In today’s issue of the Christian Science Monitor, Iris Fanger reviews Jersey Boys’ Original Cast CD, produced by original Four Seasons member, Bob Gaudio. She says this recording, which includes the enduring hits such as “Sherry†and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, †is a must-have for boomers who grew up on this music. [...]
(more...)According to today’s Playbill, Christian Hoff will continue to star as Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys while filming his role on “All My Children.”
(more...)Broadwayworld.com reports that Christian Hoff, who currently plays Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys, has been cast in the recurring role of “Marty†on the ABC soap opera “All My Children.” The “Marty†character works as a henchman in a casino. Hoff’s debut on the soap will be January 30th.
(more...)In this month’s Leading Men column, Playbill’s Wayman Wong highlights “Our Vocal Heroes of 2005.†Included in Wong’s “4 Terrific Tour De Forces†is Jersey Boys’ John Lloyd Young in his Broadway debut playing Frankie Valli.
(more...)In Liz Smith’s column today, she talks about her recent meeting with Frankie Valli at Fives on Fifth Avenue. Valli reflects on his dreams as a poor kid living in the Newark projects, his successes and tragedies in his life, and the hit Broadway musical Jersey Boys, showing the ups and downs of the Four [...]
(more...)Hope everyone had a chance to see the Jersey Boys cast on the Today Show this morning! WOW! In addition to hearing the great songs from the Broadway hit, Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer, and John Lloyd Young serenaded Katie Couric with “Happy Birthday†greetings! Katie Couric also spoke briefly to legendary singer [...]
(more...)Any idea who has earned the title of Jersey Boys’ most devoted high-profile fan? According to Cityguideny.com, it’s Late Show bandleader Paul Shafer, who’s already seen the show three times, including opening night! Also on hand for opening night were original Four Seasons members Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, and Tommy DeVito—plus Joe Pesci, who grew [...]
(more...)Broadwayworld.com announced today that the cast of Broadway’s smash hit, Jersey Boys will perform live on NBC’s Today Show this Friday, January 6 between 8:30am and 9:00am (ET). While the cast performs live from the New York studios, legendary singer Frankie Valli will also be interviewed from Los Angeles.
(more...)Broadwayworld.com’s Craig Brockman provides an in-depth look at Christian Hoff, who is playing Jersey Boys’ tough-talking Tommy DeVito on Broadway. After moving to San Diego as a kid, Hoff began his theatrical career at the San Diego Junior Theatre when he was eight years old. Brockman goes into detail about Hoffman’s small and large screen [...]
(more...)In a UPI story posted today, J. Robert Spencer, who plays late Four Seasons member Nick Massi in the Broadway smash musical Jersey Boys, says the new hit is a rock biography with great music, not a jukebox musical. Spencer also tells UPI that with jukebox musicals, they always take (someone’s) popular songs and then [...]
(more...)In Broadway.com’s 2005 Wrap-Up of Quotable Quotes, Frankie Valli, John Lloyd Young, and Rick Elice give their thoughts on Jersey Boys: “This has been a dream in the making for a long time, so to actually see it being performed on a Broadway stage is—don’t really have any words to tell you what the feeling [...]
(more...)In Jersey Boys, Tommy DeVito describes young Frankie Castelluccio as a “kid who sings like an angel”. If you get a chance during this holiday season, check out “The 4 Seasons Greetings” Christmas CD. DeVito wasn’t kidding about this voice of an angel! Back in December 1962, the 4 Seasons had a Top 20 hit [...]
(more...)Somebody at Talkinbroadway.com saw Jersey Boys tonight & there were rampant rumors that Frankie Valli attended tonight’s performance. Well, does anybody have any details on the rumor??? Inquiring minds want to know!
(more...)You can download a Rhino Records podcast with original Four Seasons member Bob Gaudio as he talks about the hit musical, Jersey Boys. Gaudio talks about the success of Jersey Boys and how the show captures the grit, drama, and unique sounds of one of the best selling, biggest American pop music sensations of all [...]
(more...)Broadwayworld.com reports that ET’s “The Insider†will re-broadcast a recent Kathy Lee Gifford interview with legendary Four Seasons star Frankie Valli and John Lloyd Young, who stars as Valli in Jersey Boys, this Friday, December 16 on CBS-TV at 7:00pm EST.
(more...)At Jersey Boys’ finale, lead singer Frankie Valli, played by John Lloyd Young, tells the audience that even though he and the Four Seasons had such great chart success, the best times were still when four guys hung out to sing under a street lamp making music for the sheer beauty of the sound. The [...]
(more...)Playbill’s Wayman Wong interviews Daniel Reichard, Jersey Boys’ Bob Gaudio in an article released today. A native of Rocky River, Ohio, Reichard, 27, has some fascinating responses to questions about his major Broadway debut, what he has in common with original Four Seasons member Bob Gaudio, his audition for Jersey Boys back at La Jolla [...]
(more...)Several Broadway-related websites have done a great job capturing the magic of Jersey Boys rehearsals, the Opening Night gala, performances at the August Wilson Theater, and TV appearances featuring the cast, the original Four Seasons members, and other people associated with the show. Below are some highlights: This Broadway.com video features rehearsal footage with cast [...]
(more...)Celebrities from all over the globe have come out since Opening Night to enjoy the hit musical Jersey Boys! Broadway.com covered the emotional curtain call and a slew of celebrities heading to the Marriott Marquis to celebrate the phenomenal November 6 opening night of Jersey Boys. In addition to original Four Seasons members Frankie Valli, [...]
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