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On last Sunday’s episode of “The Sopranos,” a pair of visiting Italianos killed off Rusty Millio, played by the legendary Frankie Valli. The men arrived, did their work, got some goods, and returned to their homeland. It was short and sweet, and now– Rusty is gone. The Genuine Imitation Life Gazette site has a repeat [...]

Check out this awesome video clip of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in the late 1960′s singing “I Got You Under My Skin” from Youtube.com!

As reported earlier, in its May 2006 “Best of America” issue, Reader’s Digest named John Lloyd Young America’s best alter ego for his work as Frankie Valli in the smash hit musical, Jersey Boys. Senior staff editor Maureen Mackey spoke with him recently backstage in New York, just a few hours before showtime. Listen to [...]

Gary Wien’s interview on Upstagemagazine.com with John Lloyd Young provides some interesting insight into everything from Young’s gig as an usher handing out programs at a Broadway theatre a year ago to being one of the hottest new stars on the Great White Way in this season’s hottest show, Jersey Boys. Reflecting on his days [...]

In the latest episodes of “The Sopranos,” Johnny Sack pressures Tony Soprano to get rid of Rusty Milio (played by Frankie Valli). After some discussion, looks like Tony and Christopher Moltisanti have lined up some Italians to finally take care of Rusty. If you’d like to see a video clip of Valli’s April 9 appearance [...]

Here’s another amazing Youtube.com video clip of the original Four Seasons (Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi, and Frankie Valli) on “Hullabaloo!” in 1965 singing “Dawn,” “Rag Doll,” “Toy Soldier,” and “Bye, Bye Baby.”

Check out these incredible YouTube.com video clips of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons from the ’60s and ’70s! You’re in for a real treat when you see the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons performing “Working My Way Back to You” and “Oh, What a Night.” Also on this link, you will find a [...]

In the April 3, 2006 edition of People Magazine, superstar Frankie Valli talks to reporter Champ Clark about his role as Mob captain Rusty Millio on HBO’s “The Sopranos.” When asked if he’s more recognized by his role on “The Sopranos,” or his music, Valli says “both.” While taking a walk in NYC a few [...]

USA Today reporter Elysa Gardner reports that ever since the Mama Mia! took Broadway by storm back in 2001, New York and other cities have welcomed a stream of shows based on the catalogs of popular artists and bands. In addition to the Mama Mia!, Gardner highlights Movin’ Out, The Times They Are a-Changin’, Hot [...]

I confess…I’ve always dreamed of being a record producer… Listening to the “Jersey Boys Original Broadway Cast Recording,” followed by the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons’ “Anthology” made my unusually long 90-minute bumper-to-bumper commute yesterday much more bearable. Being at a complete stop for 20 minutes, I got to thinking about these recordings and [...]

Check out the new John Lloyd Young interview on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “To the Best of Our Knowledge” program. Young tells Anne Strainchamps why he decided to become an actor, how the movie “Tootsie” inspired him, and what it’s like to live the dream of making it big. You’ll also hear about his five auditions [...]

On yesterday’s Fox5 TV’s “Hooray For Broadway: Spring Celebration” program, runaway hit Jersey Boys was one of the featured productions. In addition to clips from the show, host Pat Collins interviewed Bob, Gaudio, Frankie Valli, and John Lloyd Young. In case you missed it, or would like to see a repeat performance, check out the [...]

San Diego Union-Tribune pop music critic George Varga features two San Diego brothers—Kevin and Ken Dow–who have made it big on Broadway as part of the band in Jersey Boys. The two brothers – drummer Kevin, 32, and bassist-singer Ken, 35 have had a musical journey that has taken them from playing in myriad San [...]

Jersey Boys Blog is excited to post Fran Gatto’s wonderful story about what Jersey Boys means to her: When I first heard about a play about Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons, I knew I had to put it on my list of things to do. I saw the play in previews four days before [...]

New York Post critic Barbara Hoffman claims that WEIRD things are happening at the August Wilson Theatre these days – baby boomers bounce out feeling 16 again, and twentysomethings are singing falsetto—all because of Jersey Boys, the gritty pop-music bio about the ’60s group Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. With stage-door crowds, mid-show ovations, [...]

Reporter Paul Liberator of the Marin Independent Journal provides an insightful interview with legendary Four Seasons leader Frankie Valli. Valli talks about his forty-plus years of success in the music business; his four-decade partnership with original Four Seasons member Bob Gaudio; his guest role in the hit HBO series “The Sopranos,” and the smash hit [...]

The Broadway community is currently raising funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA). Jersey Boys is auctioning items through ebay to benefit this great cause. To help the cast of Jersey Boys raise funds for BC/EFA, click on ebay to see all of the great Jersey Boys and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons memorabilia [...]

John Lloyd Young, star of Jersey Boys, made his Broadway debut as singer Frankie Valli in the megahit musical based on the ascent of the Four Seasons. In a recent Exitweekly.com article, Amy Kuperinsky talks to Young about his days as a struggling actor, his significant boost of experience from university plays and New Jersey [...]

Frankie Valli will return as New York mob captain Rusty Millio in the first episode of Season 6 of “The Sopranos,” tonight at 9PM (EST) on HBO.