June 10, 2006

Broadway.com Tony Predictions: JB & JLY Big Winners!

June 10th, 2006
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    Broadway.com has compiled a variety of Broadway journalists’ predictions for what shows will be Tony winners. Jersey Boys received 77% of the Best Musical vote, and JLY received 100% of the votes for Best Actor!

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More Last-Minute Predictions

June 10th, 2006
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    Seattlepi.com’s Jeffrey Eric Jenkins thinks with a funny and affecting book by screenwriter Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Jersey Boys may have resuscitated the jukebox form. Featuring a knockout vocal performance by John Lloyd Young as Frankie Valli, Brickman and Elice’s clever telling of the Four Seasons’ story — each “season” narrates part of the [...]

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“Stars in the Alley” Update

June 10th, 2006
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    Back on June 7, Broadway stars from this season treated fans to a celebration of the season’s hits at the “Stars in the Alley” event. Click HERE to see an interview with John Lloyd Young and a brief clip of the Boys singing “Walk Like a Man,” as well as other stars from this great [...]

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And the Winner Is…Yes, More & More Tony Predictions!!

June 10th, 2006
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    The press is going nuts predicting Tony Award winners–and nearly all reporters are talking about the major horse race between Jersey Boys and The Drowsy Chaperone. Others are talking about who “will win” and “should win” in the various nomination categories. Here are some of the latest: Newsday.com’s Linda Winer predicts the following: Best Musical: [...]

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June 7, 2006

Theatre World Awards Ceremony Photo Update

June 7th, 2006
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    Broadwayworld.com provides wonderful photo coverage of the star-studded Theatre World Awards ceremony, which was held on Tuesday, June 6 at Studio 54. You’ll see photos of Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway award winners, including John Lloyd Young and Harry Connick, Jr., in addition to presenters Lucie Arnaz and Liza Minelli.

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More Thoughts from JLY

June 7th, 2006
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    Gay City News’ David Noh states that if John Lloyd Young doesn’t win the Tony for Jersey Boys, it’ll be the biggest robbery since Judy Garland lost the Oscar for “A Star is Born.” This refreshingly modest major talent, who is already legendary as Frankie Valli, spoke to Noh at the New Dramatists’ lunch, which [...]

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Latest John Lloyd Young Interview

June 7th, 2006
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    Playbill.com’s Wayman Wong spoke with five phenomenal Tony nominees, including Jersey Boys’ John Lloyd Young. Here’s what Young had to say: WW: You’ve been so busy these days; how are you holding up? JLY: My itinerary looks like Hillary Clinton’s when she was running for Senate. There’s not a single hour in the day that’s [...]

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June 6, 2006

Boys Look Like Big Tony Contenders!

June 6th, 2006
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    Michael Kuchwara of the Associated Press asks if this will be a big Tony Award year for the Boys? It appears likely, particularly for The History Boys, Alan Bennett’s spirited examination of the joys of learning and the leading contender for best play. Then there are those lads from the Garden State, the Jersey Boys, [...]

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John Lloyd Young Wins “Favorite Breakthrough Performance” Award

June 6th, 2006
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    Congratulations to John Lloyd Young for winning “Favorite Breakthrough Performance (Male)” in Broadway.com’s 7th Annual Audience Awards!

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June 5, 2006

Jersey Boys’ Musical Numbers At Tony Awards

June 5th, 2006
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    Playbill.com’s Andrew Gans has discovered what the Tony-nominated Best Musicals and Best Musical Revivals will be performing at Radio City Musical Hall on June 11. So, if you want to be surprised on what numbers the Jersey Boys’ cast will be performing, avoid reading this post. For those of you who can’t wait to find [...]

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June 3, 2006

Jersey Boys Give Amazing Performance on “Weekend Today”

June 3rd, 2006
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    The cast of Jersey Boys gave one of their most amazing television performances this morning on “Weekend Today.” As Lester Holt announced that the Boys would be up after a break, they sang “Rag Doll” in the background. Following the break, everyone was treated to “Cry For Me,” with an incredible lead by Daniel Reichard. [...]

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Hugh Jackman Visits Jersey Boys

June 3rd, 2006
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    Check out Broadway.com photos of Australian film and stage star Hugh Jackman’s backstage meeting with Jersey Boys’ Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer, and John Lloyd Young following a matinee on Sunday, May 28.

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Enough About Musical Comedies–Jersey Deserves the Tony!

June 3rd, 2006
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    Washington Post’s Peter Marks had a blast at Jersey Boys. He says if the Tony voters have any sense, they will overlook the fact that Jersey Boys has no original songs — it’s a jukebox show, based on the hits of the Four Seasons — and give it the award next Sunday for best new [...]

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June 2, 2006

EW Predicts Jersey Boys as BIG Tony Winner!

June 2nd, 2006
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    In the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, Melissa Rose Bernardo’s Tony predictions have Jersey Boys taking home quite a few Tonys!! Best Musical NOMINEES The Color Purple, The Drowsy Chaperone, Jersey Boys, The Wedding Singer WINNER Jersey Boys. It gives the jukebox musical a good name. Plus, out-of-town voters want it to play their cities. [...]

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Des McAnuff’s Valli Journey

June 2nd, 2006
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    Playbill.com’s Robert Simonson’s interview with director Des McAnuff provides some insight into the journey of finding the actor to play front man Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys. Although it seems like a tall order, Tony Award-nominated director said the search for the right man wasn’t as difficult as it might have been. Although McAnuff had [...]

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June 1, 2006

Latest JB Appearance Updates

June 1st, 2006
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    6/7/06: According to Broadwayworld.com, the cast of Jersey Boys will perform at “Stars in the Alley,” located at Shubert Alley at 11AM on June 7. “Stars in the Alley,” is an annual event, which brings together stars from current Broadway productions to celebrate the end of the season. 6/18/06:Broadwayworld.com reports that Jersey Boys’ Dominic Nolfi, [...]

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May 31, 2006

Jersey Boys Sing “Bye Bye” to Katie Couric

May 31st, 2006
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    On her last day as co-host on NBC’s “Today Show,” Katie Couric was serenaded by some of the most outstanding entertainers, including Tony Bennett and Martina McBride. But–NBC saved the best entertainment for last! Katie’s co-host Matt Lauer introduced Jersey Boys as one of Katie’s favorite Broadway musicals! Katie, and probably the entire crowd, looked [...]

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May 30, 2006

Jersey Boys Scheduled to Serenade Katie Couric Tomorrow!

May 30th, 2006
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    The cast of Jersey Boys will be part of the star-studded lineup scheduled to say farewell to Katie Couric tomorrow as she steps down as the “Today Show” co-host after 15 years. The three-hour special will air from 7AM-10 (Eastern Time) on NBC. Wonder if the guys will sing “Bye Bye Katie (Katie Goodbye)” to [...]

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May 29, 2006

New Video Interview with John Lloyd Young on Official Jersey Boys Broadway Site

May 29th, 2006
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    Watch the new Jersey Boys Broadway video with John Lloyd Young, who talks about what he did to prepare to play the legendary Frankie Valli on Broadway. Not only did he see Valli in concert, but he also drew upon his late Italian-American grandfather for inspiration. From the official home page, click on Media to [...]

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