Much to Love About Jersey Boys in Cleveland!
June 21st, 2008The Plain Dealer’s Tony Brown states: judging with the eyes, ears and heart, there’s much to love about “Jersey Boys,” the hit Broadway musical about the Four Seasons, kings of doo-wop.
According to Brown, for the eyes, the Broadway design team returns to create a chain-link set straight out of less-gardenlike sections of the Garden State; what passed for fashion in Hoboken at the time; and Howell Binkley’s stark street corner and bright concert lighting. For the ears, the touring company has installed loudspeakers throughout the theater to create surround sound, pumping up the singing voices of the cast, which are generally first-rate at re-creating the sweet harmonies of the Four Seasons. And for the heart, Broadway director Des McAnuff wrings joy and tears from Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice’s story about the working-class guys who rise to stardom, fall from favor and are ultimately redeemed.
Read the full review on Cleveland.com.
No surprise that they are a hit in Cleveland. I saw the tour group 6 times in Houston and loved every minute of it. I can’t wait to see them again in Dallas in August. Contrats to the whole cast and crew, they just keep “going, and going, and going”.
Comment by Gladys — June 21, 2008 @ 4:37 pm
I’m glad Jersey Boys is receiving tons of more success. It’s obvious that it’s a hit, though! Congrats to the Cleveland cast! You’ve made a great impression. When I saw the show in Chicago for the first and only time so far, I found that it is a show that no other musical can compete with, in my opinion. It’s the best…..
Comment by Beth L. — June 21, 2008 @ 10:42 pm
I saw the Jersy Boys last night in Cleveland and it was one of the Greatest Shows I have ever seen.
Everyone was on their feet in the end wanting more I can’t wait to see it again.
Comment by SharonT — July 12, 2008 @ 1:17 pm
I WENT TO SEE THE JERSEY BOY’S ON FRIDAY THE 11TH. AND NEEDLESS TO SAY I THINK IT WAS THE MOST AWESOME SHOW I HAD EVER SEEN. I COULD OF SAT ALL NIGHT LONG JUST LISTENING TO THEM SING. EVERY PERFORMER WAS WONDERFUL. I’AM LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING BACK NEXT YEAR IF THEY COME TO CLEVELAND. THANK-YOU FOR PUTTING ON SUCH A GREAT SHOW!!! I LOVED IT!!!
Comment by LINDA TRACY — July 13, 2008 @ 10:21 pm