January 15, 2006

Jersey Boys Box Office Totals Still Red HOT!!

January 15th, 2006
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    According to today’s Variety, following the big holiday ticket buying spree, Broadway box office totals traditionally decline. This year was no exception, with total grosses falling to $16,983,367 for Week 32 (Jan. 2-8), down $8,247,416 from the record-breaking week before. Among the few productions that stayed strong last week was Jersey Boys, grossing over $904,000. [...]

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January 14, 2006

Frankie Valli to Appear in Season Six of “The Sopranos”

January 14th, 2006
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    TV Gal Melanie McFarland reports that the cast of “The Sopranos” met with TV critics Friday afternoon for the basic details regarding the program’s sixth season that kicks off on Sunday, March 12 at 9 p.m. on HBO. The new season will consist of 20 episodes, and will include a long list of guest stars, [...]

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Jersey Boys to Offer Special Actors’ Fund Performance–CORRECTION

January 14th, 2006
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    As reported earlier, the smash hit Jersey Boys will offer a special performance to benefit the Actors’ Fund of America on January 22. However, the benefit will take place at the August Wilson Theater, not at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre as stated in an earlier post.

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January 13, 2006

More Famous Faces Spotted in Jersey Boys Audience

January 13th, 2006
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    A new thread on Broadwayworld.com’s message board said that actress Nicole Kidman and her beau, country singer Keith Urban were spotted at the January 10 Jersey Boys performance. A visitor to the Jersey Boys Blog said that superstar hitmaker Phil Collins and former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan were spotted in the audience last week. [...]

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January 12, 2006

Jersey Boys’ Director Des McAnuff Scheduled to Direct Revival of The Wiz

January 12th, 2006
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    Broadwayworld.com reports that Jersey Boys’ Director Des McAnuff will be directing the upcoming Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz. This production, scheduled to run from September through November, will be part of the 2006 season at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego.

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Jersey Boys Co-Author Marshall Brickman Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

January 12th, 2006
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    Jesse Hiestand from Backstage.com reports that Jersey Boys co-author Marshall Brickman will receive the Writers Guild of America (WGA) East’s Ian McLellan Hunter Award for lifetime achievement in writing. Brickman, who has written for film, television, and theater, will be honored at the guild’s annual award dinner on February 4. His first venture in live [...]

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More Rave Reviews for Jersey Boys Cast CD!

January 12th, 2006
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    In today’s issue of the Christian Science Monitor, Iris Fanger reviews Jersey Boys’ Original Cast CD, produced by original Four Seasons member, Bob Gaudio. She says this recording, which includes the enduring hits such as “Sherry” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, ” is a must-have for boomers who grew up on this music. [...]

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Update on Christian Hoff

January 12th, 2006
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    According to today’s Playbill, Christian Hoff will continue to star as Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys while filming his role on “All My Children.”

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January 11, 2006

This Just In: Jersey Boys’ Christian Hoff Lands Role on ABC Soap “All My Children”

January 11th, 2006
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    Broadwayworld.com reports that Christian Hoff, who currently plays Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys, has been cast in the recurring role of “Marty” on the ABC soap opera “All My Children.” The “Marty” character works as a henchman in a casino. Hoff’s debut on the soap will be January 30th.

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Actors’ Fund Will Host Special Performance of Jersey Boys!

January 11th, 2006
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    Broadwayworld.com announced today that the Actors’ Fund of America will host a special performance of Jersey Boys on Sunday, January 22nd at 8 p.m., at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 West 47th Street. Regular seats range from $96.25 to $111.25 to benefit the organization. The Actors’ Fund of America is the national nonprofit organization that [...]

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Jersey Boys’ Daniel Reichard to Make Appearance at Seth’s Broadway Chatterbox

January 11th, 2006
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    Andrew Gans reports that Daniel Reichard, who is currently making his Broadway debut playing Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys, will sit down for a chat with host Seth Rudetsky at the January 12 edition of Seth’s Broadway Chatterbox. Seth’s Broadway Chatterbox is a weekly talkfest which includes interviews and performances from Broadway stars, is held [...]

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January 9, 2006

Another Great Week at the Jersey Boys Box Office

January 9th, 2006
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    In the first full week of 2006, Broadwayworld.com reports that Jersey Boys grossed $904,290. Since previews began in early October, the show has grossed $9,179,842.

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Jersey Boys’ John Lloyd Young Among Vocal Heroes of 2005

January 9th, 2006
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    In this month’s Leading Men column, Playbill’s Wayman Wong highlights “Our Vocal Heroes of 2005.” Included in Wong’s “4 Terrific Tour De Forces” is Jersey Boys’ John Lloyd Young in his Broadway debut playing Frankie Valli.

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Frankie Valli Reflects on His Life & Jersey Boys

January 9th, 2006
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    In Liz Smith’s column today, she talks about her recent meeting with Frankie Valli at Fives on Fifth Avenue. Valli reflects on his dreams as a poor kid living in the Newark projects, his successes and tragedies in his life, and the hit Broadway musical Jersey Boys, showing the ups and downs of the Four [...]

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January 8, 2006

Jersey Boys Cast CD Liner Notes by Charles Alexander

January 8th, 2006
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    The Jersey Boys Blog is thrilled to announce the posting of Charles Alexander’s liner notes from the Jersey Boys Original Cast CD. These liner notes provide an in-depth look into the story of the Four Seasons, their phenomenal chart-topping success, and the Broadway smash hit, Jersey Boys. Thank you, Charles!

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Phantom’s Crawford Plans to See Jersey Boys!

January 8th, 2006
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    On January 9, 2006, The Phantom of the Opera will reach a major milestone: the longest running musical of all time! With the gala celebration taking place tomorrow commemorating this amazing achievement, Broadwayworld.com’s Robert Diamond thought it was the perfect time to catch up with the show’s original star, Michael Crawford. Along with reflecting on [...]

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January 7, 2006

Jersey Boys Blog Poll: Vote for Your Favorite Jersey Boy!!

January 7th, 2006
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    We have started a new feature on the blog this month: Jersey Boys Polls! This month, please vote for your favorite Jersey Boy: Christian Hoff (Tommy DeVito), Daniel Reichard (Bob Gaudio), J. Robert Spencer (Nick Massi), or John Lloyd Young (Frankie Valli). As of January 7, we have 61 votes, please vote for your favorite [...]

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Can Upcoming Jukebox Broadway Musicals Follow the Success of Jersey Boys?

January 7th, 2006
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    Jack Zink reports that pop legends’ names and their music are all over Manhattan, the nation’s performing arts center circuit and regional theaters—they’re everywhere! In the spring of 1995, a revue of songs by rock tunesmiths Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller opened on Broadway. Smokey Joe’s Cafe was nominated for six Tony Awards, including best [...]

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January 6, 2006

Jersey Boys ROCK Today Show!

January 6th, 2006
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    Hope everyone had a chance to see the Jersey Boys cast on the Today Show this morning! WOW! In addition to hearing the great songs from the Broadway hit, Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer, and John Lloyd Young serenaded Katie Couric with “Happy Birthday” greetings! Katie Couric also spoke briefly to legendary singer [...]

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