July 23, 2007

Hairspray Film Star Amanda Bynes Wants a Role in Jersey Boys Movie

July 23rd, 2007
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    USA Today recently interviewed three young actors from the hit film “Hairspray”–Nikki Blonsky, Amanda Bynes, Brittany Snow, and Elijah Kelley. Amanda Bynes was asked: If she were to do another movie musical, which would she choose? Bynes said, “I like Jersey Boys. There is a girl role, the one who falls for Frankie Valli.” Wonder [...]

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July 22, 2007

Daniel Reichard Adds A Second Concert At Joe’s Pub!

July 22nd, 2007
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    Due to popular demand, Daniel Reichard has added a second “Summer Mix Tape” concert at Joe’s Pub on Sunday August 12! In addition to the 9:30PM show, a 7:30PM show has been added! “Summer Mix Tape” is a “mini-tribute to the making of mix tapes which truly climaxed in America in the late 1980s. The [...]

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Jersey Boys AIDS Walk Team Accepting Donations Through August 10!

July 22nd, 2007
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    The Jersey Boys SF/Chicago Company exceeded their goal and raised raised $28,886 for the San Francisco AIDS Walk! Between now and August 10, the SF AIDS Walk is still accepting donations! Visit the JERSEY BOYS DONATION PAGE to log on and sponsor the team or your favorite cast member!

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A Walk With the Jersey Boys!

July 22nd, 2007
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    As you all know, the SF/Chicago Company Jersey Boys cast and crew participated in the AIDS Walk last Sunday, raising an outstanding $28,286 for the cause! We’re excited to present Jersey Boys Special Correspondent Lauren Avila’s coverage of the incredible event! Sharon Meadow in the Golden Gate Park of San Francisco hosted the AIDS Walk [...]

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July 21, 2007

Jersey Boys and Other US Hits Heading to West End

July 21st, 2007
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    Variety.com’s Gordon Cox has an interesting article about the many American tuners that have conquered Broadway and are now heading to the West End. In the case of current Rialto musicals such as Jersey Boys, Hairspray, Grey Gardens, and Spring Awakening — all planning imminent trans-Atlantic hops — the appeal of London is easy to [...]

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July 20, 2007

SF Jersey Boys Will Appear at Union Square Park July 25!

July 20th, 2007
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    The Jersey Boys SF/Chicago Company will be appearing at Union Square Park from 12:30 PM-1:30 PM on Wednesday, July 25!

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Future Frankies Meet Casting Director Monday!

July 20th, 2007
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    The headline in today’s Daily Mail reads, “Brits Get Frankie Fever.” Jersey Boys, the hottest musical on Broadway, is heading for London’s Prince Edward Theatre in the spring. According to this piece, producers have stated the show will feature an all-British cast! Potential “Frankie Vallis” will gather in London on Monday to meet the show’s [...]

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July 19, 2007

JBB Fantastic Fan Interview With Lauren Avila!

July 19th, 2007
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    JBB Fantastic Fan Interviews are like that bunny on TV…they keep going and going…We’re delighted to present our 23rd JBB Fantastic Fan Interview with Lauren Avila, from California, who’s also JB Blog’s latest Special Correspondent! Lauren talks about how she became hooked on Jersey Boys; what keeps bringing her back; her favorite scenes, musical number, [...]

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Steve Gouveia’s Last Show in SF by Lauren Avila

July 19th, 2007
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    Jersey Boys Blog is excited to present a story by our newest Special Correspondent, Lauren Avila, who is reporting on Steve Gouveia’s last performance with the San Francisco/Chicago Company. On July 15, 2007, the same day that the Jersey Boys’ family participated in San Francisco’s AIDS Walk, Steve Gouveia had his last two performances in [...]

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Jersey Boys Cast Recording Remains At Number Two

July 19th, 2007
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    For the fourth consecutive week, Jersey Boys Original Cast Recording holds the Number Two position on Billboard’s Broadway Cast Album Chart. Here is the latest Billboard Top 5 Cast Album list found on Playbill.com: Wicked Jersey Boys Spring Awakening Mama Mia! Hairspray

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July 18, 2007

Photo Coverage of Bergen, Brickman, and Elice at Broadway Stands Up for Freedom Concert

July 18th, 2007
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    Photos courtesy of Linda Lenzi at BroadwayWorld.com. “Broadway Stands Up for Freedom!,” a benefit concert to support the youth programs of the New York Civil Liberties Union, took place on Monday, July 16th at 7:30 pm at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 La Guardia Place, Washington Square South). Marshall Brickman, Rick Elice, [...]

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Today In Four Seasons History

July 18th, 2007
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    On July 18, 1964, The Four Seasons’ “Rag Doll” hit Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and remained in the top spot for two consecutive weeks. Here’s a 1965 “Hullabaloo” appearance with the group singing a medley of their big hits including “Rag Doll.”

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July 17, 2007

Jersey Boys Blog Bulletin Board

July 17th, 2007
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    It has come to our attention here at JBB desert headquarters, that many readers would enjoy having the opportunity to post to an open forum or bulletin board. Therefore, it is with great pleasure, we are happy to launch another new feature, The Jersey Boys Bulletin Board!. The bulletin board is intended to be a [...]

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Jersey Boys Breaks Another Box Office Record in LA!

July 17th, 2007
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    News from Jersey Boys: The Los Angeles engagement of Jersey Boys broke the weekly gross house record at the Ahmanson Theatre last week. The box office took in a total of $1,342,332 for the eight-performance week ending July 15, 2007. The show broke their previous record of $1,253,690 for the nine-performance week ending June 10, [...]

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JBB EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Jarrod Spector!

July 17th, 2007
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    We’re thrilled to present Jersey Boys Blog Special Correspondent Kathryn Hanson’s interview with the multi-talented Jarrod Spector, who plays the legendary Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys’ San Francisco/Chicago Company! KH: How did you become interested in musical theatre and acting? JS: My parents started me with singing lessons just after I turned three years old…my [...]

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NEWSFLASH: Beggin’ Re-Edit Debuts At Number One on UK Dance Chart!

July 17th, 2007
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    NEWSFLASH: “Beggin’” has debuted on UK’s Dance Singles Chart at Number One! Beggin’ Re-edit on Amazon

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Photo Coverage of Jersey Boys at Broadway Barks 9!

July 17th, 2007
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    Photos courtesy of Genevieve Rafter Keddy at BroadwayWorld.com

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Happy Birthday to Christopher Kale Jones!

July 17th, 2007
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    Jersey Boys Blog wishes Christopher Kale Jones a Happy 29th Birthday!! Before starring as Frankie Valli in the national tour of Jersey Boys, Christopher made his La Jolla Playhouse debut in Zhivago, also directed by Des McAnuff. Regional credits include the following: Chris in Miss Saigon (Worcester Foothills Theatre); Mercury in Olympus on My Mind [...]

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Eric Gutman’s Tribute to Michael Ingersoll

July 17th, 2007
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    As of today, Michael Ingersoll will be playing Nick Massi in the San Francisco/Chicago Jersey Boys tour and Steve Gouveia will be joining the national tour in this role. On his Tour This blog, Eric Gutman has posted a touching tribute to his colleague and good friend Michael. Here’s a preview of Eric’s message: …And [...]

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