November 13, 2007

J. Robert Spencer on WOR Radio Tonight!

November 13th, 2007
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    BroadwayWorld.com reports that Bobby Spencer will be on “The Joey Reynolds Show” tonight, Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, November 14 at 12 Midnight on WOR Radio 710 HD/New York. Spencer has just completed Directing/Producing/Writing/Starring in his first feature film, entitled Farm Girl in New York, about two guys who have no luck with women, so they hold [...]

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Photo Coverage of Jennifer Naimo’s Many the Miles Cabaret!

November 13th, 2007
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    Photos courtesy of Kathy Bartsche.

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Jennifer Naimo Shines at Her Cabaret!

November 13th, 2007
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    Thanks to Kathy Bartsche, we have incredible video coverage of Jennifer Naimo singing “Sittin’ in the Middle” from her “Many the Miles” Cabaret on Sunday evening!

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November 12, 2007

Jersey Boys Wins 2007 L.A. Ovation Award!

November 12th, 2007
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    Playbill.com reports on this year’s L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards. Congratulations to Jersey Boys for receiving the Best Touring Production Award! Also congratulations to JB orchestrator Steve Orich for being nominated for Best Musical Direction for Can-Can at the Pasadena Playhouse!

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Happy Birthday to Bob Crewe!

November 12th, 2007
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    “Music to Watch Girls By” by The Bob Crewe Generation (Peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967) We wish Bob Crewe a Happy 76th Birthday today! Bob Crewe was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985. While Crewe is perhaps best remembered for the parade of hits he co-wrote with [...]

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November 10, 2007

JBB EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Justin “Squigs” Robertson

November 10th, 2007
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    Last month, during the auction at the Jersey Boys Fans Unite to Support BC/EFA event, one of the most exciting auction items was a caricature of the four Boys by artist Justin “Squigs” Robertson. In addition to this caricature, he has created the amazing poster for Bobby Spencer’s “Farm Girl in New York” film. We’re [...]

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JLY Scheduled to Sing Natl Anthem at NY Nets Game 11/12

November 10th, 2007
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    On his blog, John Lloyd Young reports that he will sing “The National Anthem” at the New Jersey Nets home game vs. the New Orleans Hornets, at the Meadowlands on Monday, November 12. JLY also notes that fans have been asking if any canceled performances due to the stagehand’s strike will effect his final performance [...]

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Strike Closes Jersey Boys!

November 10th, 2007
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    BREAKING NEWS: Jersey Boys Broadway performances will be canceled TODAY, Saturday November 10 due to a strike by Local One, the IATSE stagehands. The union has called a meeting for 9 AM ET, according to Local One’s official website. The strike, AP reports, will begin at 11 AM, in time to close an early matinee [...]

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Newsflash: Michael Longoria Takes Over as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys!

November 10th, 2007
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    It’s official: In a mass email to subscribers this morning, Michael Longoria shares the news that he will be taking over the role of Frankie Valli in Broadway’s Jersey Boys beginning November 27, 2007. Congratulations to Michael on this terrific news!

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November 9, 2007

The Success of Jersey Boys

November 9th, 2007
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    Paul Hogins of the Orange County Register has an in-depth story about the success of Jersey Boys that includes interviews with Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Des McAnuff, and Erich Bergen. Valli had only one request about the show, which aimed to tell the story of the rise and fall of his legendary pop group, The [...]

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November 8, 2007

Young People’s Chorus of NYC Raises Nearly $1 Million

November 8th, 2007
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    Playbillarts.com reports that the Young People’s Chorus of New York City raised nearly $1 million in a single evening last month. Francisco J. Núñez, the ensemble’s founder and artistic director, announced today that the group’s 10th annual benefit gala, held on October 22 in Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall and at the nearby New [...]

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Jersey Boys Cast Recording Slips to No. 2 on Chart

November 8th, 2007
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    Following a six-week reign in the Number One position, Jersey Boys Original Cast Recording drops to Number Two on the Billboard Top Cast Albums chart, according to Playbill.com. The six weeks at the top of the chart for JB marked the longest stretch by a recording other than constant chart-topper, Decca Broadway’s Wicked. The musical [...]

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Jersey Boys Full Cast Announcement for Curran Theatre Holiday Engagement!

November 8th, 2007
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    TalkinBroadway.com reports that casting has been announced for the special holiday encore engagement of JERSEY BOYS, set to play San Francisco’s Curran Theatre from November 20-December 30, 2007. As reported earlier, the actors playing The Four Seasons are Rick Faugno (Frankie Valli), San Franciscan Jeff Leibow (Nick Massi), Bryan McElroy (Tommy DeVito) and Andrew Rannells [...]

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Jersey Boys Comes to Costa Mesa Next Week!

November 8th, 2007
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    Jersey Boys national tour comes to Costa Mesa’s Segerstrom Hall, Orange County Performing Artscenter November 13-December 1. Sue Thoensen of the Daily Pilot has a marvelous story about The Four Seasons and the actors who play the legends on stage in Jersey Boys. The Four Seasons — Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio and Nick [...]

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Video of John Lloyd Young’s ‘Working in the Theatre’ Appearance!

November 8th, 2007
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    The latest episode of the American Theatre Wing’s “Working in the Theatre” program entitled ‘The Next Generation’ – with John Lloyd Young, Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins), Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening), and Alison Pill (Mauritius) – airs this weekend November 9-11 on CUNY-TV 75 and is also available online for download and via podcast at the [...]

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November 7, 2007

Chicago Jersey Boys to Perform on ABC7 November 17

November 7th, 2007
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    ABC 7 captures Chicago holiday magic for viewers around the country when fireworks, festive music, entertainment and a million twinkling Michigan Avenue lights set the stage for the live broadcast of the spectacular 2007 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival presented by Harris, Saturday, November 17 from 6-7:00 p.m. Here’s the big news: The special will open [...]

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Jersey Boys Cast Announced for SF Holiday Engagement!

November 7th, 2007
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    SHNews has announced the cast members for the Jersey Boys San Francisco holiday engagement! The special holiday engagement will feature Rick Faugno (Frankie Valli), San Franciscan Jeff Leibow (Nick Massi), Bryan McElroy (Tommy DeVito), and Andrew Rannells (Bob Gaudio) as The Four Seasons. Fans of the San Francisco engagement of Jersey Boys may remember Rick [...]

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Jennifer Naimo’s Cabaret–This Sunday Night!

November 7th, 2007
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    This coming Sunday evening–November 11–Jennifer Naimo’s cabaret, “Many the Miles” will take place at the Laurie Beachman Theatre at 9:30PM! To make reservations, call (212) 695 6909! Visit Jennifer’s blog for more details on this big event!

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Latest Jersey Boys Podcast Includes Interview with Bobby Spencer!

November 7th, 2007
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    The latest Jersey Boys Podcast includes an interview with Bobby Spencer, who talks about his upcoming film, “Farm Girl in New York,” that will be featured at the Big Apple Film Festival on November 15. The podcast also includes an update about Jennifer Naimo’s cabaret, “Many the Miles” that will be held on November 11 [...]

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