Live Performances
This page lists some of Sammy Davis, Jr.’s live concert or show performances. The sheer volume of appearances Sammy made through his career make it pointless to attempt to fully document them. Below will be included only notable appearances, and/or appearances linked to entries on this site’s blog. For a more complete catalogue of Sammy’s live stage appearances, the book Beyond Bojangles is highly recommended.
| Michigan Theater, Detroit | 1941 | Opening for Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra (Frank Sinatra vocalist) |
| Capitol Theater, New York | November 1947 | Opening for Frank Sinatra |
| Ciro’s, Los Angeles | March 1951 | Debut at LA’s premiere nightclub |
| The Copacabana, New York | March 1954 | Debut at America’s premiere nightclub |
| The Last Frontier, Las Vegas | November 1954 | Engagement during which Davis had his car accident |
| Ciro’s, Los Angeles | January 1955 | Return to performing following car accident |
| Town Hall, New York | 4 May 1958 | First live album recorded, for Decca |
| Victoria Palace Theatre, London | 16 May 1960 | Royal Variety Performance in presence of Queen Elizabeth II |
