First look rehearsal photographs and footage have been released for the West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical, opening at the Aldwych Theatre.
Performances begin on Wednesday 3 June 2026, with a press night scheduled for 24 June at 7pm.
The new musical charts the life and career of legendary singer Frank Sinatra, blending a dramatic narrative with more than 20 of his iconic songs.
Joel Harper-Jackson stars as Sinatra, alongside Ana Villafañe as Ava Gardner, Phoebe Panaretos as Nancy Sinatra and Olivier Award winner Jenna Russell as Dolly Sinatra.
The wider company includes Oliver Adam-Reynolds, Becky Anderson, Carl Au, Sam Brown, Helen Colby, Emma Crossley, Adam Davidson, Alexander Day, Christopher GoPaul, Stuart Hickey, Jenna Innes, Marty Maguire, Mia Musakembeva, Melissa Nettleford, Samuel Nicholas, Nardia Ruth, Christina Shand, John Stacey, Allana Taylor and Lee Zarrett, with Sylvie Regan, Mia Savident and Felicity Walton sharing the role of Little Nancy.
Set on New Year’s Eve 1942, the story follows Sinatra as his career takes off, exploring his relationships, personal struggles and eventual comeback after professional and personal setbacks.
The production features classic songs including That’s Life, One For My Baby, The Best Is Yet To Come and Come Fly With Me.
Sinatra The Musical is written by two-time Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro and directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall.
The creative team also includes set designer Peter McKintosh, musical supervision by Gareth Valentine, costume design by Jon Morrell, lighting design by Bruno Poet, sound design by Jonathan Deans and video design by Akhila Krishnan.
The production is presented by Universal Music Group Theatrical alongside Frank Sinatra Enterprises and a team of international producers.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
