By Lauren Avila, Jersey Boys Blog Special Correspondent Saying goodbye is never easy, especially when it comes to a Jersey Boys cast member. You see them on stage, you meet with them outside the theatre, and you create lasting memories that keep you coming back for more. It doesn’t matter what part they play but [...]
(more...)By West Coast Correspondent Cathi Aradi As we continue our series of interviews with the San Francisco holiday cast of Jersey Boys—I am happy to bring you my conversation with Bryan McElroy, the newest Tommy DeVito. Bryan’s irrepressible humor and unstoppable energy make him a natural for the part. Onstage, he creates a Tommy who [...]
(more...)BroadwayWorld.com reports that Broadway In Chicago and the producers of Jersey Boys are thrilled to announce that in response to overwhelming demand and critical acclaim, the record-breaking Jersey Boys will be taking-up residence in the Downtown Theatre District for a sit-down company of Jersey Boys to continue performances for as long as the public demands [...]
(more...)Visit ABC7 in Chicago for amazing video coverage and interviews with the Chicago Jersey Boys–Drew Gehling, Michael Ingersoll, Jeremy Kusnier, and Jarrod Spector~
(more...)From TheatreBayArea.org: The Jersey Boys SF/Chicago company has been nominated in the Touring category for the 2007 Bay Area Theatre Circle Awards! The award winners will be announced in April. Congratulations to the SF/Chicago cast on this nomination!
(more...)Chicago Jersey Boys Mike Ericson, Drew Gehling, Jake Speck, Jarrod Spector, and Ryan West appeared in Sara Jean Ford’s cabaret show, “It’s About Time,” which served as a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on Thursday, January 2 at Davenport’s Cabaret Bar. Photos courtesy of Larry Asher at BroadwayWorld.com.
(more...)What a way to finish out 2007! BroadwayWorld.com reports that the Broadway smash hit Jersey Boys, winner of four 2006 Tony Awards including Best Musical, ended 2007 by setting new house records all over the country last week! For the week ending December 30, the show grossed $1,373,842 in New York at the August Wilson [...]
(more...)In the Chicago Tribune’s Theatre Loop blog today, critic Chris Jones lists his Top 10 great performances seen in Chicago during 2007. Jersey Boys’ Jeremy Kushnier is on Jones’ list: Jeremy Kushnier in the Chicago production of Jersey Boys at the LaSalle Bank Theatre. In the role of Tommy DeVito—the Jersey boy with the darkest [...]
(more...)Variety.com reports that the newest production of Jersey Boys, now playing in Seattle, broke the box office record it set last week by more than $100,000! Last week,the show grossed $1,248,257 at the Fifth Avenue Theater. In Chicago, JB grossed $1,213,120 at the LaSalle Bank Theatre last week and the San Francisco Holiday Engagement of [...]
(more...)Theatermania.com reports that despite a 19-day strike, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS raised a record-breaking $3,927,110 as part of the 19th annual Gypsy of the Year competition, which concluded on December 18 at the New Amsterdam Theatre. The companies of Jersey Boys sure know how to raise funds! This year’s top fundraiser included the national tour [...]
(more...)Visit BroadwayWorld.com for photo coverage of the Jersey Boys Chicago cast members Steven M. Goldsmith, Drew Gehling, John Hickman, and Ryan Quinn West throwing out the opening puck at the Blackhawks ice hockey game on December 9.
(more...)By Lauren Avila, Jersey Boys Blog Special Correspondent “Fabulous!†“One hit after another!†“Boy, can they really sing!†“The singing is incredible!†“Their voices are unreal!†No, those quotes are not from the endless critical acclaim in Chicago media. These reviews are direct from audience members’ mouths during intermission at the LaSalle Bank Theatre. Opening [...]
(more...)Indiana Business Journal reporter Lou Harry admits that after seeing several other jukebox musical whose scores consisted of pre-existing songbooks, he admits that Jersey Boys wan’t high on his must-see list. However, relentless praise pulled Harry in, and he now admits he’s glad he saw the 2006 Best Musical Tony Award-winner in Chicago! Harry states [...]
(more...)Variety.com reports that both the Chicago and the Costa Mesa productions of Jersey Boys broke their respective house records, with $1,244,001 in Chicago and $1,436,060 in Costa Mesa! Additionally, its first week in San Francisco, JB played seven healthy performances for a total of $763,910 at the Curran Theatre.
(more...)BroadwayWorld.com reports that for the second time, the Chicago engagement of Jersey Boys broke the weekly gross house record at the LaSalle Bank Theatre. The box office took in a total of $1,143,780.04 for the 8-performance week ending November 18, 2007. The show broke their previous record of $1,120,920.90 for the 9-performance week ending October [...]
(more...)Jersey Boys Chicago has 17 one of a kind items to auction off! Because of the strike, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS needs everyone’s help! Visit ebay to bid on these unique items! There are also amazing items up for auction on the Broadway In Chicago site, including a walk-on role in Jersey Boys!
(more...)Visit ABC7 (click on Part 1) to see the amazing Chicago Jersey Boys cast singing holiday carols at the 2007 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival!
(more...)Philip Potempo of NWI.com provides coverage of Star Plaza CEO and Talent Buyer Charlie Blum’s idea to host a”special meeting” this fall for Frankie Valli during his sold-out return concert at the Chicago Theater, booked by Blum and performed on Nov. 9. Blum arranged to get the cast of Broadway in Chicago’s Jersey Boys, the [...]
(more...)ABC 7 captures Chicago holiday magic for viewers around the country when fireworks, festive music, entertainment and a million twinkling Michigan Avenue lights set the stage for the live broadcast of the spectacular 2007 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival presented by Harris, Saturday, November 17 from 6-7:00 p.m. Here’s the big news: The special will open [...]
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