David Cassidy in the News
David Cassidy
December 17, 2000
Las Vegas Review-Journal
A truce has been reached between David Cassidy and Tony Tillman, one of the standouts of "The Rat Pack is Back!"
Cassidy, co-producer of the theatrical show at the Sahara, issued a statement Saturday saying Tillman would return to work after the holidays. Tillman submitted his resignation two weeks ago after hearing Cassidy make a critical remark while Tillman, who plays Sammy Davis Jr., was performing "Mr. Bojangles."
"After numerous discussions between all parties, Tony Tillman will be doing (the show) Christmas week through New Year's ... and both sides are pleased with this arrangement," Cassidy said in the statement.
"All parties are working hard to arrive at agreement to keep Tony working in the show until the end of the run. Tony will honor his contract extension that he signed which stated that he would perform through New Year's Eve.
Joann Geffen, Cassidy's publicist, said the "end of the run" reference indicated Tillman might be staying until the one-year contract with the Sahara expires Feb. 18. A bogus report by another newspaper last week had Tillman fired by Cassidy.
Cassidy announced last week the Sahara has picked up the "Rat Pack" contract for another year.
