Jersey Boys Blog

For our first “JB Funniest Lines” poll, we would like to know: What’s Bob Crewe’s funniest line in Jersey Boys? You can vote for Crewe’s funniest line in the current poll on the sidebar to the right, or from the JB Blog Polls page.

It has been a blast to see everyone’s responses to the various JB Blog Polls, such as the biggest tear-jerker scene in Jersey Boys; your favorite musical number in JB; your favorite Four Seasons’ song not featured in JB; and so many others. Well, there are so many funny lines in Jersey Boys that we [...]

Thank you to everyone who responded to the latest Jersey Boys Blog Poll: What’s your favorite Frankie Valli solo hit? Another incredible response to our latest poll! Out of the 246 votes, 100 people (41%) voted for “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” as their favorite hit; in second place was “My Eyes Adored You” [...]

BroadwayWorld.com reports that Jersey Boys, Broadway’s smash hit musical that tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, celebrates its 600th performance on Broadway, Saturday, April 14 (at the matinee). Jersey Boys opened to critical acclaim at the August Wilson Theatre on November 6, 2005. Congratulations to the cast, crew, and creative team [...]

The response to JBB Fantastic Fan Interviews has been truly amazing! Jersey Boys Blog is delighted to present our 13th JBB Fantastic Fan Interview with A. Valentine, who talks about how she became hooked on the show last year; what keeps bringing her back; meeting the incredible cast; and so much more about her connection [...]

Here are a few Jersey Boys’ cast schedule updates from cast members’ blogs: Heather Ferguson will be playing Lorraine in San Francisco during Sandra DeNise’s absence though April 29. Then, she’ll be back on Broadway to play Mary Delgado during the first week of May while Jennifer Naimo is on vacation. Speaking of Jennifer Naimo, [...]

According to Playbill.com, Jersey Boys Original Cast Recording, winner of this year’s Grammy for Best Musical Show Album remained in the Number Two position on Billboard’s Cast Album chart. Check out Billboard’s latest Top 5 Broadway Cast Album list: Wicked Jersey Boys Mama Mia! Spring Awakening The Lion King

Photos courtesy of Genevieve Rafter Keddy at BroadwayWorld.com Paper Mill Playhouse’s rally – which was staged with the goal of keeping the venerable Millburn, New Jersey theatre from closing – took place on Monday, April 9th at 7 PM. Visit BroadwayWorld.com for the story and full photo coverage of the event. The Paper Mill Playhouse [...]

According to NCTimes.com staff writer Pam Kragen, San Diego Opera’s production of Wozzeck is a first in many ways. Along with this production being the first time Alban Berg’s dark expressionistic opera has been staged in San Diego, it’s the first time two-time Tony-winning director Des McAnuff has staged an opera. To bring Wozzeck to [...]

Pam Kragen of NCTimes.com reports that as of Sunday, April 15, La Jolla Playhouse Director Des McAnuff leaves the institution he has run for nearly 20 years to return to his childhood home of Canada. McAnuff, 54, will serve as one of three artistic directors for the Stratford Festival of Canada, North America’s largest classical [...]

BroadwayWorld.com reports that Jersey Boys star Bobby Spencer will appear at The After Party at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Café (407 West 42nd St.) on April 13. Billed as “an informal social gathering for the theatrically inclined,” The After Party is held every Friday from 10:30pm till 2am. It features [...]

New York Musical Theater Festival, BroadwayWorld.com, and AM New York Present: “More Unauthorized Musicology of Ben Folds” By Special Correspondent Howard Tucker ([email protected]). Background After the sold-out success of its “Unauthorized Musicology of Ben Folds” in 2006, NYMF bowed to public demand to present “More Unauthorized Musicology of Ben Folds” on March 26, 2007. (The [...]

Theatermania.com reports that Paper Mill Playhouse alumni who have gone on to star on Broadway, including Jersey Boys’ John Lloyd Young and Matthew Scott, joined with local politicians, theater staff, and others on Monday night at a rally to support the financially desperate company. As of this writing, Paper Mill only has enough money to [...]

The JBB Fantastic Fan Interview series has exploded! Over the last week, we have had numerous “Fantastic Fans” contact us about being interviewed and we are looking forward to upcoming interviews! We’re excited to present our latest JBB Fantastic Fan Interview with Jonathan Alexander Alda, who talks about how he became interested in Jersey Boys; [...]

Jersey Boys had another outstanding week at the box office, grossing $1,177,721 (and a 100.7% attendance rate) for the week ending April 8, 2007. Thanks to Easter, and many people on academic spring breaks, the Great White Way was up 19% over the previous week, with grosses totaling $22,927,788 for the 33 shows on the [...]

Playbill.com reports that Jersey Boys co-stars Daniel Reichard and Dominic Nolfi will host “Tease! A Night of Burlesque” at the Cutting Room in Manhattan on the evenings of May 14, June 4, and June 11. “Tease” will celebrate “one of the world’s most sensual dance forms.” Scheduled to appear are Kayce Davis, Emilee Durpe, Sonia [...]

Jackie Demaline of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Broadway Across America-Cincinnati celebrates 20 years of touring to the Queen City with its best season in memory. The 2007-08 season includes Jersey Boys! Jersey Boys will play at the Procter & Gamble Hall, Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut Street in Downtown Cincinnati during May-June 2008: May-June (dates [...]

The latest Jersey Boys Podcast has been posted! It includes a cut from the “The Four Seasons Entertain You / Live On” CD, entitled “How Do You Make A Hit Song.” Check it out!

On Jennifer Naimo’s blog, she reports that Annette Benning and Warren Beatty were spotted in the JB audience at Thursday night’s show. Earlier in the week, Steven Spielberg was in attendance with his kids. According to Jennifer, this marks Spielberg’s second time at the show. Last time, he attended with his wife Kate Capshaw and [...]