Jersey Boys National Tour Sits In a Class of Its Own!
October 5th, 2010Phillyist.com’s Pamela Charles notes that when it comes to musical theater, Jersey Boys sits in a class of its own. Here’s a preview to her fabulous review:
As for our quartet of leading men—these guys are amazing, every single one of them. If we didn’t know any better, we would be looking for their Delorean right now. They sound so much like the originals it’s frightening, yet fantastic at the same time. Joseph Leo Bwarie’s portrayal of Frankie Valli was spot-on. How do you sound that much like the original? Did he sign a deal with the Jersey Devil or something? Oh, and he’s got that whole teen-idol-dream-boat image mastered. Matt Bailey, who plays quintessential sexy bad boy, Tommy DeVito, is a delight to watch. His mannerisms and use of expletive language alone are enough to make any Jersey native proud. Steve Gouveia (Nick Massi) was hysterical and the audience just adored him. His dry sense of humor and woe-is-me personality were a great addition to the tone of the show. Quinn Vanantwerp, who played Bob Gaudio, the adorable straight-laced mastermind behind the group, did an amazing job capturing the innocence of his character, especially during “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night).”Even if you’re not a fan of musical theater, you may want to put your showtune-loathing tendencies aside and give this particular show a chance. Oh, and if you haven’t purchased tickets yet, you better do it soon because the show sells out in every tour city it passes through. Make room in that busy schedule of yours and go witness this amazing musical documentary about one of the most successful rock n’ roll groups to ever grace the American stage.
Visit Phillyist.com for the full review.
With all the great reviews from the Philly press this show should pack em in. Love this review and the way it details the show.
Comment by gladys — October 6, 2010 @ 6:07 am
Fantastic review, for a fantastic show and a fantastic cast!
Comment by Shelley — October 7, 2010 @ 7:34 pm