Jersey Boys 2005 - Articles Page 11.4

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: November 6, 2005
Closing: January 15, 2017

Jersey Boys - 2005 - Broadway History , Info & More

How did four blue-collar kids become one of the greatest successes in pop music history? Find out at Broadway's runaway smash-hit, Jersey Boys. The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of the 2006 takes you up the charts, across the country and behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

As Clive Barnes in the New York Post says, 'It's just too good to be true.' Discover the secret of a 40-year friendship: four blue-collar kids working their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of stardom. And experience electrifying performances of the golden greats that took these guys all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: 'Sherry,' 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You,' 'Dawn,' 'My Eyes Adored You,' and more. The New York Times says, 'The crowd goes wild!'

Now a Major Motion Picture! Jersey Boys is directed by Des McAnuff, with book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice , music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe.

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Brandon Andrus, Colby Foytik et al. to Star in JERSEY BOYS at Providence Performing Arts Center, 8/15-9/2
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2012


Casting has been announced for the Providence engagement of the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) August 15 - September 2, 2012. The cast of JERSEY BOYS will be led by Brandon Andrus (Nick Massi), Colby Foytik (Tommy DeVito), Jason Kappus (Bob Gaudio), and Brad Weinstock (Frankie Valli) as The Four Seasons, with Barry Anderson and Thomas Fiscella.

JERSEY BOYS Rock Winspear Opera House, Now thru 7/15
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2012


The Winspear Opera House presents the National Tour of the Broadway hit JERSEY BOYS, playing tonight, June 12 through July 15, 2012.

IRON MAN's Jon Favreau to Direct JERSEY BOYS on the Big Screen?
by Kelsey Denette - June 5, 2012


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, JERSEY BOYS is headed to the silver screen, adapted by RED scribe John Logan. Today, Variety reports that IRON MAN director Jon Favreau is a frontrunner to helm the film.

JERSEY BOYS Becomes 19th Longest-Running Broadway Show
by BWW News Desk - June 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.

Twitter Watch: Adam Shankman Wants to Direct Movie Musical of JERSEY BOYS
by BWW - May 29, 2012


On Twitter Watch, Adam Shankman wrote ' '@louieee__ @adamshankman what is your next movie musical that you want to direct?' Jersey boys'

Photo Flash: DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE Visits JERSEY BOYS in Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2012


A group of cast members from Dancing with the Stars: Live in Las Vegas attended JERSEY BOYS at Paris Las Vegas yesterday evening, May 22, including Joey Fatone, Tia Carrere, Lacey Schwimmer, and Sabrina Bryan. After the show, the group went backstage to meet JERSEY BOYS cast members and take photos. Check them out below!

STAGE TUBE: Frankie Valli on the Upcoming JERSEY BOYS Movie!
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2012


Original Four Seasons frontman Frankie Valli recently visited WCBSFM, where he chatted about the Broadway hit JERSEY BOYS making its way to the big screen. While he was there he revealed that the film, set to feature a screenplay by John Logan, will begin filming next year and will be released by the end of 2013. Check out what he had to say about casting the film, the Broadway leading men, and more in the video below!

BWW Interviews: The JERSEY BOYS Talk Durham Engagement this Fall
by Larissa Mount - May 15, 2012


Get ready for the 2012-2013 season at the Durham Performing Arts Center! One of the major events this fall will be the arrival of the national tour of the 20th-longest running Broadway musical, Jersey Boys. At a recent event, I had the chance to chat with Matt Bailey (Tommy DeVito), Alayna Gallo (Lorraine and others), and Kevin Crewell (Bob Crewe and others) from the national touring company of Jersey Boys about the show, their experiences, and their acting beginnings. They had a lot to say, including some particularly nice things about the Durham Performing Arts Center as a venue.

NYC's Triad Theatre Presents JERSEY BOYS' Russell Fischer in UNCHARTED Tonight, 5/14
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2012


Tonight, May 14th at 7pm, direct from Jersey Boys, Russell Fischer will make his New York Cabaret debut in UNCHARTED at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street. Mr. Fischer revisits performing experiences from his backyard to Broadway, drawing inspiration from Musical Theater to Pop/Rock. UNCHARTED is co-written by Fischer and Peter Gregus (Jersey Boys), directed by Gregus with musical direction by Joshua Stephen Kartes.

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.

Tickets to Go on Sale for JERSEY BOYS at Providence Performing Arts Center Today; Runs 8/15-9/2
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2012


The Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS will make its much-anticipated return to Providence to play the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 through Sunday, September 2, 2012. Tickets go on sale today, May 6 at 8am.

NYC's Triad Theatre Presents JERSEY BOYS' Russell Fischer in UNCHARTED, 5/14
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2012


On Monday, May 14th at 7pm, direct from Jersey Boys, Russell Fischer will make his New York Cabaret debut in UNCHARTED at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street. Mr. Fischer revisits performing experiences from his backyard to Broadway, drawing inspiration from Musical Theater to Pop/Rock. UNCHARTED is co-written by Fischer and Peter Gregus (Jersey Boys), directed by Gregus with musical direction by Joshua Stephen Kartes.

STAGE TUBE: MIDTOWN MEN Sing 'Time of the Season'
by Sally Henry - March 23, 2012


The Midtown Men, a group which reunites stars from the original cast of Broadway's Jersey Boys, have just released a new CD featuring the '60s hits that they sing on tour. This video features a track from this album, 'Time of the Season,' originally by The Zombies, with a slideshow of pictures from the Midtown Men performances.

STAGE TUBE: THE MIDTOWN MEN Perform 'Happy Together' on New CD
by Sally Henry Fuller - March 13, 2012


The Midtown Men, a group which reunites stars from the Original Cast of Broadway's Jersey Boys, have just released a new CD featuring the '60s hits that they sing on tour. In this promotional video, fans get a taste of their touring show. Additionally, watch these performers sing the Turtles' classic hit, 'Happy Together.'

STAGE TUBE: JERSEY BOYS Stars Perform Medley on 'Imus In The Morning'
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 27, 2012


JERSEY BOYS Broadway stars Matt Bogart, Andy Karl, Jarrod Spector, Quinn VanAntwerp recently performed on 'Imus In The Morning' on the Fox Business News. The performance opens with Jarrod Spector (as Frankie Valli)singing 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You,' then the other three stars join him to sing a wonderful medley, including 'Who Loves You?' and the show-stopper, 'Oh What a Night.'

JERSEY BOYS Cast to Perform on TODAY SHOW This Morning
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2011


Cast members from the Broadway company of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will perform a selection of songs from the new Rhino CD, Seasons Greetings: A JERSEY BOYS Christmas on NBC's "The Today Show" this Friday, December 23rd from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Check local listings for times outside the New York metro area.

JERSEY BOYS to Become 21st Longest-Running Broadway Show
by Nicole Rosky - December 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 Cast to Perform on TODAY SHOW, 12/23
by Nicole Rosky - December 19, 2011


Cast members from the Broadway company of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will perform a selection of songs from the new Rhino CD, Seasons Greetings: A JERSEY BOYS Christmas on NBC's "The Today Show" this Friday, December 23rd from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Check local listings for times outside the New York metro area.

AUDIO Special: SEASONS GREETINGS: A JERSEY BOYS CHRISTMAS Radio Special - Part 2
by Jessica Lewis - December 16, 2011


Now, Rhino has created a 1-hour radio show about "Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas." The radio show features New Music From "Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boy's Christmas" and exclusive interviews with Bob Gaudio, original founding member of The Four Seasons, the group's principal songwriter, and also the producer of the musical and Christmas CD; Ron Melrose, Musical Director, Associate Producer, and also arranged music for the Jersey Boys musical and Christmas CD; Michael David, President of the Jersey Boys Production Company; and Ryan Malloy & Tony Award Winner John Lloyd Young, Members of the Jersey Boys cast featured on "Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas". Below, BroadwayWorld brings you Part 2 of the radio segment. Click here to revisit Part 1 and check back tomorrow for Part 3!

JERSEY BOYS Featured on WABC-TV Holiday Special 12/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 15, 2011


Tune in to WABC-TV (Channel 7)'s Holiday Special this Saturday, December 17 at 7pm to see a segment on the new Rhino CD Seasons Greetings: a JERSEY BOYS Christmas.

Jersey Boys FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Jersey Boys have there been?
Jersey Boys has had 16 productions including San Diego, CA (Regional) which opened in 2004, Broadway which opened in 2005, US Tour which opened in 2006, Chicago which opened in 2007, West End which opened in 2008, Las Vegas which opened in 2008, Toronto which opened in 2008, US Tour which opened in 2011, US Tour which opened in 2015, West End which opened in 2021, West End which opened in 2021, West End which opened in 2021, West End which opened in 2021, Off-Broadway which opened in 2021, US Tour which opened in 2021 and US Tour which opened in 2024.
What awards has Jersey Boys been nominated for?
Jersey Boys has been nominated for several awards, including Distinguished Production of a Musical at the Drama League Awards, Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Howell Binkley, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for John Lloyd Young.
What awards has Jersey Boys won?
Jersey Boys has won awards for Distinguished Production of a Musical at the Drama League Awards, Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Howell Binkley, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for John Lloyd Young.
What are the songs in Jersey Boys and what's the order?
Ces Soirées-La
Silhouettes
You're the Apple of My Eye
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
Earth Angel
Sunday Kind of Love
My Mother's Eyes
I Go Ape
(Who Wears) Short Shorts
I'm in the Mood for Love
Moody's Mood for Love
Cry for Me
An Angel Cried
I Still Care
Trance
Sherry
Big Girls Don't Cry
Walk Like A Man
December, 1963
My Boyfriend's Back
My Eyes Adored You
Dawn (Go Away)
Big Man in Town
Beggin'
Stay
Let's Hang On (To What We've Got)
Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'Bout Me)
Bye Bye Baby
C'mon Marianne
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You
Working My Way Back to You
Fallen Angel
Rag Doll
Who Loves You

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