Sinatra The Musical is Coming to the Aldwych Theatre in Summer 2026
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*Sinatra: The Musical* is set to light up London’s [Aldwych Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/aldwych-theatre-london) this summer, bringing the extraordinary life of Frank Sinatra to the West End in a stylish new production.
### **When Is It Coming?**
Previews begin on 3 June 2026, with the press night taking place on 24 June 2026.
### **What Is Sinatra The Musical About?**
Set against the backdrop of New Year’s Eve, 1942, the musical follows a young Frank Sinatra as he steps onto the stage of New York’s Paramount Theatre for the performance that changed everything. As his fame explodes, Sinatra battles to balance marriage, fatherhood and the overwhelming pressures of becoming America’s most adored singer. His affair with Hollywood star Ava Gardner sends both his personal life and career spiraling, but with his unwavering commitment to family and a voice unlike any other, Sinatra fights his way back to deliver one of the greatest comebacks in entertainment history
### **Production History**
The show premiered at Birmingham Rep in autumn 2023, earning five-star reviews from critics.
★★★★★ “Slick, sexy, and spectacular…” – *BrumHour*
★★★★★ “Bursting with glamour and glitz” – *WhatsOnLive*
★★★★★ “It’s so good it’s off the scale” – *Bromsgrove Standard*
### **Who Are the Creatives Behind the Show?**
The musical is penned by **Joe DiPietro**, the Tony Award-winning writer behind *What’s New Pussycat?* and *Memphis*. It is directed and choreographed by **Kathleen Marshall**, an Olivier Award winner and three-time Tony Award recipient known for *Anything Goes* and *The Pajama Game*. Together, they lead a world-class creative team bringing Sinatra’s story to the stage.
### **Cast Information**
Casting for the West End run will be announced soon.
### **When Can I Buy Tickets?**
We go on sale with tickets on Friday 30 January. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to get tickets when we go on sale.