On John Lloyd Young’s blog, he reports about a recent honor given to him by the New Jersey State Legislature. As the one Jersey Boy who’s an actual resident of Jersey, he received a proclamation on behalf of himself, Christian Hoff, J. Robert Spencer, and Daniel Reichard. Congratulations, Jersey Boys!
(more...)Star-Ledger staff writer Peter Filichia suggests taking Broadway along for those planning a holiday weekend at the Shore. Here’s what he said about the Jersey Boys’ Original Cast Recording: Jersey Boys: (Rhino): The story of the Four Seasons becomes an album for all seasons. Of course, a “Four Seasons Greatest Hits” album delivers much of [...]
(more...)BroadwayWorld.com provides extensive photo coverage of “Broadway Under the Stars,” which took place at Central Park’s Great Lawn at 8 PM on Monday, June 26. In addition to featuring many of Broadway’s brightest stars, including Jersey Boys’ cast members Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Dominic Nolfi, and J. Robert Spencer, the evening paid tribute to legendary [...]
(more...)Watch the amazing video Youtube.com footage of the Jersey Boys cast singing “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and “Who Loves You” at the Tony Awards telecast, and their recent appearance at the Shubert Alley “Stars in the Alley” event, where the cast gives an amazing performance singing the hits “Rag Doll,” “My Eyes Adored [...]
(more...)Sioux City Journal staff writer Bruce R. Miller notes that Frankie Valli may be the most recognizable member of The Four Seasons but “Jersey Boys” is hardly a one-man show. Set to a driving, infectious beat, the stage biography gives ample time to the group’s other members, weaving a tale that’s both cautionary and laudatory. [...]
(more...)NCTimes.com staff writer Pam Kragen had a chance to talk to longtime San Diegan Christian Hoff, who just last week won the Tony Award for his breakout performance as tough guy Tommy DeVito in the Tony-winning musical “Jersey Boys.” Hoff originated the role in the show’s 2004 world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse, and he [...]
(more...)If you’d like to see a bit more fanfare from last week’s Tony Awards, then you’ll find Broadway.com’s red carpet arrivals video to be a real treat! You’ll see stars, including Jersey Boys’ director Des McAnuff, and cast members Christian Hoff, J. Robert Spencer, and John Lloyd Young, chat about the big night!
(more...)Theatermania.com’s Brian Scott Lipton says if there was an award for Most Dramatic Moment on the Tony Awards, it would go to Christian Hoff’s win as Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Jersey Boys. Reflecting on his honor, Hoff says, “It was a great surprise. We had just performed and they got me back [...]
(more...)Post and Courier reporter Dottie Ashley said she has always wanted to attend the Tony Awards, but has never had the opportunity. Last Sunday night, she settled for sitting in front of the television for the 2006 ceremony that aired on CBS from Radio City Music Hall. Ashley and her husband applauded wildly when Jersey [...]
(more...)Who doesn’t love an underdog? It might seem ironic in hindsight, what with all the repeated shout-outs and standing ovations, but last fall, that was the situation for this year’s best-musical Tony winner. Variety’s Gordon Cox and David Rooney note that Jersey Boys, a jukebox tuner about (what else?) scrappy little guys who go on [...]
(more...)Broadway.com provides transcripts of the acceptance speeches of the 2006 Tony Award winners. Below are the moving speeches by Howell Binkley, Christian Hoff, John Lloyd Young, and JB Producer Michael David. Howell Binkley, Best Lighting Design of a Musical, Jersey Boys “Hey, first of all, Jersey Boys has been an incredible adventure I think for [...]
(more...)New York Times’ Campbell Robertson said that many people on Broadway had much to cheer about (even — gasp — the ratings) after Sunday night’s Tony Awards ceremony, but few had a better reason to smile than Michael David. Mr. David is the president of Dodger Theatricals, the production company behind the night’s big winner, [...]
(more...)Philadelphia Inquirer’s Howard Shapiro has some thoughts on Jersey Boys taking home the top prize at the Tonys. Shapiro says it’s nostalgic. It’s ebullient. It’s the American dream, with twists. It makes you happy. And, he admits, it was a surprise to him when Jersey Boys won the Tony for best musical. When the envelope [...]
(more...)Over the last two days, news sources from around the globe have announced Jersey Boys’ four big wins at this year’s Tony Awards. Below are a few of the news updates: Bloomberg’s Philip Boroff reported that Jersey Boys, a backstage drama about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons punctuated with performances of their 1960s and [...]
(more...)Last year John Lloyd Young stated that he watched the Tonys at home in his underwear not imagining in a million years that he would be nominated, let alone win in 2006 for his role as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys. On Sunday, June 11th, his life changed forever. Spend Tony day (and night) with [...]
(more...)Oh, What a Night! Jersey Boys Blog is thrilled to present Special Correspondent Fran Gatto’s coverage at the 2006 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 11, 2006! My friend Andrew Baumer and I had decided we were going to see our Jersey Boys’ favorites sweep the Tonys this year. So we got [...]
(more...)After the excitement of the 60th Annual Tony Awards, broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 11th, the stars took off for the Summer Garden at Rockefeller Plaza, where a glamorous after-party was held to celebrate the nominees and winners. Broadwayworld.com’s coverage includes photos of Jersey Boys’ Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert [...]
(more...)Broadwayworld.com’s Walter McBride provides photo coverage of the Tony action, including the red carpet and the press room. You’ll see the legendary Frankie Valli; Jersey Boys’ Christian Hoff & his wife Melissa; J. Robert Spencer; Daniel Reichard; and John Lloyd Young & his girlfriend Alison Franck, along with a ton of other Broadway luminaries. The [...]
(more...)Broadwayworld.com provides fabulous coverage of the Jersey Boys Tony Awards party held at the Hard Rock Cafe. In addition to shots of the cast, crew, and producers, there are some great photos of original Four Seasons’ members Bob Gaudio and Tommy DeVito, and producer/songwriter Bob Crewe.
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