THE DAYS of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr live on as The Rat Pack arrive in Australia.
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The tribute show will take to the stage at Her Majesty's Theatre this Sunday on its fourth stop of the Australian leg of their tour.
Performing as Dean Martin, American Johnny Edwards, said fans of the dynamic trio were in for a night of fun as they take a trip down memory lane.
"What we try to do is give a recreation of what The Rat Pack were like back in their heyday," he said.
"We do all the standard songs, but we also try to recreate their persona."
Speaking about Martin, Edwards said many will remember him as the "king of cool".
"I remember watching Dean as a kid, I was captivated that he was a grown man in a tuxedo, but acted like a child like I was," he said.
"He was the man every woman wanted to be with and every man wanted to be.
"When you listen to his ballads you can feel his emotion, when he sings his upbeat songs you can see the smile on his face and the twinkle in his eye.
"But he had no ego which is why I think he and Frank got along, they were like brothers.
"And despite his personality on stage he was a family man, he wasn't the drunk he played on stage."
It was on stage many people fell in love with Martin's gags and songs such as Volare, Everybody Loves somebody and That's Amore – Something Edwards said The Rat Pack hope to achieve once again with their Ballarat performance.
"Our show is fun. The best part is you have Frank, who is supposed to hold it all together, and Dan and Sammy who undermine everything," he said.
"But being his (Frank) 100th celebration, we’re going to try something different and put Frank on the hot seat more."
For many fans who haven't had the chance to see their favourite performers in many years, Edwards said dancing and loud singing was accepted and highly encouraged.
"The crazier the crowd the better," he said.
"If you want to dance in the isle do it, don't be shy."
Other songs set to be performed on the night include Come Fly With Me, New York New York, Mr Candy Man, The Old Magic and Mr Bojangles.
THE INFO
WHAT: The Rat Pack
WHEN: Sunday, June 28 at 8pm
WHERE: Her Majesty's Theatre, Lydiard Street
TICKETS: Adults $75; concession $68.50; child (U16) $48.50; member $68.50.
