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Raise money for BBC Children in Need and enjoy a night at one of the London's biggest musicals, at BBC London 94.9FM's special gala performance of smash-hit award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS at the Prince Edward Theatre in the West End on Wednesday 17th November 2010.

The Kimmel Center and The Shubert Organization are proud to announce a spectacular array of Broadway's Tony Award-winning favorites coming to Philadelphia for the 2010-2011 Broadway Season at the Academy of Music and the Forrest Theatre.

Deadline.com has just announced that Graham King has acquired the coveted film rights to Broadway's JERSEY BOYS for his GK Films in an auction. Deadline writes: 'Book writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice will write the script. King and GK Films partner Tim Headington will produce. The deal was described as 'groundbreaking;' I'm told it was a substantial seven-figures.'

The City of Philadelphia along with legendary local radio personality Jerry Blavat and The Greater Philadelphia Traditions Fund, will welcome the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award Winning Best Musical, JERSEY BOYS, to Philadelphia for an 11-week engagement at the Forrest Theatre beginning Sept. 30 to Dec. 12 with a block party celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 5 (rescheduled due to rain from Sept. 30). JERSEY BOYS is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

Tickets are now on sale for the Philadelphia premiere engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, playing the Forrest Theatre Sept. 30 through Dec. 12. The official press opening is Sat. Oct. 2 at 8pm.

The City of Philadelphia along with legendary local radio personality Jerry Blavat will welcome the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award Winning Best Musical, JERSEY BOYS, to Philadelphia for an 11-week engagement at the Forrest Theatre beginning Sept. 30 to Dec. 12. JERSEY BOYS is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

Casting has been announced for the Philadelphia engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Forrest Theatre Sept. 30 - Dec. 12.

Dates have been announced for the Philadelphia engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Forrest Theatre, as part of the new 2010-2011 Broadway Season. The musical will make its Philadelphia premiere on September 30, 2010 and play through Dec. 12, 2010.

The City of Philadelphia along with legendary local radio personality Jerry Blavat and The Greater Philadelphia Traditions Fund, will welcome the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award Winning Best Musical, JERSEY BOYS, to Philadelphia for an 11-week engagement at the Forrest Theatre beginning Sept. 30 to Dec. 12 with a block party celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 5 (rescheduled due to rain from Sept. 30). JERSEY BOYS is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

With its 2010-2011 season ready to kick off next month with a production of Hello, Dolly!, Studio Tenn promises to fully engage the Nashville theater community as their primary source of talent, and likewise commit to having Broadway, film and/or national tour-credited talent involved in every production.

Theatre and TV stars are coming out to support Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS at the 24TH ANNUAL Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction to be held on Sunday, September 26 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM in Shubert Alley (Shubert Alley & West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld.com will be there as always streaming live video throughout the day including the grand auction and more! Come say hi if you're in the area and check back here for the video!

In celebration of his first solo CD release, former Jersey Boys star Erich Bergen will debut his new club act in Los Angeles at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles on September 15, and at the Rrazz Room at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco on September 24.

Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio - two of the original Jersey Boys of The Four Seasons - along with JERSEY BOYS: The Musical writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice have filed a law suit against six former JERSEY BOYS: The Musical performers, claiming that their tour, 'The Boys in Concert,' rips off of the Broadway musical in unauthorized ways. The New York Post reports today that 'The Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer claims 'The Boys in Concert' steals songs, stage elements and copyrighted logos to dupe patrons into thinking it's an 'authorized road company' of the long-running Broadway musical.'

The City of Philadelphia along with legendary local radio personality Jerry Blavat will welcome the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award Winning Best Musical, JERSEY BOYS, to Philadelphia for an 11-week engagement at the Forrest Theatre beginning Sept. 30 to Dec. 12. JERSEY BOYS is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, winner of four 2006 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 2009, has now received ten nominations for the Victorian Green Room Awards. The JERSEY BOYS Original Cast Recording also received a 2006 Grammy Award® for Best Musical Show Album. JERSEY BOYS has now grossed over $812 million worldwide and been seen by 9 million people around the world. Over 450,000 people have attended the show in Melbourne to date. JERSEY BOYS - The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, officially opened in Sydney at the Theatre Royal on Saturday 18 September 2010.

The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, winner of four 2006 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 2009, has now received ten nominations for the Victorian Green Room Awards. The JERSEY BOYS Original Cast Recording also received a 2006 Grammy Award® for Best Musical Show Album. JERSEY BOYS has now grossed over $812 million worldwide and been seen by 9 million people around the world. Over 450,000 people have attended the show in Melbourne to date. JERSEY BOYS - The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, will officially open in Sydney at the Theatre Royal on Saturday 18 September 2010. The season in Melbourne must finish on Sunday 25 July following 453 sell-out performances. There is no extension possible.

Yesterday, September 15, the JERSEY BOYS company celebrated 2000 performances on Broadway. JERSEY BOYS opened on Broadway to critical acclaim on November 6, 2005. The show is currently playing in New York; Las Vegas; London; Sydney, Australia; and in cities across the U.S. on a National Tour. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration and brings you photo coverage below!

2006 Tony-winning best musical Jersey Boys has premiered at San Antonio's Majestic Theater. Winner of four Tonys, Jersey Boys is a musical that follows the life of 1960s idol Frankie Valli and how The Four Seasons came to be.

In celebration of his first solo CD release, former Jersey Boys star Erich Bergen will debut his new club act at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles on Wednesday, September 15 at 8pm, and following that performance, he will be appearing at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City as part of the cast of Venice from October 7 through November 14.