Get ready to tap your toes and remember the past. The Cosmopolitan Cabaret is celebrating Ol' Blue Eyes with My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra.

The show will follow Sinatra's music from his swinging beginning in the 1940's, through the 1990's, bringing jazz, big band and swing to life. It will feature such Sinatra songs as "New York, New York," "Fly Me to the Moon," "Strangers in the Night," "I've Got You Under My Skin" and "My Way."

My Way was co-created by David Grapes and Todd Olson, who are responsible for four musical revues, including ones about Johnny Mercer’s American Songbook and Tony Bennett. Their musical tributes have played in over 200 theaters worldwide.

Chris McSwain, from the California Musical Theatre, said that the show portrays Sinatra's life through his moods and attitude.

Glenn Casale directs, with musical direction by Chris Schlagel. Casale has directed Tony-nominated and Emmy-winning productions throughout Europe. Schlagel has directed Sacramento's Music Circus productions for 20 years.

The show has four cast members: Michael G. Hawkins, a 20-year Music Circus veteran, Karole Foreman, Laura Dickinson and Jeffrey Christopher Todd.

"Since the show is a tribute to Sinatra, the singers are able to play themselves and perform the songs as they relate to them," said McSwain.

He said the show will "take people back, and for the younger generations, introduce songs they knew about and give them a backwards glance."

The Cosmopolitan Cabaret, 1000 K St., at 10th Street. Tuesday-May 9, with two performances on weekends.
Tickets are $33-$38, available by calling (916) 557-1999; (916) 808-5181; or (800) 225-2277.

Photos by Charr Crail

1. Left to right: Chris Schlagel (at the piano), Michael G. Hawkins, Karole Foreman, Jeffrey Christopher Todd and Laura Dickinson
2. Jeffrey Christopher Todd and Laura Dickinson
3. Left to right: Laura Dickinson, Jeffrey Christopher Todd, Michael G. Hawkins and Karole Foreman
4. Karole Foreman and Michael G. Hawkins