Ryan Jesse to Play Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys Broadway!
September 14th, 2010
From BroadwayWorld.com: Ryan Jesse will step into the role of Bob Gaudio in the Broadway cast of JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning smash hit musical, on Tuesday, October 12, 2010. Sebastian Arcelus, who currently plays the role of Bob Gaudio, will play his final performance on Sunday, October 10, 2010.
Direct from the Jersey Boys national tour, this is Ryan’s Broadway debut. Originally from Gilbert, Arizona, Ryan holds a B.A. in Musical Theatre from University of Northern Colorado.
Beginning Tuesday, October 12th, the cast of JERSEY BOYS will be led by Matt Bogart (Nick Massi), Ryan Jesse (Bob Gaudio), Dominic Nolfi (Tommy DeVito) and Jarrod Spector (Frankie Valli) as The Four Seasons; with Peter Gregus and Mark Lotito. The cast also includes Miles Aubrey, Erik Bates, Bridget Berger, Scott J. Campbell, Kris Coleman, Ken Dow, Russell Fischer, John Hickman, Katie O’Toole, Joe Payne, Jessica Rush, Dominic Scaglione Jr., Sara Schmidt, Taylor Sternberg.
Ryan was on as Gaudio last night (9/14). The current JB Playbill has Ryan listed as Gaudio, no mention of Sebastion Arcelus.
Comment by Frank — September 15, 2010 @ 9:00 am
Sorry I did not get to see Ryan with the tour, but I wish him the best in the Big Apple. Hope the fans give him the respect and appreciation for his talent.
Comment by gladys — September 15, 2010 @ 2:18 pm
Ryan, we look forward to seeing you soon.
Comment by Carolyn — September 15, 2010 @ 5:26 pm
Wow! I saw Ryan in Jersey Boys, and I have to say that he was my absolute favorite! It was a great play and Ryan, your a great actor and singer! I was very pleased with the show!
Comment by Anna — October 27, 2010 @ 10:51 pm
Ryan is an amazing performer, surely one of the best on Broadway!
Comment by Matt — November 30, 2010 @ 1:27 pm