BIDDEFORD — It’s beginning to look a lot like a free fresh, knocked out, coo-coo, groovy Sinatra Rat Pack Christmas at City Theater in Biddeford. Ring in the holidays with “Christmas My Way,” a fresh, swingin’ musical conceived by David Grapes and Todd Olson.

“Christmas My Way” includes classic Sinatra tunes to seasonal favorites Rat Pack style, according to a City Theater press release. Complete with 40 swinging hits, nothing will be silent in this night as amazing singers serve up cool versions of Sinatra standards and holiday favorites.

“Christmas My Way” combines Christmas songs Sinatra recorded with dozens more of his signature numbers evoking the warmth of the season, according to the release. This production is a finger-snapping, groovy holiday homage to Ol’ Blue Eyes that’s both retro and fresh. It’s a swingin’, always-surprising revue, including: “Fly Me to the Moon,” “That’s Life,” “New York, New York,” “Mistletoe and Holly,” “The Christmas Song,” “Silver Bells,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and many more.

Singers include area City Theater favorites: Alyssa Rojecki Forcier, Robert Gerold, Rebecca Rinaldi and Owen White. Two new singers will be joining the cast, Colleen Katana and Shaw Lathrop. Choreographer, Mariel Roy adds cool moves to the cast, the release states. Music director, Patrick Martin heads the on-stage trio with Jimmy McGirr on bass and Joshua D. Adams on drums. Set design by Karl Carrigan and scenic painting by Jessica Chaples-Graffam brings us back to the days of the Rat Pack Lounge. Prop master a set dresser Peter Salsbury sets the Christmas mood with just the right holiday touches.

So, grab your bird, jingle your bells, pour an eggnog, and experience a Rat Pack Christmas at City Theater in Biddeford. Dec. 2-18 (no performance Dec. 4) Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 (including all fees). For more information or tickets go to  www.citytheater.org or call 207-282-0849.

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