Start spreading the news – Sinatra Night at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre

7.30pm, Sunday 8 March 2015

With 2015 marking the centenary of one of the coolest men in music – Ol’ Blue-Eyes –a group of York’s talented musicians will be bringing his songs live to the stage of the Joseph Rowntree Theatre on Sunday 8 March 2015 in a Frank Sinatra-themed Music Night.

The concert is organised by Don Pears, a regular contributor to York’s musical scene, with a selection of soloists including Arnold Durham, George Horne, Graham & Richard Kay, Nik Briggs, Ken Humphreys, Jo and Elaine Pears, Juliet Waters and Nicki Clay.  Concert goers can expect a wide range of songs from his extensive repertoire, accompanied by a live band.

“We are delighted to welcome Don and his team back for another fundraising concert, and very excited by the theme.  Few performers made such an impact on music, across several decades, as Frank Sinatra, and you regularly hear his iconic songs like ‘My Way’ and ‘New York, New York’ on movie and TV soundtracks – just as cool today as they were when they were released!” comments Graham Michael, head of fundraising for the Joseph Rowntree Theatre.   “This will be a fantastic night of live music in an iconic York venue.”

Tickets for the concert at £10 for adults and £9 for concessions, available online at www.jrtheatre.co.uk  or by calling 01904 639117 or 01904 623568.

Frank Sinatra Music Night is just one of the shows being hosted by the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, on Haxby Road, in the run-up to Easter.  Other shows include Our Day Out (21-28 February)

The History Boys (20-28 February), The 39 Steps (5-7 March), The Wedding Singer (12-14 March), A Little Night Music (18-21 March) and The Wiz (26 -28 March).

For more details for all shows, please visit www.jrtheatre.co.uk

ENDS

About the Joseph Rowntree Theatre

York’s Art Deco Theatre, the Joseph Rowntree Theatre on Haxby Road is one of York’s leading live performance venues, celebrating its 80thanniversary in 2015.  Each year, it welcomes over 20,000 visitors to shows staged by touring professional musicians and theatre companies, as well as many of York’s leading amateur groups. 

For further media information or photographs, please contact:

Jay Commins

PR Director, Joseph Rowntree Theatre

Tel:         01904 500698

Email:    jay.commins@jrtheatre.co.uk