June 22, 2009

Dominic Scaglione, Jr. Reflects on His First Year Playing Frankie Valli

June 22nd, 2009

Dominic Scaglione, Jr. Dominic Scaglione, Jr. (Photo Credit: Joan Marcus)

On the Broadway in Chicago blog, Dominic Scaglione reflects on playing the legendary Frankie Valli in JERSEY BOYS for the past year:

Playing Frankie Valli in the town that Billy Sunday could not shut down has been a blast! June 10th marked my one year anniversary with the show and I was so excited to have been able to celebrate it here in Chi town! Being born and raised in Essex County, New Jersey, it is such an honor for me to see how this story and this music from where I grew up touches the people of Chicago. The passion and enthusiasm that I see each and every night on the faces of the people of this city overwhelms me. I want to thank everyone that has welcomed me with open arms and that has cheered so loudly every night. Keep coming out to support this show because we love being here in this remarkable city!

Jersey Boys has allowed me to do so many amazing things and nothing could top being at the Tony Awards to represent Chicago as Frankie Valli. Standing on that gigantic stage was a sight I will never forget. Being around all of that talent really made me proud to be a part of this incredible business. I was able to walk the red carpet with my fellow 5 Frankies and the Seasons from Broadway who I had the pleasure of working with before I came here and we were in the middle of James Gandolfini and Kevin Spacey…good company I would say! Another highlight was running into Geoffrey Rush in the stairwell while I was warming up and him remembering me from rehearsal…and all I could do was look in awe as he held his Tony Award. It went by so fast but it was something I will never ever forget.

See you guys on the stage!

Congratulations and Happy First Anniversary to Dominic and many more!!

2 Comments »

  1. What a class act and powerhouse on stage. the depth and realness that he brings to this role is unmatched. anyone that hasn’t seen him should do whatever it takes because i bet hollywood comes callin soon. thank you for the year Dominic

    Comment by jamie — June 22, 2009 @ 11:36 pm

  2. I was lucky to see Dominic in NYC and he is a real jewel as Frankie. His “Fallen Angel” is not to be missed. Congrats to Dominic for his anniversary and I hope to get to see him again soon.

    Comment by Gladys — June 23, 2009 @ 8:37 am

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