Sara Schmidt Headshot

Sara Schmidt News

Get Sara Schmidt Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Drew Gehling and Jarrod Spector to Return to JERSEY BOYS in October
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 24, 2012


The producers of JERSEY BOYS just announced that Drew Gehling and Jarrod Spector will be returning to the Broadway company. Spector returns to the role of 'Frankie Valli' on Tuesday, October 2, following the final performance of Tony winner John Lloyd Young on Sunday, September 30. Gehling assumes the role of 'Bob Gaudio' joining Jeremy Kushnier as 'Tommy DeVito' on Tuesday, October 9, following the departure of current stars Quinn VanAntwerp and Andy Karl (respectively) after the Sunday, October 7 performance.

JERSEY BOYS Becomes 18th Longest-Running Broadway Show Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 21, 2012


JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, surpasses Hello, Dolly! with 2,845 performances, becoming the 18th longest-running show in Broadway history, following the performance on Saturday night, September 22.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, August 18 - Double-Sized Special Jimmy Fallon Edition!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2012


On August 16th, Broadway star Ricky Martin appeared on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON, where he revealed his love of Twitter and his new habit of tweeting 'intermission pictures' from backstage to give fans a behind-the-scenes peek. Today, we bring you a double-sized 'Jimmy Fallon Edition,' Saturday Intermission Pics round-up with photos from yesterday's matinee and evening performances!

TV: John Lloyd Young on His Return to JERSEY BOYS, Finding His 'Purpose,' His New Album and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jul 27, 2012


On July 3, the Broadway company of JERSEY BOYS welcomed back John Lloyd Young, who created the role of Frankie Valli in the original Broadway company and on the Grammy-winning, platinum cast album. For his performance, Mr. Young won Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award for Leading Actor in a Musical and a Theatre World Award. In this edition, Richard chats with the star about his return to the show and so much more!

Jeremy Kushnier to Return to JERSEY BOYS in October!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2012


Jeremy Kushnier will step into the role of Tommy DeVito in the Broadway cast of JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning smash hit musical, at the August Wilson Theatre on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Andy Karl, who currently plays Tommy DeVito, will play his final performance on Sunday, October 7, 2012.

TV: John Lloyd Young Makes a Return to JERSEY BOYS!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 11, 2012


On July 3, the Broadway company of JERSEY BOYS welcomed back John Lloyd Young, who created the role of Frankie Valli in the original Broadway company and on the Grammy-winning, platinum cast album. for his performance, Mr. Young won Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award for Leading Actor in a Musical and a Theatre World Award. BroadwayWorld was there on Tuesday night, July 10th to bring you video coverage of Young and the rest of the cast celebrating at the show's curtain call! Don't forget to check back later this month for a special Backstage with Richard Ridge, as he chats with Young about his return to the show!

Photo Coverage: John Lloyd Young Returns to JERSEY BOYS - Curtain Call!
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 11, 2012


BroadwayWorld was there on Tuesday night, July 10th to bring you special coverage of Young and the rest of the cast celebrating at the show's curtain call! Stay tuned for video coverage!

Photo Flash: John Lloyd Young Returns to JERSEY BOYS as 'Frankie Valli'
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 2, 2012


Tomorrow, July 3, the Broadway company of JERSEY BOYS will welcome back John Lloyd Young, who created the role of Frankie Valli in the original Broadway company and on the Grammy-winning, platinum cast album. for his performance, Mr. Young won Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award for Leading Actor in a Musical and a Theatre World Award.

BWW Special Coverage: 4th of July Guide for the Patriotic Theatre Junkie - Videos, Event Schedules & More!
by BWW - Jul 4, 2012


A devout theater fan knows no holiday, and thankfully, many of Broadway's most beloved shows and performers nationwide don't either. So what's a theater enthusiast to do on this Independence Day? Check out a sampling of this year's most exciting 4th of July offerings and click below to revisit some of your favorites saluting our nation in song!

JERSEY BOYS Becomes 19th Longest-Running Broadway Show
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2012


JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, surpasses My Fair Lady with 2,718 performances, becoming the 19th longest-running show in Broadway history, following the performance on Sunday, June 3.

Photo Coverage: Christian Noll & More at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Born For Broadway Benefit!
by Jennifer Broski - May 22, 2012


The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation presented its annual Born for Broadway benefit, which will take place at the American Airlines Theatre, last night, May 21, 2012. Tony nominated director Marcia Milgrom Dodge (Ragtime) directed alongside Lawrence Yurman (On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Grey Gardens), who musical directed. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the red carpet and brings you photo coverage below.

Tony Winner John Lloyd Young to Rejoin JERSEY BOYS July 3
by Robert Diamond - May 9, 2012


JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, is proud to announce the return of John Lloyd Young who won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role as Frankie Valli. Young will again perform the role of Frankie Valli on Broadway from Tuesday, July 3 through Sunday, September 30.

JERSEY BOYS to Become 21st Longest-Running Broadway Show
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 22, 2011


JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, celebrates Christmas by surpassing Avenue Q with 2,535 performances, becoming the 21st longest-running show in Broadway history, following the performance on Monday, December 26.

JERSEY BOYS Becomes 22nd Longest-Running Broadway Show!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 29, 2011


JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, will surpass The Producers with 2,503 performances, becoming the 22nd longest-running show in Broadway history and the longest running show in Jujamcyn Theaters' history, following the performance on Tuesday, November 29.

MONDAY NIGHTS, NEW VOICES Ends At The Duplex 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2011


On November 28th, 2011 the acclaimed ‘Monday Nights, New Voices' series, produced monthly by Composer Scott Alan, will come to an end after seven extremely successful years at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre.

MONDAY NIGHTS, NEW VOICES Ends At The Duplex 11/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 7, 2011


On November 28th, 2011 the acclaimed ‘Monday Nights, New Voices' series, produced monthly by Composer Scott Alan, will come to an end after seven extremely successful years at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre.

JERSEY BOYS Celebrates 6th Anniversary, 11/6
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2011


Broadway's Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning JERSEY BOYS, will celebrate its 6th Anniversary on Broadway this Sunday, November 6.

         5       …    

Get Sara Schmidt Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos