‘SANDY HACKETT’S RAT PACK SHOW’

ANNOUNCES CAST AS IT GETS READY FOR ITS

NOVEMBER 19 OPENING IN THE LEGENDARY

CONGO ROOM AT THE SAHARA HOTEL IN LAS VEGAS

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Producing With His Wife Lisa Dawn Miller Hackett,

Sandy Hackett Stars As Comic Catalyst ‘Joey Bishop’

While Carrying On The Legacy Of His Father,

Legendary Comedian Buddy Hackett And His

Friends, Frank, Sammy, Joey And Dean

The only of its kind on the Vegas Strip, “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” will make its debut on Thursday, November 19 at the Sahara Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, offering a fresh and exciting take on the comedic and musical legacy of the Rat Pack. The show, offering nightly performances at 7 p.m., is produced by Sandy Hackett, a powerhouse veteran writer/producer/actor and son of legendary comedian Buddy Hackett, along with his wife, producer/singer/songwriter Lisa Dawn Miller.

Along with Sandy Hackett in the role of Joey Bishop, the producers announced its stellar cast today with the role of Frank Sinatra being portrayed by the incomparable David DeCosta. The mega talented Doug Starks will play Sammy Davis, Jr. and newcomer Tony Basile will portray the role of Dean Martin. Buddy Hackett himself is the voice of God, thanks to a voiceover recorded before he passed. Music Director Chris Hardin leads the show’s fine tuned orchestra, and collaborated with the creative team along with Director Billy Karl, Technical Director Mark Matson, Director of Development, Jeanne Quinn, and Producers, Sandy Hackett and Lisa Dawn Miller.

Sandy Hackett, who hung out with the “Pack” during their heyday as a result of Buddy’s great friendship with them, starred as Bishop—who he knew fondly as “Uncle Joey”—for several years in “The Tribute To Frank, Sammy, Joey and Dean” at The Greek Isles Hotel, later titled “The Rat Pack is Back” at The Plaza Hotel & Casino.

Over the years, the former show, which Sandy also wrote, produced and directed, had performances in dozens of cities throughout the U.S. under both of the previously mentioned titles. “The Rat Pack is Back” show made its Vegas debut in the late 90s in the Congo Room. Hackett’s new show brings the legacy of the Rat Pack, and his beloved father, full circle.”

Sandy’s history at the Sahara extends back to the age of 15, when he was a cook’s helper and his dad headlined the showroom. For 12 years, he produced and hosted Sandy Hackett’s Talent Showcase in the hotel’s Casbar Lounge, which helped shine a spotlight on numerous rising stars over the years, including Howie Mandel, Andrew Dice Clay, Jenny Jones, Tony D’Andrea, The Unknown Comic, and Gary Mule Deer.

Tickets for “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” are on sale now and can be purchased at www.saharavegas.com or by calling (702) 737-2515. The show will open in the legendary Congo Room at The Sahara Hotel and Casino on
Thursday, November 19  with ongoing nightly performances at 7 p.m.