"Our Sinatra," A Celebration of the Music of Ol' Blue Eyes, Continues at the Reprise Room at Dillon's

Entire Production Supervised by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Directed by Kurt Stamm

Jack Lewin is pleased to announce that "OUR SINATRA," a celebration of the music of Ol' Blue Eyes, will continue indefinitely at the REPRISE ROOM AT DILLONÍS (245 West 54th Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 212-239-6200). The performance schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 8:00 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday at 7:30 pm with Wednesday matinees at 2:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 3:00 pm. There are no performances on Thursday. Tickets are $50-55 (with premium ringside seating at $75-80).

"OUR SINATRA" is a full-length celebration of the music and the magic of Ol' Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra. Performed by Hilary Kole, Tom Postilio, and Ronny Whyte, the show features over 50 Sinatra classics, from "At Long Last Love" and "All The Way," to "Time After Time," "These Foolish Things," "Witchcraft" and "Where or When." Kurt Stamm directs with production supervision by Richard Maltby, Jr. The production was conceived by original cast members Eric Comstock, Christopher Gines and Hilary Kole.

The show was originally presented at the Algonquin Hotel's famed OAK ROOM last summer. The production then transferred to the BLUE ANGEL THEATRE, where it was expanded to two acts. Most recently, the show moved to the REPRISE ROOM AT DILLON'S to continue its run.

Hilary Kole (Vocalist/Conceiver) is making her Off-Broadway debut in "OUR SINATRA." A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, Ms. Kole is the youngest singer to ever perform with The Rainbow Room Orchestra, which she fronted for almost two years. The daughter of Broadway tenor Robert Kole, she grew up in a show business family and has appeared on stage and in nightclubs with her father since childhood. She was recently seen at the American Songbook Series at Lincoln Center.

Tom Postilio (Vocalist) has been hailed as one of today's preeminent torchbearers of the American popular songbook. Mr. Postilio has performed throughout the country in theatres and nightclubs including sold-out shows at San Francisco's PLUSH ROOM, the renowned Westbury Music Fair and two highly successful engagements at the OAK ROOM OF THE ALGONQUIN HOTEL. Most recently, Mr. Postilio has worked with some of the nation's top symphony orchestras including the Honolulu Symphony's 100th Anniversary Gala and a one year international tour as a feature vocalist with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. The tour culminated in a performance before 18,000 people at the Hollywood Bowl on a bill with the Tommy Dorsey and Count Basie Orchestras. He has performed live from Rockefeller Plaza on NBC-TV's "Today Show" as well as appeared on PBS' Great Performances, "Sinatra: The Very Good Years" and a profile on the BBC News. Mr. Postilio made his Manhattan night club debut at Tavern on the Green's Chestnut Room where he broke attendance records for two consecutive years. In 1996, he was honored by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) for outstanding New York debut and also received the BACK STAGE Bistro award for outstanding vocalist that same year. Mr. Postilio has recorded two CDs, What Matters Most (Elba) and Dream (DRG). For more information, visit www.tompostilio.com.

Ronny Whyte (Vocalist/Pianist) has been lauded as a premier interpreter of American Popular Song, as well as an outstanding jazz pianist and a skilled songwriter. His achievements as a singer, pianist, songwriter and actor have excited audiences and critics alike. His lyric Forget the Woman was recorded by Tony Bennett. Mr. Whyte has appeared at most of New York's top rooms, including the Cafœ Carlyle, Bemelman's Bar, Rainbow and Stars, the Oak Room of the Algonquin, Michael's Pub, The Village Gate & The Knickerbocker. He often makes guest appearances with symphony orchestras with his arrangement of Porgy & Bess for jazz trio and orchestra and other Gershwin works. He has appeared on NBC's "Today Show." Ronny has recorded eight CDs for Audiophile , including Kurt Weill songs: Walk on the Weill Side, and Tommy Wolf: Whyte Wolf. His CD All in a Night's Work was selected Jazz Album of the Week by the New York Times. His latest is a tribute to Bob Hope: Thanks for the Memory. Originally from Seattle, he divides his time between the New York area and his home in Milford, Pennsylvania.

Richard Maltby, Jr. (Production Supervisor) conceived and directed Fosse, which won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1999. Among his numerous credits and awards are: Ain't Misbehavin (Tony Award / Best Director 1978), Starting Here, Starting Now, (Grammy Award nomination), Baby (seven Tony nominations), Closer Than Ever, (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Song and Dance (director/ adaptation), Miss Saigon (co-lyricist), Nick and Nora (Tony nomination), and Big. Richard is also directing the American Songbook Series for Lincoln Center.

Kurt Stamm (Director) directed the Off Broadway camp hit, Below The Valley of the Dolls, and has directed and choreographed regional productions of West Side Story, And The World Goes ïRound, Anything Goes, Oklahoma!, Leader of the Pack, Cole, Damn Yankees, and Starting Here, Starting Now.

The set is by Alan Moyer and lighting is by Jeffrey Nellis. Sound is designed by Matt Berman.

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