LAS VEGAS – November 5, 2009 – The Sahara Hotel & Casino, along with famed producers and performers Sandy Hackett and Lisa Dawn Miller Hackett, are launching the only Las Vegas Strip Rat Pack tribute, “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” on November 19th.

The Sahara Hotel, also known as “the last of the Rat Pack hotels,” was home to such iconic entertainers as Elvis, The Beatles, and others who performed on the Congo Room stage. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Buddy Hackett drew in crowds of fellow stars and the elite to the venue. Now, with exclusive live footage, recordings and stories that only Buddy Hackett’s son, Sandy Hackett could present, he brings the gang of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Joey Bishop together, once again, for a truly memorable performance.

“It’s the work of entertainers like Buddy Hackett, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, and Frank Sinatra that have made not only the Sahara, but Vegas itself, what it is today,” says VP of Sales and Marketing, Bill Tremper. “We are excited and honored to pay tribute to these Las Vegas legends.”

Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack tributes have held residence in cities throughout the U.S. with “The Tribute to Frank,” “Sammy, Joey and Dean” and “The Rat Pack is Back,” which made its’ Las Vegas debut in the late 90’s in the Congo Room. Hackett’s new show brings the legacy of the Rat Pack, and his beloved father, full circle.

“This is a wonderful homecoming for my dad who worked on The Strip for 50 years and myself,” stated Sandy Hackett.

Tickets for “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” go on sale Friday, November 6th and can be purchased at www.saharavegas.com or by calling (702) 737-2515. The show will open in the Sahara Hotel & Casino’s legendary Congo Room theatre on Thursday, November 19th with an ongoing schedule of nightly 7 p.m. performances.

Located on the northern end of the famed Las Vegas Strip, the Sahara Hotel & Casino is a desert jewel rich with history and nostalgia. Since 1952, the Sahara has been a refuge for glitzy entertainment. The last remaining “Rat Pack” resort, the Sahara was the setting for the original “Ocean’s Eleven” film and has played host to everyone from The Beatles to Marilyn Monroe. The legendary Sahara offers guests the opportunity to experience Vintage Vegas while indulging in the hottest gaming action with the only $1 blackjack table play on The Strip, award-winning shows, and classic dining at one of the last-standing properties of its era. For room reservations, call (888) 696-2121 or visit www.saharavegas.com.