Exciting News: Jersey Boys to Launch Second National Tour, December 2011!
June 2nd, 2011Exciting News from JERSEY BOYS: Due to overwhelming demand across North America, the producers have announced a second touring production of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, launching in Philadelphia, PA at the Forrest Theater on December 6, 2011 for a six week engagement. Press opening night is scheduled for December 9, 2011. Additional tour dates for both National Touring Companies are listed below.
Producer Michael David: “We are thrilled that the public’s interest in JERSEY BOYS has generated the demand for a second North American touring production. We continue to be amazed and humbled at how universally this story and its music seems to touch people; from San Francisco to Schenectady, and around the world – Toronto, Australia, London, and hopefully beyond.â€
Mark Schweppe, Senior Director of Theatre Operations for The Shubert Organization: “JERSEY BOYS had a phenomenal premiere engagement at the Forrest Theater in Fall 2010, having electrified over 140,000 theatergoers. JERSEY BOYS holds the top 9 box office grosses at the Forrest, and we look forward to having the show back in town with the launch of the new company.â€
Visit the official JERSEY BOYS Tour website for full JB first & second national tour details & news on scheduled cities.
That IS exciting news! The show is finally making its way to Jacksonville next year – can’t wait to find out which cast. Although it won’t matter – the show is spectacular no matter what.
Comment by Catherine — June 3, 2011 @ 12:23 pm
Yay, Megabus in the snow in December for me!
Comment by Leanna — June 4, 2011 @ 2:29 am
I want to be Gyp or Norm Waxman.
Comment by Gary — June 4, 2011 @ 7:50 pm