None especially looked like the singers, but they did well with the songs — Ward especially had his Sinatra impersonation honed to perfection. It attempts to be as true to one of their shows as possible, with a big band in the background, a scantily-clad singing and dancing sister act for the men to sing with (and chase after) and all the witty banter the time period had to offer.The performance itself was done very well, with the men embodying their given characters with gusto. And Dean Martin (played, respectively, by Tam Ward, Jason Pennycook and Nigel Casey) singing not only some of their greatest hits of the day, but some Christmas standards, as well. “Christmas with the Rat Pack” is a time capsule of a show, set in the early 1960s at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.It features Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. Very funny show in it’s day but I didn’t want to risk legal action….or something like that.So NOW, without further ado, my homage to (please hold your applause until all names have been completed) Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop, and supporting players Shirley MacLaine, Humphrey Bogart, and Lauren Bacall.

Perhaps for older audience members, who grew up with this being the norm, it doesn’t bother them, but I can’t imagine too many younger audience members attending this performance and not leaving with a bitter taste in their mouth for the sexism (the treatment of the sister act on stage) or the dated “my mother-in-law is so terrible” jokes or the constant joking about alcoholism (I realize this was Dean Martin’s schtick, but making continual jokes about a performer so drunk he’s falling down and unable to remember his fellow performers’ names or his lyrics is no longer something joked about in polite society) or the dated racism and anti-Semitism. However, if viewed from a 21st century point of view, it’s sadly dated and somewhat offensive. The three men singing Sinatra’s signature “New York, New York” was a definite highlight, as their voices worked well together and the song always brings a smile to people’s faces.If viewed as it’s meant — as nothing more than a night of sheer enjoyment — then perhaps the show is enjoyable. Was an excellent dancer and performer — his tap number (and quick turn on the drums) had the audience cheering in appreciation.

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