Comments on: JBB EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Jarrod Spector!

By: Lenise Wimborough

Lenise Wimborough — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:43:52 +0000

Great interview. As a member of that baby-boomer generation, I cannot thank Jarrod Spector enough for the emotional impact he brings to his performance in Jersey Boys. We saw him first on a Tuesday night in March in San Francisco, and I wept through his entire performance because of the way he brought the music home to all of us in the audience. It is very hard to explain what Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio’s music meant to us baby boomers, and it so wonderful that they have given the music back to us through the production of Jersey Boys, and through the brilliant hiring of Jarrod Spector. We saw him last on August 22nd with the new (excellent) crew and were blown away, as was the entire audience that Wednesday night. Thank you for your talent, your dedication, your commitment, Jarrod. We were sitting at the Spinnaker Restaurant in Sausaulito on August 23rd when a group of six older folks (like us) came in, happily discussing what a wonderful time they had the night before at Jersey Boys. You had given them a wonderful gift, too, Jarrod, you and the entire crew of Jersey Boys. San Francisco’s loss is Chicago’s gain. My family and friends wish you all the best as you move on to Chicago, and in your future career. And could you also thank Mr. Valli and Mr. Gaudio for us? Sharing their story has been an amazing and generous gift to all of us older guys. Thank you.

By: Audrey

Audrey — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:52:01 +0000

It’s always interesting to hear about the anticipation leading up to… and the actual offer of, a primary role to an actor.

By: LindaL

LindaL — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 02:06:44 +0000

Great interview, Kathryn. Jarrod does a terrific job as Frankie. I’ve seen him 5 times and each performance I notice he gets better and better. It’s obvious he is always striving to do improve. He is a talented singer with an amazing falsetto. I hope he keeps going, like that bunny on TV!!

By: Mike B. Magbaleta

Mike B. Magbaleta — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:50:31 +0000

This interview is amazing, considering Jarrod is extremely busy and before each show we’ve attended, he rarely has time except to say hello before entering the Curran. He’s a class act, considering what a lengthy career he’s already had onstage, on network TV (Star Search) and on cable TV (MTV game show I can’t remember). I just remember a story where Jarrod was labeled “too good” on American Idol and his talent was an “unfair advantage” to the other contestants, otherwise he would have blown everyone out of the water.

The progression of one of my twin sons getting to know Jarrod has been interesting as well too….. Since Jarrod is my son’s favorite actor, their meetings at the stage door, and at public appearances are valuable to his development as an actor in HS because Jarrod and cast are always willing to provide great advice regarding the ups and downs of theatre life. Even having Jarrod recognize and chat with my son whenever they see each other is priceless!!!!! He always comments and likes how my son always wears his Jersey Boys “gear” when attending shows or appearances.

It would also be nice to see “Candy Girl” performed as part of the play, but probably there was not enough room in the script to write a storyline for it. That’s the one song from “Jersey Beat” and the Four Season’s Greatest Hits that gets the most replays on our car CD player when we’re on a long drive!

It will be sad to see Jarrod go in Sept., but hope that we’d be able to cross paths once more, whether he remains a Jersey Boy or follows a career path to bring more success to an already stellar career at such a young age.

Thank you so much Kathryn and Jarrod!

By: Howard Tucker

Howard Tucker — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:37:57 +0000

Great interview, Kathryn and Jarrod. “Candy Girl” is also my favorite non-JB song. People tell me they hear its melody in the show, but no one recalls exactly where. I have seen JB 11 times looking for it, and haven’t heard it yet.