AUG 9-SEP 1
With easy-going banter and 55 superbly arranged songs from the Great American Songbook, My Way celebrates one of music’s most iconic singers.
Songs include:
All of Me, I Get a Kick Out of You, My Kind of Town (Chicago Is), Summer Wind, Fly Me to the Moon, Theme from New York, New York , and of course … My Way!
Dinner and a Show Package*
Venice Theatre has joined with the island favorite, Made In Italy, to offer a delicious premium dining and entertainment experience! The all-inclusive price for 2 is $160 for My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra (including show, dinner, restoration fee, and tax). Dinner packages include your choice of available seating for the show with convenient dining before the show!
For pre-show dining, arrival at the restaurant must be NO LATER THAN 2 HOURS PRIOR TO THE SHOW (5:30 p.m. for evenings and 12 noon for matinees). Made In Italy is located a block over from Venice Theatre at 117 W. Venice Ave.
Please call Venice Theatre’s reservation line at 941-484-4033 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE to purchase your package and make a seating reservation.
Package includes sales tax. Additional bar service and a la carte items available for purchase at the restaurant. Please inform your server of any dietary restrictions upon arrival.
Menu Choices
- 1 Appetizer of your choice to share
- 2 Pastas or Pizzas of your choice (you can mix)
- A shared dessert
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I have a voucher or ticket to present at the restaurant?
No. While your Venice Theatre ticket will show you’ve purchased a Made in Italy Dinner and Show Package, the restaurant will have a list with your name and menu.
What time must I arrive for dinner?
Dinner seatings by 5:30 p.m. will assure you have a relaxed dinner prior to the 7:30 p.m. show. Lunch seatings by 12:00 p.m. will assure you have a relaxed meal prior to the 2:00 p.m. show.
Can I order an appetizer, additional drinks or dessert?
Yes. You can order additional items off the menu and your server will present you with a separate check.
What if I have an allergy to nuts, gluten, etc.?
The Chef is prepared to accommodate most dietary restrictions. Please inform your server when ordering.
Will I need to pay for anything at the restaurant?
Gratuity is not included and you may purchase additional items off the menu. Sales tax is included in the Venice Theatre Dinner Package.
*Gratuity is not included.
Cast
Steven Butler
Man #1
Steven is delighted to be returning to the Venice Theatre stage after his debut as Officer James in Bank Job. Some of his favorite acting roles include August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned, Cabaret, and RENT. One of Steven’s biggest honors was representing the United States at the 2017 Mondial Du Théâtre International Amateur Theatre Festival in Monaco, with the South African production of Tshepang (Lara Foot Newton).
Richard Mutkoski
Man #2
Rich is honored to be back at Venice Theatre. He has performed in over 100 professional and community theater productions including the world premiere of DAVID-The Musical (which he co-wrote) at the Boston Majestic Theater portraying the title role of David. Other favorites include Little Shop of Horrors, Jesus Christ Superstar and Aida. Rich is the founding musical director for Voices of Hope of Boston, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to raising funds for cancer research and education. He continues to music direct and perform with this organization every year.
Natalia Mock
Woman #1
Natalia is thrilled to be back at Venice Theatre after directing Calendar Girls last season. She is an honored recipient of the STRAZ Broadway Stars of the future “Best Director Of A Musical” Award as well as a local theatrical teaching artist and choreographer. Past Venice Theatre credits include The Revolutionists, The Vagina Monologues, The Rocky Horror Show, Urinetown, Don’t Dress for Dinner, and more.
Charlotte Crowley
Woman #2
Charlotte is thrilled to start another amazing season at VT with My Way. She was recently seen at VT in The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On, The Addams Family, and Xanadu. She has appeared at Lemon Bay Playhouse in Sicilians in the Basement and Sarasota Players in 8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s. Charlotte is a Zumba Fitness instructor/Membership Associate at the YMCA of Southwest FL, and recently graduated with her associates degree. As always, she thanks her family, friends, and VT for their ongoing support and love.
Kim Kollar
Understudy
Kim is thrilled to be singing and sharing this iconic show with you and this incredible cast. Some of Kim’s past roles include the Soap Star in Menopause the Musical, Miss Pennywise in Urinetown, Mother in Ragtime, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly!, and Diana in Next to Normal. A tremendous thank you to our donors who made this show possible and for your continued support while we rebuild this community’s Jervey Theatre.
Artistic Team
Brad Wages
Director/Choreographer
An award-winning actor, director and choreographer, Brad’s work has been seen across the United States and Canada. He holds a B.F.A. from the University of Oklahoma and served as assistant director to Broadway directors Fran Soeder and Joe Layton. He has been seen in a number of national theatre tours and national commercials. He is thrilled to call Venice Theatre “home” and to have the privilege of guiding the next generation of young actors to the stage.
William Coleman
Music Director
William is an award-winning Music Director who has provided local music direction for Little Shop of Horrors, Mame, Jekyll and Hyde, Assassins, Nine, Baby, Annie Jr., Seussical Jr., My Way, The Andrews Brothers, and the World Premiere productions of Boynton Beach Club and Practically Perfect.
He earned a BS in Environmental Sciences from Purdue University, and did undergraduate work in piano performance from the University of Tennessee. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in piano performance from Middle Tennessee State University and did post graduate study in Pedagogy and Performance at the University of Oklahoma.
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