A Frank Sinatra Musical Is Coming

A new stage musical about The Chairman Of The Board is currently in production, Deadline reported. On the team are writer Joe DiPietro (Memphis, Diana) and director, choreographer, and three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall.

Universal Music Group Theatrical will take the production reins in partnership with Tina Sinatra and Frank Sinatra Enterprises. The producers from Universal will be Michele Anthony, Bruce Resnikoff and Scott Landis, with Tina Sinatra and Charles Pignone producing on Frank Sinatra Enterprises' behalf.

Tina Sinatra commented, "I'm excited to work with Universal Music Theatrical on this stage production that we believe will bring audiences new perspectives and insights into my father's renowned music and his enduring legacy."

Things like casting and production schedules are yet to be confirmed. 

"Frank Sinatra is one of the greatest icons of the 20th century. We’re thrilled to work with Tina to produce this show that will be a continued evolution of Frank Sinatra’s boundless cultural influence," said Michele Anthony, Executive Producer at Universal Music Group.

The official synopsis reads:

"It is New Year’s Eve 1942, and a skinny 27-year-old Italian-American singer is about to step onto the stage of New York’s Paramount Theatre and give a performance that will change music history. As Frank Sinatra’s career suddenly skyrockets, he struggles with balancing the love of his wife, Nancy, against the demands and temptations of being the most popular singer in America. But when he begins a torrid affair with movie goddess Ava Gardner, his records stop selling and the press turns against him, sending his career into a tailspin. Driven by his devotion to his family, Sinatra employs his peerless artistry and dogged determination to stage the greatest comeback in show business history."

Bruce Resnikoff, President & CEO of Universal Music Enterprises, noted, "After working with Tina and FSE for many years on Frank Sinatra’s treasured catalogue of music, I’m thrilled to help bring this new production to the stage that will add another dimension to his artistry and music."