Marshall Brickman

Review: JERSEY BOYS at ZACH
by Joni Lorraine - Feb 10, 2025

What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at ZACH? JERSEY BOYS is widely regarded as one of the greatest jukebox musicals of all time, praised for its authentic storytelling, strong performances, and iconic music. Typically, I often judge a jukebox musical against my belief that they’re low hanging money making fruit. Some productions of this type of musical are better than others, and some are exceptions. ZACH’s JERSEY BOYS is an exceptional exception. 

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Heindle Center For The Performing Arts
by Juliana Asbill - Feb 6, 2025

What did our critic think of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Heindle Center For The Performing Arts?

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes To Birmingham
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Following two successful UK and Ireland tours and sold out concerts at The London Palladium last year, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, The Musical Comedy will run at Birmingham Hippodrome in July.

Photos: JERSEY BOYS At The Argyle Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

The Argyle Theatre has released photos of its production of JERSEY BOYS: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, directed and choreographed by Todd L. Underwood with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. 

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Will Embark on Mini UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

Following two successful UK and Ireland tours and sold out concerts at The London Palladium last year, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, The Musical Comedy will embark on a mini tour.

Photos: JERSEY BOYS Opens at the Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 26, 2025

The Argyle Theatre just celebrated opening night of JERSEY BOYS: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, directed and choreographed by Todd L. Underwood. Check out photos from opening night!

JERSEY BOYS Comes to the Argyle Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

 The Argyle Theatre will present  JERSEY BOYS: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, directed and choreographed by Todd L. Underwood with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!

Photos: First Looks At Actors' Playhouse's Miami Regional Premiere Of JERSEY BOYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

Actors’ Playhouse will continue its 2024-2025 season with Jersey Boys, the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning musical sensation that tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. See photos here!

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Titusville Playhouse
by Joseph Harrison - Jan 12, 2025

In the realm of musical theatre, jukebox musicals have their supporters and their detractors. People who are already fans of an artist or group whose music forms the score of such shows are already pre-programmed to like a production due to their familiarity with and affinity for the music used in the musical. Conversely, musical purists sometimes frown upon these types of shows due to the lack of an original score. However, there are certain musicals in this genre that find the perfect balance, appealing to all theatergoers and thus, often becoming major hits. This is definitely the case with JERSEY BOYS, the 2005 Tony Award-winning musical which tells the story of the formation, success, and breakup of the hit group, The Four Seasons, led by the iconic voice of Frankie Valli. So, I am excited to report that Titusville Playhouse is currently delivering (through February 23rd) an outstanding production of this fan favorite musical, giving audiences a production of JERSEY BOYS that is fast-paced, thrilling and certain to excite and delight both fans and newcomers.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL to be Presented at The Gateway This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

The Addams Family Musical - a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family - continues The Gateway’s 75th Season and will run at The Gateway Playhouse this winter. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Andrew Lippa of LIPPA @ 60: A BIRTHDAY BENEFIT FOR THEATREWORKS at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Dec 11, 2024

BroadwayWorld chats with composer Andrew Lippa about 'Lippa @ 60' his one-night-only gala concert to benefit TheatreWorks Silicon Valley on December 16th

Rodrigo Aragon, Renee Kathleen Koher & More to Star in THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2025 National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2024

THE ADDAMS FAMILY will hit the road for its 2025 National Tour. THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a devilishly delightful musical comedy based on the creepy, iconic characters by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. Learn more.

Marshall Brickman, Co-Writer of JERSEY BOYS and THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Has Passed Away
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Marshall Brickman, who co-wrote the books for Jersey Boys and The Addams Family, passed away on Friday, November 29 at the age of 85.

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Desert Theatreworks
by Charlie Thomas - Nov 12, 2024

While many jukebox musicals rely heavily on the audience's pre-existing love for the music, 'Jersey Boys' stands out as an exception. This Tony-winning musical, currently gracing the stage at Desert Theatreworks, transcends its soundtrack.

Interview: Adam Marino And Mike Backes of JERSEY BOYS at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - Nov 1, 2024

​​​​​​​When Mike Backes found out he was cast as Tommy DeVito in Short North Stage’s upcoming production of JERSEY BOYS, one of the first people he called was someone he had never met before: Adam Marino who will be playing Frankie Valli in the show.

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Paper Mill Playhouse is Exhilarating
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 9, 2024

'Jersey Boys' is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse and this reimagined production of the biographical musical is spectacular from the opening number to the curtain call writes our critic.

Exclusive Photos: JERSEY BOYS at Walnut Street Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024

Walnut Street Theatre has begun their 216th season with the Broadway musical phenomenon JERSEY BOYS. Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons with this Broadway musical phenomenon. Get an exclusive first look at photos here!

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes to Beverly Theatre Guild
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2024

The Beverly Theatre Guild has announced its upcoming fall production, The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy. This creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky musical hilariously explores the macabre as the eccentric Addams family must navigate the challenges of their daughter's unexpected romance with a ‘normal' young man, revealing the true meaning of family and acceptance.  

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, FAT HAM Are the Most-Produced Plays of 2024/25
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2024

American Theatre magazine, published by Theatre Communications Group, has released Top 10 Most-Produced Plays and Top 20 Most-Produced Playwrights for the new season. This list was based on the 1,281 productions at 305 TCG member theatres, plus 176 productions at commercial or non-member theatres.