Poway OnStage Presents THE DOO WOP PROJECT

Tracing the history of vocal music in the United States from the 1950s through today The Doo Wop Project brings five-part harmony to Poway OnStage for one-night-only, April 29, 2017. It begins early in the history of this style of music covering the contributions of groups like the Crests, Belmonts, Flamingos, continues through Smoky Robinson, The Temptations and Four Seasons and Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Amy Winehouse.

Conceived backstage at the August Wilson Theatre in New York City, the show stars current and former cast members of "Jersey Boys" and "Motown: The Musical," performing the songs first popularized by rhythm-and-blues and rock 'n' roll groups in the 1950s and '60s.

While most musicals have clear stars of the show, The Doo Wop Project shares lead vocals and doesn't have one main singer, something Dominic Nolfi said was important to the group. Though their setlist includes songs they've sung on the Great White Way, Nolfi said performing as The Doo Wop Project is different; he describes it as "harmony, partnership and fun."

Dominic Scaglione commented, "No matter what generation you are or what kind of music you listen to, we're going to offer something you like." He also described the audience's response to the rapport the performers share onstage. "They really pick up on the fact that we really love each other and enjoy each other's company."

Creative Team

Dominic Nolfi performed in the world premiere production of "Jersey Boys" at the La Jolla Playhouse. He was also an original cast member of "Jersey Boys" on Broadway and the first replacement for the role of Tommy DeVito, a role he played for three years. Nolfi was last seen on Broadway playing master salesman Barney Ales in "Motown the Musical."

Charl Brown is San Diego native and alum of the University of Southern California School of Theater. Charl was nominated for a Tony Award for his role as Smokey Robinson in "Motown The Musical."

John Michael Dias played Frankie Valli on Broadway and in Chicago, Las Vegas and all over the country in the first national tour of "Jersey Boys." He was also a member of "The Broadway Boys."

Russell Fischer played Joey on Broadway in "Jersey Boys" and was in the second national tour for "Big - The Musical," playing Billy.

Dominic Scaglione Jr. has also played the role of Franki Valli in "Jersey Boys" on Broadway. He previously played the role in the Las Vegas and Chicago companies.

Dwayne Cooper Has performed in the Broadway casts of "Motown," "Hairspray" and several national tours, including "Smokey Joe's Café" and "Showboat."

The cast is backed onstage by a talented band featuring bass, guitar, drums, piano and saxophone.

Photo courtesy of The Doo Wop Project

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