIRST CAST ALBUM AND
A NEW STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH PARALLEL 49 AGENCY
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Producers and Stars Sandy Hackett and Lisa Dawn Miller
Have Other Exciting Projects Underway
Including the One Man Show “My Buddy” —
a Tribute To Sandy’s Legendary Father Buddy Hackett—
and a Documentary about the Extraordinary Career of Lisa’s
Father, Famed Motown Songwriter Ron Miller
The only show with producers and cast members who have real ties to the real Rat Pack, “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” has entertained millions of people worldwide. The most successful show of its kind, with over 70 performance dates across the country last year while maintaining its home base in Las Vegas, the talented ensemble (in association with Orin Wolf/OBB NYC – Off Broadway Booking) kicks off its 2012-13 U.S. Theatre Season and Casino tour at the Spirit Lake Casino in Spirit Lake, N.D. on August 31, 2012.
Stopping at some of the country’s most renowned, high profile performing arts centers, including Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta and the Kravis Performing Arts Center in West Palm Beach, Fl., the critically-acclaimed show (which has multiple touring casts) runs through 2013 nationwide.
In addition to enjoying a successful 2011-2012 tour, “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” has been a mainstay in its original home of Las Vegas, continuing its thriving run at the LVH – Las Vegas Hotel and Casino (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton).
Hackett Miller Company Inc. today announced a new partnership with Los Angeles based Parallel 49 Agency who will be working to tour the show in numerous casino markets across the country while maintaining its exclusive partnership with OBB NYC for theatre performances.
Matt Charkow of Parallel 49 says, “Myself, Beth and the rest of the P49 team are extremely excited to work with Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show. This is the best Rat Pack show out there both on stage and from a marketing standpoint. This is proven by all of their success in the Performing Arts space and we look forward to expanding their casino business.”
“Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show is very excited to be working with the remarkable team over at Parallel 49 Agency,” said Lisa Dawn Miller. “Our show is a natural fit for casinos and we are grateful to have the best representation possible in those markets with Matt Charkow, Beth Jones-Mudaliyar and the entire team at Parallel 49 Agency. Sandy and I look forward to a long, very successful partnership with the P49 Agency.”
Parallel 49 Agency is a subsidiary of Vancouver, Canada-based S.L. Feldman & Associates and has a diverse roster that includes music, comedy, television to live stage, Broadway, performing arts attractions and celebrity speakers. U.S.-based agents Matt Charkow and Elizabeth Jones bring 18 years of experience in representing a team dedicated to the highest level of service for artists, producers and talent buyers.
S.L. Feldman & Associates is a division of A&F Music, a world leader in music management and booking with clients such as James Taylor, Diana Krall, Elvis Costello, Michael Bublé and Bryan Adams.
“Our show is very different than any of those ‘tribute-type’ shows out there crowding the market. We are not a “tribute” show. In fact, we are not even in the same category. Rather, we are a theatrical production that includes original songs. I think we are unique for multiple reasons, starting with our own personal connections to the real Rat Pack” Miller adds.
“Our ties to these iconic legends through our fathers allow us to tell this story in a way that no other producers or performers can. Sandy is the only entertainer to have ever been chosen by a member of the real Rat Pack to represent their part for a live production or film project about the Rat Pack. Longtime Hackett family friend,
Joey Bishop, personally handpicked Sandy to play his role” Miller continues. “Sandy brilliantly brings to life that nonstop party that everyone wanted access to by making his unsurpassed Hackett comedy, wit and humor the foundation of our show. It’s also meaningful to me that each member of the real Rat Pack recorded my father’s songs individually so there is a great musical connection for us as well.”
In between performances, Hackett and Miller are working on exciting new projects connected with the legacies of their fathers. At a recent charity event in Aspen, actor Robert Wagner introduced a live presentation by Hackett, who performed well-received excerpts from “My Buddy,” a one-man show about his dad. The younger Hackett explores the personal side of the deep bond between father and son, taking the audience on a unique journey of wonderful stories and personal anecdotes.
The show, which stars Sandy Hackett as Joey Bishop and David DeCosta as Frank Sinatra, will be previewing a special holiday edition called “Someday at Christmas,” named after a popular Stevie Wonder song written by producer and cast member
Lisa Dawn Miller’s father, legendary Motown songwriter Ron Miller, at its December 1, 2012 performance at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts in Bloomington, Ill.
“Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show,” a natural fit for an ultimate home on Broadway, includes several numbers penned by the elder Miller, including “Wasn’t I A Good Time?” the title track from Lisa Dawn Miller’s new vocal album of the same title. She was nominated as Best Featured Actress in a Musical in Broadway World’s 2010 Awards for her portrayal in the show as “Frank’s One Love.”
Hackett, the son of the late legendary comedian Buddy Hackett, produces the show with Miller. He was nominated for Best Comedian and Best Performer in a Resident Show for Broadway World’s 2010 Awards.
Miller is currently in pre-production for a documentary on the life of the late Ron Miller, whose catalog of 400 songs include renowned titles like “For Once In My Life,” “Touch Me in the Morning,” “Heaven Help Us All,” “I’ve Never Been to Me” and “If I Could.”
“As we continue to tour with our Rat Pack show, at some of the great historic theatres in America,” Miller says, “Sandy and I are so grateful to have found ways to preserve our father’s legacies. Our children, singing sensation, 11-year-old Oliver Richman and young actress, 6-year-old Ashleigh Hackett have continued the journey by introducing a whole new generation to the great comedy and musical legacies of our family.”
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PRODUCERS OF THE HIT ‘SANDY HACKETT’S RAT PACK SHOW’
RELEASE AN INTIMATE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FILM SHORT ABOUT THE MAKING AND ORIGINS OF ONE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SHOWS OF ITS KIND
Producers Lisa Dawn Miller and Sandy Hackett of the critically-acclaimed “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” are taking fans and talent buyers behind-the-scenes to reveal the making and origins of their hit production about the iconic ‘Kings of Cool’ in their new short film documentary now available on YouTube. The intimate and entertaining film features cast and crew interviews, personal family photos and selected performance highlights from the live theatrical production offering insight on how the real life “Smash” team puts it all together.
“I think the film is a testament to the passion of our team and why we, like the real Rat Pack, love and respect one another. There isn’t anyone or any show out there that can tell this story like we can. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Joey Bishop were all close Hackett family friends and each of them recorded songs written by my father, Ron Miller” said Lisa Dawn Miller. “I think in seeing this film, you get a sense of the strong artistic integrity and the close, synergistic relationships of our team, which is why this show works so well onstage, on film and behind-the-scenes,” says Miller.
“Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” resumes their U.S. national tour January 29 at the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming and has a packed schedule throughout the late winter and spring—including stops in Bozeman and Great Falls, Mont. (January 30-31), Santa Rosa, Calif. (February 2), Waterbury, Conn. (February 8), Worchester (February 9) and Springfield, Mass. (February 16), Sarasota (February 22), Clearwater (February 24), The Villages (February 25), West Palm Beach (February 27) and Ft. Myers, Fla. (March 1), Atlanta (March 14-17) and Joliet (April 5) and Skokie, Ill. (April 6). Its final date for the theatre season tour is at the Palace Theatre in Albany, N.Y. on May 12.
For complete schedule and ticketing information, please visit:www.sandysratpackontour.
The production will also be featured on the Travel Channel’s Movie Set Getaways in spring 2013.
The producers, Hackett and Lisa Dawn Miller—nominated as Best Featured Actress in a Musical in Broadway World’s People’s Choice Awards for her portrayal in the show as “Frank’s One Love”—also recently debuted a compelling promotional film for the holiday version of the show that includes performance clips and exclusive behind the scenes footage. It can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=
In addition to enjoying successful tours in recent years, the hit production has been a mainstay in its original home of Las Vegas, continuing its successful run in the Shimmer Cabaret at the LVH – The Las Vegas Hotel and Casino (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton) every Tuesday night.
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The Renowned Musical Previews Its Yuletide Extravaganza ‘Someday At Christmas’ with a Performance in Bloomington, IL and a Dynamic New Promo Video Featuring Performance Clips and a Look Behind the Scenes of a Phenomenon
What could be more festive, hip and swingin’ than spending the holidays with Frank, Sammy, Dean and Joey?
Unequaled in its style, feel and presentation, with dozens of national appearances and multiple touring casts, “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” celebrates the season with “Someday at Christmas,” a new Yuletide extravaganza that incorporates the festive sounds of the season into an entertainment experience that has become a true global phenomenon, seen by more than a million people worldwide.
The show, which stars Hackett as Joey Bishop and David DeCosta as Frank Sinatra, previewed this dynamic holiday edition with a performance atBloomington (Illinois) Center for the Performing Arts in early December.
The producers, Hackett and Lisa Dawn Miller—nominated as Best Featured Actress in a Musical in Broadway World’s 2010 Awards for her portrayal in the show as “Frank’s One Love”—have created a compelling 16 minute promo film for the holiday show that includes performance clips and exclusive behind the scenes footage. It can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jpP1rlDUAM.
They are currently booking dates for the 2013 holiday tour.
“Someday at Christmas” is named after a popular Stevie Wonder song written by Miller’s father, legendary Motown songwriter Ron Miller.
The musical and comedy driven celebration of the legendary ensemble kicked off its 50 city 2012-13 tour September 28 at the Three Rivers Casino in Eugene, Oregon. It runs through May 2013.
The producers will have a new film short due out later this month with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the origin and making of the acclaimed show, including special “on tour” coverage. The production will also be featured on the Travel Channel’s Movie Set Getaways in spring 2013.
Currently on hiatus through the New Year, Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show tour resumes January 29 at the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming and has a packed schedule throughout the late winter and spring—including stops inBozeman and Great Falls, Mont. (January 30-31), Santa Rosa, Calif. (February 2), Waterbury, Conn. (February 8), Worchester (February 9) and Springfield, Mass. (February 16), Sarasota (February 22), Clearwater (February 24), The Villages (February 25), West Palm Beach (February 27) and Ft. Myers, Fla. (March 1), Atlanta (March 14-17) and Joliet (April 5) and Skokie, Ill. (April 6). Its final date is at the Palace Theatre in Albany, N.Y. on May 12.
For complete schedule and ticketing information, please visit:www.sandysratpackontour.com/tour_dates.html
In addition to enjoying successful tours these past few years, Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show has been a mainstay in its original home of Las Vegas, continuing its successful run in the Shimmer Cabaret at the LVH – The Las Vegas Hotel and Casino (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton).
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