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THE RAT PACK IS BACK. With over 6,000 performances in over 40 states, four foreign countries and over 2 million tickets to its credit, the Vegas-based show with national touring companies that relives the Rat Pack days of Frank, Sammy and Dean, continues at Harrah’s Reno. “The Rat Pack is Back” opened earlier this month in Sammy’s Showroom featuring Chris Jason as Frank Sinatra, Kenny Jones as Sammy Davis, Jr. and Drew Anthony as Dean Martin.
Now in its 18th year, performances showcase the trio and their live big band as they appeared in the famed Sands Hotel’s Copa Room.
Jason, the newest member of the cast, achieved international status while performing with the National Academy Orchestra of Canada, a 40-piece orchestra under acclaimed and charismatic symphonic conductor Boris Brott.
Jones began performing in gospel ensembles at the age of 12 and eventually joined Groove City, an R&B band that toured the U.S. which led him to the opportunity to pay homage to one of his idols.
Anthony received his B.F.A. from the Mannes College of Music Jazz Division in New York City, establishing himself in the area as well. His work with big bands and orchestras has been well documented, including his own big band the Drew Anthony Orchestra.
The “Rat Pack is Back” appears Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through July 1. Tickets are priced at $29.50 and $40.50. Call 855-CEI-SHOW (234-7469) or visit Ticketmaster.com. MUSICAL NOTES. Speaking of Harrah’s, the Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone show returns to Harrah’s Lake Tahoe on April 8 for one night only at 7:30 p.m. Noone, who left the band in 1971, has continued to play solo shows through the years featuring such favorites as “Mrs Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Henry the Eighth, I Am,” and more. Herman’s Hermits hailed from Manchester, English appearing on the scene in 1964 and have several big hits and success throughout the 60’s. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe is located at 15 Highway 50 in Stateline, NV. Tickets start at $44.95. For more tickets and more information, call 800-427-7247 or visit Ticketmaster.com ... Awardwinning artist Taylor Dayne appears at Cache Creek
Casino Resort April 29 at 8 p.m. With seventeen top-20 singles to her credit, along with gold and platinum albums, her hits include “Tell It To My Heart,” “Prove Your Love To Me,” and “Love Will Lead You Back,” among others. Cache Creek is located at 14455
Highway 16 in Brooks, CA. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by calling 800-992-8686 or visit www.cachecreek. com ... KISS brings its Freedom To Rock Tour to the Grand Theatre at the Grand Sierra Resort April 21 at 8 p.m. For tickets call 775-789-1115 or at Ticketmaster.com ... Back with you again next week with Frosene on the Scene Thursday, April 6 in TimeOut in the East Bay Times and Friday, April 7 in the Hills Newspapers.