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Review: JERSEY BOYS at Osceola Arts

Jukebox musicals are a polarizing topic in the world of musical theatre. For fans of an artist or group whose music is used as the score of a musical, these can often be favorites due to the familiarity and affinity one might have for the songbook. For musical purists, however, jukebox musicals often feel like one is being cheated out of a new, original score, not to mention the fact that many times these types of shows employ very thinly constructed books (e.g., ALL SHOOK UP) or stories that verge on the truly absurd (e.g., ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE). But there are a rare few of these productions that get the mix right – making them enjoyable for both sides of the theatrical aisle and can often be the recipe for a megahit. Such is the case with JERSEY BOYS, the 2005 Tony Award winning musical which tells the story of the formation, success, and breakup of the hit Rock and Roll group, The Four Seasons including lead singer, Frankie Valli. This high energy, audience favorite opens the 64th season for Osceola Arts in Kissimmee and is a highly entertaining and solid production – one that is sure to please fans of the show and newcomers alike.
VIDEO: The Closing Company Of ALTAR BOYZ Commemorates 10 Years

10 years ago the internationally acclaimed, award winning hit Off-Broadway musical comedy ALTAR BOYZ ended its 5 year record setting run at New World Stages in NYC. 
The Music of Phoebe Kreutz Premieres At Don't Tell Mama 5/1

The comic and quirky music of award-winning composer/lyricist Phoebe Kreutz will be highlighted in the upcoming revue, Awesomer & Awesomer!!, which will premiere at Don't Tell Mama's(343 W. 46th St.) on Sunday, May 1st at 8:00 pm
The Music of Phoebe Kreutz Premieres At Don't Tell Mama 5/1

The comic and quirky music of award-winning composer/lyricist Phoebe Kreutz will be highlighted in the upcoming revue, Awesomer & Awesomer!!, which will premiere at Don't Tell Mama's(343 W. 46th St.) on Sunday, May 1st at 8:00 pm
LMAO Plays Times Square Arts Center Beginning This April

LMAO, the off-Broadway improvised musical comedy revue from the cast of Improv troupe, EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH, now plays Saturdays 8pm at the Times Square Arts Center (669 8th Ave New York, NY 10036).
EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Farewell Performance Held For Spero Chumas 3/5

On Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 8pm, (Times Square Arts Center, 669 8th Ave, New York NY 10036) the cast and fans of Comedy Troupe EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH (www.eightimprov.biz) will say farewell to long time troupe member, Spero Chumas, in his final performance before moving to LA for some exciting new opportunities.
EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Farewell Performance Held For Spero Chumas 3/5

On Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 8pm, (Times Square Arts Center, 669 8th Ave, New York NY 10036) the cast and fans of Comedy Troupe EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH (www.eightimprov.biz) will say farewell to long time troupe member, Spero Chumas, in his final performance before moving to LA for some exciting new opportunities.
LMAO Plays Times Square Arts Center 2/5-20

LMAO, the off-Broadway improvised musical comedy revue from the cast of Improv troupe EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH, now plays Saturdays at the Times Square Arts Center (669 8th Ave New York, NY 10036), Saturdays (2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26) and 8pm plus added show Sunday 2/20 at 8pm.
LMAO Plays Times Square Arts Center 2/5-20

LMAO, the off-Broadway improvised musical comedy revue from the cast of Improv troupe EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH, now plays Saturdays at the Times Square Arts Center (669 8th Ave New York, NY 10036), Saturdays (2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26) and 8pm plus added show Sunday 2/20 at 8pm.
LMAO Plays Times Square Arts Center 2/5-20

LMAO, the off-Broadway improvised musical comedy revue from the cast of Improv troupe EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH, now plays Saturdays at the Times Square Arts Center (669 8th Ave New York, NY 10036), Saturdays (2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26) and 8pm plus added show Sunday 2/20 at 8pm.
Rosen, Miller, Bass & More Set For LOVE IS ON THE WAY UNICEF Benefit Concert 5/10

Broadway actors, singers, dancers, poets and musicians will be donating their time and talents to raise funds for UNICEF and perform in the one-night-only benefit concert Love Is On the Way: Artists Unite for World Disaster Relief.
Rosen, Miller, Bass & More Set For LOVE IS ON THE WAY UNICEF Benefit Concert 5/10

Broadway actors, singers, dancers, poets and musicians will be donating their time and talents to raise funds for UNICEF and perform in the one-night-only benefit concert Love Is On the Way: Artists Unite for World Disaster Relief.
Markham, Murray & Frasier to Guest on LMAO at Midtown Theater Thru 4/10

Running off-broadway since Thanksgiving of 2009, EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH presents the interactive Improv Musical Comedy Show, LMAO. This march, heavy hitter guest stars join cast. Now Through April 10th at the MIDTOWN THEATER (163 West 46th Street, Times Square), Lee Markham, Charles Murray and Walt Frasier will head up the cast every Friday and Saturday at 8pm.
Photo Coverage: Altar Boyz Closing Party

The off-Broadway staple Altar Boyz, played its final performance on January 10, 2010 at its home, New World Stages after playing 2032 performances. It is the 9th longest running off-Broadway musical in history.
Photo Coverage: Altar Boyz Closing Curtain Call

The off-Broadway staple Altar Boyz, played its final performance on January 10, 2010 at its home, New World Stages after playing 2032 performances - cast members past and present were on stage and on hand to celebrate the show's success. It is the 9th longest running off-Broadway musical in history.
ALTAR BOYZ to Take Final Bow January 10, 2009 After Playing 2032 Performances

Ken Davenport, producer of the off-Broadway staple Altar Boyz, has announced today that the show will play its final performance on January 10, 2010 at 7:30pm at its home, New World Stages after playing 2023 performances. It is the 9th longest running off-Broadway musical in history.
Photos: ALTAR BOYZ Give to BC/EFA

On Wednesday, January 6, the current cast of ALTAR BOYZ, in addition to cast alum, presented a $203,916 check to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids that the show raised for the organization at New World Stages.
ALTAR BOYZ Closes Sunday After 2032 Performances

ALTAR BOYZ announced today that it would be closing Sunday January 10th after playing 2032 performances, making it the 9th longest running Off-Broadway musical ever!
ALTAR BOYZ to Get Silver Screen Treatment?

Reports are circulating that the off-Broadway Hit, ALTAR BOYZ, may be getting big screen treatment and that Tony-winning Avenue Q librettist Jeff Whitty has been tapped by the show's creators to adapt the script for the film.
ALTAR BOYZ To Play Its 2000th Performance Sunday December 13th

ALTAR BOYZ will hit the 2000 performance mark on Sunday December 13th at the 7:30pm performance, making it the 9th longest running Off-Broadway musical ever!

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