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Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: November 6, 2005
Closing: January 15, 2017

Jersey Boys - 2005 Broadway History , Info & More


How did four blue-collar kids become one of the greatest successes in pop music history? Find out at Broadway's runaway smash-hit, Jersey Boys. The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of the 2006 takes you up the charts, across the country and behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

As Clive Barnes in the New York Post says, 'It's just too good to be true.' Discover the secret of a 40-year friendship: four blue-collar kids working their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of stardom. And experience electrifying performances of the golden greats that took these guys all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: 'Sherry,' 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You,' 'Dawn,' 'My Eyes Adored You,' and more. The New York Times says, 'The crowd goes wild!'

Now a Major Motion Picture! Jersey Boys is directed by Des McAnuff, with book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice , music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe.


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Cast of Broadway's JERSEY BOYS Set for 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series at Yankee Stadium, 1/26
by Tyler Peterson - January 24, 2014


The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will perform at Yankee Stadium this Sunday, January 26 during the much-anticipated 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series in New York the National Hockey League announced today. Cast members Richard H. Blake, Matt Bogart, Jared Bradshaw and Christopher Messina will perform songs from JERSEY BOYS at the face-off between the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils during the pre-show. The game and performances will be broadcast live from Yankee Stadium at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC in the U.S. and CBC in Canada.

Joseph Leo Bwarie & Nick Cosgrove to Assume Role of 'Frankie Valli' in Broadway's JERSEY BOYS, 1/28; Dominic Scaglione Jr. to Depart
by Tyler Peterson - January 23, 2014


The producers of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys have announced that Joseph Leo Bwarie and Nick Cosgrove will assume the role of Frankie Valli in the Broadway cast on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Mr. Bwarie, who made his Broadway debut in the show last year, has played the role of Frankie Valli nearly 1,700 performances (including Las Vegas, the 1st national tour and Broadway). Mr. Cosgrove makes his Broadway debut direct from the national tour. After nearly 6 years with the production between the Broadway, Las Vegas and Chicago companies, Dominic Scaglione Jr. will play his final performance as Frankie Valli on Sunday, January 26, 2013.

JERSEY BOYS Cast to Usher in the Super Bowl on 'Super Bowl Boulevard', 1/29
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014


Stars from the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will perform in Super Bowl Boulevard on Wednesday, January 29 at 6:00 PM as part of the NFL's reveal of the Super Bowl Roman Numerals­ the highly anticipated bright lights on Broadway at 43rd Street that frame the 20-feet tall "XLVIII."

Single Tickets for JERSEY BOYS on Sale Today at PlayhouseSquare
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014


Tickets will go on sale today, January 17 at 11 a.m. for the return engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre May 6-18, 2014. Jersey Boys is part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare.

JERSEY BOYS Becomes Broadway's Fourteenth Longest-Running Show
by Tyler Peterson - January 14, 2014


As of the performance tonight, Tuesday, January 14, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical JERSEY BOYS will surpass Grease with 3,389 performances, becoming the 14th longest-running show in Broadway history.

Richard H. Blake Joins Cast of Broadway's JERSEY BOYS as 'Tommy DeVito' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 9, 2014


The producers of the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical JERSEY BOYS have announced that Richard H. Blake (Legally Blonde, Wicked) will join the cast tonight, January 9, 2014 in the role of 'Tommy DeVito.' He assumes the role from Andy Karl who departs the production following the Sunday, December 1st performance. John Gardiner, who played 'Tommy' on the national tour, will perform the role from December 3, 2013 through Wednesday, January 8, 2014.

Hayden Milanes & Adam Zelasko Join Cast of JERSEY BOYS National Tour, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2013


The National Tour of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, welcomes Hayden Milanes (Frankie Valli) and Adam Zelasko (Nick Massi) beginning today, December 21 in Philadelphia, PA.

Hayden Milanes & Adam Zelasko to Join Cast of JERSEY BOYS National Tour, Begin. 12/21
by Tyler Peterson - December 17, 2013


The National Tour of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, welcomes Hayden Milanes (Frankie Valli) and Adam Zelasko (Nick Massi) beginning December 21 in Philadelphia, PA. They will join a company that includes Nicolas Dromard (Tommy DeVito) and Jason Kappus(Bob Gaudio) as The Four Seasons, with Barry Anderson and Thomas Fiscella. The Philadelphia return engagement ofJERSEY BOYS is now playing through January 5 at the Forrest Theatre. Following Philadelphia, the company will move to Richmond, Virginia for a premiere engagement at the Landmark Theater January 7-19. A current tour schedule is below.

Single Tickets for JERSEY BOYS on Sale 1/17 at PlayhouseSquare
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2013


Tickets will go on sale January 17 at 11 a.m. for the return engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre May 6-18, 2014. Jersey Boys is part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare.

Brandon Andrus, Nick Cosgrove, Nicolas Dromard and Jason Kappus Star in JERSEY BOYS in Philly, Now thru 1/5
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2013


The Philadelphia engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Forrest Theatre, tonight, Dec. 11 - Jan. 5. The cast of Jersey Boys will be led by Philadelphia-area native Brandon Andrus (Nick Massi), Nick Cosgrove (Frankie Valli), Nicolas Dromard (Tommy DeVito) and Jason Kappus (Bob Gaudio) as The Four Seasons, with Barry Anderson and Thomas Fiscella.

Photo Flash: Bruno Mars Visits JERSEY BOYS in Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - December 6, 2013


Grammy Award-winning recording artist Bruno Mars attended JERSEY BOYS at Paris Las Vegas last night, Thursday, Dec. 5. Following the performance, he went backstage to meet and take photos with cast members from the smash-hit production. Scroll down for a photo!

Brandon Andrus, Nick Cosgrove, Nicolas Dromard and Jason Kappus to Star in JERSEY BOYS in Philly, 12/11-1/5
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2013


Casting has been announced for the upcoming Philadelphia engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Forrest Theatre, Dec. 11 - Jan. 5. The cast of JERSEY BOYS will be led by Philadelphia-area native Brandon Andrus (Nick Massi), Nick Cosgrove (Frankie Valli), Nicolas Dromard (Tommy DeVito) and Jason Kappus (Bob Gaudio) as The Four Seasons, with Barry Anderson and Thomas Fiscella.

BroadwayWorld is Most Thankful For: Long Running Shows- JERSEY BOYS
by BWW Special Coverage - December 1, 2013


It's Broadway's long-running shows that keep Times Square bustling year-round with theatre-goers from around the world who are making it to the Great White Way for their first time. Jersey Boys is now in its nineth year at the August Wilson, where it has played over 3335 performances.

BWW Reviews: JERSEY BOYS Opening Night in Nashville
by Teddy Robert - November 6, 2013


The national tour of Jersey Boys made its stop at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in downtown Nashville last Tuesday night. The cast opened their week long stay with a captivating rendition of the classic and musically historical show to a nearly sold out audience.

Cast of JERSEY BOYS Set for Performance, Q&A at Maryland Live! Casino, 10/25
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2013


Actors from the hit musical JERSEY BOYS will be performing a few popular songs from the touring production, including 'Oh What a Night', 'Beggin' and 'Can't Take My Eyes Off of You'. Plus, WPOC Radio DJ, Laurie De Young, will be moderating a Q&A where the cast will answer questions about the production and the lives of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons on Friday evening, October 25 at 8:00pm at Maryland Live! Casino - 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, Maryland, MD.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: In the Recording Studio with the Girls of JERSEY BOYS for Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 27, 2013


Stars and casts from the current Broadway line-up have been busy in the studio, recording for the 2013 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 15. Singing traditional and original holiday songs, this annual holiday music CD benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive photos from Jersey Boys' recording session for 'Bad Girls Need Christmans Too' with castmembers Candi Boyd, Katie O'Toole, Jessica Rush and Sara Schmidt.

JERSEY BOYS Becomes 15th Longest-Running Broadway Show Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - September 6, 2013


As of the performance this Saturday evening, September 7, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical JERSEY BOYS will surpass Fiddler on the Roof with 3,243 performances, becoming the 15th longest-running show in Broadway history.

Photo Flash: US Open Wheelchair Tennis Athletes Visit JERSEY BOYS
by Nicole Rosky - September 4, 2013


The US Open Wheelchair Tennis Competition begins tomorrow, September 5, and ends on Sunday, September 8. Once again, the top wheelchair athletes in the world will compete in six events-men's singles, women's singles, quad singles, men's doubles, women's doubles and quad doubles. The athletes visited JERSEY BOYS last night and you can check out photos of them with the cast below!

John Lloyd Young Confirmed as Frankie Valli in JERSEY BOYS Big Screen Adaptation
by Caryn Robbins - August 28, 2013


Broadway's John Lloyd Young confirmed today on his official Facebook page that he has joined the cast of Clint Eastwood's film adaptation of JERSEY BOYS in the role of legendary singer Frankie Valli.

Johnny Cannizzaro and Mike Doyle Join JERSEY BOYS Film
by BWW News Desk - August 8, 2013


Deadline.com reports that Johnny Cannizzaro and Mike Doyle are the latest to join the cast of Clint Eastwood's upcoming big screen adaptation of JERSEY BOYS. Cannizzaro will play 'Nick DeVito' -- twin brother of Tommy DeVito and founding member of The Variety Trio -- with Doyle taking on the role of music producer 'Bob Crewe'.

Photo Flash: First Look at JERSEY BOYS' New Frankie Valli- Dominic Scaglione Jr.
by Nicole Rosky - July 29, 2013


As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Dominic Scaglione Jr. will assume the role of Frankie Valli in the Broadway cast beginning tomorrow Tuesday, July 30, 2013. A veteran of the Broadway company, Mr. Scaglione previously played this role to great acclaim in the Chicago and Las Vegas productions. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Scaglione in action below!

JERSEY BOYS Becomes 17th Longest-Running Show in Broadway History Tonight, July 17
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2013


JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, surpasses Tobacco Road with 3,183 performances, becoming the 17th longest-running show in Broadway history, following the performance tonight, Wednesday, July 17.

JERSEY BOYS Featured on FOX & FRIENDS Today
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2013


Tune in to the Fox News Channel's 'Fox & Friends' to see a behind-the-scenes look at the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys today, June 12. 'Fox & Friends' airs from 6am to 9am Eastern and the segment will air in the 7am hour (check local listings for times outside the New York area).

Jersey Boys FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Jersey Boys and what's the order?
Ces Soirées-La
Silhouettes
You're the Apple of My Eye
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
Earth Angel
Sunday Kind of Love
My Mother's Eyes
I Go Ape
(Who Wears) Short Shorts
I'm in the Mood for Love
Moody's Mood for Love
Cry for Me
An Angel Cried
I Still Care
Trance
Sherry
Big Girls Don't Cry
Walk Like A Man
December, 1963
My Boyfriend's Back
My Eyes Adored You
Dawn (Go Away)
Big Man in Town
Beggin'
Stay
Let's Hang On (To What We've Got)
Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'Bout Me)
Bye Bye Baby
C'mon Marianne
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You
Working My Way Back to You
Fallen Angel
Rag Doll
Who Loves You

Jersey Boys History

Other Productions of Jersey Boys

2004   San Diego, CA (Regional) Regional Premiere
San Diego, CA (Regional)
2005   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2006   US Tour 1st National Tour
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2007   Chicago Chicago Production
Chicago
2008   West End Original London Production
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2008   Las Vegas Las Vegas Production
Las Vegas
2008   Toronto Toronto Production
Toronto
2021   West End
West End
2021   West End
West End
2021   West End
West End
2021   West End London Production
West End
2021   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2021   US Tour U.S. Tour
US Tour
2024   US Tour US Tour
US Tour

Jersey Boys - 2005 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2006 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
2006 The Hewes Awards Lighting Design Howell Binkley
2006 Theatre World Awards Performance John Lloyd Young
2006 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Christian Hoff

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