March 27, 2009

Chicago Jersey Boys Make a House Call and Brighten a Fan’s Day

March 27th, 2009

Stefano Esposito of the Chicago Sun-Times states that it had the makings of another really tough day for Sherry Tomasello. But about 10:30 this morning, a black SUV with tinted windows pulled up in front of Tomasello’s Northwest Side bungalow, and four handsome young men strode up the front steps and into her living room.

Tomasello, who is battling cancer, sat in her wheelchair and appeared stunned that the four stars of Jersey Boys, the Broadway musical playing in the Loop, were standing there in her front room.

It wasn’t until Bryan McElroy begun to strum his guitar, that she realized they were there to sing for her. A huge smile lit up her face and she began tapping her white-socked feet to the sounds of “Because” by The Dave Clark Five.

Judy Charnota, one of Tomasello’s closest friends, knew she loved the songs from the musical, but she also knew her friend was too sick to see them on stage. So Charnota reached out to local media to see if they could help bring the Jersey Boys to the Northwest Side. On Monday, Charnota got word that they were coming.

“We’re happy to make house calls,” said Cory Grant, who plays Frankie Valli in the musical.

5 Comments »

  1. Wow…yet another example of how Jersey Boys continues to touch lives every single day. Chicago cast…what a wonderful thing you did!

    Comment by Carolyn — March 28, 2009 @ 8:54 am

  2. OMG!!!! I’m in tears, what a great thing they did : ) Thank You!!!

    Comment by Jody Cardillo — March 28, 2009 @ 6:37 pm

  3. Not only will this provide a wonderful memory for Sherry, but these fellows will always look back on this day with pride for the joy they were able to give her during this very tough period.

    Comment by Howard Tucker — March 29, 2009 @ 9:28 am

  4. Wow, that is sooo nice of the guys to do that!

    That’s what makes the Jersey Boys’ cast so special…

    Comment by Dina F. — April 7, 2009 @ 8:31 pm

  5. APRIL 10, 2009… I’VE KEPT THE ARTICLE ON MY DESK FOR SEVERAL WEEKS AND SHARED IT WITH MANY. SUCH A SUPER THING FOR “JERSEY BOYS” TO HAVE DONE. SO VERY NICE TO READ AND HEAR OF ACTIONS SUCH AS THIS. SHERRY ! WOW !

    Comment by judy tuma — April 10, 2009 @ 7:57 am

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