A new musical based on Frank Sinatra's life and career will open in London's West End this summer

A synopsis for the show reads: "It is New Year's Eve, 1942, and a skinny 27-year-old Italian American singer is about to step onto the stage of New York's Paramount Theatre and give a performance that will change music history.

"As Frank Sinatra's career suddenly skyrockets, he struggles with balancing the love of his wife, Nancy, against the demands and temptations of being the most popular singer in America.

"But when he begins a torrid affair with movie goddess Ava Gardner, his records stop selling and the press turns against him, sending his career into a tailspin.

"Driven by his devotion to his family, Sinatra employs his peerless artistry and dogged determination to stage the greatest comeback in showbiz history."

Sinatra's daughter Tina commented: "My dad always used to say, 'If I can't feel it, I can't sing it.' As a result, he wasn't just singing songs, he was recording an emotional diary of his life. And it's these classic songs that form the heart of Sinatra The Musical.

"Set against the backdrop of my father's meteoric rise, the show reveals a more intimate portrait of the man than any interview or headline ever could.

"And just like my dad, it's full of music and passion and humour. I am so proud to share his story - our story - at long last."

Sinatra The Musical has been written by the two-time Tony award-winning scribe Joe DiPietro, with three-time Tony award-winner Kathleen Marshall directing and choreographing the production.

DiPietro commented: "When Tina Sinatra approached me about writing a show detailing the origins of her father's genius, she gave me unprecedented access to her dad's personal story. Tina's willingness to share the trials and triumphs of her father's life has enabled Kathleen, myself and this remarkable team of theatre artists to create the most revealing portrait ever told about the legend that is Frank Sinatra."

Marshall said: "I am beyond thrilled that we are bringing to the stage the extraordinary story of how Frank Sinatra's incredible persistence in the face of adversity led to him becoming the astonishing artist that we all adore and admire.

"We look forward to creating an evening of theatre that is as sophisticated, stylish and sexy as Sinatra himself!"

Casting for Sinatra The Musical will be announced at a later date.