Photos courtesy of Genevieve Rafter Keddy at BroadwayWorld.com Paper Mill Playhouse’s rally – which was staged with the goal of keeping the venerable Millburn, New Jersey theatre from closing – took place on Monday, April 9th at 7 PM. Visit BroadwayWorld.com for the story and full photo coverage of the event. The Paper Mill Playhouse [...]
(more...)According to NCTimes.com staff writer Pam Kragen, San Diego Opera’s production of Wozzeck is a first in many ways. Along with this production being the first time Alban Berg’s dark expressionistic opera has been staged in San Diego, it’s the first time two-time Tony-winning director Des McAnuff has staged an opera. To bring Wozzeck to [...]
(more...)Pam Kragen of NCTimes.com reports that as of Sunday, April 15, La Jolla Playhouse Director Des McAnuff leaves the institution he has run for nearly 20 years to return to his childhood home of Canada. McAnuff, 54, will serve as one of three artistic directors for the Stratford Festival of Canada, North America’s largest classical [...]
(more...)BroadwayWorld.com reports that Jersey Boys star Bobby Spencer will appear at The After Party at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Café (407 West 42nd St.) on April 13. Billed as “an informal social gathering for the theatrically inclined,” The After Party is held every Friday from 10:30pm till 2am. It features [...]
(more...)New York Musical Theater Festival, BroadwayWorld.com, and AM New York Present: “More Unauthorized Musicology of Ben Folds†By Special Correspondent Howard Tucker ([email protected]). Background After the sold-out success of its “Unauthorized Musicology of Ben Folds†in 2006, NYMF bowed to public demand to present “More Unauthorized Musicology of Ben Folds†on March 26, 2007. (The [...]
(more...)Theatermania.com reports that Paper Mill Playhouse alumni who have gone on to star on Broadway, including Jersey Boys’ John Lloyd Young and Matthew Scott, joined with local politicians, theater staff, and others on Monday night at a rally to support the financially desperate company. As of this writing, Paper Mill only has enough money to [...]
(more...)According to the Capa.com website, tickets for the two Jersey Boys public performances at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven are already SOLD OUT!
(more...)CAPA.com reports that Broadway’s hottest musical comes to New Haven! Producers of Jersey Boys have selected New Haven’s Shubert Theater as the site for the build of the first national tour. The theater will be used from April 16 through May 17 to build the sets and rehearse the cast, and will include two public [...]
(more...)The JBB Fantastic Fan Interview series has exploded! Over the last week, we have had numerous “Fantastic Fans” contact us about being interviewed and we are looking forward to upcoming interviews! We’re excited to present our latest JBB Fantastic Fan Interview with Jonathan Alexander Alda, who talks about how he became interested in Jersey Boys; [...]
(more...)Jersey Boys had another outstanding week at the box office, grossing $1,177,721 (and a 100.7% attendance rate) for the week ending April 8, 2007. Thanks to Easter, and many people on academic spring breaks, the Great White Way was up 19% over the previous week, with grosses totaling $22,927,788 for the 33 shows on the [...]
(more...)Playbill.com reports that Jersey Boys co-stars Daniel Reichard and Dominic Nolfi will host “Tease! A Night of Burlesque” at the Cutting Room in Manhattan on the evenings of May 14, June 4, and June 11. “Tease” will celebrate “one of the world’s most sensual dance forms.” Scheduled to appear are Kayce Davis, Emilee Durpe, Sonia [...]
(more...)Jackie Demaline of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Broadway Across America-Cincinnati celebrates 20 years of touring to the Queen City with its best season in memory. The 2007-08 season includes Jersey Boys! Jersey Boys will play at the Procter & Gamble Hall, Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut Street in Downtown Cincinnati during May-June 2008: May-June (dates [...]
(more...)The latest Jersey Boys Podcast has been posted! It includes a cut from the “The Four Seasons Entertain You / Live On” CD, entitled “How Do You Make A Hit Song.” Check it out!
(more...)Thank you to John and Mike for letting us know about the latest version of Jersey Boys national tour cast members Erich Bergen, Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones, and Deven May singing the National Anthem at the SF Giants’ opening day festivities.
(more...)On Jennifer Naimo’s blog, she reports that Annette Benning and Warren Beatty were spotted in the JB audience at Thursday night’s show. Earlier in the week, Steven Spielberg was in attendance with his kids. According to Jennifer, this marks Spielberg’s second time at the show. Last time, he attended with his wife Kate Capshaw and [...]
(more...)BroadwayWorld.com notes that the New Jersey Star-Ledger reported earlier today that two local real estate companies have come to the temporary rescue of the imperiled Paper Mill Playhouse, which had been in danger of closing its doors as early as today. However, donations from theatre lovers are still very much needed. Shayne Miller, press director [...]
(more...)In case you missed it tonight, or would like to see a repeat performance, visit GILG for a video clip of Frankie Valli’s appearance on “Entertainment Tonight”! Did you know Frankie Valli is soon to be celebrating another milestone? 2007 marks the 45-year anniversary of when the whole world exploded with “Sherry”!
(more...)NEWSFLASH: Frankie Valli will be appearing on “Entertainment Tonight” TONIGHT! Check out the ET video preview! Check your local listings for program times in your area.
(more...)Philip Potempa of NWITimes.com has an interesting article about the upcoming Frankie Valli concert at the Chicago Theatre on April 21. The article also focuses on the Windy City arrival of the Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys, which is still six months away. As President, CEO and Talent Buyer for the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, [...]
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