Sinatra vs. Darin: Sex, Swagger & Swing!

It all started 13 years ago… at the Throckmorton Theatre. That’s when Jonathan Poretz, the Bay Area’s favorite crooner, debuted his show, “Sinatra vs. Darin: Sex, Swagger & Swing.” On Saturday, October 17, Poretz returns to Throckmorton with an all-new edition of his highly acclaimed show.

Performing with Jonathan is his ultra-hip and swingin’ four-horn, seven-piece group, led by musical director Sir Richard Nelson Hall, with arrangements by the Bay Area's leading orchestrator, Fil Lorenz. 

What Is Sinatra vs. Darin: Sex, Swagger & Swing?

Fans of Sinatra and Darin are as faithful and diehard as they come. You’re either with or against one or the other. Though the two never shared a stage, Jonathan brings these two musical icons together, in concert. 

Regardless of whose camp you’re in, prepare yourself for an exhilarating musical evening as Jonathan and the JP All-Stars pit Sinatra and Darin classics against each other in a series of fun and clever categories - a veritable musical Clash of the Titans.

Among the song battles that will be played out on The Throck stage: “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” vs. “Mack The Knife”, “I’m Gonna Live ‘Til I Die" vs. “As Long As I’m Singing”, “Fly Me To The Moon” vs. “Charade”, “My Way” vs. "Beyond The Sea," "The Best Is Yet To Come" vs. "This Could Be The Start Of Something Big," "New York, New York" vs. “The Curtain Falls” and many more, including new songs and battleground categories.

The JP All-Star Band:

Richard Nelson Hall – Piano

Andrew Higgins – Double Bass

Kent Bryson – Drums

Fil Lorenz – Alto Sax/Flute

Steve Steinberg – Tenor Sax

Marvin McFadden - Trumpet

Mike Rinta - Trombone 

Show Price: $60 Reserved; $45 Gen (plus $3.00 convenience fee) Purchase Tickets Here:

https://www.throckmortontheatre.org/events/jonathan-poretz-2026