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Why see Jersey Boys?

Oh, what a night!

How did a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks become one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time?

Jersey Boys is the smash-hit jukebox musical that gives us the true, sometimes gritty, and always spectacularly entertaining story of falsetto idol Franki Valli and The Four Seasons. The blue-collar boys in the shiny Lurex suits strode onto the scene in 1965, wowing the public for 20 years with hits such as "Big Girls Don't Cry","Oh What a Night", and "Walk Like a Man," "Beggin" and many more. But before fame and fortune, comes a difficult, and sometimes not entirely legal, journey to stardom.

Created by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, they wanted to create a traditional documentary-style story of the blue-collar stars and Jersey Boys came from interviews with the surviving members of the band, cemented by Tommy Devito's addition: "Don't listen to those guys. I'll tell you what really happened."

Since its debut in 2005, Jersey Boys has become a must-see, embedding itself in the American musical theater landscape, playing over 3,000 performances and winning 4 Tonys on Broadway and proving that the rags to riches, to rags again, story is an ever-enduring theme!

I'll tell you what really happened

Told in 4 parts, each member has an act to tell their side of the story, even if it clashes with the others. We get the real story of Franki Valli and the Four Seasons, from humble beginnings to the thrill superstardom and back again, via loan sharks, jail time, tense dealings with the Mob, and the strength of friendship, sound-tracked by the irresistibly recognizable hits that keep you coming back for more.

Did you know?

The Four Seasons sold over 175 million records worldwide, all before 30 years old!

Key Information

Audience

Jersey Boys may be inappropriate for children aged 12 and under (strong language).

Run Time

Two hours and 30 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.

Dates

Finished Sep 29

Cast


Matt Faucher as Nick Massi
Eric Chambliss as Bob Gaudio
Devon Goffman as Tommy DeVito
Jon Hacker as Franki Valli

With
Justin Albinder, Amy Coelho, Kenneth Quinney Francoeur, Samantha Marisol Gershman, Katie Goffman, Antonio King, Connor Lyon, Kevin Patrick Martin, Sean McGee, Hamilton Moore, Alex Michael Ryan and Bruno Vida. 


Creative

Directed by Des McAnuff
Written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice
Music by Bob Gaudio
Lyrics by Bob Crewe
Choreographed by Sergio Trujillo

Awards

TONY AWARDS 2006

Best Musical

Best Lighting Design: Howell Binkley

Nominations:

Best Book of a Musical: Rick Elice and Marshall Brickman

Best Direction of a Musical: Des McAnuff

Best Orchestrations: Steve Orich

Best Scenic Design of a Musical: Klara Zieglerova

DRAMA DESK AWARDS 2006

Outstanding Sound Design

Nominations:

Outstanding Musical

Outstanding Book of a Musical

Outstanding Choreography

Outstanding Director of a Musical

OUTER CIRCLE CRITICS AWARD 2006

Outstanding Broadway musical

Oustanding Lighting Design: Howell Binkley

Nominations:

Outstanding Choreography

Outstanding Director of a Musical

DRAMA LEAGUE AWARDS 2006

Distinguished production of a musical

Julia Hansen award for excellence in directing (Des McAnuff)

GRAMMY AWARD

Best Show Album

Reviews

Customer reviews

76 reviews, average rating: (4.1 Stars)

Judy

Loved It!!!

The performance was amazing! Not only was their story one great story to tell, but the music was so spectacular and the performing was wonderful. The entire crowd felt the same, as everyone gave them a standing ovation at the end. Definitely a must-see performance!!! ... Read more

Sharon

Excellent!

Just saw Jersey Boys at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver. Loved the show! The acting and singing and dancing was excellent. Never knew the story behind the group so it was interesting the way they wove it all together. Yes there was swearing but I didn’t find it excessive and it was certainly nothing I had not heard before. Probably not good for young children with that in mind. At the end they got a standing O for about 5 minutes! It was well worth seeing. Good job! ... Read more

DD

Jersey Boys - Chicago

Excellent show, great music. Frankie lead nailed some songs, was lighter in the softer songs. Any song with the word “eye” seemed to go bad as he tries to articulate words that the real Frankie would not. More swearing than necessary, but it didn’t bother me. Still 5 stars overall. ... Read more

News

Jersey Boys finds its Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!

Jersey Boys finds its Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!

News Desk, September 11th, 2018
The brand new national tour of Jersey Boys is about to kick off in Ohio, and the stars of the show have now been announced! Making up the coveted Frankie and the Four Seasons will be Jonathan Cable, Eric Chambliss, Corey Greenan and Jonny Wexler. ...
Read more

Jersey Boys finds its Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!

Jersey Boys finds its Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!
News Desk, September 11th, 2018
The brand new national tour of Jersey Boys is about to kick off in Ohio, and the stars of the show have now been announced! Making up the coveted Frankie and the Four Seasons will be Jonathan Cable, Eric Chambliss, Corey Greenan and Jonny Wexler. ...
Read more

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