Musical · West End
Sinatra The Musical
Sinatra The Musical begins on New Year's Eve 1942, with a young Frank Sinatra rising to stardom at the Paramount Theatre. It follows his romantic entanglement between his wife Nancy and the actress Ava Gardner, and his comeback after career struggles, with more than twenty Sinatra songs.
The book is by Joe DiPietro, the director is Kathleen Marshall and the orchestrations are by Larry Blank. Joel Harper-Jackson plays Sinatra, Ana Villafañe is Ava Gardner and Phoebe Panaretos is Nancy Sinatra. Running time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including an interval, and the age guidance is recommended for ages 13+. Children under 5 cannot be admitted.
Buying advice
How to book
Sinatra sells strongly and is booking to April 2027, so the cheapest seats for any date go first. Booking well ahead earns an early-bird rate from £10, and an off-peak date saves roughly 14%, with mid-range seats at £85–£110 against £85–£125 at peak.
Ways to pay less
Book ahead for a weekend performance as the cheapest seats for Friday and Saturday go first. For Tuesday to Thursday, TKTS often has last-minute seats at around 51% off, which is usually the best price, or you can try for a £30 rush ticket on the day, though a seat is not guaranteed. If you prefer to book in advance, the early-bird rate saves £10. An off-peak date is an easy saving, with mid-range seats topping out at £125 against £150 on peak dates, about 20% more. Students pay from £23, and groups of 6 or more get the biggest reduction, from £40 a head.
Deals7
Best deals across LondonEvery current deal we track for Sinatra The Musical, checked daily. Last checked 23 October.
Up to 44% off the Fri 23 Oct evening performance through TKTS, in the Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle (restricted view).
£30 Rush tickets available at 10:00 am every day from TodayTix app, 1 or 2 per person for that day's performances. To give yourself the best chance, save your card details in the app beforehand, open the show's Rush page just before 10am and tap the button the moment it appears. If you miss out, keep trying for 10 to 15 minutes, as tickets not paid for within 5 minutes are released again.
- Early Bird
Book 6 weeks in advance & save £10 on Sinatra The Musical. — Save £10 when booking tickets 6 weeks in advance. Saving automatically applied to eligible seats.
- Young
Students get £23 tickets on select performances through London Theatre Direct
- Group
Groups of 6+ from £50-£110 on Fri. Groups of 8+ from £40 (Accelerator rate, book 8 weeks ahead) or £45 (Standard rate) on Tue-Fri. Groups of 20+ from £40 (Accelerator rate, book 8 weeks ahead) or £45-£55 (Standard rate) on Tue-Fri. Exclusions apply. To book 6+ for a Friday online, scroll to Group Bookings on the show page and press Book your group of 6+ online; the code is applied for you. Groups of 8+ use the enquiry form on the same page.
School groups of 10+ pay £25 (for seats normally £30 to £40), with one free teacher for every 10 students, on midweek matinees and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings only. No group rates on 18 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. Rates subject to change and availability.
- Agency discount
Save up to 37% on tickets from SeatPlan: £25 seats, usually £40. Click the link below to see details of the saving.
Pricing
+20% peak surcharge (mid-range seats)Peak
Weekends & holidays| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £195 | £165 |
| Mid-range | £150 | £85 |
| Budget | £60 | £40 |
Off-peak
Mid-week| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £175 | £145 |
| Mid-range | £125 | £81.50 |
| Budget | £65 | £35 |
Prices are taken from the show's official website and are a guide only — they change without notice.
Where to sit
The Dress Circle is ideal for taking in the staging, but avoid the extreme sides. The mid-Stalls have excellent views, though the front rows strain the neck. The Grand Circle is high and distant, with tight legroom and a sense of vertigo. Seats run from £35 to £195.
The Aldwych Theatre's own seating guide, level by level, is below.
Critics
What the critics said
Reviews of this production at Aldwych Theatre · Opened 3 June 2026
8 reviews, 3 with star ratings · an average appears once five outlets have given stars
The Guardian
Emma John · Read the review at The Guardian“Sinatra’s producer daughter Tina, who helped shape the story, wanted her father to be better understood.”
The Telegraph
Marianka Swain · Read the review at The Telegraph“Thankfully, the terrific performances elevate the material.”
Evening Standard
Maddy Mussen · Read the review at Evening Standard“Old Blue Eyes’ musical is frankly disappointing”
London Theatre
Julia Rank · Read the review at London Theatre“this slick, entertaining showbiz tale is top of the heap”
The Reviews Hub
Harry Mayes · Read the review at The Reviews Hub
Also reviewed by Financial Times, Time Out and British Theatre Guide
Quotes are brief extracts, each with a link to the full review. Star ratings are the outlets’ own; we never work one out from a review’s words. If you publish one of these reviews and would like it removed, email us and we will take it down promptly.
Thinking of going with a group?
There’s a group rate for this show (see the group deal). Register your interest and we’ll try to organise a trip at that rate once enough people are in.
Staying nearby
The nearest hotels to the Aldwych Theatre, for anyone travelling in for a show rather than heading home after it.
- Strand Palaceabout 5 min walk
- The Z Hotel Covent Gardenabout 5 min walk
- Zedwell Tottenham Court Roadabout 15 min walk
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