Jon Favreau Likely to Direct JERSEY BOYS Film

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, director Jon Favreau is among the top contenders to direct the Jersey Boys film, which is being adapted by RED playwright John Logan. Today, Deadline.com reports that Favreau has begun negotiations to close the deal. (more...)

BWW TV: John Lloyd Young Makes a Return to JERSEY BOYS!

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! (more...)

Photo Coverage: John Lloyd Young Returns to JERSEY BOYS - Curtain Call!

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! (more...)

Photo Flash: John Lloyd Young Returns to JERSEY BOYS as 'Frankie Valli'

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. (more...)

BWW Reviews: JERSEY BOYS Spans Generations with Energetic Music

With every element of a well-made musical, Jersey Boys might just be the best of the past decade's jukebox musical trend. (more...)

JERSEY BOYS Rock Winspear Opera House, Now thru 7/15

The Winspear Opera House presents the National Tour of the Broadway hit Jersey Boys, playing tonight, June 12 through July 15, 2012. (more...)

Brandon Andrus, Colby Foytik et al. to Star in JERSEY BOYS at Providence Performing Arts Center, 8/15-9/2

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. (more...)

IRON MAN's Jon Favreau to Direct JERSEY BOYS on the Big Screen?

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. (more...)

JERSEY BOYS Becomes 19th Longest-Running Broadway Show

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. (more...)

Twitter Watch: Adam Shankman Wants to Direct Movie Musical of JERSEY BOYS

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

Photo Flash: DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE Visits JERSEY BOYS in Las Vegas

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! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Frankie Valli on the Upcoming JERSEY BOYS Movie!

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! (more...)

BWW Interviews: The JERSEY BOYS Talk Durham Engagement this Fall

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. (more...)

NYC's Triad Theatre Presents JERSEY BOYS' Russell Fischer in UNCHARTED Tonight, 5/14

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. (more...)

Tony Winner John Lloyd Young to Rejoin JERSEY BOYS July 3

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. (more...)

Tickets to Go on Sale for JERSEY BOYS at Providence Performing Arts Center Today; Runs 8/15-9/2

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. (more...)

NYC's Triad Theatre Presents JERSEY BOYS' Russell Fischer in UNCHARTED, 5/14

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. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: MIDTOWN MEN Sing 'Time of the Season'

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. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: THE MIDTOWN MEN Perform 'Happy Together' on New CD

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.' (more...)

STAGE TUBE: JERSEY BOYS Stars Perform Medley on 'Imus In The Morning'

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.' (more...)

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