Connie Francis
Latest News on Connie Francis:
Video: Sarah Hyland Recalls Mishap During First Performance of JUST IN TIME (Dec 3, 2025)
All 3 JUST IN TIME Leads Will Be Played By Covers Today (Nov 29, 2025)
Chris Autore Celebrates 75 Years in Show Business With LOOK AT ME NOW at Don't Tell Mama (Nov 17, 2025)
Video: Sarah Hyland Recalls Mishap During First Performance of JUST IN TIME (Dec 3, 2025)
All 3 JUST IN TIME Leads Will Be Played By Covers Today (Nov 29, 2025)
Chris Autore Celebrates 75 Years in Show Business With LOOK AT ME NOW at Don't Tell Mama (Nov 17, 2025)
BIO
Connie Francis (born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero; December 12, 1937) is an American pop singer, actress, and top-charting female vocalist of the late 1950s and early 1960s. She is estimated to have sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
In 1960, Francis was recognized as the most successful female artist in Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Australia, and in every other country where records were purchased. She was the first woman in history to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, just one of her other 53 career hits.
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Video: Sarah Hyland Recalls Mishap During First Performance of JUST IN TIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-03 15:10:55
Video: Gracie Lawrence Performs Stripped-Down Version of 'Who’s Sorry Now?'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-04 11:40:59
Video: JUST IN TIME Stars Demonstrate Hilarious Close Contact Singing on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-07 10:27:19
Video: Watch Gracie Lawrence Perform 'Who's Sorry Now' From JUST IN TIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-18 16:29:08
News
Video: Sarah Hyland Recalls Mishap During First Performance of JUST IN TIME
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2025
Following her run as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby earlier this year, Sarah Hyland is back treading the boards in Just in Time, taking on the role of the iconic Connie Francis.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2025
Following her run as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby earlier this year, Sarah Hyland is back treading the boards in Just in Time, taking on the role of the iconic Connie Francis.
All 3 JUST IN TIME Leads Will Be Played By Covers Today
by Gillian Blum - Nov 29, 2025
Tonight's performance of Just In Time will be led by covers in all three primary roles, with Matthew Magnusson as Bobby Darin, Gabrielle Carrubba as Connie Francis, and Larkin Reilly as Sandra Dee.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 29, 2025
Tonight's performance of Just In Time will be led by covers in all three primary roles, with Matthew Magnusson as Bobby Darin, Gabrielle Carrubba as Connie Francis, and Larkin Reilly as Sandra Dee.
Chris Autore Celebrates 75 Years in Show Business With LOOK AT ME NOW at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025
Look At Me Now features a vibrant mix of pop and Broadway hits, backed by a three piece band led by Ike Reeves on piano, with Sean Conly on bass and Ray Marchica on drums. Directed by Geoff Stoner.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025
Look At Me Now features a vibrant mix of pop and Broadway hits, backed by a three piece band led by Ike Reeves on piano, with Sean Conly on bass and Ray Marchica on drums. Directed by Geoff Stoner.
Feature: Giada Valenti to Perform THE ITALIAN HEART OF AMERICAN MUSIC On October 31
by Debbie Hall - Oct 28, 2025
Award-winning Italian singer and songwriter Giada Valenti brings her enchanting concert, The Italian Heart of American Music, to the Freedom Hall Theatre on Friday, Oct. 31.
by Debbie Hall - Oct 28, 2025
Award-winning Italian singer and songwriter Giada Valenti brings her enchanting concert, The Italian Heart of American Music, to the Freedom Hall Theatre on Friday, Oct. 31.
Photos: Jonathan Groff, Sarah Hyland and More in New JUST IN TIME on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025
Check out new photos of Jonathan Groff, Sarah Hyland and more in Just in Time on Broadway! Learn more about the production's current cast of new stars and see how to purchase tickets here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025
Check out new photos of Jonathan Groff, Sarah Hyland and more in Just in Time on Broadway! Learn more about the production's current cast of new stars and see how to purchase tickets here.
Video: Gracie Lawrence Takes Final Bow in JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2025
Gracie Lawrence took her final bow in Just in Time on Broadway on Sunday, October 5. Watch a new video of Lawrence taking her final bow in the musical, alongside Tony-winner Jonathan Groff.
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2025
Gracie Lawrence took her final bow in Just in Time on Broadway on Sunday, October 5. Watch a new video of Lawrence taking her final bow in the musical, alongside Tony-winner Jonathan Groff.
Video: Jonathan Groff Talks Dancing in JUST IN TIME, New Cast Members
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2025
On Friday morning, Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff visited the third hour of TODAY to discuss his acclaimed turn as Bobby Darin in the Broadway musical, Just in Time, Sarah Hyland joining the cast and his infamous spitting onstage. Watch the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2025
On Friday morning, Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff visited the third hour of TODAY to discuss his acclaimed turn as Bobby Darin in the Broadway musical, Just in Time, Sarah Hyland joining the cast and his infamous spitting onstage. Watch the interview now.
Sarah Hyland & Sadie Dickerson Will Join JUST IN TIME on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 3, 2025
Sadie Dickerson, who is making her Broadway debut, will play Sandra Dee and Broadway and Screen star Sarah Hyland will play Connie Francis in Just in Time on Broadway. We have all of the details.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 3, 2025
Sadie Dickerson, who is making her Broadway debut, will play Sandra Dee and Broadway and Screen star Sarah Hyland will play Connie Francis in Just in Time on Broadway. We have all of the details.
Connie Francis Classics to Be Reissued on Vinyl, CD, & Digital
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
In honor of the late singer Connie Francis, one of the most iconic voices of the 20th century, Republic/UMe is rereleasing several selections of her music in a variety of formats.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
In honor of the late singer Connie Francis, one of the most iconic voices of the 20th century, Republic/UMe is rereleasing several selections of her music in a variety of formats.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 21, 2025- JOHN PROCTOR Film in the Works and More
by - Jul 21, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Jul 21, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Review: RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET at the Carrollwood Cultural Center
by Peter Nason - Jul 20, 2025
I guess it’s hard to live in the present because we always seem to be looking backwards at past decades. It’s something we still do, escaping our current life especially when our world is in such destructive disarray.
by Peter Nason - Jul 20, 2025
I guess it’s hard to live in the present because we always seem to be looking backwards at past decades. It’s something we still do, escaping our current life especially when our world is in such destructive disarray.
Video: Gracie Lawrence and the JUST IN TIME Cast Pay Tribute to Connie Francis
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2025
Following last night's performance of Just In Time, Gracie Lawrence and the cast paid tribute to the late Connie Francis with a song during the curtain call. Check out a video here.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2025
Following last night's performance of Just In Time, Gracie Lawrence and the cast paid tribute to the late Connie Francis with a song during the curtain call. Check out a video here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 18, 2025- HADESTOWN Reveals New Leads and More
by - Jul 18, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 18, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Connie Francis, Singer Portrayed in JUST IN TIME on Broadway, Dies at 87
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that singer and actor Connie Francis has died at age 87. Francis is currently being portrayed on stage by Gracie Lawrence in the Broadway musical Just In Time, The Bobby Darin Story.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that singer and actor Connie Francis has died at age 87. Francis is currently being portrayed on stage by Gracie Lawrence in the Broadway musical Just In Time, The Bobby Darin Story.
A History of Pop Music Bio-Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 29, 2025
Just In Time’s origin story as well as overall conceit has much in common with one of Broadway’s very first jukebox musicals, which was ahead of its time. In 1985, Leader of the Pack, telling the story of pop singer-songwriter Ellie Greenwich, opened at the Ambassador on Broadway. Learn all about pop music bio-musicals here!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 29, 2025
Just In Time’s origin story as well as overall conceit has much in common with one of Broadway’s very first jukebox musicals, which was ahead of its time. In 1985, Leader of the Pack, telling the story of pop singer-songwriter Ellie Greenwich, opened at the Ambassador on Broadway. Learn all about pop music bio-musicals here!
Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, Shakespeare in the Squares
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 13, 2025
Last night may have been one of the most English evenings I’ve had since moving to London several years ago. Sitting in a private garden near Hyde Park, sipping on wine and watching as a theatre troupe puts on Shakespeare’s The Taming of The Shrew - it can’t get more English than that!
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 13, 2025
Last night may have been one of the most English evenings I’ve had since moving to London several years ago. Sitting in a private garden near Hyde Park, sipping on wine and watching as a theatre troupe puts on Shakespeare’s The Taming of The Shrew - it can’t get more English than that!
Video: Gracie Lawrence Performs Stripped-Down Version of 'Who’s Sorry Now?'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2025
The band Lawrence has released a new 'stripped-down' version of “Who’s Sorry Now?” performed by Gracie Lawrence (as Connie Francis) and Andrew Resnick (music director and orchestrator) from the hit Broadway musical Just in Time. Watch the performance!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2025
The band Lawrence has released a new 'stripped-down' version of “Who’s Sorry Now?” performed by Gracie Lawrence (as Connie Francis) and Andrew Resnick (music director and orchestrator) from the hit Broadway musical Just in Time. Watch the performance!
Café Centro Declares June as Rob Russell Birthday Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2025
To celebrate the birthday this month of Master Showman Rob Russell, Café Centro will be presenting his popular musical series three times. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2025
To celebrate the birthday this month of Master Showman Rob Russell, Café Centro will be presenting his popular musical series three times. Learn more here!
Video: Jonathan Groff Loves Bringing Bobby Darin to the Laps of Audiences
by Joey Mervis - May 30, 2025
Watch in this video as Jonathan Groff chats more about recreating Darin's life onstage, the process of developingJust In Time from nothing, and so much more.
by Joey Mervis - May 30, 2025
Watch in this video as Jonathan Groff chats more about recreating Darin's life onstage, the process of developingJust In Time from nothing, and so much more.
Connie Francis’ 'Pretty Little Baby' Becomes Viral Hit 63 Years After Release
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2025
Connie Francis’ 1962 song “Pretty Little Baby” has become a viral sensation 63 years after it was first released, with millions of TikTokers lip-synching to the track.
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2025
Connie Francis’ 1962 song “Pretty Little Baby” has become a viral sensation 63 years after it was first released, with millions of TikTokers lip-synching to the track.
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