November 4, 2010

Time Is Almost Running Out! Bid on Three Fabulous JB National Tour Items to Support BC/EFA!

November 4th, 2010
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    Thank you to everyone who has placed bids on the fabulous, one of a kind JBB Exclusive JERSEY BOYS national tour items that have been up for auction to support BC/EFA! There are three marvelous items that are still up for auction on ebay! To bid on a special item–an actual prop – Sherry Sheet [...]

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Jersey Boys – Vegas Style, Part Two

November 4th, 2010
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    Photo Credits: Photos 2, 3: Patti Massi-Candeliere By Patti Massi-Candeliere and Audrey Rockman My schedule, while in Las Vegas, was packed full. It was critical to me, though, that I make time to visit with two special women, who I’ve known for ever – it seems…the daughters of Nick DeVito (and nieces of Tommy’s) – [...]

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November 3, 2010

Jersey Boys Cast Recording Returns to Top of Chart!

November 3rd, 2010
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    Fantastic news for JERSEY BOYS Broadway’s Fifth Anniversary Week: The Grammy-winning, RIAA Certified JERSEY BOYS Original Broadway Cast Recording returns to the top of the Billboard Top Cast Album chart as reported by billboard.biz, issue date Oct. 30, 2010! Visit Playbill.com’s PLAYBLOG for details.

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November 2, 2010

Jersey Boys, Vegas Style

November 2nd, 2010
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    (Photo credits for 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9: Patti Massi-Candeliere) By Patti Massi-Candeliere (with Audrey Rockman) Entering the Palazzo Resort Hotel & Casino was truly luxurious, and the background music throughout the hotel was serene and calm, tastefully complementing the look of this elegant hotel. What a thrill to see this Jersey Boys theatre [...]

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Jersey Boys Broadway Remains in Millionaire’s Club

November 2nd, 2010
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    JERSEY BOYS Broadway was one of only four shows that remained in the millionaire’s club last week, grossing $1,011,799 (and had 95.7% attendance rate). For the week ending October 31, 2010, the 36 shows grossed $19,695,426, dropping nearly 9% from the previous week. Below are the Top 10 Grosses from BroadwayWorld.com for the week ending [...]

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November 1, 2010

Bob Gaudio Celebrates Five Years of Jersey Boys Broadway!

November 1st, 2010
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    Bob Gaudio (Photo Credit: J.T. Macmillan Photography) Jim Bessman has terrific in-depth interview with original Jersey Boy Bob Gaudio who will be back in New York this week when JERSEY BOYS celebrates its fifth Broadway anniversary on November 6th. Here’s a preview: “It really doesn’t seem like five years–but it’s been six years since we [...]

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October 31, 2010

Reflections from JB National Tour’s John Michael Dias

October 31st, 2010
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    John Michael Dias (Photo Credit: Joan Marcus) Rita Charleston has a great interview with JERSEY BOYS national tour’s Frankie Valli alternate–John Michael Dias! Here’s a preview: But he will tell you that, despite the many challenges, his current role might be his favorite. “There is so much to retain in this show,” he pointed out. [...]

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October 30, 2010

Countdown to Five Smash Years for Jersey Boys!

October 30th, 2010
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    Let the countdown begin!! Will YOU be there for JERSEY BOYS Broadway’s Fifth Anniversary celebration??? On November 6. 2010, JERSEY BOYS Broadway will be celebrating FIVE smash years on Broadway and many exciting events will be taking place over four fabulous days! November, 2010 (Oh, What A Celebration!) Friday, November 5 – Saturday, November 6, [...]

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October 29, 2010

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons’ Songs That Hit It Big In the UK, But Not In the US

October 29th, 2010
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    Amazon.com Widgets Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons had an impressive string of hits in the UK, including “December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) going to #1 in 1976 and nine Top 10 hits. Four songs in particular became UK smash hits that didn’t hit it big in the US: Valli’s solo, “You’re Ready Now,” [...]

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Check Out This Video of Frankie Valli & Cher in the 1970s!

October 29th, 2010
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    Frankie Valli appeared on Cher’s television series in the 1970s with some other legendary performers from the 1950s & ’60s–Frankie Avalon, Pat Boone, and Dion DiMucci. Frankie’s performance begins around 3:20 on this clip.

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October 28, 2010

Jersey Boys’ Major Economic Impact for Victoria

October 28th, 2010
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    News from GovMonitor: The smash hit Australian premiere season of Jersey Boys has generated an impressive $108 million in economic benefits for Victoria in just over a year. Tourism and Major Events Minister Tim Holding said nearly 600,000 people attended the show, with 142,000 people, or almost 25 per cent, from interstate or overseas. Jersey [...]

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October 27, 2010

JB OBCR at Number Two on Chart

October 27th, 2010
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    News from Playbill.com’s PlayBlog: The Grammy-winning, RIAA Certified Platinum JERSEY BOYS Original Broadway Cast Recording is in the Number Two position on the Billboard Top Cast Album chart as reported by billboard.biz, issue date Oct. 23, 2010. The award-winning JB OBCR is soon to be celebrating FIVE hit years on the Billboard chart. What is [...]

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October 25, 2010

Jersey Boys Broadway Remains Solid at Box Office

October 25th, 2010
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    On Broadway, JERSEY BOYS grossed $1,106,734 and had a 98.7%% attendance rate for the week ending October 24, 2010. The 35 shows on the boards grossed $21,448,480, climbing over 7% from the previous week. Below are the Top 10 Grosses from BroadwayWorld.com for the week ending October 24, 2010. Wicked $1,573,370 The Lion King $1,411,468 [...]

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Music Monday–Jersey Boys Broadway’s ‘Beggin’!

October 25th, 2010
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    For more fabulous JERSEY BOYS video clips, check out the Official Jersey Boys Youtube Channel!

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October 23, 2010

Frankie Valli’s Reflections on the Music Biz & Being a Hitmaker

October 23rd, 2010
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    Prior to his big concert in the Motor City, Frankie Valli was interviewed by some newspapers in Detroit. Here’s a sneak peek to what Valli said about the music business and his life as a hitmaker. Brian McCollum, The Free Press: Q: You draw particularly well in Detroit. Why here? Valli: We’re pretty much drawing [...]

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October 21, 2010

Broadway.com’s Feature on Ryan Jesse!

October 21st, 2010
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    Broadway.com’s Kathy Henderson has a fun feature on JERSEY BOYS Broadway’s new Bob Gaudio, Ryan Jesse! Age: 25 Hometown: Gilbert, Arizona Currently: Making his Broadway debut in Jersey Boys as Bob Gaudio, the composer whose hit songs catapulted the Four Seasons to superstardom. Theatrical Family: “It’s in my blood,” Jesse says of the stage, sharing [...]

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Jersey Boys National Tour ‘It Gets Better’ Video

October 21st, 2010
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    Moved by a recent upsurge of suicides by teens who were believed to be victims of anti-gay bullying, members of the theater community have lent their support with what they do best: messages from the heart and an uplifting song. Some 40 heartfelt video testimonials from Broadway actors who recall being bullied or called names [...]

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October 19, 2010

Jersey Boys Breaks Box Office Record in Philly for Second Straight Week; Rocks on Broadway & Has Been Named 12th Biggest Broadway Hit of All Time!

October 19th, 2010
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    News from JERSEY BOYS: For the second straight week, the Philadelphia engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS broke the box office record at the Forrest Theatre for the week ending October 17. The hit musical grossed $1,262,731. This tops the previous record of $1,225,598, that they set the week ending [...]

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Video Coverage: Jersey Boys National Tour Appearance on ‘The 10! Show’!

October 19th, 2010
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    View more news videos at: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video. Matt Bailey, Steve Gouveia and Quinn Vanantwerp of the hit Broadway musical “Jersey Boys” visit “The 10! Show.”

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