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Jersey Boys 2005 - Articles Page 9

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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JERSEY BOYS to Be Featured on FOX & FRIENDS, 6/12
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 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 this Wednesday, 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).

Wheel of Fortune to Feature JERSEY BOYS Throughout May
by Kelsey Denette - April 29, 2013


Cast members from the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will be featured on 'Wheel of Fortune' beginning tonight and through the month of May to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the popular TV game show. Cast members will appear tonight, Monday, April 29; Tuesday, May 7; Friday, May 17 and Friday, May 24. 'Wheel of Fortune' airs at 7:30pm on Channel 7 in the New York area. Check local listings for time outside the New York area.

JERSEY BOYS 1st National Tour Closes Today in San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2013


The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, ends its first national tour at San Francisco's SHN Curran Theatre today, April 28, 2013, after playing a total of 2,598 performances on the road. The second national tour continues to travel throughout the country. Jersey Boys worldwide has been seen by over 15 million people.

Photo Coverage: JERSEY BOYS Celebrates 3000th Performance!
by Jennifer Broski - February 8, 2013


The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys last night played its 3,000th performance on Broadway. Jersey Boys is the 18th longest-running show in Broadway history, having surpassed the record previously held by Hello, Dolly!. Check out photos from the celebration below!

JERSEY BOYS Plays 3000th Performance Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - February 7, 2013


The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will play its 3,000th performance on Broadway today, Thursday, February 7. JERSEY BOYS is the 18th longest-running show in Broadway history, having surpassed the record previously held by Hello, Dolly!.

JERSEY BOYS' Travis Cloer Brings Solo Show SETTING THE STANDARD to The Smith Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 4, 2013


Jersey Boys star and recording artist, Travis Cloer, brings his versatile vocal styles and energetic show 'Setting the Standard' to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts for one night only tonight, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. The performance will include songs from his album 'Setting the Standard' and timeless hits from Broadway and jazz to R&B and pop.

Andy Karl to Return to JERSEY BOYS as 'Tommy DeVito', 2/10
by Nicole Rosky - January 24, 2013


The producers of JERSEY BOYS are pleased to announce that Andy Karl will be returning to the Broadway company on Tuesday, February 12. Karl assumes the role of ‘Tommy DeVito' following the departure of current star Jeremy Kushnier after the Sunday, February 10 performance.

JERSEY BOYS' Travis Cloer to Bring Solo Show SETTING THE STANDARD to The Smith Center, 2/4
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2013


Jersey Boys star and recording artist, Travis Cloer, brings his versatile vocal styles and energetic show 'Setting the Standard' to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts for one night only on Monday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. The performance will include songs from his album 'Setting the Standard' and timeless hits from Broadway and jazz to R&B and pop.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Jan 19 - JERSEY BOYS 1st National Tour Marks 2,500 Shows, NICE WORK Does Downton & More!
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2013


It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature the 1st National Tour cast of JERSEY BOYS celebrating their 2,500th performance, GOLDEN BOY documenting its last days on Broadway, the cast of NICE WORK channeling DOWNTON ABBEY, EVITA's Max von Essen giving a tribute to DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES, plus photos from NEWSIES, THE FANTASTICKS, SPIDER-MAN, THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE WIZARD OF OZ in Toronto, LES MISERABLES, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, MARY POPPINS, FLASHDANCE, PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT National Tour, several pics from our friends in the Netherlands, and much more!

John Lloyd Young Returns to JERSEY BOYS Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2013


JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, is pleased to announce the return of John Lloyd Young who won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as Frankie Valli in the original Broadway cast. Young will again perform the role of Frankie Valli on Broadway beginning Friday, January 11 for a limited engagement.

John Lloyd Young to Return to JERSEY BOYS Beginning January 11!
by Nicole Rosky - December 19, 2012


JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, is pleased to announce the return of John Lloyd Young who won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as Frankie Valli in the original Broadway cast. Young will again perform the role of Frankie Valli on Broadway beginning Friday, January 11 for a limited engagement.

JERSEY BOYS Announces Winter Weather Ticket Guarantee
by Kelsey Denette - December 7, 2012


The Broadway production of JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, is pleased to offer audiences a "Winter Weather Guarantee." Tickets for performances January 2 through March 31, 2013 can be exchanged for any other performance currently on sale. The exchange must happen by noon on the date of the performance for which the audience member is currently holding tickets. For details on how and where one can exchange different types of tickets, as well as details about pricing and fees, please visit www.JerseyBoysBroadway.com/Winter.

JERSEY BOYS to Perform on LIVE!, 12/3
by Kelsey Denette - November 30, 2012


Tune in to see cast members from the Broadway production of JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, perform on "Live with Kelly & Michael" this Monday, December 3. In the New York area, it airs on WABC Channel 7 from 9am to 10am. The cast will kick off "Live with Kelly & Michael's "Holidays in New York" series with a special performance from the "Seasons Greetings, A JERSEY BOYS Christmas" CD.

Stars of JERSEY BOYS Set for THE DOO WOP PROJECT at Feinstein's, 11/12 & 12/3-17
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2012


FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY will continue its Fall 2012 season with the New York premiere of THE DOO WOP PROJECT, featuring stars from Tony award-winning Broadway smash Jersey Boys. The cast of the THE DOO WOP PROJECT includes Jarrod Spector, Dominic Nolfi, Dominic Scaglione, Jr., John Edwards, and Dwayne Cooper.

JERSEY BOYS Plays Overture Center for the Arts, Now thru 11/25
by BWW News Desk - November 7, 2012


Overture Center's Broadway at Overture Series presents JERSEY BOYS, playing tonight, November 7 through to Sunday November 25, 2012.

Flashback: JERSEY BOYS Celebrates Seven Years on Broadway Today!
by Kelsey Denette - November 6, 2012


JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, celebrates its 7th Anniversary on Broadway today, Tuesday, November 6. Take a look back at the past 7 years below!

VIDEO: JERSEY BOYS Perform on ABC's 'Day of Giving' Hurricane Benefit
by Caryn Robbins - November 6, 2012


JERSEY BOYS Broadway cast members Matt Bogart (Nick Massi), Drew Gehling (Bob Gaudio), Jeremy Kushnier (Tommy DeVito), and Jarrod Spector (Frankie Valli) performed as part of ABC's 'Day of Giving' on Monday, November 5, 2012. Proceeds from the event benefited the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Check out their appearance below!

Stars of JERSEY BOYS Set for THE DOO WOP PROJECT at Feinstein's, 11/12 & 12/3-17
by BWW News Desk - November 5, 2012


FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY will continue its Fall 2012 season with the New York premiere of THE DOO WOP PROJECT, featuring stars from Tony award-winning Broadway smash Jersey Boys. The cast of the THE DOO WOP PROJECT includes Jarrod Spector, Dominic Nolfi, Dominic Scaglione, Jr., John Edwards, and Dwayne Cooper.

JERSEY BOYS' Jeff Leibow Produces 2nd Annual NF Hope Concert at Harrah's Las Vegas, 10/21
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2012


Jeff Leibow of JERSEY BOYS announced the 2nd Annual NF Hope Concert set to take place today, October 21 at 1 p.m. at Harrah's Las Vegas. Proceeds from the concert will be donated to NF Network, a non-profit organization that serves families and individuals with neurofibromatosis, more commonly known as NF. The second rendition of the NF Hope Concert will include performances by some of the biggest names in Las Vegas as well as an impressive live and silent auction.

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

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