July 19, 2009

Frankie Valli: His Rough Road to the Top and the Success of Jersey Boys

July 19th, 2009
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    The Boston Globe has posted Megan Tench’s recent interview with pop icon Frankie Valli, who talks about his humble beginnings on the tough streets of New Jersey, The Four Seasons’ rise to fame, and seeing his successful and sometimes tragic life unfold on stage in the Tony Award-winning hit JERSEY BOYS. Regarding the phenomenal success [...]

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Joseph Leo Bwarie Reflects on Playing Frankie Valli

July 19th, 2009
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    Joseph Leo Bwarie (Photo by: Joan Marcus) Rosemary Ford states that Frankie Valli is a living legend. So it wasn’t without some trepidation that Joseph Leo Bwarie took on the role of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most famous falsettos in the critically acclaimed national tour of the Broadway musical, “Jersey Boys.” As audiences will [...]

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July 18, 2009

Chicago Jersey Boys Castmates Join Michael Ingersoll in ‘Steppin’ Out’ Next Month

July 18th, 2009
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    News from DailyHerald.com: For the first time since their smash hit opened in Chicago, the Jersey Boys will perform an entire set together – away from the Bank of America Theatre. They will join co-star Michael Ingersoll in his show, “Steppin’ Out,” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10 and 24 at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre [...]

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Today in Four Seasons History

July 18th, 2009
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    Forty-five years ago today, 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. Enjoy Frankie & his new Seasons singing the chart-topper on last year’s “Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Tribute on Ice” on NBC.

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July 17, 2009

Jersey Boys Cast Recording Tops Chart for Second Straight Week!

July 17th, 2009
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    For the second consecutive week, the Grammy-winning JERSEY BOYS Original Broadway Cast Recording tops the Billboard Top Cast Album chart. This marks the 183rd week that the RIAA Certified Gold recording has remained on the chart.

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It’s A Sign…Down Under!

July 17th, 2009
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    Visit the official JERSEY BOYS AUSTRALIA website for more amazing photo coverage!

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Jersey Boys to Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park 7/30!

July 17th, 2009
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    News from JERSEY BOYS Broadway: Cast members from Jersey Boys Broadway will be performing as part of Bryant Park’s free lunch time concert series, “Broadway in Bryant Park.” The cast is set to perform at 12:30pm on Thursday, July 30 so bring your lunch, sit back, relax and enjoy hits from the Grammy Award Winning [...]

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July 16, 2009

Jersey Boys Outstanding in Oz!

July 16th, 2009
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    Here’s a preview of the latest thumbs-up review of JERSEY BOYS in Melbourne by Geoff Cumming in the New Zealand Herald: Just don’t call it a musical, Bob Gaudio says insistently. Then he sits forward, fixes his gaze on a hapless Melbourne radio hack, and adds with Tony Soprano-like conviction: “It’s a drama with music.” [...]

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Jersey Boys National Tour Heads to Boston!

July 16th, 2009
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    JB National Tour’s Four Seasons: Steve Gouveia, Joseph Leo Bwarie, Josh Franklin, and Matt Bailey (Photo Credit: Joan Marcus) Jody Feinberg of The Patriot Ledger notes that the JERSEY BOYS national tour will be running from July 23 through September 26 at Boston’s Citi Performing Arts Center’s Shubert Theatre! Feinberg recently spoke with Joseph Leo [...]

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Jersey Boys: ‘A True Word of Mouth Show’

July 16th, 2009
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    Katherine Miller of Newsobserver.com states that Despite the bleak economy, business is brisk at the Progress Energy Center Memorial Hall box office as fans snap up tickets for “Jersey Boys.” The musical based on the rise of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons has sold more than 50,000 tickets. About 70 percent of the [...]

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July 14, 2009

Jersey Boys Chicago Photo Coverage Preview!

July 14th, 2009
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    Jersey Boys Blog in Chicago–It could happen; it did happen! The spectacular show (wait till you hear details!); the backstage tour; upcoming JBB Fantastic Fan Interviews; and the phenomenal JBB EXCLUSIVE Interviews with Stage Manager Larry Baker and cast members Jared Bradshaw, John Michael Coppola, Michael Cunio, John Michael Dias, Steven M. Goldsmith, Merissa Haddad, [...]

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Jersey Boys Broadway Remains Robust at Box Office!

July 14th, 2009
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    JERSEY BOYS Broadway had a terrific summer week at the box office! Last week, the show grossed $1,151,026 and had a 101.2% attendance rate for the week ending July 12, 2009. The 24 shows on the boards grossed $20,084,193, up over 6.6% from the previous week. Below are the Top 10 Grosses from BroadwayWorld.com for [...]

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Jersey Boys–A Sure-Fire Hit Down Under!

July 14th, 2009
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    Rave reviews for JERSEY BOYS Melbourne are ubiquitous! Here are the latest: TheDramaTeacher.com: Jersey Boys recently opened at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre to thundering applause. Bobby Fox is fabulous as Frankie Valli, with a falsetto voice that will make you close your eyes and imagine you were there (or sing along in the audience just a [...]

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Rick Faugno Debuts ‘Songs My Idols Sang (And Danced)’ 8/23 at South Point Casino!

July 14th, 2009
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    From BroadwayWorld.com: Rick Faugno, who was named “Best Singer” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal staff in this year’s “Best of Las Vegas” poll based on his current role as Frankie Valli in JERSEY BOYS, will debut his first-ever solo performance for an afternoon of “Songs My Idols Sang (And Danced)” on Sunday, Aug, 23, at [...]

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Erich Bergen Co-Producing Michael Jackson Benefit Concert in Vegas

July 14th, 2009
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    From Norm Clarke in the Las Vegas Review-Journal: Erich Bergen is planning a Michael Jackson benefit concert to be held August 29th at the Palms, on what would have been Jackson’s 51st birthday. Erich is co-producing the event with local writer/blogger Steve Friess of VegasHappensHere.com. All proceeds will go to the VH1 Save The Music [...]

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July 11, 2009

Sebastian Arcelus Returns to Jersey Boys Broadway July 14

July 11th, 2009
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    Sebastian Arcelus From Broadway.com: Sebastian Arcelus will return to the role of Bob Gaudio in the Broadway cast of JERSEY BOYS. Arcelus, who was most recently seen in the Lincoln Theater Center production of Happiness, will replace Andrew Rannells on July 14 at the August Wilson Theatre. Welcome back to Sebastian!

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July 10, 2009

JB Blog Visits Jersey Boys in the Windy City!

July 10th, 2009
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    Last night’s show? MAGICAL!! Stay tuned for continuing coverage!!

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July 9, 2009

Jersey Boys Role a Dream Come True for Jeff Madden

July 9th, 2009
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    The show might be called Jersey Boys, but the lead actor is an Oakville man. Jeff Madden stars as Frankie Valli in the Toronto production of the hit show. Oakville Beaver reporter Tina Depko recently talked to Jeff Madden about the role of a lifetime, playing Frankie Valli in JERSEY BOYS! The 34-year-old sings his [...]

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July 8, 2009

Add Jersey Boys to the List of Blockbusters in Australia!

July 8th, 2009
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    Cameron Woodhead of The Age states that Australian musical theatre fans have been treated to superlative productions of recent Broadway blockbusters. You can add JERSEY BOYS to the list. It’s a show packed with energy and talent and songs that make you want to dance in your seat. Each of the original band members — [...]

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