Rave reviews for the JERSEY BOYS second national tour production in Atlanta! Check out these excerpts: Wendell Brock, AccessAtlanta.com: And I’m happy to report that the touring production at the Fox Theatre through June 10 is the slickest, best-looking and most dramatically resonant telling of the expletive-spewing 2006 Tony Award winner for best new musical [...]
(more...)Last month, we had an absolutely wonderful time chatting backstage with Jarrod Spector, who shared some amazing insights about playing the role of Frankie Valli for so many years, the unique challenges of this role, what motivates him to keep his performance so fresh and top-notch, his musical projects outside of JERSEY BOYS, and live [...]
(more...)Jersey Boys (from left) Declan Egan, Dion Bilious, Anthony Harkin and Glaston Toft. Source: The Courier-Mail From July 13-29, JERSEY BOYS will be playing at Lyric Theatre, QPAC in Brisbane and reporter Lizzie Stafford has a terrific preview. Check out a sneak peek to the article: When Jersey Boys performers Dion Bilios, Declan Egan, Anthony [...]
(more...)Although he had admittedly low expectations, reporter Hank Whitson states that JERSEY BOYS provided more than just a few surprises. Check out an excerpt of his review: Most students may not have heard of Frankie Valli or The Four Seasons, but they have almost certainly heard their music. It came as more than a slight [...]
(more...)In case any of you guys missed it, Jarrod Spector provided this update via Twitter last week: Ok #JerseyBoys folks! Officially: I’m in the show until 6/3, back again 6/12-7/1, and back again on 10/1, all on my normal show schedule. Stay tuned for Jarrod’s JBB EXCLUSIVE Interview coming up soon!!
(more...)Playbill.com’s “Stage Views” series features brief chats with actors commenting on their recent theatregoing experiences, what productions they are looking forward to and more. Here’s a preview of what JB Broadway’s “Bob Gaudio”–Quinn VanAntwerp had to say: Q: What show recently impressed you? A: I really loved Rick Elice’s Peter and the Starcatcher! It is [...]
(more...)The JERSEY BOYS first national tour company begins playing in Tulsa at the Chapman Music Hall June 6 through June 24. Tulsa World Scene Writer James D. Watts, Jr. has a marvelous feature interview that discusses the unique challenges of JERSEY BOYS with JB production supervisor Richard Hester and co-writers Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice. [...]
(more...)JERSEY BOYS Broadway returned to the millionaire’s club last week, grossing $1,037,040 with a 96.5% attendance rate. The 37 shows on the boards grossed $27,373,830, climbing just under 9% from the previous week’s totals. Below are the Top 10 Grosses from BroadwayWorld.com for the week ending May 20, 2012. The Lion King $1,843,265 Wicked $1,831,193 [...]
(more...)(Photo credits: Carol B. & stubbs) By stubbleyou, Jersey Boys Blog Special Correspondent Our West Coast correspondent stubbleyou talks with the members of “Under The Streetlamp” about their origins, their first national tour, and their filmed-for-television concert that recently aired on Public Broadcasting stations across the country. ——————— One day about seven years ago, stubbletwo [...]
(more...)Scoops on Twitter & Facebook: Legendary actors Robert De Niro and Chazz Palminteri were spotted at the matinee performance at JERSEY BOYS Broadway today!! Are you guys thinking what I’m thinking? Maybe they’re hoping to land parts in the upcoming JERSEY BOYS movie?! Perhaps Palminteri wants to play “Gyp DeCarlo”?! I’ve envisioned him in that [...]
(more...)Is “Beggin’”–well, UBIQUITOUS?! Last week Phillip Phillips rocked the house on “American Idol” with his rendition of the song, and last night–Donald Driver and his partner Peta Murgatroyd won the championship after their cha-cha-cha to this amazing song!
(more...)With the JERSEY BOYS second national tour company beginning a three-week run at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta tomorrow through June 10, reporter Melissa Ruggieri has a fun interview with JB musical director Ron Melrose, who states that the show has a universal appeal. Here’s a sneak peek: “It was the music of guys who [...]
(more...)Michael Lomenda, photo courtesy of David Leyes Tyler Peterson has a terrific profile on Michael Lomenda, who is currently starring as “Nick Massi” in the JERSEY BOYS first national tour company. Here’s a short preview below: “The show hooks people; the music takes people to a different time, it brings nostalgia like few others do,†[...]
(more...)Peter Gregus in his dressing room during his JBB EXCLUSIVE Interview. It goes without saying that it’s always a joy to catch up with JERSEY BOYS Broadway’s “Bob Crewe,” Peter Gregus and last month, we had a marvelous opportunity to sit down with him backstage before his Sunday performance! Peter shared many reflections with us [...]
(more...)Swing cast member and dance captain of JERSEY BOYS Las Vegas is featured in John Przybys’s “Show & Tell” column. Here’s a preview: Q: You’re not old enough to remember the Four Seasons from way back when. A: No. … But my whole background is in musical theater. My grandmother is Ruby Keeler. Q: Your [...]
(more...)Virgin Alexander, the award-winning film starring former JERSEY BOYS Las Vegas cast member Rick Faugno, will be released on DVD on July 17. The DVD will also include audio commentary by directors Charlotte Barrett & Sean Fallon and Rick Faugno. You will be able to pre-order the film on June 20. To check out the [...]
(more...)Nick Cosgrove, who plays Frankie Valli at the Tuesday evening shows and at Wednesday matinees in the JERSEY BOYS first national tour company, recently spoke with reporter Miriam De Nunzio. The 24-year-old actor from Park Ridge with a four-octave vocal range, talked to the Sun-Times about playing to the hometown crowd. Below is a preview: [...]
(more...)Thirty-seven years ago this week, Frankie Valli’s “Swearin’ to God” entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song, co-written by Bob Crewe and Denny Randell, peaked at #6 on the chart in the summer of 1975.
(more...)Phil Potempa states that it’s easy to fall in love with JERSEY BOYS stage charm again and again. Here’s a sneak peek of his fabulous review: Actor Joseph Leo Bwarie hits every high note with perfection. And in the final scenes, you can see his eyes welling with tears delivering lines with impact. Boyish yet [...]
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