The music of the 1960’s was unique and flourished with a special voice, a revolution of popular music, the evolution of rock, the beginning of the album era, not to mention electronic, jazz, folk, soul, rhythm and blues and gospel to name a few. It embraces the whole megillah and, for many, it resonates with favor and popularity. To bring back this glorious era, the Legacy Theatre of Branford has a wonderful treat, a journey down memory lane with the ever popular “Chaz Esposito Sings Legends of the 60’s” until Sunday, May 18.
When Chaz was a mere teenager, he spent his Saturday nights gaining a “college education” performing with house bands at area night clubs, becoming comfortable on stage, singing and teasing with the audiences. This personable and talented entertainer has never stopped, and has amassed a credible career developing pop and rock music over the decades.
You may remember him immortalizing his idol Bobby Darin in “Mack is Back…The Music of Bobby Darin” with the story and many of the 180 songs he wrote or co-wrote in his tragically short career. Now Chaz is back with a new production, concentrating on the influential era of the 1960’s for your enjoyment.
In Legends, he generously focuses on such stars as Frankie Valli, Neil Diamond, Elvis, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra and so many more, sharing stories and jokes, kibitzing with the audience, clearly loving every moment on stage with his 10 piece band and two backup vocalists. Be prepared to be wowed by such hits as Frank Valli’s “You’re Just Too Good To Be True,” Sonny Bono’s I’ve Got You, Babe,” Frank Sinatra’s “That’s Life,” Bobby Darin’s “Mack the Knife,” a medley of Elvis tunes, Dion’s “Teenager in Love,” and so many more.
Never one to stand on his past achievements, he is preparing for a new challenge: “The Feud” coming to the Legacy Theatre October 16-18 for four performances, a musical about the contentious and long standing difficult relationship between Frank Sinatra and his singing rival Jimmy Roselli. Mobsters owned the night clubs in those days and those two men were in competition and adversaries for four decades. Through the end of May, tickets are 15% off with discount code Feud and can be purchased at The Feud ($45-55). This show about two guys from Hoboken, New Jersey will star Chaz Esposito as Sinatra and Aaron Caruso as Roselli, and is written by Dennis DelleFave and Mark Daniels.
For tickets for Legends ($31.50-56.50), call the Legacy, 128 Thimble Islands Road, Branford at 203-315-1901 or online at Mainstage 2025: Legends of the 60”s or LegacyTheatreCT.org. Performances are Thursday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Watch for upcoming shows “Long Days,” Sunday concerts, “Sweeney Todd,” “Noises Off” and “The Feud.”
Let Chaz Esposito and his great band serenade you with music you love and bring back memories you will cherish.
