November 23, 2007

JB Author David Cote and Photographer Joan Marcus on Theatre Talk Tonight!

November 23rd, 2007
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    BroadwayWorld.com reports that on Friday November 23, “Theater Talk” welcomes Broadways master photographer Joan Marcus and writer David Cote (Theater Editor of “Time Out/New York”) talk about their new book “Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons,” the illustrated companion to the Tony Award-winning musical. This episode of “Theater Talk” premieres [...]

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Frankie Valli to Appear on TODAY Show Tomorrow!

November 23rd, 2007
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    Frankie Valli is listed to appear on NBC’s TODAY Show tomorrow morning, Saturday–November 24! Time to set our VCRs and DVRs!

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YouTube Coverage of Jennifer Naimo’s Cabaret!

November 23rd, 2007
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    Thank you to Mike for letting us know that coverage of Jennifer Naimo’s “Many the Miles” amazing cabaret from earlier this month is up on YouTube! Check it out for some incredible post-Thanksgiving entertainment! Here’s one fabulous number from Jen!

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Update on Jersey Boys Film and More…

November 23rd, 2007
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    New York Post columnist Michael Reidel provides some theatrical tidbits today, including an update on the film rights to Jersey Boys and JB’s upcoming Vegas show: Bob Gaudio, who wrote most of the Four Seasons’ hit songs, wants a ton of money for the film rights to Jersey Boys. Steven Spielberg is after the show, [...]

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November 21, 2007

JBB EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Joe Long–Part Two!

November 21st, 2007
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    In Part Two of his interview, Joe Long reflects on his eleven-year journey as a member of The Four Seasons, including the early days when the group was one of the hottest groups on the pop charts; his recording studio experiences; the live performances; the years without the hits; and his life on the road. [...]

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What Happens in San Francisco, Stays in Las Vegas!

November 21st, 2007
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    By Cathi Aradi, Jersey Boys Blog Special Correspondent Jersey Boys fans got their first look at the Las Vegas company when the show opened in preview mode in San Francisco on Tuesday night, Nov. 20th. Just before the lights went down, director Des McAnuff came out on stage to welcome everyone, introduce the show and [...]

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Daniel Reichard’s CANDIDE Schedule

November 21st, 2007
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    As previously reported, Daniel Reichard will be starring in Candide at the New York City Opera at Lincoln Center this April! Since every role in double-cast in opera companies, Daniel will not be appearing in every performance. Here are Daniel’s performance dates: 4/8 4/10 4/12 Matinee 4/13 Matinee 4/16 4/18 4/19 Evening 4/20 Matinee

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Support BC/EFA During the Strike!

November 21st, 2007
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    Barbara, a BIG Jersey Boys fan, has a terrific idea on how JB fans can support BC/EFA during the strike! Here’s Barbara’s idea: In the spirit of Thanksgiving, and being thankful for all that we have, and for the infinite amount of happiness JB has given to us, Barbara has suggested it would be a [...]

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Jeff Leibow Gets His Big Break in Jersey Boys!

November 21st, 2007
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    Chad Jones of InsideBayArea.com notes that it’s not often that a performer goes from gigs at the Willows Theatre Company in Concord, TheatreWorks in Mountain View and Pleasanton Playhouse in Pleasanton to one of the hottest Broadway musicals in recent memory. That’s exactly what has happened to Jeff Leibow, a former Pleasanton resident who now [...]

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John Lloyd Young Reflects on JB and His Future!

November 21st, 2007
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    “What was the high point?,” asks Frankie Valli at the conclusion of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys. For Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young, who made his Broadway debut in the role of singer Valli, it’s tough to find anything but highs. Playbill.com’s Ernio Hernandez has an in-depth interview with JLY from earlier this month. [...]

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Chicago Jersey Boys Breaks Box Office Record Again!

November 21st, 2007
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    BroadwayWorld.com reports that for the second time, the Chicago engagement of Jersey Boys broke the weekly gross house record at the LaSalle Bank Theatre. The box office took in a total of $1,143,780.04 for the 8-performance week ending November 18, 2007. The show broke their previous record of $1,120,920.90 for the 9-performance week ending October [...]

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Jersey Boys Chicago BC/EFA Online Auction!

November 21st, 2007
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    Jersey Boys Chicago has 17 one of a kind items to auction off! Because of the strike, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS needs everyone’s help! Visit ebay to bid on these unique items! There are also amazing items up for auction on the Broadway In Chicago site, including a walk-on role in Jersey Boys!

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November 20, 2007

John Lloyd Young Serves as Celebrity Bartender!

November 20th, 2007
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    John Lloyd Young was among dozens of Broadway, TV and film stars tended the bar at the annual “Celebrity Bartending Night” at Frank’s (410 West 16th Street, between 9 the and 10th Avenues) on Monday, November 19. All bartenders’ tips go to Stockings With Care and be used to buy holiday gifts for children whose [...]

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Taylor Sternberg Will Match Donation To Broadway Cares!

November 20th, 2007
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    Jersey Boys national tour cast member Taylor Sternberg is asking JB fans to help him raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS! Below is Taylor’s proposal: This year has been hard for BC/EFA with the Union Strike, so, I will do my part by asking you, the fans, to help me donate to Broadway Cares [...]

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JBB EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Joe Long–Part One!

November 20th, 2007
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    Joe Long For Jersey Boys and Four Seasons’ fans, last month’s Jersey Boys Fans Unite to Support BC/EFA event was an evening like no other. The entire Jersey Boys cast, JB writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, and the legendary Four Seasons (Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio, Joe Long, and Frankie Valli) all in one room [...]

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The Strike? Fuggetaboutit. Daniel Reichard Wows Brooklyn!

November 20th, 2007
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    By Charles Alexander WHO KNEW that Jersey Boys Blog had a Brooklyn correspondent? Well, at least a part-timer. On Monday night my wife Cathy and I walked an immense distance–half a block actually–from our house in “lovely Park Slope, Brooklyn” (thanks for that description, Susie; I can feel the value of our house rising) over [...]

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November 19, 2007

Recap of J. Robert Spencer’s Farm Girl in New York Premiere!

November 19th, 2007
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    Photos courtesy of John Howard. By Audrey Rockman, Jersey Boys Blog Special Correspondent Many of us have anxiously awaited the release of “Farm Girl in New York” (http://www.farmgirlny.com/), since first learning about the project last summer, but probably no one more so than Bobby Spencer, himself. The film, which was selected for screening at the [...]

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Say Goodbye to JLY at the Picket Line on Wednesday

November 19th, 2007
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    On John Lloyd Young’s blog today, he has posted a very touching thank you to the fans for our support, enthusiasm and affection throughout his entire Jersey Boys experience. Regarding his final evening on Wednesday, November 21st, JLY states: What I am encouraged to hear is that many of you who would have otherwise been [...]

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November 18, 2007

Jersey Boys and Other Shows Remain Closed Through November 25

November 18th, 2007
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    According to the New York Times, the latest round of talks between the producers’ league and the stagehands’ union broke down Sunday evening, leaving no end in sight for the strike that has darkened most of Broadway for nine days. Soon after the breakdown, the League of American Theaters and Producers announced that it was [...]

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