That's a standard Tommy thing. All the Tommys kind of show off during that song -- it's just that Jeremy does it a little more obnoxiously ( and appropriately so). Sergio Trujillo mentions it in the book.

Bryan McElroy's dance looks like he's doing hop scotch. ;)

"Interesting that the NY cast does less dancing than the touring cast does" I think that evolved over time. I don't recall seeing much difference in the dancing when the Sherry cast was in SF. Jeremy Kushnier in the Chicago cast really started rocking out during "Big Girls Don't Cry" and I think it took off from there. When Michael Ingersoll joined the Chicago cast he started rocking out way more than he did with the Sherry cast.

"Interesting that the NY cast does less dancing than the touring cast does." I agree, Jeannette. Also that the harmonies on most of the songs are different. This strikes me as really odd. Given that Bob Gaudio was in on the arranging, you'd think that they had settled on one best way to go, period.

Best wishes Eric!! Anyone that's going, please post a review.

Eric's first performance on Broadway is today. Break a leg Eric.

Does anyone know when Matt officially starts on the road as Hank and others? I have Eric's accountant going through my head now. I'm glad to see that he's fine in NY but super busy though. I wonder how it went today for him tracking the matinee as they're in between shows now. Interesting that the NY cast does less dancing than the touring cast does. Sounds like Eric feels like he's in a dream over being in his "new" home now. NY fans take care of Eric for us Sherry cast fans!! :D I look forward to hearing how his first couple of shows went with his "new" family! :)

Matt Bailey's headshot and bio are now on the cast list on the official tour site.

http://www.jerseyboysinfo.com/tour/

i like his new title! good luck to him on saturday!

Eric has already blogged from NY! :)

http://theguter.blogspot.com/2007/12/hello-from-ny-dec12.html

I found a photo here: http://www.therep.org/bio.asp?secID=271

Cute!

New Hank/Mika:
http://www.broadwayworld.com/bios/viewstar.cfm?starid=794

They say the neon lights are bright
On Guter
They say "There's Hank Majewski over there!"
But if you want his autograph
Just walk right up to him and ask
He just might doff his monkey mask
On Broadway

I had the fortunate opportunity to meet Eric at the Ahmanson in Los Angeles. I can't wait to see him on B'way. For the record, how does one pronounce the "Guter?" (goot-er or gutt-er)

Knowing Eric's sense of humor, I have a hunch it's the latter! LOL

I know he's a swing and I also know that as a swing he has to be able to cover all male ensemble roles. I never saw Eric out so I forgot that he do go in this role. I saw Taylor as Joey and covering Brandon's roles while in CM. Would love to see his Frankie and Hank though. hmmm Taylor is also the u/s for Frankie too same as Courter.

"DUH! I forgot that Taylor u/s the role of Hank."

Well, Taylor's a swing, so he understudies everybody who's not a girl, Season, Gyp, or Bob Crewe. :)

I was expecting to read about how they made it to Seattle...(I was waiting to hear if they made it on time for the Wednesday run through and performance)!! I never expected this great news!! I wonder if he is driving to NY? He won't have the caravan with him and let's hope if he is on the road with Sarah and Toby, they won't have any bad weather and closed roads to deal with.
This must be so exciting for him and I will also miss the inside scoops of my Sherry Cast! His blogs are just as entertaining as his performances. Hopefully someone will take over....how are we going to keep up with all the changes?
Broadway...enjoy our Sherry Cast member!

DUH! I forgot that Taylor u/s the role of Hank. So has it been confirmed that Taylor's taking over the reins of Hank on tour? Are they going to replace him as a swing in the show then if this is indeed the case? I wish I had gotten a chance to see Taylor's Hank. I feel blessed to have seen Eric's Hank 12x. I LOVED Taylor's Joey. He was funny in the role. I enjoyed Taylor in Brandon's roles too. Now the B'way fans can fall in love with Eric's Hank like those of us who had the pleasure of seeing him in the Sherry company. :D

Congrats to Eric. Broadway baby!!

I've seen Taylor as Hank and I think I laughed harder at times than I did when I saw Eric Gutman. The role is in good hands. :)

I'm THRILLED for Eric! His Hank and other roles in the show ROCKS!! He's a really nice guy even though I didn't talk to him that much in Costa Mesa. He mentioned to me that the Saturday was the last day in Costa Mesa as I was waiting inside in the lobby area just outside the backstage area to get out of the cold wind. I said to him ya unfortunately but he thanked me for my support. I still have the monkey mask partially covering up his eyes sometimes as it'd fall back over his face even though he pushed it up going throug my mind right now. I have his "Heyyyy" going through my head too and picturing him up on the catwalk thingy.
I don't know if Taylor's voice is right for Hank's part or not. Hmmm, I wonder who's doing Eric's roles in the Sherry company now. It'll be less confusing between Erich, Erik and Eric since Eric's on his way to NY. I just started reading his blogs and were enjoying them too. I'll miss them as no one else in the Sherry company blogs unfortunately. I guess no one has the time/interest in doing it. Bummer! Break a leg Eric!!! :D

Thanks for that update on Melissa JBfanatic568.

And I agree, Taylor should start blogging. If he did I have a feeling his entries would be hilarious.

mike~ melissa is waiting until her health is back in full-swing, as there were complications before, it seemed. she should be returning soon though, and she is doing swimmingly, as far as i know :)

Taylor's jaiku is already hilarious. An expanded form would be welcome. :)

I'm really happy for him, but I will miss having someone who blogs from the Sherry company...

someone should ask Taylor to start a blog. if happens to take over gutman's track, it'll be doubly fitting.

We need someone in the Sherry cast to take the blogging reins now that Eric Gutman is leaving. Erich Bergen stopped blogging months ago and he's leaving at the end of December anyway. Hopefully Melissa starts blogging about the show if she comes back. And to go off on a tanget a bit, does anyone know what's the latest about Melissa Strom's situation with the show?

Well, as far as blogs, we have Melissa Strom, although she's not technically there at the moment. :)

OOOhhh yeah!!! I was wondering if I would ever meet this awesome blog writer. Can't wait to see him.

I'm so excited to have Eric in NY! This is just wonderful- the best news in a while.

So...Eric, I was looking forward to seeing you in Tampa, but now I can look forward to seeing you in NY in June! Congratulations!