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JERSEY BOYS Adds Additional Columbus Day Weekend Performance, 10/13
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 11, 2013


To celebrate Columbus Day Weekend, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical JERSEY BOYS has added a performance on Sunday, October 13 at 7pm. To make the accommodation, there will be no evening performance on Wednesday, October 9 and the curtain time of the matinee on Sunday, October 13 is at 2pm.

JERSEY BOYS Becomes 15th Longest-Running Broadway Show Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2013


As of the performance this Saturday evening, September 7, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical JERSEY BOYS will surpass Fiddler on the Roof with 3,243 performances, becoming the 15th longest-running show in Broadway history.

JERSEY BOYS Becomes 16th Longest-Running Show in Broadway History
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 26, 2013


As of the performance last Friday, August 23rd, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical JERSEY BOYS surpassed Life with Father with 3,225 performances, becoming the 16th longest-running show in Broadway history.

Dominic Scaglione Jr. & Joseph Leo Bwarie Share Role of 'Frankie Valli', Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2013


The producers of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS are pleased to announce that Dominic Scaglione Jr. and Joseph Leo Bwarie will assume the role of Frankie Valli in the Broadway cast today, July 30, 2013.

Photo Flash: First Look at JERSEY BOYS' New Frankie Valli- Dominic Scaglione Jr.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 29, 2013


As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Dominic Scaglione Jr. will assume the role of Frankie Valli in the Broadway cast beginning tomorrow Tuesday, July 30, 2013. A veteran of the Broadway company, Mr. Scaglione previously played this role to great acclaim in the Chicago and Las Vegas productions. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Scaglione in action below!

JERSEY BOYS Becomes 17th Longest-Running Show in Broadway History Tonight, July 17
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2013


JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, surpasses Tobacco Road with 3,183 performances, becoming the 17th longest-running show in Broadway history, following the performance tonight, Wednesday, July 17.

John Lloyd Young to Depart JERSEY BOYS on July 28; Dominic Scaglione Jr. & Joseph Leo Bwarie to Share Role of 'Frankie Valli'
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 11, 2013


The producers of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS are pleased to announce that Dominic Scaglione Jr. and Joseph Leo Bwarie will assume the role of Frankie Valli in the Broadway cast on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. A veteran of the Broadway company, Mr. Scaglione previously played this role to great acclaim in the Chicago and Las Vegas productions. Mr. Bwarie, who will be making his Broadway debut, played Frankie Valli to rave reviews across the country in the first national tour. John Lloyd Young will play his final performance as Frankie Valli on Sunday, July 28, 2013.

Wheel of Fortune to Feature JERSEY BOYS Throughout May
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 29, 2013


Cast members from the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will be featured on 'Wheel of Fortune' beginning tonight and through the month of May to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the popular TV game show. Cast members will appear tonight, Monday, April 29; Tuesday, May 7; Friday, May 17 and Friday, May 24. 'Wheel of Fortune' airs at 7:30pm on Channel 7 in the New York area. Check local listings for time outside the New York area.

Photo Coverage: JERSEY BOYS Celebrates 3000th Performance!
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 8, 2013


The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys last night played its 3,000th performance on Broadway. Jersey Boys is the 18th longest-running show in Broadway history, having surpassed the record previously held by Hello, Dolly!. Check out photos from the celebration below!

JERSEY BOYS Plays 3000th Performance Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2013


The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will play its 3,000th performance on Broadway today, Thursday, February 7. JERSEY BOYS is the 18th longest-running show in Broadway history, having surpassed the record previously held by Hello, Dolly!.

Andy Karl to Return to JERSEY BOYS as 'Tommy DeVito', 2/10
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2013


The producers of JERSEY BOYS are pleased to announce that Andy Karl will be returning to the Broadway company on Tuesday, February 12. Karl assumes the role of ‘Tommy DeVito' following the departure of current star Jeremy Kushnier after the Sunday, February 10 performance.

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.

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.

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