Jersey Boys Blog

BroadwayWorld.com notes that the New Jersey Star-Ledger reported earlier today that two local real estate companies have come to the temporary rescue of the imperiled Paper Mill Playhouse, which had been in danger of closing its doors as early as today. However, donations from theatre lovers are still very much needed. Shayne Miller, press director [...]

In case you missed it tonight, or would like to see a repeat performance, visit GILG for a video clip of Frankie Valli’s appearance on “Entertainment Tonight”! Did you know Frankie Valli is soon to be celebrating another milestone? 2007 marks the 45-year anniversary of when the whole world exploded with “Sherry”!

NEWSFLASH: Frankie Valli will be appearing on “Entertainment Tonight” TONIGHT! Check out the ET video preview! Check your local listings for program times in your area.

Philip Potempa of NWITimes.com has an interesting article about the upcoming Frankie Valli concert at the Chicago Theatre on April 21. The article also focuses on the Windy City arrival of the Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys, which is still six months away. As President, CEO and Talent Buyer for the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, [...]

Playbill.com reports that the Paper Mill Playhouse — the New Jersey theatre that recently announced it may be forced to shut its doors if $1.5 million cannot be raised to support the launch of its next production, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers — will host a “Save the Theater” Rally April 9. The 7 PM [...]

Danny Calvert (Altar Boyz) with Jersey Boys John Lloyd Young, Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard and James Royce Edwards (Altar Boyz). Read the whole story on BroadwayWorld.com. Photo courtesy of Linda Lenzi at BroadwayWorld.com

One of the most exciting things about running Jersey Boys Blog is getting to know all of the amazing fans that have such a special connection to the show! We are delighted to present JBB Fantastic Fan Interview #11 with one of Jersey Boys’ most loyal fans, Kathryn Hanson! Kathryn talks about how she became [...]

BroadwayWorld.com reports that on Monday, April 30, 2007, Tony Award-winner John Lloyd Young, along with other stars from Broadway, popular music, film, and television, will perform on the Carnegie Hall stage with The New York Pops in support of the orchestra and its education programs and free Summermusic concerts. The 24th Birthday Gala, entitled Musical [...]

Campbell Robertson of the New York Times reports that the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ, one of the premier nonprofit theaters in the region, may close its doors because of a $1.5 million shortfall. From Jersey Boys, Paper Mill Playhouse alums John Lloyd Young and swing cast member Matthew Scott are helping to save [...]

As reported yesterday, Jersey Boys had another terrific week at the box office, grossing $1,154,445 for the week ending April 1, 2007. Additionally, the show had the highest seating capacity of any show on Broadway–100.6%! For the week ending 4/1/07, grosses totaled $18,881,982 for the 31 shows on the boards. Below are the Top 10 [...]

In a special for MSNBC.com, Michael Gutenplan gives an overview of the Broadway shows that are sure to please all types of theatergoers. Here’s what he says about Jersey Boys: You want to see a musical but you don’t want to see a fluffy one? Check out Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and [...]

Columnist Connie Schultz of Cleveland.com had an interesting discovery about Peter Gregus while thumbing through the Jersey Boys’ program on her recent trip to NYC. Gregus, a 44-year-old former elf reminded Schultz that it’s our embarrassments, as much as our successes, that define us. And that’s a good thing. It was intermission during the musical [...]

Philip Potempa of NWITimes.com reports that legendary original Four Seasons members Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio slipped into Chicago Monday to meet with press and VIPs about the arrival of the Broadway hit Jersey Boys for its Chicago debut October 6, which is just about six months away. Read the whole story and check out [...]

Variety.com reports that Broadway maintained its spring bloom last week, with receipts boosted by well-attended new play offerings, as well as growing biz for new tuners. Jersey Boys had another amazing week with grosses totaling $1,154,445 for the week ending April 1, 2007. Overall receipts on the Great White Way were up, totaling nearly $19.3 [...]

CELEBRATING THE 4 SEASONS Comprehensive Boxed Set Features Three CDs and a Bonus DVD Spotlighting the Group’s Influential Legacy, Top Hits, B-Sides and More Available June 5 from Rhino Records LOS ANGELES – Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons have sold more than 100 million records worldwide. More than 40 years after lead singer Frankie [...]

CBSNews.com has posted the transcript of the CBS “Sunday Morning” segment featuring Jersey Boys Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, Bobby Spencer, and John Lloyd Young, in addition to Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio. Regarding the Four Seasons, original member Gaudio states, We weren’t glamour boys, you know, we were just four guys that made music. Along [...]

On his blog, John Lloyd Young congratulates his buddy Jarrod Spector, who will be playing Frankie Valli in the second Jersey Boys national tour! The second national tour that will play Chicago begins rehearsals in New York tomorrow! Jarrod has been playing the alternate Frankie Valli in the Jersey Boys national tour. Here’s a brief [...]

Thanks to the GILG website, you can see a video clip of today’s excellent CBS “Sunday Morning” segment featuring Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, Bobby Spencer, and John Lloyd Young, in addition to original Four Seasons Bob Gaudio and Frankie Valli! It’s amazing–check it out!

Jersey Boys Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, Bobby Spencer, and John Lloyd Young will be featured on TODAY’s edition of “CBS Sunday Morning”! The segment will also spotlight original Four Seasons Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio! “CBS Sunday Morning” will begin at 9AM Eastern. Check your local listings for times outside of NYC.