‘Chairman of the Board’ celebrated

Posted 12/31/08

Distinctive renditions of “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Chicago,” “I’ve Got the World on a String,” and dozens more from the American standard …

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‘Chairman of the Board’ celebrated

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Distinctive renditions of “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Chicago,” “I’ve Got the World on a String,” and dozens more from the American standard songbook were Frank Sinatra’s stock in trade, as he performed across the nation for crowds of all ages. “My Way— a Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra” opens Jan. 9 at Town Hall Arts Center, delivering dialogue between the songs.

The multi-talented Anita Boland is director and choreographer, with cast members Allen Bennett, Erik Bryan, Kristen Samu and Clarissa Hope Stranske.

Accompaniment will be by former Country Dinner Playhouse music director Mitch Samu on piano, with Tag Worley on drums.

Sinatra (1915-1998) was a Jersey Boy who became a legendary talent through much of the 20th century. Known as Chairman of the Board, Ol’ Blue Eyes, The Voice and more, he was discovered and signed by trumpeter Harry James in 1939 and soon thereafter by Tommy Dorsey and band, where he became a major hit with young fans, those screaming bobby soxers.

He became a soloist, was reputed to have mob connections, was married twice and had other romantic involvements, including Ava Gardner and associations with nationally prominent men and women. In other words, he was often in the news.

Town Hall Arts Center is located at 2450 W. Main Street in downtown Littleton. Performances Jan. 9 through Feb. 8: 7:30 Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; 2 p.m. Saturdays Jan. 24 and Feb. 7; 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Tickets: $21 to $31, 303-794-2787 ext 5, www.townhallartscenter.com.

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