Jersey Boys Blog

Theatremania.com reports that Jersey Boys cast members, along with several other stars from upcoming productions and Broadway’s current hits will appear at this year’s “Broadway on Broadway,” an annual free concert to be held in Times Square on Sunday, September 16 beginning at 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit the BroadwayonBroadway.com website, and LiveBroadway.com to [...]

While chatting with Jennifer Naimo backstage after the evening performance on August 4, we had the marvelous opportunity to meet Jersey Boys’ vacation swing cast member Rebecca Kupka! We were thrilled that Rebecca said “yes” to a JBB Exclusive Interview! It was great to find out more about Rebecca, including what sparked her interest in [...]

News from Jersey Boys National Tour: For the fifth time, the Los Angeles engagement of Jersey Boys broke the weekly gross house record at the Ahmanson Theatre. The box office took in a total of $1,384,317.00 for the week ending August 26, 2007. The show broke their previous record of $1,373,902.00 for the 8-performance week [...]

The last week of August was still hot for Jersey Boys at the box office! For the week ending August 26, 2007, the show grossed $1,181,381 and had a 100.8% attendance rate! Total grosses for the week were $16,195,008 for the 22 shows on the boards for the week ending 8/26/07. Below are the Top [...]

Saturday, August 4 was an incredible day! Following the Tech-Half’s fabulous birthday celebration with many JBB Fantastic Fans, we had the amazing opportunity to chat with Daniel Reichard following his matinee performance. Daniel talked about what a great time he has been having this summer with Jersey Boys and so many other events; the story [...]

On August 26, 1978, Frankie Valli hit Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with “Grease,” the theme song from the blockbuster movie. This hit, written by Barry Gibb, stayed at the top of the charts for two consecutive weeks. Check out Frankie Valli singing “Grease” with the Commodores on “The Midnight Special.”

Jersey Boys Blog wishes Jersey Boys’ co-writer Marshall Brickman a Happy 66th Birthday!! Brickman was born in Brazil to American parents on August 25, 1941. While still in his teens, Brickman was a member of the Tarriers, a group which also included future actor Alan Arkin. He paid his way through college as a folksinger [...]

There were not only celebrities who came to see Jersey Boys during this week, but also another public official! Over the last year or so, former President Bill Clinton, First Lady Laura Bush, and Senator Ted Kennedy have enjoyed the Tony Award-winning hit! The latest public official to see JB? NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg! Visit [...]

Yes, last night, not one, but TWO celebrities visited Jersey Boys–actor Jeff Goldblum and Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora! Check out Jennifer Naimo’s blog for photos and juicy details!

We think it’s safe to say that no other show–on Broadway or a national tour–that has the dynamic fan base of Jersey Boys!! It’s our pleasure to present our 25th JBB Fantastic Fan Interview with Ariana and Lauren–two incredible fans that ADORE Jersey Boys! JBB: Tell us about yourselves. Ariana: My name is Ariana and [...]

On his news page, Jye Frasca reports that he will join the cast of Jersey Boys, which will open at the Prince Edward Theatre, London, on 18th March, 2008 (previews from 28th February, 2008). He will play the role of Joey and understudy the role of Frankie Valli.

Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail reports that actor Ryan Molloy will fly to New York in the next week or two to meet with singer Frankie Valli and singer-composer Bob Gaudio. They have approval of who will portray the young Frankie in the musical Jersey Boys when it hits the Prince Edward Theatre in [...]

Melissa Strom’s latest blog post headline states, “The Show Goes On (But Without Me!).” In the finale of “Jersey Boys” the character Frankie Valli says, “…like that bunny on TV with the battery. I just keep going and going and going. Chasing the music. Trying to get home.”…well folks, my battery ran out! After playing [...]

Playwrights Horizons (Artistic Director, Tim Sanford; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced additional creative team members for the World Premiere of the new musical Saved, which will be the sixth and final production of its upcoming 2007/2008 season. Jersey Boys’ Sergio Trujillo has been named as the musical’s choreographer and Jess Goldstein will be costume [...]

Photos courtesy of Larry Baker at BroadwayWorld.com. We’re excited to present JBB Special Correspondent Lauren Avila’s recap of Monday evening’s “One Night Only” event starring the SF/Chicago Company of Jersey Boys! Monday night, August 20th was the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation’s presentation of “One Night Only.” San Francisco’s Post Street Theatre played host to the National [...]

Our trip to New York began on a high note with an amazing interview with Bobby Spencer before his Friday, August 3rd evening performance! It was great to hear what’s going on with Bobby’s film, “Farm Girl in New York” and what it’s like to be a new dad with his son Geddy. It was [...]

John Lloyd Young is featured on the We Are Ellis Island campaign website. JLY shares his story of how his great-grandfather traveled from Italy and landed on Ellis Island in the late 1800’s. Check out the amazing photo, video, and the story of JLY’s family!

Theatermania.com reports that Daniel Reichard will be among the participants of the New York Musical Theatre Festival’s Concert Series at Ars Nova, to be presented September 22-October 7. Daniel will present “Kegger ’07,” on Friday October 5. The Jersey Boys star celebrates music, beer and the stupid things that happen when you put the two [...]

Daniel Reichard reports on his blog: It’s official! He has scheduled another “Summer Mix Tape” at Joe’s Pub on Saturday, September 8 at 11:45 PM! Due to the success of the concert earlier this month, Daniel notes that there was an interest in a repeat performance! In addition to Daniel singing a few different songs [...]