The Jersey Boys Tour Thread- Page 47
The Jersey Boys Tour Thread
mll85
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/06
#1150Go, rumor mill, go!
Posted: 7/10/07 at 2:36am
Well if Travis is doing Vegas then it'll probably be mentioned somewhere soon. If I remember correctly, a link to the equity call notice for Vegas was posted somewhere in this thread and they were aiming for rehersals to start in Aug. And it mentioned a possible SF engagement before Vegas too, but with all the adds saying "must end sept 30" I think that's not going to happen. But who knows, things can happen and plans can change.
And on another note. Steven Goldsmith and John Michael Dias have some nice pics from the stagedoor, cast gatherings, and the typical SF tourist shots in the photo albums on their sites. Here's the links if you want to check them out.
Steven - http://tinyurl.com/2pxkwb
JMD - http://tinyurl.com/3e42w3
#1151Go, rumor mill, go!
Posted: 7/10/07 at 4:17am
Here's a link to the supposed JLY going to London.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=19764
That would be exciting! I wouldn't mind flying to europe to catch the opening night!!!
and I am glad that they liked the pic I took :P
and btw, here's the one with Jeremy:
Updated On: 7/10/07 at 04:17 AM
#1152Go, rumor mill, go!
Posted: 7/10/07 at 10:50am
Somehow I never realized John Michael Dias even had a site. I love those pix. They look a bit drunk. 
(That background is the scan I made! LOL...)
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
Updated On: 7/10/07 at 10:50 AM
mll85
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/06
#1153Go, rumor mill, go!
Posted: 7/10/07 at 4:32pm
Kathryn has posted part 2 of the newsletter. http://tinyurl.com/24rsuv
(That background is the scan I made! LOL...)
Both John and Steven have pics posted in this thread. If they weren't sent directly from the people who took them, I think they've been checking out this thread. I wouldn't be suprised if they are since Erich posted here a few times.
#1155Go, rumor mill, go!
Posted: 7/10/07 at 5:19pm
Hi, cast member.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#1158Awesome AIDS Walk news!
Posted: 7/11/07 at 12:03am
I can't make it, but I assume there will be photos from the devotees here?
https://jerseyboysblog.com/?p=1575
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mll85
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/06
#1159Awesome AIDS Walk news!
Posted: 7/11/07 at 12:10amThey have the AIDS walk in the morning and 2 shows later that day. The cast sure is going to be busy this Sunday. And I have to echo Lizzie, if you're going, take some photos.
mpw607
Stand-by Joined: 10/6/05
#1160Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:02pm
Hope it's OK to mention London in this thread. You've probably read that previews begin on 28 February. The First Night will be 18 March. Booking opened today so I got some tix though they are now as expesive as in NYC - top seats are £60 = $120.
London is not home turf for the 4 Seasons so I do hope that we get the original Broadway leads or at least JLY and Christian Hoff.
While writing there is the amazing news that Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons look like entering the UK Top 40 for the first time in decades! About 8 months ago, French DJ did a bootleg re-edit of the 1967 hit "Beggin'". It got rave reviews in the "underground", so a UK label, 679, which is a subsidiary of WEA/Warner Bros picked it up and legitimised it with Frankie et al. It's just been released and from interim results it looks like getting into the Top 40 hopefully by Sunday's chart.
I mention this because if Beggin' (the Pilooski re-edit) becomes a significant UK hit, it will help add to the interest in Jersey Boys in London in the build up to next March. And as you know the performance of Beggin' is one of the stand-out moments in the show.
#1161Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:05pm
wow it's hard to imagine by next spring, there will be three more cities that will be playing Jersey Boys, incl Chicago, Vegas, and London. (Toronto too? Not sure when Toronto's slated to open...)
Thanks for sharing the news. It'll be interesting to see how this musical will translate in England, and how audiences there will receive this show. Chris Hoff will most likely not be in London, due to his commitment with Pal Joey, altho my thoughts are JLY will be there.
#1162Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:09pm
London will be interesting -- the 4 Seasons are known there, but not nearly as big as elsewhere, right?
I kind of hope there won't be too many OBC'ers in that cast. It gives me hope for another cast recording.
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Updated On: 7/11/07 at 02:09 PM
mll85
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/06
#1163Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:33pm
The article about Jersey Boys in London gives me the impression that they're trying to cast mainly UK actors. The one that mentions JLY reprising Frankie in London sounds like they'll only use him as a last resort. I hope a London cast recording is made, I'd buy it if it materializes.
Edit to add: Sorry, the only article that mentions anything about casting is the one posted on broadwayworld, and they've put David Grindrod incharge of casting the London production. I thought the ones posted on Playbill and Variety also mentiond something about casting but I looked them over again and they were a general press release about the show going to London.
Updated On: 7/11/07 at 02:33 PM
mpw607
Stand-by Joined: 10/6/05
#1164Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 3:12pm
What do you guys think about Beggin' becoming a chart hit in the UK? Wouldn't that be cool?
As for casting, I find it hard to imagine a true Brit delivering the line "We put Joisey on the map!" with total accuracy. I'll probably giggle. This is an occasion where I think home grown talent should defer to US imports!
Mll85 where are all the articles? I haven't found any detail myself.
#1165Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 3:14pm
It sure will be interesting when it starts it's run in London.
The story of one of the biggest US musical groups that kept America on the map and fought off the "British Invasion" during the 60's.....
I'm sure that the Jersey Boys will be welcomed with open arms in London or wherever the World Tour goes. Music is universal and new fans of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons' songs will emerge as the play progresses. Now, since the Jersey Boys are reaching out to far away markets, we hope more people join up and start contributing their experiences on Jersey Boys Blog and broadwayworld.com. It will be nice to hear their stories!
#1166Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 3:20pm
As for casting, I find it hard to imagine a true Brit delivering the line "We put Joisey on the map!" with total accuracy. I'll probably giggle.
It's not too far off from a Winnipeger doing it. ;)
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#1167Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 3:54pm
mpw607...the link was in my post above:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=19764
any idea where we can buy that French remix or the UK Version (the Pilooski re-edit) of the "Beggin" you were talking about?
Maybe it will come out in the NOW CD's and then I could get it at Virgin in the future :P
I am glad you got your tickets already. Have you heard of the British tribute band to Frankie? Their website is at
www.letshangon.co.uk
It's time to make plans and save money if I will go to London next Spring!
Updated On: 7/11/07 at 03:54 PM
mpw607
Stand-by Joined: 10/6/05
#1168Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 4:27pm
Antonijan - if it's just a CD single you want, it is, according to Billboard, released in the USA as an import. if it's not in your local store, you can get it from Amazon. Just search on Valli Beggin and you'll find the import single which I think ships in the USA next Monday. The CD has the radio edit (3.5 rather than the full 5.5 mins)plus the original 1967 mix.
If you'd like a 12" single you could go to a specialist in the UK like Juno
www.juno.co.uk/products/272531-02.htm+beggin+VALLI+MAIL+ORDER&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=6
Tha advantage of the 12" is that it has the full length 5.5 min Pikooski re-edit,plus also the "Speaker Killer remix" of Beggin' plus the original of "Who Loves You".
I think I had come across the tribute band in a google search but not paid them much attention.
#1169Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 4:27pmDid anyone see he July 5 performance at the Ahmamson? I was told that the show began differently. Can anyone verify or refute this rumor?
#1170Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 5:00pm
thanks for the info mpw607 :P
and as for dented146, can you tell us more on the supposed changes that you heard about?
Maybe Big Brother could help us :P
#1171Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 5:13pmI was told by someone not given to practical jokes that instead of the French version of Oh What a Night the number was done more in a rap style. Frankly, I'm actually embarrassed to post this.
mll85
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/06
#1172Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 5:20pm
The opening number "Ces Soriee La" is supposed to be done in a rap style. The actual french artist who covered "Oh What A Night" (Yannick is his name if you're interested) is a French rapper.
And on another note, the site for Jersey Boys London is up and running. http://www.jerseyboyslondon.com/
Updated On: 7/11/07 at 05:20 PM
#1173Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 5:29pmmll85--In which case the confusion maybe is mine. I have seen the show in La Jolla, NY, and LA but I never really thought of the number as an actual rap piece. I guess the other person did see it that way. Interesting.
#1174Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 5:30pm
The guy who sings Frankies part in the British tribute band e-mailed me, he is wanting to try out for Frankie in Jersey Boys.
Anyone know about any casting calls for the London show?
I am putting together a good bye book for Douglas, to let him know how much we all loved him and will miss him. I am adding notes/letters from fans and cast members. If any of you would like to add one send me a pm.
#1175Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 5:33pm
Maybe Big Brother could help us :P
Des McAnuff is not that vocal!
Oh no, I gave it away!
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
mll85
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/06
#1176Jersey Boys London
Posted: 7/11/07 at 5:37pm
Kathryn, the broadwayworld article mentions that David Grindrod is doing the casting for London if that's any help.
And the book for Doug is a good idea. When are you planning to send the book because I'll pm you with a note for him.
