Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to Play Moran Theater, 3/5

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons bring their show to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Moran Theater on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 7:30PM for one performance only!

Oh, what a story. Frankie Valli, who came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of the Four Seasons, is hotter than ever in the 21st century. Thanks to the volcanic success of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendary group, such classic songs as "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Walk Like a Man," "Rag Doll," and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" are all the rage all over again. The real Frankie Valli is also packing venues around the world and has toured almost continuously since 1962.

Launched amid Jersey Boys-mania, Frankie Valli's first new studio album in 15 years Romancing The '60s has become the latest classic. Produced by Bob Gaudio, the set includes unforgettable new versions of such gems as "Spanish Harlem," "Call Me" and "Take Good Care of My Baby."

Here's a video sneak peek of the show: http://bit.ly/FValliVideo

Tickets for Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons start at $42.00 and are available at the Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Friday, at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) and online 24/7 at www.artistseriesjax.org. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu.

The majority of the 71 chart hits of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (including 40 in the Top 40, 19 in the Top 10, and eight No. 1's) came during the 1960's, but the music didn't just disappear. The songs have been omnipresent in such movies as The Deer Hunter, Dirty Dancing, Mrs. Doubtfire, Conspiracy Theory, and The Wanderers. As many as 200 artists have done cover versions of Frankie's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," from Nancy Wilson's jazz treatment to Lauryn Hill's hip-hop makeover.

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons have influenced many other great recording artists. That was acknowledged in dozens of recent tributes collected for Jersey Beat, the new Four Seasons boxed set. For example, from Barry Gibb: "Frankie Valli to me has become one of the hallmark voices of our generation. From the deepest emotions of his real voice to the power of his falsetto, he created a style that we all still strive to emulate." From Billy Joel: "I wrote 'Uptown Girl' as the flip side to the story of 'Rag Doll.' I always loved that record." And from BrIan Wilson: "In the early '60s the Four Seasons were my favorite group. I thought they were fantastic. The voice blend was fantastic. The competition helped me to get cracking. It inspired me, because they made good music. I went to the piano thinking I could top their music."

For as far into the future as anyone can see, Jersey Boys will introduce the music of Frankie Valli to new generations.

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