Sinatra The Musical

Book Sinatra The Musical tickets at the Aldwych Theatre

Sinatra The Musical is the big-band West End musical about Frank Sinatra’s fall and spectacular comeback, now playing at the Aldwych Theatre and booking until 10 April 2027. Joel Harper-Jackson stars as Sinatra, with more than twenty classic songs played live by a seventeen-piece orchestra.

The story follows the crooner from teenage idol to washed-up has-been and back to the top, through his stormy romance with Ava Gardner, the end of his marriage to Nancy and the Oscar-winning film role that revived his career. The book is by two-time Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro, and the show is directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall.

What a Sinatra The Musical evening at the Aldwych Theatre feels like

Plan for about 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one interval. Expect smoky clubs, recording studios and Hollywood glamour, with songs such as Come Fly With Me, One For My Baby, That’s Life, The Best Is Yet To Come and My Way performed live. The Aldwych Theatre sits at the Covent Garden end of the Strand, a short walk from Covent Garden, Temple and Holborn stations, with plenty of restaurants nearby for a pre-show dinner.

How to book Sinatra The Musical tickets on British Theatre

Pick a performance, compare seats across the Aldwych Theatre, then choose your seats in the calendar on this page. Evening performances run Tuesday to Saturday, with matinees on selected afternoons. The run is booking until 10 April 2027, and tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled, so check your date and time before you complete your booking.

Practical tips for Sinatra The Musical at the Aldwych Theatre

There is no dress code, though plenty of guests dress up for a night of big-band swing. Arrive in good time, as bags may be checked on entry. Photography and recording are not allowed during the performance. The show explores adult themes including infidelity and the pressures of fame, so it is best suited to teenagers and adults. Everyone needs their own ticket.

Why you will love Sinatra The Musical at the Aldwych Theatre

• More than twenty Sinatra classics played live by a seventeen-piece orchestra
• Joel Harper-Jackson in a critically praised title performance
• Period glamour from Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Kathleen Marshall

If you love musicals built around legendary voices, see Jersey Boys, or for golden-age Broadway swagger try Guys and Dolls.

Sinatra The Musical reviews from the Aldwych Theatre

The 2026 West End production received mixed reviews. These extracts are from critics reviewing Sinatra The Musical at the Aldwych Theatre in June 2026. Follow the links for their full verdicts.

Theatre Weekly

“Joel Harper-Jackson as Sinatra is the real deal”

Greg Stewart, 24 June 2026.

The Guardian

“plenty of style yet the script is flat”

Emma John, 25 June 2026.

The Stage

“Fails to fully capture Sinatra’s achievements”

Holly O’Mahony, 25 June 2026.

Good to know about Sinatra The Musical at the Aldwych Theatre

Cast

Joel Harper-Jackson plays Frank Sinatra, with Ana Villafañe as Ava Gardner and Phoebe Panaretos as Nancy Sinatra. Olivier Award winner Jenna Russell plays Dolly Sinatra. Casting can change, so check the listing for your date.

Age guidance

An official age recommendation has not been confirmed. The show contains adult themes and is best suited to teenagers and adults.

Running time

About 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one interval.

Seating at the Aldwych Theatre

The Aldwych Theatre is a traditional West End house over three levels. The Stalls put you close to the band and the dancing, while the Dress Circle gives a clear view of the full stage picture. Compare seats for your date before you book.