Theatre Review
My Way
Dean Lesher Center - Walnut Creek, CA
Reviewed By = Amaury Pi-Gonzalez
A Truly Delightful Show!
As a lifetime fan of the Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra, and who has seen him in person, I have to say My Way, currently showing at Lesher Center for the Arts, in downtown Walnut Creek, is a very good show.
Documenting Frank’s career through his music, a cast of twelve singers and dancers, headed by Carlos Lpez, Jessica Fisher, Michael Kern Cassidy and Chloe Condon, entertain you for two full hours with this musical tribute that will make you tap your feet with some of Sinatra’s best songs.
From the days of the Paramount Theater in New York City in 1942, to his very last days touring all around the world, and his death on May 14, 1998, Frank Sinatra recorded 1,300 songs establishing one of the greatest careers of any crooner in American history.
From the days of the Paramount Theater in New York City in 1942, to his very last days touring all around the world, and his death on May 14, 1998, Frank Sinatra recorded 1,300 songs establishing one of the greatest careers of any crooner in American history.
This musical is not an impersonation of Sinatra, but rather a close look into his fascinanting life, done with the glitter and style of one unique entertainer, whose career in recording, television and movies is unmatched to this day. All done with the great sound of a three-piece combo, under the direction of César Cancino at the Piano, Michael Shiono at Bass and Randy Hood at the Drums. And under the directiong and choreography of Derrick J. Silva.
If you are a Frank Sinatra fan, this is a must see, but also if you are a Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. (The Rat Pack), you will be pleased with this bonanza of good music. Songs like Strangers in the Night to New York, New York, from That’s Life”, to Nice ‘n Easy, Fly Me to the Moon, to One for my Baby, the mother of all torch songs.
A total of 56 Frank Sinatra hits are in this musical extravaganza, with a 15 minute intermission. It ends September 29. The Lesher Center for the Arts is centrally located, easy to find from all points in the Bay Area. By BART is no more than a 15 minute walk from the Walnut Creek station. If you drive, there is a parking garage next door, $5.00.
I liked it so much, I might go again before it ends, if you like live music, great ambiance inside a great facility, it is worthwhile the trip from San Francisco,San José,Fremont of Richmond, and if you live in Walnut Creek, you are very lucky.
Title = My Way
Genre = Musical
Genre = Musical
Theater/City = Diablo Theatre Company
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA
Contact Phone = (925) 295-1400
Production Dates = Now through September 29, 2012
Ticket Prices = $30 - $55
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