It’s Frank Sinatra’s “Happy Birthday” show – with The Rat Pack – Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin , just the way it was in 1960 at the Copa Room at the Sands. Today, audiences can relive the revelry and timeless music of the Rat Pack era in the show : “The Rat Pack is Back” at Harrah’s Casino & Resort , in Sammy’s Showroom, in Reno, Nevada- now through July 1st. We recommend this show for your next special event , holiday , or just for vacation . For ticket info go to : www.caesars.com/harrahs-reno/shows/theratpackisback#.WQrKuIgrJdg
Video clips of vintage Vegas play on screens hanging on both sides of the stage, reminding everyone of where the city’s reputation as a glitzy and glamorous destination started.
The curtain opens and the 7-piece orchestra gets the audience going with some toe-tapping music before performers portraying all the members of the Rat Pack enter the stage. They sing and dance, conveying all of the charisma and camaraderie of the real entertainers.
Dean takes center stage with drink in hand and fittingly sings, “Volare.” His smooth voice and casual stage presence convey all the essence of the real performer. He pauses between songs for some playful joking with the audience.
“I’m on the whiskey diet,” says Dean, “in one week I lost four days.” Everyone laughs before he gets back to singing the Italian love song “That’s Amore” where he invites the audience to join in.
Sammy Davis Jr. joins him on stage to sing “That Old Black Magic” and “Candy Man.”
Just like the real Rat Pack, you never know who is going to come out on stage next. Sometimes the performers interrupt one another for some good old fashioned ribbing.
