Jersey Boys Blog

In New York last weekend, while interviewing Jennifer Naimo, we had the great opportunity to meet Jersey Boys’ dresser Kelly Kinsella! We’re excited to present an interview with Kelly, who talks about her life as both a dresser and performer; her early days; her inspirations; some great backstage Jersey Boys’ stories; and a lot of [...]

We’re thrilled to present Jersey Boys Blog Special Correspondent Kathryn Hanson’s interview with the multi-talented Jarrod Spector, who plays the legendary Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys’ San Francisco/Chicago Company! KH: How did you become interested in musical theatre and acting? JS: My parents started me with singing lessons just after I turned three years old…my [...]

Jersey Boys Blog had the marvelous opportunity to chat with one of JB’s newest cast members, Kris Coleman, before his Wednesday matinee performance on May 9. Kris talks about what it’s been like to be part of the hottest show on Broadway; how it all began for him; how he prepares to play so many [...]

JIM PETRECCA’S “YESTERDAY’S TREASURES”—A 4 SEASONS MEMORABILIA STORE– BY THE FOUR SEASONS BOWLING ALLEY IN UNION, NJ By Howard Tucker, Special Correspondent Meeting Jim Petrecca ([email protected]) One of my most exciting experiences since Jersey Boys began in November, 2005, has been discovering “Yesterday’s Treasures” in Union, NJ: a Four Seasons Memorabilia Store (well, mostly) owned [...]

In a change of pace, Jersey Boys Blog Special Correspondent Howard Tucker spoke with Craig Pilo, the drummer for the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons’ current touring band. Craig joined Frankie in November 2005 and continues touring with him today. He is also touring with Edgar Winter (“Frankenstein”) and Player (“Baby Come Back”). In [...]

Oh, what a year it’s been for Bobby Spencer! The birth of his son, Geddy; writing, directing, producing, and starring in his first feature film, “Farm Girl in New York”; and continuing to star as Nick Massi in the hottest show on Broadway! Prior to his May 9 matinee performance, Jersey Boys Blog had the [...]

Part II: Jersey Boys and the 4 Seasons HT: As you assumed the role of Frankie Valli in the National Tour, did you get any advice from either Frankie Valli or John Lloyd Young? CKJ: Yes, both were very generous. Frankie told me how he basically taught himself to sing and how he’s still always [...]

Howard Tucker, Special Correspondent for Jersey Boys Blog, had the honor to speak with Christopher Kale (pronounced “Kah-lay”) Jones (www.christopherkalejones.com), who plays Frankie Valli in the National Tour of Jersey Boys from a too-comfortable couch in Chris’s dressing room at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles. Like Jersey Boys, this interview was inspired by truth, [...]

Tony Award-winner Christian Hoff has had quite the year! In addition to winning a Tony for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical for JB, he also is now in the Guinness Book of Records for giving voices to 241 characters in the audiobook Tell Me How You Love the Picture, and he [...]

Over the last couple of months, Jersey Boys Blog has received lots of requests for us to find out more about JB Broadway ensemble cast member Travis Cloer! Blog readers are oh so curious about where “this great new guy came from” and “what’s the scoop on him.” While in New York last month, I [...]

In John Lloyd Young’s final interview segment with Jersey Boys Blog, he shares his most memorable on-stage and off-stage surprises and experiences; what advice he’s given to kids who aspire to be actors; what advice he would give to actors that want to play the role of Frankie Valli; and what he has discovered about [...]

In Part Two of his interview, John Lloyd Young reflects on the last year and a half of starring as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys–including the thrills and the challenges of his Broadway debut, his days at Brown; and how he and his colleagues worked to overcome the jukebox musical stigma; and what the cast [...]

Earlier this month, I had an amazing time in NYC seeing Jersey Boys with my brother Craig (who was completely blown away by the show); doing the usual tourist things; and hanging out with friends who love the show as much as I do. The most marvelous experience of those five days? The opportunity to [...]

Jersey Boys Blog had the incredible opportunity to chat with Peter Gregus before his Wednesday matinee performance on May 9. Peter talks about his journey with Jersey Boys; his interesting gigs prior to JB; what it’s like to play Bob Crewe; his job as Dance Captain and Fight Captain; and so much more! JBB: Peter, [...]

Photos courtesy of CraigLaurie.com. Jersey Boys Blog is excited to present Special Correspondent Howard Tucker’s interview with Craig Laurie, who is playing Bob Crewe in the new Jersey Boys San Francisco/Chicago company! HT: Well, as I live and breathe, I get to chat with my neighbor and old friend from Staten Island. Craig, how did [...]

As reported earlier this week, Frankie Valli is starring as Harry “The Wolf” in “Cash Deal,” an award-winning short film directed by Michael Cole Dinelli. Jersey Boys Blog had the privilege to speak to Michael Cole Dinelli about his career as a writer, director, and actor; about the his award-winning short film; and about directing [...]

Tommy DeVito is one of the main characters in Jersey Boys and gets the show off with a bang right after the opening musical number “Ces Soirees-La,” but he isn’t just a character in Jersey Boys, he’s a real live person that lived the rock star life portrayed on stage by Tony Award Winner, Christian [...]

Jersey Boys Blog is excited to present an interview with Jersey Boys national cast member Eric Gutman. Eric plays Hank Majewski, in addition to other roles in the show. He is also understudying for the Tommy DeVito and Bob Gaudio roles. Eric talks about how it all began for him; his love of performing from [...]

Jersey Boys Blog is excited to present an interview with Jersey Boys national tour swing cast member Taylor Sternberg! Taylor talks about what sparked his dreams to be a performer; what he’s done so far; how his improv training will help him in the many roles he’ll be playing in JB; and so much more! [...]