"The Rat Pack Is Back" is playing inside the theatre at the Plaza Hotel and Casino. The combination of players along with a live 11-piece orchestra is a good mix of talents that keeps the audience pleasantly amused for this evening of entertainment.
Individually, these performers may not rank among the top tribute artists in the city, but they work well together, and there is a lot to be said about the comrade that is display on stage. After all, the Rat Pack was famous for their interplay and antics during their show, and bringing that to life is probably this casts greatest attribute.
One of the nice surprises of the evening is the portrayal of Joey Bishop. In most of the tribute shows, he is give careful neglect, and to see him prominently included in this show is great. Joey Bishop was always in integral part of the Rat Pack, and to have him in this production points up the missing element in all of the other tribute shows.
 The other nice surprise is the "surprise" visit of Marilyn Monroe. Not only does this actress do a tremendous job in the role, but also her segment is a nice break from the rest of the action. It gives the production a little more depth and a greater variety.
The Frank, Dean, and Sammy are all fine. They fulfill all the basic requirements of their roles, but don’t really go beyond that. These are standard Frank, Dean, and Sammy characters. They stick to the fundamentals, but don’t give us anything truly unique. You could go to just about any other bar/lounge that does a tribute to one of these artists and see the same fare.
The orchestra is the best element to the show. There is nothing like a live orchestra to give depth, dimension, and variety to a production, and these are all good musicians doing what they do best. Throughout the show, the band is engaged and engaging, oftentimes joining in on the merriment and antics. I applaud the musicians and their inclusion in this production.
The Star theatre is a great space for a small show. Originally, the Debbie Reynolds theatre, it was built to her specifications for an intimate evening with some headliners. It proves to be a perfect venue for this production. The relationship between the actor and the audience is easily established, and makes for a comfortable night.
"The Rat Pack Is Back" is also sometimes known as "The Tribute to Frank, Sammy, Joey, and Dean" and I’m not sure why the different names appear on different advertising elements. Overall, it is one of the better tribute shows. The art of the interplay and the musicians make this a good show, and one that you’ll walk away from, having enjoyed.
When the you arrive, you can make your choice of where you would like to eat.
Show Room Menu
All Entrée’s are Served with Spring Mix Salad with Tomatoes & Cucumber, Served with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Entrée #1
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken
Tender Chicken Breast Marinated in Garlic, Fresh Herbs & Spices. Served with Vegetable Du Jour and Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Entrée #2
Vegetarian Lasagna
With Ricotta, Marinara & grated Parmesan
Entrée #3
Samurai Steak
8 oz. Grilled New York Steak Marinated in Chef’s own Secret Asian sauce. Served with Vegetable Du Jour and Steamed Rice
Desserts
Creamy Cheesecake with Fresh Fruits |
Lombardi’s Show Menu
All Entrées are Served with Soup or House Salad and
Freshly Baked Crusty Bread with Signature Spread
Baked Meat Lasagna
Beef and Sausage Lasagna, layered in a Rich Tomato Sauce and Ricotta Cheese. Smothered with Mozzarella, Romano
and Parmesan Cheese then Baked to Perfection
Chicken Marsala
Seared Pounded Chicken Breast Slowly Simmered with Sweet Marsala Wine and Fresh Mushrooms. Complemented with Chef’s Choice Pasta
Pasta Primavera
Sauteed Baby Italian Squash, Sun dried tomatoes, Fresh Mushrooms and Spinach in a Light Roasted Garlic Sauce over Fettuccini Pasta
Dessert
Jumbo Cannolli
A Classic Italian Pastry Filled with Mascarpone Cheese and Chocolate Chips. Dusted with Powdered Sugar and Fresh Berries |
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