Comments on: Jersey Boys Is a Dream Come True for Rick Elice!

By: Howard

Howard — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:17:23 +0000

Rick has been a great leader and has become a friend to so many of us over the past six years. I still recall his very touching comments at the 5 year anniversary celebration at Gallagher’s.

Marshall and Rick indeed brought the Four Seasons to a whole new generation. Before “Jersey Boys”, whenever I’d mention Frankie Valli to any of my colleagues, the reaction would be, “Oh yeah, I think I’ve heard of him; my granddad loves him!” Now, the same colleagues will wait months to get JB seats!

Stubbleyou, I think I heard something about the call, but not in as much detail as Rick describes. Anyway, although perhaps it could have been a prank call from Rod Stewart, Bonnie Tyler, or Kim Carnes, I’m glad Rick sent the fax just to be safe!!

Finally, I hear that Rick’s Tony is getting lonely and wants its matching bookend; “Peter and the Starcatcher” is waiting in the wings.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:30:06 +0000

Thanks for reminding us of that great quote, Steve. It has always resonated with me, and speaks to the high caliber of dedication of all the actors affiliated with Jersey Boys. Similarly, no matter how many interviews Rick Elice does, they always feel fresh, with new insights and anecdotes.Like the man himself, Rick’s words are always charming and entertaining!

By: stubbleyou

stubbleyou — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:20:28 +0000

I almost didn’t read this interview. I mean, how many hundreds of JB articles, reviews, and interviews have already been written? With the volume of PR that the JB cast and creatives do, one wonders how they can keep it fresh and sincere… but, as Rick Elice does here, they do.

It reminds me of something I read in one of those many articles that stuck with me. One of the actors – I forget who – was asked if it gets boring doing the same show night after night, and how he manages to give it 100% every night. I liked his answer. He said something like, “Each night I know there are many in the audience for whom this will be the one and only one time they see JB. And there are probably a few for whom this night may be the only night in years that they go to the theater, period. I remind myself I’m performing for those folks, and that I want to give them the best experience I possibly can.”

So I’m glad I read this interview. Mr. E. came up with some insights and perspectives new to me, anyway, and I had never heard that story about the mysterious phone call to the phone booth either. Funny! I wonder if it’s true…

By: Len Gersten

Len Gersten — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:36:57 +0000

What a wonderful article! I have had the pleasure of meeting and conversing with Mr. Elice on past occasions, and he is as down-to-earth and delightful in person as he comes across in this interview. Continued success to you Mr. Elice, and my wife and I eagerly await the Broadway opening of “Peter and the Starcatcher.”