Oh What a Night! The Story of Jersey Boys Airs May 22

In anticipation of the Wisconsin premiere of JERSEY BOYS at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center June 1-19, theater fans are invited to tune in to WBAY Channel 2 on Sunday, May 22 at 4:30 p.m. for the premiere of an all-new documentary television special "Oh, What A Night! The Story of JERSEY BOYS."

The documentary will take a viewer behind the scenes of the creation of the worldwide hit musical JERSEY BOYS. Hear from the original Four Seasons including Frankie Valli, the musical's creators, cast members and fans, including radio legend Cousin Brucie Morrow and UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger, what makes JERSEY BOYS a phenomenon that appeals to fans of all ages across the globe. In addition, viewers will get a sneak peek at exclusive footage from the musical.

Jim McLaughlin, respected journalist and former producer of "CBS Sunday Morning," is the documentarian for "Oh, What A Night! The Story of JERSEY BOYS."

The musical JERSEY BOYS will make its Wisconsin premiere at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on June 1, 2011 and play through June 19, 2011. JERSEY BOYS is the winner of the 2006 Best Musical Tony® Award, the 2006 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical and the 2010 Helpmann Award for Best Musical (Australia).

JERSEY BOYS worldwide has grossed over $1.1 billion dollars and been seen by approximately 12.5 million people (as of April 24, 2011). There are five Current Productions of JERSEY BOYS: New York, London, Las Vegas, Sydney, Australia, and a U.S. national tour. Directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Des McAnuff, JERSEY BOYS is written by Academy Award-winner Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo. Catch a sneak peek of Jersey Boys! Log on to JerseyBoysTour.com/watch.

Tickets for JERSEY BOYS start at $61 and are on sale now. Tickets for JERSEY BOYS can be purchased in person at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, by phone through Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or online at foxcitiespac.com. There is an eight ticket limit per person. Groups of 20 or more can order tickets by calling (920) 730-3786. Additional fees may apply. Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice. For more information, please visit JerseyBoysTour.com or foxcitiespac.com.

BE CAREFUL - A WARNING ABOUT THIRD PARTY TICKETS
The Center's ticket office and Ticketmaster are the only authorized sellers of JERSEY BOYS tickets and do not endorse or cooperate with any ticket brokers or scalpers. Ticket brokers operate locally and nationally and are frequently found when you search for tickets online. When purchasing tickets from a broker, it is quite likely that you are paying excessive broker fees that are often double or triple the actual face value of the ticket. Please be aware, if you purchase tickets from a ticket broker or any third party, the Center cannot guarantee that your tickets are valid and cannot reprint your tickets if they are lost or stolen.

ABOUT M&I BANK Broadway Across America - FOX CITIES
M&I Bank Broadway Across America - Fox Cities, exclusively at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, is presented in partnership with Broadway Across America. The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, located in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin, is a gathering place for the community and a state-of-the-art venue where the arts come alive. Additional information is available at foxcitiespac.com.

ABOUT Broadway Across America
Broadway Across America (producer), part of the Key Brand Entertainment family of companies which includes Broadway.com, is owned and operated by British theater producer John Gore (CEO) and entertainment industry veteran Thomas B. McGrath (chairman). Broadway Across America presents first-class touring musicals and plays across 40 North American cities. Broadway.com is the premier theater website for news, exclusive content and ticket sales. Under the supervision of Beth Williams (CEO-Theatrical), Broadway Across America is also dedicated to the development and production of new and diverse theater. Current Broadway productions include How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying starring Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette, Million Dollar Quartet, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Jerusalem, Memphis, and the West End production of Million Dollar Quartet. For more information, please visit BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and Broadway.com.

ABOUT THE FOX CITIES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in downtown Appleton, provides a premier venue for live performing arts. The Center proudly serves as a gathering place for the community to engage in educational opportunities while enhancing a greater understanding and appreciation of the live performing arts. For more information on upcoming events, education programs and community involvement go to foxcitiespac.com. The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center - Where the Arts Come Alive!

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